Gold Coast Hinterland

Introducing Gold Coast Hinterland

Only a short drive inland from Coolangatta lies the spectacular Gold Coast Hinterland, an area frequently overlooked by visitors as they hare up and down the highways. Those who venture away from the coastline, however, are rarely disappointed. The dramatic landscape wrapped around the McPherson Range, which stretches back 60km to the NSW border, is rich with national parks and mountain air. This unspoilt environment is a medley of rural plantations, vineyards, thickly forested valleys, enchanting bushwalking trails and pristine mountain pools. Easily accessible by car, the area is the perfect antidote to the cacophony of the coast. Expect a lot of rain in the mountains from December to March, and in winter the nights can be cold.

Last updated: Feb 17, 2009