I intend to drive around gold coast for a day trip with young kids. Any suggestion for places to go?

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I intend to drive around gold coast for a day trip with young kids. Any suggestion for places to go?

Answer 1

Jane G has the best answer.

also look up currumbin wildlife center.

Answer 2

The Gold Coast hinterland has some of the best scenic drives in the country.

(You can start anywhere you like of course, but we'll presume you're setting off from Surfers Paradise as that's where most people stay on holidays).

Make your way to the Gold Coast Highway, head north and you'll be taken through glamorous Main Beach and along the edge of the magnificent Broadwater through Southport, Labrador and Runaway Bay. Watch the yachts cruise and the seagulls glide, sit back and enjoy the ride. There'll be a bit of traffic if you leave on a Saturday morning, but nothing too bad. Once you get past Runaway Bay you'll see signs to Sanctuary Cove - head there and have a look around - it's an prestige Golf Course development and a boutique shopping Village, worth a look.

Once you're done, follow the signs to the Pacific Highway and Brisbane - when you're on the Pacific Highway look out for the left hand exit to Mount Tamborine when you get past Dreamworld and then take it. This will lead you out past an area of acreages and then up the mountain to Tamborine Village where you'll probably want to spend some time. Head over to North Tamborine and you'll see signs pointing to various bushwalks and National Parks, there are plenty of short strolls around the mountain into gorgeous rainforests. If you're hungry grab some morning tea at a coffee house and then head over to Eagle Heights and back down the Mountain to Nerang, you should arrive in Nerang at about midday.

Take a picnic lunch or stop off at the many cafes on the way. You will all enjoy the drive .