Stretching along Queensland’s southeastern coast, the Gold Coast is one of Australia’s most dynamic and diverse destinations. Famous for its long golden beaches, world-class surf breaks, and vibrant nightlife, the region also offers lush hinterland, wildlife encounters, and cultural attractions. A trip around the Gold Coast is a journey through contrasts—between ocean and rainforest, relaxation and adventure, cosmopolitan cityscapes and tranquil retreats.
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After almost 6 months, I was travelling in Australia again. By a lucky coincidence, I ended up back in the Brisbane area of Queensland, more precisely back on the Gold Coast. My first visit was to the hinterland in Lamington National Park, which is situated at an altitude of almost 1000 metres and has the typical rainforest vegetation of the area.
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The Gold Coast is a major coastal region in southeastern Queensland, Australia, located approximately 70 kilometres south of Brisbane along the Coral Sea. It extends from the New South Wales border in the south to the southern suburbs of Brisbane in the north and encompasses a diverse range of landscapes, including sandy ocean beaches, coastal dunes, estuarine waterways, lowland plains, and mountainous hinterland areas. The region is one of Australia’s most significant urban and tourism centers, with a population exceeding half a million residents and a strong emphasis on coastal living, recreation, and service-based industries. Climatically, the Gold Coast experiences a humid subtropical climate characterized by warm summers, mild winters, and seasonally variable rainfall, influenced by both maritime conditions and orographic effects from the hinterland ranges.
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Binna Burra is a mountain locality and historic lodge area situated within Lamington National Park in the Gold Coast hinterland of Queensland, Australia. It lies on the western edge of the Gold Coast metropolitan region, approximately 90 kilometres south of Brisbane, at elevations ranging from about 800 to over 900 metres above sea level. Binna Burra forms part of the Gondwana Rainforests of Australia World Heritage Area and is embedded within a largely intact subtropical and temperate rainforest landscape. The area is characterized by steep escarpments, deeply incised valleys, high rainfall, and dense forest cover. Human settlement is extremely limited, with land use focused on conservation, research, recreation, and nature-based tourism rather than permanent residential development.
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The Gold Coast is a major coastal metropolitan area located in south-eastern Queensland, Australia, bordering the Pacific Ocean. It lies approximately 70 kilometers south of Brisbane and forms part of the rapidly developing South East Queensland region. Internationally recognized for its beaches, surf culture, and tourism infrastructure, the Gold Coast is also an important residential, educational, and economic center.
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The Gold Coast: A Region of Coastline, Culture, and Geological Wonder
The Gold Coast is one of Australia’s most iconic regions, known for its long stretches of beach, vibrant city life, and subtropical hinterland. Situated in the southeastern corner of Queensland, the Gold Coast is a destination that combines natural beauty with a dynamic urban environment, attracting millions of visitors each year while also supporting a thriving local population.
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