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Gold Coast

Things to See & Do

The Gold Coast is Australia’s favourite playground, and the perfect destination to spend your Schoolies holiday filling you day with fun and adventure. There is something for everyone, the stunning beaches are just the start! There is so much to entertain; theme parks, wildlife sanctuaries, natural wonders, a vibrant bar and dining scene, water sports, fabulous shopping and so much more.

Schoolies.com have pulled together some of the best experiences that await you on the Gold Coast when you check-in for your Schoolies holiday with your crew. To redeem deals offers please present Schoolies.com passport.

Schoolies 2022 Deals and Discounts

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City Beach

Enjoy 20% at City Beach!

City Beach has got your Schoolies fits covered, Schoolies.com customers get an exclusive 20% discount to use in-store at City Beach Surfers Paradise and Pacific Fair during Schoolies week! Simply scan the barcode on the back of your Schoolies.com ID at checkout to redeem your discount.

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Village Roadshow Theme Parks

Exclusive Theme Park Discounts

Hey, Graduates! Get ready to celebrate your hard-earned success in style! Village Roadshow Theme Parks is the ultimate playground for thrill-seekers, water lovers, and entertainment fanatics! We're talking over 115 rides, slides, shows, and attractions across Warner Bros. Movie World, Sea World, Wet'n'Wild, and Paradise Country. But here's the icing on the cake – we've got an exclusive Schoolies offer just for you! Grab your friends, pack your sense of adventure, and come make some epic memories with us. This is a ride you won't want to end!

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Unicorn Piercing Professionals

FREE Tooth Gem for Schoolies

To celebrate Schoolies we are giving every Schoolie a FREE tooth gem. No catches!!! Just here to make your smile sparkle :)

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INFINITY Attraction

It’s not Schoolies on the GC without a TRIP TO INFINITY!

The INFINITY experience is a Schoolies RITUAL on the Gold Coast. Enter INFINITY’S Time Tunnel and be immersed in a unique, world-first, mind-warping experience that our guests call a “chemical-free trip into other dimensions of your imagination that explodes your senses.” $21 SCHOOLIES.COM ONLY – book online $10 SOUVENIR PHOTOS – in-store only you’ll be able to remember at least some of your Schoolies with a digital photo package after finding your way back to reality.

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SkinKandy

2 for $80 Piercings at SkinKandy!

Australia's leading piercing experience is now in Surfer's Paradise! SkinKandy have just opened a new store in the Paradise Centre. Get your Schoolie's piercing done by our experienced team, with 2 for $80 piercings. Book online, call us or just walk in! We can't wait to pierce you 💕

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Off Ya Tree

Off Ya Tree + Schoolies 2023

Get ya self-down to Off Ya Tree Surfers Paradise and Byron Bay for Schoolies this year! We’ve got $40 Body piercing packages, including basic jewellery and aftercare. Head in-store for more exclusive offers!

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Backpacker Deals

Schoolies Sale $20 off Site Wide!

Use code SCHOOLIES23 to get $20 off any product in any location SITE WIDE. Minimum spend $100

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Tours & Attractions

Village Roadshow Theme Parks

Exclusive Theme Park Discounts

Hey, Graduates! Get ready to celebrate your hard-earned success in style! Village Roadshow Theme Parks is the ultimate playground for thrill-seekers, water lovers, and entertainment fanatics! We're talking over 115 rides, slides, shows, and attractions across Warner Bros. Movie World, Sea World, Wet'n'Wild, and Paradise Country. But here's the icing on the cake – we've got an exclusive Schoolies offer just for you! Grab your friends, pack your sense of adventure, and come make some epic memories with us. This is a ride you won't want to end!

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INFINITY Attraction

It’s not Schoolies on the GC without a TRIP TO INFINITY!

The INFINITY experience is a Schoolies RITUAL on the Gold Coast. Enter INFINITY’S Time Tunnel and be immersed in a unique, world-first, mind-warping experience that our guests call a “chemical-free trip into other dimensions of your imagination that explodes your senses.” $21 SCHOOLIES.COM ONLY – book online $10 SOUVENIR PHOTOS – in-store only you’ll be able to remember at least some of your Schoolies with a digital photo package after finding your way back to reality.

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Dracula’s Cabaret

30% off Cabaret Tickets for Schoolies

Use the code SCHOOLIES at the time of booking to receive 30% off Cabaret tickets between Tuesday-Thursday nights at Schoolies 2023. Valid between 21/11/2023-06/12/2023 for bookings of up to 11 people. Valid on Cabaret tickets only, not valid in conjunction with any other offer.

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Gold Coast Aquaduck City Tour & River Cruise

GC PROMO - Free photo folder!

It's a bus! It's a boat! It's a duck! Take a 1 hr journey on this famous amphibious ‘Duck’ vessel and explore the rivers around the Gold Coast as well as the city!

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Gold Coast Sunset Cruise | 2.5 Hour Broadwater Cruise

15% Off!

Enjoy music, snacks and scenic splendour during this cruise on the Gold Coast Broadwater, use code SCHOOLIES15 for 15% off.

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Tandem Parasailing Experience | Gold Coast - 2 Person Package

Free photo pack included, valued at $50 for each Parasail

Strap in with a friend as you experience the freedom of parasailing along the Gold Coast, flying up to 400ft above Australia's coastline.

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Lamington National Park, O'Reilly's & Vineyard Tour

GC promo - free keep cup per person!

Discover the Gold Coast hinterland & Scenic Rim, with a treetop walk, wild bird feeding, award-winning vineyard, & fluffy alpacas.

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Ultimate Jet Boat Ride Gold Coast

55 minutes for $49, save $30!

The ultimate adrenaline high with the bonus of world-class sightseeing by sea! (save $30, RRP $79)

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Broadwater Dolphin Kayaking & Snorkeling Tour

2hr Kayaking & Snorkeling tour $10 off 1.30pm

Paddle across the tranquil waters of the Gold Coast Broadwater on this kayaking & snorkeling tour, keeping an eye out for dolphins, turtles, & stingrays!

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Archie Brothers, Holey Moley and Hijinx Hotel Surfers Paradise

Fun Bundle - $35pp

Mention this ad instore to redeem. Fun Bundle Includes: 1 Game of Mini Golf at Holey Moley, 1 Game of Bowling at Archie Brothers, 1 hr of Arcade Timeplay at Archie Brothers!

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Fox in a Box Escape Rooms

30% Off Fox in a Box Escape Rooms. The highest rated rooms on the Gold Coast

Immerse yourself in the Gold Coast’s highest-rated escape room company on both Trip Advisor and Google. With 8 incredible rooms to choose from, we offer you great service, friendly staff and amazing rooms. With a large reception area, a bar, toilet facilities and games to play while you wait. Visit us during Schoolies and use the code SCHOOLIES30 to receive a 30% discount on all bookings of 3 or more players.

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Aqua Park, Southport

20% OFF One 50-Min Session (Was $25 Now $20!)

TO REDEEM YOUR 20% OFF 50-MINUTE SESSION: Use code SCHOOLIES2023 1. Log onto www.gcaquapark.com.au 2. Choose your session 3. Type the code: SCHOOLIES2023 in the 'apply discount code'. | Terms & Conditions: Discount Code is valid for one 50-Minute Session from 18 November - 3 December 2023. Once redeemed, it cannot be refunded or transferred, not used in conjunction with any other offer. Schoolies must show ID on check-in.

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SkyPoint Observation Deck & Climb

20% OFF FOR SCHOOLIES

Take on Australia's highest external building climb! This must-do Gold Coast Adventure takes you to the top of the iconic Q1 building, 270m high. Tickets include the 90 minutes experience and entry to the SkyPoint Observation Deck before or after your climb. Schoolies receive 20% off day climb experiences. Show your Schoolies ID on arrival.

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iFLY Indoor Skydiving Gold Coast EXCLUSIVE Discount Packages

20% discount on all listed products

No jumping, no parachute, no problem! Use code iFly20 to get 20% off on all listed products.

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Jet Ski Safaris Gold Coast

Free photo package valued $25

Take a thrilling jet ski safari around the waters of the Gold coast, choosing your duration from a short 30 minutes to a full 2 hrs & 30 minutes of excitement.

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Gold Coast Watersports

25% Off Jetskiis & Parasailing at Gold Coast Watersports

Grab your mates and jump on your own Jetski or go flying high during a Parasail experience 25% OFF using the promo code schoolies23

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    Scooter Hire

    Welcome Schoolies

    We are the largest Scooter hire company in Australia. You can hire the 50cc petrol scooter if you are a drivers licence holder (even on your "P 's") or non-license holders can ride our e-scooters or tricycles!

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    Paradise Jet Boating

    $40 per person (Save $23pp)

    Embark on an exciting jet boat ride with full-on 360 degree spins & high speed drifting! Use code JBOAT23 for discount.

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    Padlock'd Escape Rooms

    $10 off Escape Room Tickets!

    Escape Rooms for only $39 per person! 11 different rooms to choose from across two venues in Surfers Paradise, including EXTRA SCARY rooms with Live Actors!! Come in early for your Escape Room and make use of the full onsite bar with a pool table. Bookings can be made online using the code 23SCHOOLIES. Visit our new second location: Level 1, Paradise Centre, 2 Cavill Ave, Surfers Paradise!

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    Go Vertical Stand Up Paddle

    OFFER! 20% off all SUP & Kayak hires, tours & lessons

    Enjoy the beautiful waterways of Surfers Paradise on a stand up paddle board or a kayak. Imagine exploring the amazing waterways of Surfers Paradise and Main Beach it’s fun and a real adventure as a Schoolie that you will never forget… Special for Schoolies - our offer is 20% off all our activities must be pre-booked online. When booking - Use promo code Year12

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    Zero Latency Gold Coast

    How would you fare in a zombie apocalypse? Enjoy 25% off with code SCHOOLIES25 to find out.

    Choose your squad and get ready for the most intense, immersive, free-roam virtual reality experiences around. Be completely cable free in a 200sqm arena with up to 8 players. Pick adventures including zombie apocalypses, space station shooters or escape from bloodthirsty pirates. Or challenge yourself with our Axe Throwing or vrCAVE Escape Room! Like a traditional escape room, but in free-roam virtual reality with unique puzzles to solve; travel through time, fight dragons, explore the depths of the ocean and more. What are you waiting for? Book a game today! Valid 18th Nov – 3rd Dec 2023.

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    Australian Surfing Adventures

    The best surf lesson package on the Gold Coast. Includes a FREE professional photo package!

    What better place to learn how to surf than the iconic Gold Coast? This is a must-do experience and something you will be able to brag about for years to come. The Gold Coast is a surfer’s paradise, with perfect waves for beginners and world-class waves for the advanced surfer. Our most popular classes are group lessons. Experience the thrill as you learn surfing, have a laugh and make new friends. With a maximum of five students per instructor, you get lots of attention. We teach you the best techniques and tips to get you surfing all the way to the beach.

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    Backpacker Deals

    Schoolies Sale $20 off Site Wide!

    Use code SCHOOLIES23 to get $20 off any product in any location SITE WIDE. Minimum spend $100

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    Topgolf

    Topgolf

    Australia’s first Topgolf is now open on the Gold Coast, between Australian Outback Spectacular and Warner Bros. Movie World. No matter the occasion or who you share it with, we at Topgolf believe every great time starts with play, is fuelled by food and beverage, moved by music and made possible through community. Topgolf inspires people of all ages and skill levels – even non-golfers – to come together for playful competition. Players hit microchipped golf balls that track each shot’s accuracy and distance while awarding points for hitting targets on the outfield. Whether you’re an aspiring golf pro or picking up a club for the first time, Topgolf is everyone’s game.

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    Eat, Drink & Shop

    City Beach

    Enjoy 20% at City Beach!

    City Beach has got your Schoolies fits covered, Schoolies.com customers get an exclusive 20% discount to use in-store at City Beach Surfers Paradise and Pacific Fair during Schoolies week! Simply scan the barcode on the back of your Schoolies.com ID at checkout to redeem your discount.

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    Unicorn Piercing Professionals

    FREE Tooth Gem for Schoolies

    To celebrate Schoolies we are giving every Schoolie a FREE tooth gem. No catches!!! Just here to make your smile sparkle :)

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    Steampunk Surfers Paradise

    Schoolies Combo

    $19.90 Schoolies lunch & drink combo. Any lunch meal & 1x beer, cider or basic spirit. 12pm-10pm every day. Parmigiana, chicken burger, beef burger, calamari salad.

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    SkinKandy

    2 for $80 Piercings at SkinKandy!

    Australia's leading piercing experience is now in Surfer's Paradise! SkinKandy have just opened a new store in the Paradise Centre. Get your Schoolie's piercing done by our experienced team, with 2 for $80 piercings. Book online, call us or just walk in! We can't wait to pierce you 💕

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    Off Ya Tree

    Off Ya Tree + Schoolies 2023

    Get ya self-down to Off Ya Tree Surfers Paradise and Byron Bay for Schoolies this year! We’ve got $40 Body piercing packages, including basic jewellery and aftercare. Head in-store for more exclusive offers!

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    Krispy Kreme Australia

    Krispy Kreme Schoolies Exclusive offer- $5 Original Glazed 4 Pack

    Redeem a 4 pack of iconic Original Glazed® doughnuts for only $5, with any purchase made at Krispy Kreme Pacific Fair or Surfers Paradise. Valid until 3/12/2023. Visit www.krispykreme.com.au/offers for full T&C’s.

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    ENZOS CUCINA Surfers Paradise

    BEST DEAL ON THE COAST! PIZZA AND PASTA BY THE BEACH.

    Come get your favourite takeaway wood-fired pizza or pasta and enjoy it by the beach with your friends. FOR YOU: Pizza/Pasta $15. SHARE IT WITH FRIENDS: 4x Pizza/Pasta $55. SNACKS: Chips $5, Garlic bread $5, Garlic & Cheese Pizza $10. DINE WITH US - LUNCH: Show us your Schoolies.com wristband and GET 15% DISCOUNT on your meal. DINE WITH US - DINNER: Show us your Schoolies.com wristband to GET A FREE soft drink with every meal purchased. ASK OUR FRIENDLY STAFF FOR ANY DEALS, DISCOUNTS OR BOOKINGS. YOU CAN ORDER IN-STORE AND ONLINE. YOU WILL ALSO FIND US ON UBER-Eats. LOCATED AT PARADISE CENTRE OPEN EVERY DAY T&C apply.

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    Hog's Breath Cafe - Surfers Paradise

    Secret Schoolies Drinks Menu

    Burgers, wraps, salads, steaks and our famous curly fries! This year for Schoolies, Hog's Breath Cafe in Surfers Paradise has a secret drinks menu only for Schoolies attendees. Come on in, show your lanyard at the door and check out the tasty creations we have on offer.

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    TGI Fridays Surfers Paradise

    FREE Class of 2022 Visor & Chance to WIN $300 from TGI Fridays!

    Be 1 of the first 500 registered Schoolies to spend $10 at the newly opened TGI Fridays Surfers Paradise to receive a FREE TGIF Class of 2022 Visor and go in the draw to win a $300 Visa Gift Card! Simply flash your Schoolies ID when ordering to enter & snag your hat. Lunch Deal: $18.90 with soft drink or $21 with beer/wine Monday to Friday until 3 pm.

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    Montezuma’s Surfers Paradise

    Buy one main meal and get one free every day from 5pm

    Not valid in conjunction with any other offer or discount.

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    Pancakes in Paradise

    Schoolies Deal!

    $11.99pp all you can eat pancakes with whipped butter and maple syrup available every day 8am-2pm.

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    Salt Meats Cheese

    Schoolies Combo!

    $15 Schoolies Pizza & Drink Combo. Your choice of any classic pizza and house drink. From 5pm-9pm, 7 days a week.

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    McDonald’s Cavill Ave

    Download mymacca’s® mobile ordering app and receive a discounted offer every day.

    30 deals in 30 days when you use mymacca’s® mobile ordering app during November

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    Paradise Centre

    Paradise Centre

    The newly renovated Paradise Centre offers an unparalleled collection of beachside dining, shopping, entertainment and more. Located in the heart of Surfers Paradise you have to check it out!

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    Soul Boardwalk

    Soul Boardwalk

    Soul Boardwalk is located right in the heart of Surfers Paradise on the Gold Coast, on the corner of Cavill Mall and The Esplanade. With the famous Surfers Paradise beach only 20 metres away, this is the perfect location to relax and enjoy a coffee, meal or shopping by the Pacific Ocean.

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    Australia Fair Shopping Centre

    Australia Fair Shopping Centre

    Enjoy shopping alongside the beautiful Broadwater in the comfort of the fully air-conditioned Australia Fair Shopping Centre, with over 200 specialty stores and supermarkets. Shop the latest trends and enjoy great dining within the Food Court and the mix of restaurants. Day or night you will enjoy a movie at Event Cinemas with some of the cheapest movie tickets on the Gold Coast!

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    Pacific Fair Shopping Centre

    Pacific Fair Shopping Centre

    Pacific Fair is the Gold Coast's unmissable shopping and dining destination, offering an expansive collection of luxury, iconic global brands and leading Australian retailers. With 400 stores, Pacific Fair offers a captivating blend of the world’s best brands, set amongst tropical landscapes and a unique outdoor ambience.

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    Surfer Paradise Beachfront Markets

    Surfer Paradise Beachfront Markets

    Located along the iconic Surfers Paradise Foreshore, the Surfers Paradise Beachfront Markets attract thousands of locals and holiday-makers EVERY Friday & Saturday evening 4PM - 9PM

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    Harbour Town Premium Outlets

    Go all outlet at Australia's largest outlet shopping centre! Just 15 minutes from Surfers Paradise!

    Harbour Town is home to over 240 popular international and iconic Australian brands offering unbeatable Outlet prices every day. Shop all your favourite brands in the open-air, palm-lined malls including Tommy Hilfiger, Nike, Adidas, Vans, Calvin Klein, Victoria’s Secret, Michael Kors and many more! Located mid-way between beautiful beaches, popular theme parks and the serene hinterland so you can easily combine a visit to Harbour Town with other activities and points-of-interest.

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    Free Activities

    Best Of All Lookout

    Best Of All Lookout

    Best of all Lookout is located within Springbrook National Park, Springbrook Plateau section. Dominating the Gold Coast’s western skyline, Springbrook’s cool forests and mountain streams offer views of impressive landscapes, and walks among subtropical and temperate rainforest, open eucalypt forest and montane heath. Spectacular waterfalls, cascades and tumbling creeks are dominant features in this World Heritage-listed Gondwana Rainforests of Australia park.

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    Lamington National Park

    Lamington National Park

    Lush rainforests, ancient trees, spectacular views, extensive walking tracks, exceptional ecological importance and natural beauty make this Gondwana Rainforests of Australia World Heritage Area an outstanding place to visit.

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    Springbrook National Park - Natural Bridge

    Springbrook National Park - Natural Bridge

    Natural Bridge is in the western part of Springbrook National Park, part of the Gondwana Rainforests of Australia World Heritage Area. The park's Natural Bridge section features a picturesque rock formation, formed by the force of the waterfall over the basalt cave. It is easily accessible from the Nerang-Murwillumbah Road car park. Follow the easy one kilometre circuit (walk in a clockwise direction) and descend through ancient Gondwana rainforest to the Natural Bridge rock arch. Hoop pines emerging from surrounding forest are living relics of the Jurassic Age, 180 million years ago. During the day spot paradise riflebirds, green catbirds, wompoo fruit-doves and also rare and threatened species like the cascade tree frog, tusked frog, sooty owl and koala. At night join a guided nocturnal tour to see the resident colony of protected glow-worms and microbats. On summer nights, also see luminous fungi and fireflies.

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    Springbrook National Park

    Springbrook National Park

    Spectacular waterfalls, lush rainforest, ancient trees, impressive views, exceptional ecological importance and natural beauty makes Springbrook an outstanding place to visit. Springbrook National Park is part of the Gondwana Rainforests of Australia World Heritage Area, one of Queensland’s five World Heritage properties and part of the World Heritage Family.

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    Federation Walk

    Federation Walk

    Take a break and relax in the scenic landscape of Federation Walk. Situated on The Spit, this dynamic ecosystem provides a wonderful opportunity to get up close with the area's plant and birdlife.

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    Burleigh Heads National Park

    Burleigh Heads National Park

    Burleigh headland is a prominent Gold Coast landmark. Within the headland’s 27ha national park you will discover rainforest, eucalypt forest, pandanus groves, tussock grassland, coastal heath, mangroves, creeks, rocky foreshore and beaches. Visitors may glimpse humpback whales breaching in coastal waters during winter and spring, see white-bellied sea-eagles riding the ridge updrafts, or watch birdwing butterflies feeding on rainforest nectars in mid-summer.

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    Dreaming Mountain

    Dreaming Mountain

    Burleigh Hill is an iconic landmark on the Gold Coast and not to be missed during your visit. At the very top of Burleigh Hill inside the national park, you can find Dreaming Mountain, an infamous viewpoint perched on the cliffside which is an incredible spot to watch the sunrise!

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    Burleigh Heads Beach

    Burleigh Heads Beach

    Popular with the locals Burleigh Beach is an iconic place to visit. This beautiful beach is perfect for surfing, swimming, walks through the incredible National Park, hanging out on Burleigh Heads hill and even has an awesome strip of shops and restaurants for you to enjoy.

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