Australia’s Gold Coast is Much More Than a Beach

TravelBound has Australia’s Gold Coast covered, not only with a great selection of hotels but the utmost in activities and excursions. With its reputation as the most popular destination for visitors, the Gold Coast’s beaches are gorgeous, but the nightlife, shopping and natural beauty that surround it will have you mesmerized.

There is an abundance to choose from including:

Byron Bay and Mt Warning

From here, you can stand on the easternmost edge of the Australian continent in the popular seaside resort town of Bryon Bay. Explore the Cape Byron Lighthouse and view dramatic cliffs that drop down to the ocean below.

Nearby, endless pristine beaches, lush rainforests and a colorful mix of people give visual and taste sensations of rural Australia

Currumbin Wildlife Sanctuary

Voted one of the Gold Coast's most popular tourist activities, Currumbin Wildlife Sanctuary allows you to get up close to many of Australia's iconic wildlife. Located among 27 acres of rainforest and filled with interactive animal exhibits and wildlife shows, this is a great value day out on the Gold Coast.

Visitors can see cuddly koalas, feed a friendly kangaroo and come face-to-face with one of Australia's largest salt-water crocodiles. From the famous lorikeet feedings, twice a day, to world-class reptile and bird shows, you really do have access to it all here.

As a not-for-profit, funds are re-invested back into one of the world's largest wildlife hospitals, caring for more than 8,500 sick, injured and orphaned animals per year.

Half Day Hike—Springbrook National Park, Purling Brook Falls and Scenic Rim

Purling Brook Falls has some spectacular waterfalls, a lush rainforest, ancient trees, impressive views, exceptional ecological importance and natural beauty that make this an outstanding place to visit. Here you can explore this unique and spectacular rainforest destination on the Gold Coast's Hinterland.

Your transportation and morning tea is included for this exhilarating experience that gives you the opportunity to observe life in the rainforest at close range. Recently a new suspension bridge was built over the Little Nerang Creek Gorge, which has given way to fantastic views and opportunities to take in the magnificent rainforest.

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Jet Boat Extreme Ultimate Ride

Located in the heart of Surfers Paradise and within a five-minute walk of most major hotels, the Jetboat Extreme offers you a 55-minute ultimate adrenalin rush.

The boat reaches speeds of over 80mph while it performs several 360-degree spin fish tails. This wet and wild action along the Gold Coast Broadwater is certainly not for the faint of heart.

Nocturnal Rainforest and Glow Worm Evening Tour

If you are looking to fill your evening with fun and adventure with nature, this tour will do that and more. The experience includes nighttime four wheel driving with commentary on nocturnal flora and fauna. And, to top it off, you can see glowworms in their natural environment alongside secluded National Park waterfall.

More than a glowworm tour, it is all about seeing the Rainforest come to life at night and experiencing exciting off-road driving along the way. With your luxury 4WD transportation amid the glow, you’ll never be lost in the crowd.

As with all of TravelBound’s Australian portfolio, the Gold Coast offers unique educational and fun activities for all ages and tastes. Visit travelbound.gta-promotions.com/australia2017/ for more information.