Michael's Guidebook
Countryside
Relaxed countryside with rock pools, swimming, public BBQ area
Great Valley destination, you haven’t seen the Gold Coast until you have seen Currumbin Valley
259 locals recommend
Currumbin Rock Pools
Currumbin Creek RoadGreat Valley destination, you haven’t seen the Gold Coast until you have seen Currumbin Valley
Only 5 minutes down the road , enjoy their hot tubs, spas, plunge pools and saunas in a lush outdoor setting under the canopy of their majestic fig tree.
Please visit their website for more info and booking.
Advance booking required.
6 locals recommend
The Bathhouse At Ground
2 Village WayOnly 5 minutes down the road , enjoy their hot tubs, spas, plunge pools and saunas in a lush outdoor setting under the canopy of their majestic fig tree.
Please visit their website for more info and booking.
Advance booking required.
Waterfalls
Great short hike with various swimming holes, small waterfalls and a natural rock slide that must be tried.
Great short hike with various swimming spots, small waterfalls and a natural rock slide that must be tried!
27 locals recommend
Cougal Cascades
Great short hike with various swimming spots, small waterfalls and a natural rock slide that must be tried!
Zoo
Meet and touch a Kangaroo for the first time at Currumbin Wild Life Sanctuary and watch an Aboriginal performance.
Great day out for the whole family. Meet our native Kangaroos and Koala Bears
786 locals recommend
Currumbin Wildlife Sanctuary
28 Tomewin StGreat day out for the whole family. Meet our native Kangaroos and Koala Bears
Beach
One of Gold Coasts best beaches. Go stand up paddle boarding, canoeing/kayaking and surfing.
Currumbin Beach
Scenic beach, best beach for learning how to surf on the coast.
Tugun Beach
One of my favourite beaches on the Gold Coast
Food scene
Portside Coffee
42 Currumbin Creek RdGreat for Coffee, Breakfast and Lunch
Stones Throw Cafe
9 Station StreetGreat for Coffee, Breakfast and Lunch
Pasture & Co
6 Village WayGreat for Coffee, Breakfast and Lunch
House of Hubert
5 Toolona StGreat for Coffee, Breakfast and Lunch
The Collective Palm Beach
1128 Gold Coast HighwayGreat for Dinner
Sticky Rice Thai Food and Bar
443 Golden Four DrGreat for Dinner, Asian fusion
The Scottish Prince
1176 Gold Coast HwyGreat for Dinner
Balboa Italian
1069 Gold Coast HwyOne of the best Italian restaurants on the Gold Coast.
Great food, breakfast and lunch; great doughnuts and baked products.
188 locals recommend
The Paddock Bakery
20 Hibiscus HavenGreat food, breakfast and lunch; great doughnuts and baked products.
Groceries
IGA
15-23 Bienvenue DrClosest IGA - 11 min away for basic groceries.
The Pines Elanora
K P McGrath Drive15 min away, Groceries, Shopping Mall
Day Trips
Great for a day trip, best seen at night for the glow worms.
Natural Bridge is in the western part of Springbrook National Park, part of the Gondwana Rainforests of Australia World Heritage Area.
The park's Natural Bridge section features a picturesque rock formation, formed by the force of the waterfall over the basalt cave. It is easily accessible from the Nerang-Murwillumbah Road car park.
Follow the easy one kilometre circuit (walk in a clockwise direction) and descend through ancient Gondwana rainforest to the Natural Bridge rock arch. Hoop pines emerging from surrounding forest are living relics of the Jurassic Age, 180 million years ago.
During the day spot paradise riflebirds, green catbirds, wompoo fruit-doves and also rare and threatened species like the cascade tree frog, tusked frog, sooty owl and koala. At night join a guided nocturnal tour to see the resident colony of protected glow-worms and microbats. On summer nights, also see luminous fungi and fireflies.
Part of Cave Creek in the Natural Bridge section is a Restricted Access Area. Swimming in the creek, including within the cave, and access to the creek bank is prohibited.
56 locals recommend
Natural Bridge
Great for a day trip, best seen at night for the glow worms.
Natural Bridge is in the western part of Springbrook National Park, part of the Gondwana Rainforests of Australia World Heritage Area.
The park's Natural Bridge section features a picturesque rock formation, formed by the force of the waterfall over the basalt cave. It is easily accessible from the Nerang-Murwillumbah Road car park.
Follow the easy one kilometre circuit (walk in a clockwise direction) and descend through ancient Gondwana rainforest to the Natural Bridge rock arch. Hoop pines emerging from surrounding forest are living relics of the Jurassic Age, 180 million years ago.
During the day spot paradise riflebirds, green catbirds, wompoo fruit-doves and also rare and threatened species like the cascade tree frog, tusked frog, sooty owl and koala. At night join a guided nocturnal tour to see the resident colony of protected glow-worms and microbats. On summer nights, also see luminous fungi and fireflies.
Part of Cave Creek in the Natural Bridge section is a Restricted Access Area. Swimming in the creek, including within the cave, and access to the creek bank is prohibited.
Great for a day Trip to explore the caves and restaurants around mount tamborine.
https://www.tamborineglowworms.com.au/
81 locals recommend
Tamborine Mountain Glow Worm Caves
104 Hartley RdGreat for a day Trip to explore the caves and restaurants around mount tamborine.
https://www.tamborineglowworms.com.au/
Great for a day trip, explore, restaurants, wineries, great food, great views
95 locals recommend
Mount Tamborine
Great for a day trip, explore, restaurants, wineries, great food, great views
Great for a day trip, Explore the shops, beach, restaurants and enjoy the Byron Vibe. 2 hour Drive.
https://www.byron-bay.com/
530 locals recommend
Byron Bay
Great for a day trip, Explore the shops, beach, restaurants and enjoy the Byron Vibe. 2 hour Drive.
https://www.byron-bay.com/
Great for a day trip. Beautiful country drive leading up to Crystal Castle. 1 hour 15 minutes away.
https://www.crystalcastle.com.au/
350 locals recommend
Crystal Castle & Shambhala Gardens
81 Monet DrGreat for a day trip. Beautiful country drive leading up to Crystal Castle. 1 hour 15 minutes away.
https://www.crystalcastle.com.au/
Thunderbird Park
Adventure, Nature, Zip Lines
https://www.thunderbirdpark.com/