Hidden gems - Scenic spots in Gold Coast City, Australia not to miss (Updated December, 2023)

Hidden gems: Scenic spots in Gold Coast City

Discover the city's hidden treasures—remarkable spots that are relatively undiscovered but offer exceptional experiences. Our selection criteria? A rating of 4.5 or higher with fewer than 150 reviews. Explore these lesser-known yet outstanding places that promise a delightful visit in Gold Coast City. This list contains 54 places from Scenic spot category.

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Mount Maroon

Scenic spot

👍👍 Absolutely live this Mtn....The tourist track is a little worn now but still well worth the epic views. West Ridge route don't do unless you know where you are going...its very overgrown.

5.00 (26 reviews) (~70.97 km from centre)

Box Log Falls

Scenic spot

5.00 (21 reviews) (~36.94 km from centre)

Emerald Beach Headland

Scenic spot

5.00 (12 reviews) (~242.25 km from centre)

Springbrook Pinnacle

Scenic spot

👍👍 An incredible hike which I've now attempted from both the Mudgeeraba & Springbrook sides. If you're attempting from the Mudgeeraba side then head to the end of Austinville Road and you'll notice a small car park just before the private property signs. Note: It's very quiet here so I'd be careful wi...

5.00 (8 reviews) (~25.12 km from centre)

Lizard Point

Scenic spot

👍👍 Hands down the best view you will see in South East Queensland. You will see 270 degree views with the Barney National Park, D'Aguilar Range and Flinders Range. If it's there, you can see it from here. You'll need a good level of fitness to get here but it's well worth the effort. While you're up th...

5.00 (7 reviews) (~94.96 km from centre)

Upper Portals

Scenic spot

👍👍 Beautiful secluded oasis. 4WD road access to the start of Mt Barney NP and 8km return hike from there. It's well worth a trip if you can access it. Very diverse scenery and landscapes on the walk in with multiple creek crossings. Can hike in and free camp overnight. Track follows a fire trail so wal...

5.00 (6 reviews) (~79.06 km from centre)

South Solitary Island

Historical landmark

👍👍 Have never been there as helicopter is the only way apparently. But I can see the island from my kitchen window and the light of the lighthouse at night is a comfort.

4.90 (35 reviews) (~245.37 km from centre)

Bare Rock

Scenic spot

4.90 (34 reviews) (~101.08 km from centre)

Thunderbolt's Lookout

Scenic spot

👍👍 Lookout was really great! 1km walk each way, steps + ladder to get up the last part.

4.90 (27 reviews) (~223.07 km from centre)

The Junction

Scenic spot

👍👍 As I am a 13 year old, I love slides (especially tarp slides with my mates) but The junction, Girraween top all of my experiences. So I was following the hiking trail to the junction and I met the point where Bald Rock Creek and Ramsay Creek met. I was amazed by the temperature at the time but more...

4.90 (13 reviews) (~173.03 km from centre)

Yellow Pinch Lookout

Scenic spot

👍👍 Fairly short walk from the car park. The second half of the walk is quite steep - be careful not to slip on the loose dirt/rocks. Great view of Mount Barney from this lookout (try to choose a less cloudy day than we did!). Follow along on our adventures around Australia @sambolomio

4.90 (13 reviews) (~74.37 km from centre)

Devil's Kitchen

Scenic spot

👍👍 The devil's kitchen is one of my favourite Scenic spots so far! They just added a little wooden fence to the walking track, probably to stop people from getting close to the cliffs. You can cross the fence easily. You have to experience the view you get following the little track behind the fence! P...

4.80 (90 reviews) (~181.48 km from centre)

Currumbin Rock

Scenic spot

4.80 (81 reviews) (~15.46 km from centre)

Honeymoon bay

Scenic spot

👍👍 Not just for honeymooners to fall in love with. Explore the walking paths or swim in the bay. Either way you will have a great day.

4.80 (62 reviews) (~108.94 km from centre)

Wooli Wooli River

Scenic spot

👍👍 This place is like the place in your dreams. The places you imagine you want to go. Safe for the kids. The water was fairly calm. Crystal clear water. Dog friendly. Large river frontage so you can be away from people still. I would come to wooli again just to come play at this river. 5 star. Wish...

4.80 (41 reviews) (~209.96 km from centre)

Coomera Falls

Scenic spot

👍👍 What a beautiful and spectacular walk, some very dramatic views of the river in the gorge and waterfalls. Would be great to do the walk up the river. It is a good day out with the family but just have to be careful towards the end of the walk because the track gets narrow with steep sides when it is...

4.80 (35 reviews) (~32.63 km from centre)

Mount Coolum summit

Scenic spot

👍👍 Good climb, great view. Sign says 2 hrs return, my 12 yr old and I did it in an hour with several stops to catch our breath. Sections of the path are steep- stairlike. Not suitable for little kids or elderly- would be treacherous in the wet. Busy on a tues at 1 pm. Maybe 50-100 walkers.

4.80 (29 reviews) (~163.51 km from centre)

Shelly Beach

Scenic spot

4.80 (28 reviews) (~97.15 km from centre)

Tommys Rock Lookout

Scenic spot

👍👍 Great lookout with an interesting history. 4x4 track or a lighter motorcycle than mine and maybe a bit more skill! Worth the little adventure up the hill!

4.80 (26 reviews) (~230.63 km from centre)

Crows Nest Falls

Scenic spot

👍 Really scenic however I didnt see any crows so that knocks off a star

4.80 (20 reviews) (~153.28 km from centre)

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Hidden gems: Scenic spots in Gold Coast City, Australia