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Trek through the Gold Coast’s natural wonders

Pages Pinnacle

Pages Pinnacle

Over millennia, weathering and water erosion sculpted the volcano into a caldera with spectacular volcanic formations known as plugs. Read this story
The Wallum Banksia

The Wallum Banksia

The Wallum Banksia occurs in the coastal regions of South East Queensland and Northern New South Wales. Read this story
Currumbin Creek

Currumbin Creek

Currumbin Creek starts its journey to the sea through the gorges of Mt Cougal National Park before gathering at the Currumbin Rock Pools, a popular swimming and picnic spot for tourists and locals. Read this story
The Nobby Headlands

The Nobby Headlands

There is no definitive answer as to why European settlers named the two headlands at Miami The Nobbys. Read this story
Tallebudgera Creek

Tallebudgera Creek

Tallebudgera Creek originates on Springbrook plateau and, after being joined by several small tributaries, enters the ocean on the southern side of Burleigh Headland. Read this story
Purling Brook Falls

Purling Brook Falls

The name of the falls comes from the word 'purl’ which is used to describe the sound made by rippling water. Read this story
Nerang River

Nerang River

The source of the Nerang River are small streams on both sides of the Numinbah Valley. Read this story
Natural Bridge

Natural Bridge

Upstream of the waterfall a pool was formed by the scouring action of rocks and it was this pool that eventually broke through into a cave below forming an archway or bridge. Read this story
Elephant Rock

Elephant Rock

The rock formation, called Elephant Rock, was once covered in vines and coastal flowers and was named Green Rock by early European settlers and visitors. Read this story
Egg Rock

Egg Rock

Egg Rock, known as Kurraragin in the Yugambeh language, is situated in the Numinbah Valley on the western side of the Nerang River in the Lamington National Park. Read this story
Coombabah Lakelands Area

Coombabah Lakelands Area

The conservation area, which includes the tidal lake at the mouth of Coombabah Creek, is located between Runaway Bay and Helensvale and consists of wetlands and waterways. Read this story
Burleigh Headland

Burleigh Headland

Shell middens at Burleigh are testament to the abundant resources surrounding the headline and its long association with the Yugambeh people. Read this story

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