Top Gold Coast Driving Experiences Experience the beauty of Queensland's Gold Coast area during your next driving
holiday.
Gold Coast Beaches
The Gold Coast has 35 first-class beaches which are all patrolled
by volunteer lifeguards. There are also picnic facilities, playgrounds and
public toilets nearby to help you enjoy your visit. The busiest stretch of
coastline is undoubtedly Surfers Paradise. This stretch of coastline offers
perfect swimming, free beach volleyball and games and rides at the nearby
Paradise Centre. Below the cliffs of Burleigh Heads lies Echo Beach, a great
place for a picnic. The cliff tops offer hectares of national park and the
walking trails make it a popular place for both locals and visitors to explore.
Meanwhile, Kirra Beach is the coast's most famous surfing beach and offers both
challenging waves for experienced surfers and smaller waves for young grommets.
Book your next Gold Coast car hire with
us.
The Hinterland
The Hinterland provides the chance to experience impressive
views, bushwalks and a range of adventure activities and tours, all within a
30-minute drive of the coastal heart of the Gold Coast. There are lots of
treasures worth exploring, especially the magnificent ecological reserves.
These include the Burleigh Heads National Park; as well the World Heritage
listed Lamington National Park, the largest Australian preserved subtropical
rainforest.
Check rates on Gold Coast car rentals.
Tamborine Mountain
At Tamborine Mountain you can enjoy cosy tearooms, beautiful art
galleries and antique shops, charming accommodation and even award wining
wines. There are nine National Parks on Tamborine Mountain, all with walking
tracks and picnic facilities. Springbrook National Park is one of the best-kept
secrets in the hinterland area, offering beautiful waterfalls and ancient
Antarctic beech trees. Purling Brook Falls within Springbrook is the Gold
Coast's largest waterfall. Another great place to immerse yourself in the
rainforest is O'Reilly's Plateau, within Lamington National Park. In the
hinterland townships of Canungra, Beaudesert, Rathdowney and Jimboona you can
enjoy country shows, rodeos, weekend markets and other family entertainment.
Book your next Gold Coast car hire in
with globalcars.com.au.
Theme Parks
The Gold Coast is justifiably regarded as Australia's theme park
capital and when you've had your fill of sun and surf, nothing beats the fun
and excitement of some of the biggest and best theme parks in the world.
DREAMWORLD
Australia's favourite family theme park has 11 different "worlds" to explore.
The excitement begins with the 38-storey high Tower Of Terror ride, which
reaches speeds of 160km per hour. Another ride, Wipeout, has been compared to
riding a tidal wave strapped into an armchair. Other rides at Dreamworld
include the Stingray, a double loop rollercoaster, a Gravitron and the latest
in high-tech electronic games. If you prefer your entertainment a little more
grounded, there is a magnificent tiger park featuring five rare Bengal tigers,
a koala sanctuary, a gold mining town and the three-dimensional IMAX theatre.
MOVIE WORLD
Warner Bros. Movie World has transported the lights, camera and action of
Hollywood to Queensland. Movie World involves audiences in the total film and
special effects experience, with strolling Looney Tunes and Superheroes adding
to the fun-filled atmosphere. Behind-the-scenes action, comedy stunts,
favourite characters, animatronics, pyrotechnics and fun combine to make this
an unforgettable day out. Don't miss the Wild Wild West Adventure Ride, the
Lethal Weapon looping coaster or the Batman adventure - a simulated thrill ride
through the streets of Gotham City. Movie World is an actual film studio, where
movies such as The Phantom and Streetfighter were filmed. Don't miss the
opportunity to explore the film sets on the Studio Tour.
WET'N'WILD
The Southern Hemisphere's largest wave pool is one of the big attractions at
the Gold Coast's Wet'n'Wild Water Park. Located in a shady sub-tropical park,
some of the world's latest water slides and leisure pools combine to make a
brilliant day's entertainment for the whole family. If lazing in the shallows
of the Wave Pool is not your style, you can plunge down a seven-storey Speed
Slide, enjoy the thrills of the Terror Canyon or race your friends at the
heart-stopping speed of the Super 8 Aqua Racer. By night, you can catch the
latest release movies at the cinema screen at the back of the Wave Pool from
the comfort of a floating tube or one of the deck lounges surrounding the pool.
SEA WORLD
Sea World is the largest marine park in the Southern Hemisphere, offering both
excitement and discovery, as you learn about the wonders of the marine
environment. Along with playful dolphin, whale, polar bear and sea lion shows,
a spectacular ski show and an Endeavour replica, there are thrill rides like
the Corkscrew roller coaster and the Bermuda Triangle.
CURRUMBIN WILDLIFE SANCTUARY
The largest collection of Australian wildlife roams free in the 27 hectares of
lush garden of Currumbin Wildlife Sanctuary. With more than 1,400 mammals,
birds and reptiles, the Sanctuary offers visitors a unique opportunity to meet
Aussie native fauna face to face in a natural setting. The Sanctuary is also
recognised worldwide as a quality research and conservation facility.
Hire your Gold Coast car rental
with globalcars.com.au.
|