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Gold Coast’s best hidden gems
The Gold Coast has a world-renowned reputation for its golden beaches, lush hinterland hikes, adrenalin-packed theme parks, and thriving healthy food scene. But there’s so much more to this coastline to fall in love with.
Located in a prestigious estate in Helensvale with stunning water views of the canal, our latest Mater Prize Home lottery No. 310 is the perfect base to dive deeper and uncover everything great about life on the ‘Goldie’. Here are just some of the Gold Coast’s best hidden gems to explore, stat!
David Fleay Wildlife Park
Burleigh Heads isn’t just for beach-goers—it’s also the perfect place for animal lovers to see some unique native wildlife in a beautiful natural setting. David Fleay Wildlife Park is a small but impressive wildlife park dedicated to protecting and highlighting Queensland native flora and fauna. Experience daily wildlife shows, talks and encounters with real park rangers, stroll through picturesque rainforests and bushland, and keep your eyes peeled for a rare sighting of a bridled nailtail wallaby, which had been thought to be extinct for over 30 years but lives wild and free within this park!
Araluen Swimming Hole
Beat the heat with a cool dip in this emerald green watering hole. Nestled in the Gold Coast Hinterland near Tallebudgera, it’s a well-kept secret by locals. Secluded and rustic, you’ll find a rope swing at this fresh waterhole, along with plenty of grass for a casual picnic.
Wave Break Island
Jump in your Sea Fox Commander 268 boat (included in the prize lottery) and spend the day at Wave Break Island. Accessible only via boat, jet ski or kayak, the island is located between Biggera Waters and South Stradbroke Island and offers a beautiful outing for sunbathing, snorkelling, and dolphin and stingray spotting. The views back towards Gold Coast’s city skyline are pretty spectacular, too.
Sarabah Estate Vineyard
If you feel like swapping your beachside smoothie for something a little stronger, head to the hills behind the Gold Coast and sip on locally grown wine at Sarabah Estate Vineyard. Taste your way through the CellarDoor, enjoy woodfired pizzas at the Chalet Bistro, or take your food to go and indulge in a picnic in the vines. Or simply stop by for a coffee and some furry cuddles with the vineyard’s resident farm animals and house alpacas.
Gold Coast Regional Botanic Gardens
These botanic gardens tend to fly under the radar given all the abundant natural beauty everywhere you look on the Gold Coast. Serene and picturesque, however, the 31 hectares of parkland and lakes definitely deserves many visits. Take in the wide variety of plants and flowers across the diverse gardens, including one dedicated to Aboriginal bush food. There's plenty of wildlife to see, too, and walking trails and boardwalks to wander.
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