Surfer Paradise Beach Guide
Beaudesert
Beaudesert is a quaint rural town situated in scenic mountain hinterland, less than an hour from Brisbane and the Gold Coast. Often enjoyed as a convenient stop-off point on the Mt Lindesay Highway, Beaudesert is a buzzing destination in its own right.
The ever-popular country markets here teem with local produce and high quality craftwork. Galleries display the well-respected works of the local art community.
A smattering of high quality restaurants serve exquisite meals, while a growing number of boutique vineyards complete the picture of a food lovers' paradise. There is also a good selection of boutique accommodation that's perfect for a romantic getaway.
The Beaudesert area is also well known for its majestic national parks and rainforests, some of which are World Heritage listed. Check out Mt Tamborine, Mt Lindesay, Mt Barney, Mt Ernest, Mt May and Mt Maroon. Their spectacular scenery makes bushwalking a popular activity.
Of course, a leisurely drive out on the winding country roads is not to be missed. Stop at a country pub for lunch; the food is often as generous as the hospitality.
A smattering of high quality restaurants serve exquisite meals, while a growing number of boutique vineyards complete the picture of a food lovers' paradise. There is also a good selection of boutique accommodation that's perfect for a romantic getaway.
The Beaudesert area is also well known for its majestic national parks and rainforests, some of which are World Heritage listed. Check out Mt Tamborine, Mt Lindesay, Mt Barney, Mt Ernest, Mt May and Mt Maroon. Their spectacular scenery makes bushwalking a popular activity.
Of course, a leisurely drive out on the winding country roads is not to be missed. Stop at a country pub for lunch; the food is often as generous as the hospitality.
Other attractions
- Mount Hobwee circuit
- Mount Merino
- Steve Irwin's Australia Zoo
- David Fleay Wildlife Park
- Kingston Park Raceway
- Gold Coast Aquatic Centre
- Mermaid Beach
- Mount Cougal, Springbrook National Park
- Tugun Village
- Palm Beach
- Warrie Circuit
- Purling Brook Falls circuit
- Rathdowny
- Numinbah Valley
- Rainbow Bay
- Currumbin
- Springbrook National Park
- Burleigh Heads Beach
- Coolangatta
- Mount Tamborine
- Canungra
- Tamborine National Park
- Lamington National Park, Scenic Rim Area
- Surf World Gold Coast Museum
- King Opal
- Historic Rivermill Museum
- Gold Coast City Art Gallery
- Tropical Fruit World
- Putt Putt Golf - Mermaid Beach
- Infinity Attraction
- Draculas Haunted House
- Warner Bros. Movie World
- Crystal Castle
- Sea World
- WhiteWater World
- Currumbin Wildlife Sanctuary
- Wheel of Surfers Paradise
- The Wax Museum
- The Avenue
- Racecentre
- Watling Galleries
- SkyPoint Observation Deck
- Dreamworld
- Ripley's Believe it or Not! Museum
- Currumbin Alley
- Snapper Rocks
- Kirra
- Broadbeach
- Main Beach
- The Southport Spit
- South Stradbroke Island
- Rainbow Beach
- Surfers Paradise Main Beach