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Parks Near Gold Coast: Best Walks & Nature 2026
Discover the best parks and nature reserves near Gold Coast-from World Heritage rainforests to coastal walks. Find hinterland trails, national parks, and scenic escapes within an hour.
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Parks and Nature Reserves on the Gold Coast 2026
The Gold Coast sits between the Pacific Ocean and the World Heritage-listed rainforests of the Gondwana Rainforests of Australia, within an hour of the surf beach, you can be in ancient temperate rainforest. The contrast is one of the Gold Coast's greatest assets. des.qld.gov.au/parks
National Parks Near the Gold Coast
- Springbrook National Park, 88km southwest of Surfers Paradise. World Heritage rainforest, glowworm caves (night walks), Twin Falls, Canyon Lookout and Natural Bridge. des.qld.gov.au/parks/springbrook
- Lamington National Park, 112km southwest. World Heritage rainforest with 160km of walking tracks. The O'Reilly's section (O'Reilly's Rainforest Retreat) is the most visited. Tree-top walk and extraordinary rainforest birding. des.qld.gov.au/parks/lamington
- Tamborine National Park, 60km west. A series of sections across the Tamborine Mountain plateau, rainforest walks, waterfalls, the Cedar Creek Falls and Witches Falls. des.qld.gov.au
Gold Coast Urban Parks
- Currumbin Wildlife Sanctuary, 28 Tomewin Street, Currumbin. Native wildlife, lorikeet feeding and conservation programs. currumbin-sanctuary.com.au
- Burleigh Head National Park, Cook Island Road, Burleigh Heads. Headland reserve with coastal rainforest, sea views and rockpool walks.
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