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Find Adventure on the Gold Coast

The Gold Coast’s iconic coastline features over 70 km of pristine beaches, perfect for swimming, sunbathing, and surfing. Visitors can also explore the Gold Coast Hinterland, which offers breathtaking mountain views, rainforest walks, and cascading waterfalls.

You’ll find some epic national parks nearby including Lamington National Park and Springbrook National Park where dazzling hikes, waterfalls and swimming holes can be found.

Get out there!

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5 Best Sunrise Spots Near The Gold Coast 2023
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Coomera Circuit is 17km of Waterfalls & Rainforest in Lamington National Park
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Beach Hiking From Burleigh Heads to Snapper Rocks on the Gold Coast
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Acknowledgement of Country

We acknowledge that this land on which we tread, whilst beautiful and revered by us, has even deeper layers of significance for its Traditional Owners; we pay our respects to elders past, present and emerging.

We Are Explorers is aware that the land is never truly being explored anew, given the ancient cultures that came before us who still call this land their home.

LATEST Gold Coast ADVENTURES
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Chase 4 Waterfalls in 1 Day at Springbrook National Park
11 Best Multi-Day Hikes in Queensland 2023
5 Best Sunrise Spots Near The Gold Coast 2023
Beach Hiking From Burleigh Heads to Snapper Rocks on the Gold Coast
Spot Tropical Birds in Lamington National Park's Gondwana Rainforest
Coomera Circuit is 17km of Waterfalls & Rainforest in Lamington National Park
21 Best Outdoor Activities In Brisbane 2023 [Fun Things To Do]