Discover amazing places to visit, from scenic lookouts and wildlife encounters to museums and galleries.
Since 1992, Brad Holmes has been servicing the length of the Gold Coast with Personalised Surf Coaching for all ages and levels of experience. If you are a beginner, a 'born again' surfer, or have a disability, contact Brad for more fun and less frustration.
Ashmore
The Broadbeach Art and Craft Markets offer a great family day out on the first and third Sunday of every month, all year round. With over 150 stalls of locally made crafts, fresh produce, preserves, cookies and cakes there is something for everyone.
Broadbeach
Broadbeach Surf School (BSS) offers you an unforgettable surfing experience with friendly, qualified instructors who live to surf, love to surf and want to share the magic of surfing with you. You will learn to ride waves, have fun, gain confidence in the ocean and discover why surfing becomes a lifelong passion for many. BSS is located in a quiet, friendly area of Broadbeach surrounded by parks, cafes and barbecue areas. BSS is a one hour drive from Brisbane, a three minute drive from Surfers Paradise and a short stroll from the centre of Broadbeach.
Broadbeach
The Burleigh Art and Craft markets offer a great family day out on the last Sunday of every month, all year round. With over 150 stalls of locally made crafts, fresh produce, preserves, cookies and cakes there is something for everyone.
Burleigh Heads
Burleigh Brewing Company is Queensland's leading independent craft brewery. The Tap Room is open from 10.00a.m. until 4.00p.m. Monday to Friday for take away sales.
Gold Coast
At Burleigh Head National Park, ancient volcanic columns meet the sea. The Kombumerri people named this prominent rocky headland Jellurgal. Today, its northern side is one of Australia
Burleigh Heads
Burrendong Botanic Garden and Arboretum has one of the largest collections of Australian plants in cultivation. Over 50,000 flowering plants, shrubs and trees from more than 2,000 species are growing on 164 hectares overlooking the beautiful Lake Burrendong. The Arboretum's mission is to preserve and promote Australia's unique flora. Many rare and endangered species are being grown there.
Mumbil
The Burrum District Museum at Howard reflects the area's past history as a major coal mining centre dating back to 1864, when the first seam of coal was discovered on the banks of the Burrum River.
Burrum Coast
Richmond not only has a wonderful recreational lake but now boasts a magnificent waterfall as the centrepiece of its new Bush Tucker Garden. It is located on the west bank of Lake Fred Tritton below the Lake View Caravan Park. There are more than 900 plants representing 76 different species with plaques stating their traditional use.
Richmond
The Caboolture Historical Village is a wonderful attraction with a massive collection of over 100,000 historical items restored and displayed within more than 70 buildings in a pioneer village setting covering 12 acres. There is something for everyone at the Village. Train rides for the kids; historic homes and furnishings for Mum; antique machinery, cars and tractors for Dad; a rainforest garden for keen horticulturalists and hours of reminiscing for older generations. See demonstrations of historical skills such as the village blacksmith, wood crafting and others. Wash this down with refreshments from the modern cafe, old fashioned tea rooms or bring a picnic and the Village is a wonderful budget day out only 50 minutes from Brisbane. The perfect stopover on the way to the Sunshine Coast.
Country Valleys
Discover how VB is brewed, how the celebratory Crown Lager is bottled and how Carlton Midstrength is canned at the Carlton Brewery. The Carlton Brewhouse offers visitors a unique opportunity to experience the Carlton United Brewery's Group passion for brewing through guided tours of one of Australia
Yatala
Carrara Markets is Queensland's biggest and best permanent marketplace. With over 500 stalls it has been a major local and tourist discount shopping destination for 30 years. Find a bargain every Saturday and Sunday from 7.00 a.m. to 4.00 p.m.
Carrara