Gray Line Brisbane – Gold Coast Hinterland
GOLD COAST + HINTERLAND
A giant aquatic playground of stunning surf beaches, winding residential canals and broad rivers all backed by rainforest mountains and waterfalls combine to create a day of exciting natural contrasts.
HIGHLIGHTS [B/G427]:
River Cruise
- Enjoy a scenic cruise on Nerang River
- Million dollar homes
- Enjoy morning tea of scones with jam & cream and tea/coffee on board
- Cruise around Chevron Island and under the Gold Coast bridge – officially marking the end of Nerang River
- Mariners Cove – a commercial marina
- The Spit
- Seaworld.
Coach Tour
- Sheraton Mirage & Palazzo Versace
- The Esplanade in Surfers Paradise
- Cross over Cavill Avenue
- Beachside suburbs of Broadbeach, Burleigh Heads and Palm Beach
- Take a lunch break in Coolangatta/Tweed Heads (own expense)
- Cross the border into New South Wales passing sugarcane fields and fruit and nut plantations
- Tour through Murwillumbah – reminiscent of a 30s and 40s movie set
- Mt Warning – central volcanic remnant of an ancient shield volcano
- Make your way through the crater and climb to the top of the north wall
- Magnificent views of the surrounding ranges built by lava
- Springbrook National Park World Heritage site – magnificent waterfalls, lush rainforest, ancient trees, extraordinary ecological importance and natural beauty
- Take a guided rainforest walk
- Natural Bridge – a naturally formed rock arch over Cave Creek
- Look for glow worms in the cave
- Return to the Gold Coast and Brisbane through Numinbah and Nerang.
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Fare Includes:
Canal cruise, morning tea and guided rainforest walk
O’REILLY’S GREEN MOUNTAINS
A mountain top forest wonderland of vine clad vegetation in the damp cool of ancient tree species, waterfalls and wildlife in a sub tropical rainforest. Distant city and coast views and its inherent natural beauty make this World Heritage National Park one of Australia’s unique and most desirable locations to visit.
HIGHLIGHTS [B/G433]:
- Head inland into the mountain range of Eucalypt forest
- Mt Tamborine in the Gold Coast hinterland
- Gallery Walk – premier art and craft centre
- Time to walk and browse this picturesque strip with its cluster of galleries and craft shops
- Perhaps enjoy a local specialty at Granny Mac’s… tantalising fudge and confectionary made on the premises! What a treat!
- Wind your way through the forest to ‘The Goat’s Track’ – original logging route and the only road to O’Reilly’s
- Spectacular scenery of ancient beech trees and sub tropical rainforests
- Pass the Kokoda Army Barracks – Jungle Warfare Training Centre
- Lamington National Park – gazetted in 1944 and heritage listed for its significant species of flora and fauna
- Hear the stories of the heroic rescue by Bernard O’Reilly of the Stinson plane crash survivors and the fascinating life of these early pioneers
- Immerse yourself in the surrounds of the sub tropical rainforest of the Green Mountains
- Visit O’Reilly’s on top of the mountain
- Orientation tour through this mountain village
- Perhaps feed Crimson Rosellas and King Parrots (own expense)
- O’Reilly’s Mountain Cafe – enjoy spectacular views of the mountain range while dining from the balcony (own expense)
- Visit an Alpaca Farm on the return journey.
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Fare Includes:
Coach touring and wine tasting
