• Animals,  Free to do,  Nature play

    Coombabah Lakelands Conservation area

    The Coombabah Lakelands Conservation area protects 1200 hectares of wetlands and eucalypt forest, right in the middle of the northern Gold Coast suburbs. Visit in the late afternoon to see grassy open fields bathed in golden sunlight and hundreds of kangaroos grazing on the grass!

  • Animals,  Free to do,  Indoors,  Nature play

    Daisy Hill State Forest & Koala Centre

    Daisy Hill State Forest and Koala Centre is a fabulous, free centre that you can visit to learn more about our endangered koalas. Packed with interactive displays, here you can learn about what they eat, where they live, their social aspects and also how we can care for them. Situated within the Daisy Hill State Forest, this is a great spot for a picnic with friends - visit the koala centre, ride your bike, play in the bush, and enjoy time in nature.

  • Animals,  Attractions,  Nature play,  Water play

    Currumbin Wildlife Sanctuary

    Currumbin Wildlife Sanctuary is a lush, 27-hectare outdoor space connecting wildlife and nature with the community. There is so much to see and do: Cuddle a koala, pat a kangaroo or book a hospital tour - whether paid or free, there are so many opportunities to interact with the animals and see the Sanctuary in action up close. Don't miss the Extinction Trail where you can get up close with dinosaurs, and the Wild Island water park and playground!

  • Animals,  Attractions,  Family adventures

    David Fleay Wildlife Park, Burleigh Heads

    Nestled in the heart of Burleigh Heads, David Fleay’s is a small wildlife park with a difference! Check out the Nocturnal House, koalas, various species of wallabies, cassowaries, dingoes, emus and kangaroos. There are reptile shows and animal feedings to watch as well. The mangrove boardwalk is a great pram friendly stroll too.

  • Animals,  Family adventures

    Summer Land Camels, Harrisville

    Summer Land Camels is Australia's largest wild camel training centre and dairy operation, located in the Scenic Rim, just 80 minutes from the Gold Coast. Here you can feed and pat the camels, take a Camel Ride and do a Farm Tour too.

  • Animals,  Attractions,  Nature play,  Tweed/Byron

    Tropical Fruit World, Duranbah

    If you haven't heard about this little beauty just over the NSW border, you need to make visiting it a priority! Tropical Fruit World has more than 500 fruits from all around the world growing, and regardless of the season, you will find a range of tropical fruit varieties to taste and discover. What really makes this place a great attraction though, are all the activities on offer!

  • Animals,  Eating out,  Nature play,  Tweed/Byron

    Farm & Co, Cudgen

    Farm & Co at Cudgen is home to a Farm Shop, Restaurant and sunflower fields! Wander the veggie fields, swing on a hammock, say hello to the rescue pigs and see the free range chickens. Pick your sunflowers and grab a coffee from the Farm Shop.