Visit the Gold Coast Hinterland
South East Queensland’s best-kept secret is the picturesque mountain rainforest region to the west of the Gold Coast. Often referred to as the green behind the gold, the Gold Coast Hinterland and the Scenic Rim, the region around Tamborine Mountain (or Mt Tamborine) and the beautiful and extensive Lamington National Park, all part of the Border Ranges.
Find detailed information on the Lamington National Park area, along with a range of family activities including the Tree Top Walk, Rainforest Retreat, Mountain Villas and Canungra Valley Vineyards, all brought to you by the O'Reilly's family
The beautiful Mt Tamborine area also plays host to many fun family activities such as a rope course, golf courses, Gallery Walk with its craft shops and gourmet eateries and the extensive Thunderbird Park.
Things to do at the Gold Coast Hinterland
- Gold Coast Hinterland Accommodation - Choose to stay way from the beach scene when you stay at Gold Coast Hinterland. There's a wonderful range of guest houses, bed & breakfasts, luxury rainforest apartments and eco villas. See our picks for the best accommodation providers and book your accommodation online.
- Lamington and O'Reilly's - O'Reilly's has long been entertaining visitors to the Hinterlands with their beautiful walks, restaurants and gorgeous accommodation. Lamington National Park is close by so you can explore the region on foot through gorgeous rainforest treks and find amazing waterfalls and rocky formations.
- Mount Tamborine - Mount Tamborine is under 30 minutes from the Gold Coast beaches yet it looks and feels just like a quaint, mountain-top village. Enjoy the tea shops, cake stalls and wander through the scenic township.
- Gold Coast Hinterland Picture Tour - If you're not quite sure if you want to make the journey up into the Gold Coast Hinterland than take our Picture Tour and see what this stunning countryside has to offer.
- Gold Coast Hinterland Scenic Drives - Driving through the winding mountain-side roads of the Gold Coast Hinterland can be an awe-inspiring and thrilling adventure as you make your way from one National Park site to the next, stopping at all the country towns and roadside stalls.
- Gold Coast Hinterland Bushwalking - Get out and enjoy this beautiful region on foot and trek through the rainforest, past pine forests, under waterfalls and enjoy all the ancient rock formations which animals, such as the mysterious glow worm, call home.
- Easter Family Fun at Thunderbird Park - Thunderbird Park is perfect for a family day out or school holiday experience. There's so much to do here with mini golf, laser shooting games, fossicking for ancient Thundereggs, horse riding and so much more. You won't want to come for just one day!
- O'Reilly's Lost World Spa - What's better than getting pampered by the sea? Getting pampered amidst rainforest with a spectacular mountain backdrop. Enjoy the natural therapies and relax with the team at the O'Reilly's Lost World Spa.
