HINTERLAND HIGHLIGHTS

TAMBORINE MOUNTAIN

In this home to myriad nature trails and natural delights such as the Witches Falls and Cedar Creek rock pools, there’s a host of things to do, including visiting the luminescent Glow Worm Caves, the Rainforest Skywalk and the galleries, wineries and markets.

SPRINGBROOK NATIONAL PARK

For jaw-dropping landscapes, head to The Best Of All Lookout and the incredible Natural Bridge, where the waterfall within a cave will take your breath away. Or wander among 2,000-year-old trees, spotting 100 different types of birds, frogs and reptiles.

LAMINGTON NATIONAL PARK

A UNESCO World Heritage site, Lamington is the largest area of undisturbed subtropical rainforest in southern Queensland. Serious walkers will love its 100 miles of trails, not to mention the views over Coomera Valley and rare flora and fauna that thrive there.