Tastes of Culture

Normally, visitors to the Gold Coast Australia think only of the great beaches and surfing as tourism attractions in the Gold Coast, Queensland. However, there is more to explore in the Gold Coast hinterland, such as the Springbrook National Park, Canungra and Numinbah Valley. The fun and adventure in this exciting hinterland of Gold Coast is vastly different from anything that you would have encountered anywhere else in the world.

Springbrook is a small settlement nestled amidst the Springbrook National Park. Here, Gold Coast visitors will find Antarctic Beech trees and a captivating plethora of native Australian wildlife and plants. Visitors to Springbrook National Park should also be sure to visit the 1km trail along the Natural Bridge area of the National Park which takes in the glow worm cave at Cave Creek and passes through a Natural Arch. At the foot of the creek visitors can enjoy a rest and have a swim in the Waringa Pool. A number of waterfalls are located with the National Park area which also has some impressive rocky landscapes. Purlingbrook Falls is the most significant of the falls. There are several kilometres of walking trails within the park that let you meander and truly enjoy your Gold Coast Hinterland holiday.

Canungra is home to the Lamington National Park, the valleys of the Coomera River, Canungra Creek, Binna Burra Resorts and O’Reilly’s. The hills and mountains with thick woods are idyllic picnic spots. You can leisurely bushwalk, bird watch or hang-glide. Trekking and hiking in this area will recharge you and make you a new person. On every fourth Saturday of the month, the markets in Canungra will come to special life with fresh produce and local arts and crafts. Canungra is famous for its wineries and also for local cuisine serving eateries.

The Aboriginals of Australia found the narrow valley that appeared as if it was holding two mountains together with its power. They used the word ‘Nyummin’, which in their language meant ‘hold tight country’. The Numinbah Forest Reserve contains Waterfall Creek. The silky oaks and dry Eucalypts are a treat to watch. You can cycle or horse ride in this area after obtaining due permission from the national park authorities.

For those seeking Springbrook accommodation prices vary from luxury Gold Coast accommodation through to the most affordable and budget Gold Coast accommodation. Visitors you find comfortable rooms in Binna Burra Mountain Lodge, Hardy House Bed & Breakfast, Boonah Valley Motel, Cedar Lake Country Resort, O’Reilly’s Rainforest Retreat & Mountain Villas, Springbrook Mountain Manor and the Mouses House. Accommodation prices of most Gold Coast hotels and Gold Coast resorts start from an affordable $90 and increase dependant on customer preferences. Canungra Accommodation offers a number of reputable Gold Coast accommodation options such as Baggs of Canungra Bed & Breakfast, Wallaby Ridge Retreat and O’Reilly’s Rainforest Retreat. There are also some camping options at Sharp Park River Bend Country Bush Camping with some very cheap Gold Coast accommodation with limited facilities. There are also some accommodations offering 5-star comfort such as O’Reilly’s.

The Gold Coast Australia should be on the list of every tourist as an ideal vacation spot. Gold Coast holidays with their beaches and hinterland national parks and rainforests offer extraordinary experience

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