Gold Coast Natural Attractions and Farms
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Much of the Australian lifestyle is based around the country areas, with farms and properties accounting for much of the land use in this huge country. Livestock such as cattle and sheep as well as other farming types including growing a huge variety of crops is widespread in non-built-up areas. Visitors to Australia will often only see the cities and coastline, so getting out to some farms is a great way to see the countryside and experience some of the 'true blue' Aussie farming culture.
Natural attractions also abound in the Gold Coast region. The area was formed about 24 million years ago when two massive volcanos erupted (one of them being Mount Warning), spilling out huge volumes of rock and and molten lava previously stored beneath the surface of the earth. Subsequent volcanic activity worked further on the terrain, creating a variety of features and forming the countryside we see today. The area is now blessed with a combination of rainforest covered mountains, lush green flatlands and plains and of course the beautiful white sandy beaches we all know and love.
Paradise Country Aussie Farm Tour
Paradise Country offers an authentic half day Aussie Farm Tour that reflects traditional Australian Bush Culture. It includes Billy Tea and damper, an Aussie BBQ lunch as well as some toe tappin’ bush dancing during lunch. The location is private and surrounded by beautiful rural bush land just off the Motorway at Oxenford.
Contact Information
Phone: (07) 5573 8270
Address: Paradise Country
Entertainment Road
Oxenford
Gold Coast
Queensland 4210
Australia
Website: paradisecountry.myfun.com.au
Tropical Fruit World
Tropical Fruit World is home to the world's largest variety of tropical fruit.
Admission to the park includes: Fruit Tasting Show; Plantation Safari; Orchard Discovery Walks; Miniature Train Rides; Jungle River Boat Cruise; Baby Farm Animal Nursery; Rainforest Walks; Koi Fish Feeding; Native Animals and Birds; Hidden Lake; Inca Garden; Magic Garden; Home Garden.
Contact Information
Phone: (02) 6677 7222
Address: Tropical Fruit World,
Duranbah Road
Duranbah, NSW, 2487
Website: www.tropicalfruitworld.com.au
Gumnuts Farm Resort
Gumnuts farm offers a range of tours designed to give you an insight into the working Australian farm. On offer is a huge range of activities including horse riding, clay target shooting, whip cracking and boomerang throwing. There is a fantastic full day shooting and riding tour which includes 5 hours riding time plus 25 shots, BBQ lunch and all other activities.
The Aussie Night Bush BBQ Experience is not to be missed, including BBQ of succulent steak/fish/chicken, salads and tropical fruit. Dance the night away at the bush dance with a country and western singer plus lots more!
More Natural Attractions and Farms
O’Reilly’s Rainforest Retreat
Lamington National Park Rd
Canungra Valley, Queensland 4275
Phone: 1800 688 722
Fax: 07 5502 0988
Website: www.oreillys.com.au
Springbrook Glow Worms Research Centre
2509 Springbrook Rd Springbrook
Phone: 07 5533 5239
Springbrook Observatory
2319 Springbrook Rd Springbrook
Phone: 07 5533 5200
Historic Rivermill
Nerang-Beaudesert Rd Mt Nathan
Phone: 07 5533 2922
Tamborine Mountain Pioneer Homestead
128 Long Rd Gallery Walk Tamborine Mountain
Phone: 07 5545 3066
The Strawberry Farm
Exit 49 Old Pacific Hwy Pimpama
Phone: 07 5546 6245
Superbee Honeyworld
35 Tomewin St Currumbin
Phone: 07 5598 4548
Website: www.superbee.com.au
Bonogin Valley Horse Retreat
'Bella Cascades' 97 Aylesham Dr, Bonogin
Phone: 07 5667 7468
Website: www.horseretreats.com
