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GOLD COAST HINTERLAND
Inland from the surf and sand of the Gold Coast, the forested mountains of the McPherson
Range feel a million miles away. The national parks here have subtropical jungle, water-
falls and wildlife. Springbrook National Park is the wettest place in southeast Queensland,
with cool air and dense forest. Lamington National Park attracts birdwatchers and hikers;
Tamborine Mountain lures the cottage weekend set.
Tours
Bushwacker Ecotours
( 1300 559 355, 07-3848 8806; www.bushwacker-ecotours.com.au ; tour adult/child from $125/95) Ecotours
to the hinterland with rainforest walks in Springbrook National Park and around, departing
the Gold Coast or Brisbane.
ECOTOUR
JPT Tour Group
( 07-56301602; www.daytours.com.au ; tour adult/child from $99/57) A variety of day tours ex-Brisbane
or Gold Coast, including Lamington National Park via Tamborine Mountain and glow-
worm tours to Natural Bridge.
TOUR
Mountain Coach Company
( 07-5524 4249, 1300 762 665; www.mountaincoach.com.au ) Daily tours from the Gold Coast to Tam-
borine Mountain (adult/child $59/49), Lamington National Park ($84/54) and Springbrook
National Park ($89/57). Transfer-only prices also available ex-Gold Coast (Tamborine
Mountain adult/child $30/20; Lamington National Park $50/20).
TOUR
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Tamborine Mountain
This mountaintop rainforest community - comprising Eagle Heights, North Tamborine and
Mt Tamborine - is 45km inland from the Gold Coast, and has cornered the artsy-craftsy,
Germanic-kitsch, chocolate/liqueur market in a big way. If this is your bag, Gallery Walk in
Eagle Heights is the place to stock up.
 
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