Australia's Gold Coast is virtually four holiday destinations in one. In the north you will discover historic Beenleigh, exciting theme parks, world-class golf courses, the spectacular Southport Broadwater and South Stradbroke Island. The central Gold Coast is a beachfront playground and shopper's paradise rolled into one, where you will find dazzling Surfers Paradise and Broadbeach, international hotels, restaurants and nightclubs.

To the south are the twin towns of Coolangatta and Tweed Heads, fabulous sporting clubs, secluded beaches, picturesque farmlands and national parks. The lush green backdrop to the Gold Coast's golden coastline is known as the Hinterland and includes sub-tropical rainforests, waterfalls and bushwalking tracks, mountain villages and guest houses, craft galleries, farm stay resorts and World Heritage National Parks.

The Gold Coast's lush Hinterland region provides spectacular views, bushwalking, camping and abseiling adventures with renowned adventure operators plus mountain and rainforest hideaways, all within a 30 minute drive of the beaches. Lamington National Park is renowned as Australia's largest reserve of subtropical rainforest and offers some 160km of walking tracks. Other wilderness areas featuring spectacular scenery, waterfalls, rock pools and abundant flora and fauna include Springbrook National Park and the Tamborine National Parks.