Natural Attractions and Parks in Gold Coast

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Natural Attractions and Parks in Gold Coast

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Our direct Gold Coast airport transfers company
caters to all travelers including nature lovers.
This post is dedicated to the nature lovers and
families travelling to the Gold Coast. The Gold
Coast is a platter full of flavours to be
explored. From nature and wildlife to botanical
gardens, you could very well fall short of days
but not of places to visit. You can easily get to
these 10 must visit places via our direct airport
transfers.
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Currumbin Wildlife Sanctuary This is one of the
most famous tourist points in Gold Coast.
Glorified with all the natural beauty, animals,
historic heritage and culture, Currumbin Wildlife
Sanctuary is a place that should be on your
travel itinerary. Not only will you enjoy the
koalas and kangaroos but this sanctuary also
gives you a chance to adopt an animal of your
choice. Its a perfect combination of holiday
adventure and a back-to-nature experience.
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Lamington National Park Another national park
that takes you to natures doorstep is Lamington
National Park. Its one of the largest national
parks of Queensland and provides food and shelter
for a huge array of sub-tropical birdlife and
over 160 species of reptiles, frogs, mammals and
invertebrates. If you have a passion for watching
nature in its true colors and enjoy
mountain-fringed rainforest landscape, this is a
place to be. Springbrook National Park Spread
across the western skyline, Springbrook is one of
the most famous national parks not only in Gold
Coast but throughout Queensland. Blessed with
spectacular rainforests, cascades, tumbling
creeks and waterfalls, its  a perfect place to
take walks and enjoy forest beauty, parks and
caves. Springbrook National Park covers 6725 ha.
and has four main sections Springbrook plateau,
Mount Cougal to the southeast and Natural Bridge
and Numinbah to the west. The most famous points
to visit in Springbrook are Mount Nimmel and
Purling Brook Falls.
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Gold Coast Regional Botanic Gardens The Gold
Coast Regional Botanic Gardens are open year
round, from 5am to 7pm each day. Its a great
place to hang out with your family and have fun.
With facilities including barbeques, shelters,
picnic areas, a childrens playground, walking
trails and boardwalks around the lake, its a
back to nature experience for everyone. Its
free to visit the park and the Sensory Garden
allows smelling and touching plants and flowers.
A bonus is the freshly ground organic coffee,
loose leaf teas and gluten-free treats that are
available at the gardens. David Fleay Wildlife
Park If youre interested in wildlife and
safaris, this is the park for you. Blooming in
the heart of Burleigh Heads, David Fleays is a
wildlife park with lots to explore. You can
stroll through the tranquil surroundings to
experience some of Queenslands most iconic
natural habitats and meet the resident wildlife,
in just one day.  Whether youre interested in
exploring the park on your own or joining Park
Rangers, both can be arranged for you. This
wildlife park also has shows like, Creatures of
the Night or Fleays In Flight.
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Loders Creek Flowing through the suburbs of Gold
Coast, Loders Creek is a stream and tidal creek
with freshwater and tidal wetlands, and some dry
eucalyptus forest. The wildlife here includes
native species such as bandicoots, koala, lace
monitor and lots of butterflies. Though its not
as famous as other national parks, its a place
to enjoy simplicity and serenity. Burleigh Head
National Park If youre a whale-lover, the
Burleigh Head National Park with its rocky
foreshore and rainforests is your destination.
Come watch the whales in spring and see
sea-eagles soaring along the coast, or simply
stroll along the pathways. A wild, natural
headland in the heart of the Gold Coast, it has
ancient volcanic columns that meet the sea. This
park features a rainforest, pandanus groves,
tussock grassland, a eucalypt forest, coastal
heath and mangroves. Enjoy Australian
brush-turkey nesting mounds, seabirds and water
dragons. You can picnic on Burleigh foreshore or
relax on Echo Beach. Its worth a visit.
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Tamborine National Park Within an hours drive
of Brisbane and the Gold Coast, Tamborine
National Park offers glimpses of the Pacific
Ocean, Gold Coast skyline to the east and
national parks of the Scenic Rim to the west.
Whether youre interested in parks, rainforests,
waterfalls, art galleries, walking, hiking or
horse riding, it has it all. Although some tracks
have short, steep sections, most walking tracks
are relatively easy and can be covered within a
few hours. There is a wide range of holiday
accommodation on Tamborine Mountain, including
hotels, motels, bed and breakfasts and
cabins. Southern Moreton Bay Islands National
Park Whether its a romantic getaway or peaceful
isolated vacation you seek, the Southern Moreton
Bay Islands are ideal for you. You can enjoy a
variety of water sports, swimming, boating and
fishing in a breathtaking surroundings. Dolphins,
turtles and dugongs also seem to like this quiet
vacation spot to escape to, and can be seen in
the secluded waters here. There is a range of
accommodations and serviced apartments to meet
your budget and needs.
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Coombabah Lake Conservation Park With nature
reserves, lake and spectacular wildlife around,
Coombabah Lake Conservation Park is a hidden gem,
an experience not to be missed. Its one of only
five sites in Queensland included in the RAMSAR
international convention for significant
wetlands. With a wide marine habitat and over 150
bird species including migratory birds, its a
perfect place for bird watching visits. The City
of Gold Coast supports a range of free and low
cost activities for you and your family to enjoy.
When travelling, check out our Gold Coast airport
transfer facilities. Our drivers are not only
professional and friendly but can give you a
wealth of information about these parks and a lot
more. Express Transfers can be booked to transfer
you to these parks, landmarks or any other
attraction in the Gold Coast. Call for a day tour
quote to visit these parks and gardens and create
beautiful memories with our safe and timely
service.
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