Hidden gems - Tourist Attractions in Gold Coast, Australia not to miss (Updated April, 2024)

Hidden gems: Tourist Attractions in Gold Coast

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. This list contains 33 places from Tourist Attractions category.

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Gold Coast Adventure Flights

Tour agency

👍👍 This experience leaves you totally speechless and it is impossible to describe it, you have to live it at least once in your life. Mick made this insane experience fun, easy and more spectacular than you could imagine. You can feel how much he loves doing this and conveys it to you from minute one....

5.00 (37 reviews) (~10.72 km from centre)

Go Vertical Stand Up Paddle Board & Kayak

Water sports equipment rental service

👍👍 We went in the morning hours, and the sun was shining and bright. We got two double paddles, were taught some basics and the safety rules and we were sent on our way. We had no instructor and we were given relative freedom to go around the lake. It was a relaxing and fun experience, and Linda was g...

4.90 (147 reviews) (~9.95 km from centre)

Top Gear Fishing Charters

Fishing charter

👍👍 Group of ten had the best time with Top Gear Fishing Charters. Captain Brian and his team were so friendly and helpful from the booking process to the charter we had 5 star service. Will be back for sure. Thank you

4.90 (69 reviews) (~12.67 km from centre)

Gold Coast Great Walk - Binna Burra Trailhead

Park

👍 Beautiful location but the drive up is awful. Lots of twists and turns and it feels like you are driving forever but it's totally worth it at the top. There's a lovely Cafe when you reach the top and the views are stunning. The food is nice and well priced. You're surrounded by a beautiful rainfores...

4.80 (147 reviews) (~28.61 km from centre)

Tallebudgera Creek

Surf lifesaving club

👍👍 Great park. Friendly office staff. Very popular at weekends. Clean facilities. Nice coastal walk to Burleigh Heads to the life saving club which offers great meals.

4.80 (146 reviews) (~2.18 km from centre)

Mick Schamburg Park Lookout

Tourist attraction

👍👍 My favorite place to go when I’m feeling down. Just getting up there and looking out onto the horizon puts a giant bright smile on my face again.

4.80 (108 reviews) (~1.05 km from centre)

Gold Coast & Hinterland Museum Historical Society

Local history museum

👍👍 This place is packed with historic artifacts as well as featuring some historic old settler buildings. The one in the photo is a settlers cottage. The grounds include a little rain forest walk and historic cemetery. Well worth the visit. We went as a group to paint - the staff were very helpful and...

4.80 (32 reviews) (~8.53 km from centre)

Whale Watching Gold Coast Getaway Sailing

Whale watching tour agency

👍👍 The most unique experience that any whale charter has to offer on the Gold coast. Darryl is a friendly and entertaining skipper. If your after a slow and entertaining day out with a 100% whale sighting, Getaway Sailing is truly worth the money. I can't fault it. My partner myself and two friends spe...

4.80 (24 reviews) (~20.66 km from centre)

Echo Beach

Park

👍👍 Beautiful beach to go to! Enough shadow spaces as well. Deep and shallower water to swim in. Calm and super clear water, no waves. You can jump from the bridge too.

4.70 (128 reviews) (~1.92 km from centre)

Coasting Around Boat Hire

Boat rental service

👍👍 1000% recommend! So much fun to cruise around with the gals and enjoy our arvo picnic and drinks. Nathan was absolutely brilliant and so calm and patient with the boat demo. Great activity for a day at the coast.

4.70 (91 reviews) (~12.6 km from centre)

Springbrook Research Observatory

Observatory

👍👍 I found a hallucinogen mushroom at the front, how wonderful it is.

4.70 (53 reviews) (~21.67 km from centre)

Tamborine Mountain Heritage Centre

Tourist attraction

👍 It is small but has complete collections, which describes the European Settlers life very well.

4.70 (52 reviews) (~29.86 km from centre)

Gold Coast Hinterland Heritage Museum

History museum

👍👍 We went for a ghost hunt tour at night with Dark Stories. Great interactive experience. Perfect location. Look them up at darkstories.com.au

4.70 (44 reviews) (~9.01 km from centre)

Friends of the Gold Coast Regional Botanic Gardens

Botanical garden

👍👍 This is a wonderful place on the Gold Coast. The perfect place to relax and have a picnic.

4.70 (15 reviews) (~10.2 km from centre)

Miami Rainbow Stairs

Park

4.60 (94 reviews) (~1.21 km from centre)

Penguin Encounter

Tourist attraction

👍👍 Fantastic would highly recommend to anyone who loves these adorable creatures. A truly wonderful experience.

4.60 (89 reviews) (~13.7 km from centre)

Ed Harry Park

Park

👍👍 Love this place to visit at night. A BBQ & surf water sounds.

4.60 (77 reviews) (~0.44 km from centre)

Long Tan Park

Nature preserve

👍👍 These older than old trees are stunning. It felt like such a privilege to sit beneath them on the picnic tables by the Currumbin Creek. A popular spot for dog walking too. Magical!

4.60 (63 reviews) (~14.43 km from centre)

Presence Church

Place of worship

😠 Surf city (now presence church) church is a very modern church. Contemporary is worship and causal in apparel. We were greeted by a nice elderly lady that asked not too many prodding questions even though we said, “we are not from this country”. Throughout the worship, announcements, and even in th...

4.60 (52 reviews) (~8.66 km from centre)

Lions Park

Park

👍👍 Beautiful park, lovely creek to explore and swim in, the kids loved it. A sweet little park and bbq, lots of open green space to play and picnic.

4.60 (44 reviews) (~10.37 km from centre)

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Hidden gems: Tourist Attractions in Gold Coast, Australia