 The golden stretch of coastline between Brisbane and the New South Wales border has been given the name "The Gold Coast". The beaches are fabulous by anyone's standards and stretch for miles and miles. The entire area is popular with visitors and locals alike as it boasts white sandy beaches, a busy nightlife, pumping surf and a sub tropical climate with an average of 330 sunny days every year.
The Gold Coast is easily reached from the state capital Brisbane being a short 1 hour drive. Whether you are driving down from Brisbane, or coming all the way in a car hire Sydney vehicle, you will love what you find at the Gold coast.
FAMILY FUN
If you are looking for a way to keep the kids busy for the whole day there are a number of theme parks which offer a range of fun and exciting activities for kids of all ages. Most of the theme parks are located in the theme park district which is only a short 10 minute drive north on the highway in your car hire vehicle.
The king of the theme parks is a title that without a doubt belongs to Dreamworld. Home to the Big 6 thrill rides it also caters for little kids with its cartoon themed section of the park. With ample parking available you will have excuse not to take the kids. Your car rental will be safe in the car park while you treat the kids to a fun day out.
If water parks are more your style then Wet 'n' Wild Water World is Australia's most beloved water theme park and is always adding new attractions. It boasts rides to suit kids of all ages, from toddlers to adults. Take the kids along, but be warned they may never want to leave! Once you do get them to leave chances are they will fall asleep in the back of one of our car rentals before you have even left the highway.
FUN WITH ANIMALS
Sea World is a favourite with kids the world over. It is conveniently located close to the heart of the Gold Coast. We would advise you to arrive as early in the day as possible to ensure your car hire vehicle will be safe on the theme park's premises while you are inside.
Currumbin Wildlife Sancturary is to wildlife what Sea World is to marine life. The main difference is that you can get up close and personal with the wild life here without getting wet. Kids love to cuddle the koalas, feed the wallabies and pet the baby animals. Staff are well trained and will make your visit enjoyable. As the park is away from the heart of the Gold Coast your car rental should be safe in the parking areas provided.
Paradise Country Aussie Farm is an entertaining and interactive Australiana farm where visitors can come and experience a taste of traditional Aussie farm life. The half-day farm tours include exciting displays of horsemanship by real stockmen, animal patting and feeding and much much more. Your child may come away with ambitions to be a stockman... you have been warned.
NATIONAL PARKS
The Springbrook National Park is close to the border between NSW and Qld, however you will be well rewarded if you decide to take one of our car rentals for a drive there. Natural Bridge is an unusal geological feature, it was created by water cascading through the roof of of a cave and today is home to a colony of glow worms that light up the cave after sunset. The park also provides a number of lookouts to take in the gorgeous view of the lush rainforest that dominate the landscape. In summer luminous fungi and fireflies are a popular draw card for tour groups.
The Green Mountains in Lamington National Park draws many visitors each year for it's waterfalls, widlife and walking tracks. There are a wide variety of walking tracks from 1 to 22 kms, which attracts a wide variety of visitors. A camping area allows visitors to stay overnight but campfires are strictly prohibited, so bring a fuel stove. A hugely popular attraction is the Treetop walk which will let you look out above the rainforest canopy. The park is 35km south of Conungra and the road is narrow and winding in places and unsuitable for caravans.
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