Explore Gold Coast's best kept secret: The Hinterland


Learn how to handle a crab from the Catch A Crab expert. Photo: The Star/Ming Teoh

Deep in the heart of Queensland is one of Australia’s best kept secrets: the Gold Coast hinterland of rainforests where one can enjoy nature hikes and treetop walks, breathtaking sunsets, outdoor jacuzzis, and spot unique wildlife and birds.

Most travellers flying into Gold Coast will head for the beaches and perhaps even theme parks, but when we touched down at the airport after our flight on Scoot recently, we were taken to the hinterlands after a delightful breakfast.

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