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Gold Coast to Byron Bay Four Night
Couples Getaway
Gold Coast to Byron Bay
Escape the humdrum of everyday life and get in the car for a couples getaway that takes
in the sights and sounds of the Gold Coast and Byron Bay.
Gold Coast to Byron Bay
Gold Coast to Byron Bay Four Night Couples
Getaway
Escape the humdrum of everyday life and
get in the car for a couples getaway that
takes in the sights and sounds of the Gold
Coast and Byron Bay. This drive will explore
the hidden gems of the hinterland, coastal
hot spots, and the ever present charm and
relaxing atmosphere of Byron Bay.
Horse Riding at Gumnuts Farm and Horse
Riding Resort
Get out into the fresh air and enjoy a day
on horseback riding through the Gold
Coast Hinterland. Gumnuts Farm and Horse
Riding Resort is situated in Canungra at 400
Biddaddaba Creek Road. Gumnuts offers a
range of one days tours which will allow you
to explore this hidden gem while riding on
a trusty steed. The full day tours includes a
five hour ride with a barbecue lunch.
Mount Tamborine Accommodation Options
(28.2km)
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Villa Della Rosa Bed and Breakfast
Villa Della Rosa Bed and Breakfast is a romantic Mediterranean styled mansion nestled in a
wonderfully secluded corner of Tamborine Mountain with luxurious rooms, spa ensuites and
breakfast. The accommodation is located at 5 Platt Place, North Tamborine, is only a short
distance from all tourist attractions. Facilities include a cosy guest lounge with fire place,
romantic dinners for two (by appointment), in house massages, free recent release DVD’s,
free wifi inside and outside, established gardens and gazebo, home grown organic fruits and
eggs.
Songbirds Rainforest Retreat
Enjoy an overnight escape in the boutique villas hidden away among 51-acres of pristine
rainforest at Lot 10 Tamborine Mountain Road, North Tamborine. Each villa enables guests
to awake to the sound of birdsong in their king-size bed, watch a movie or cable television
from the cosy lounge, or enjoy the clean mountain air and rainforest views from their own
private balcony. The award-winning Songbirds in the Forest restaurant will stimulate the
senses with a superb menu made from the freshest ingredients and organic produce much
of it from their own garden, accompanied by the finest wines from boutique wineries.
Camelot Cottages
This luxury retreat offers cottages that are modern and contemporary in design and
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mainly self-contained with a kitchen,
spa bath, king bed and log burner.
The Mountain Escape rooms offer a
boutique suite style of very comfortable
accommodation for those just travelling
through. Situated at the very top of Mt
Tamborine at 322 Main Western Road,
Camelot is well placed for guests to travel
to any of the three villages, restaurants,
distillery, rainforest walks and all that the
mountain has to offer.
Witches Chase Cheese Company (1km)
After a relaxing night on the mountain,
sample the fine produce this part of the
Coast is known for. Witches Chase Cheese
Company, located at 93 Beacon Road
in North Tamborine, make camembert,
washed rind, feta, blue cheese and more
using both goat’s and cow’s milk. They
also make and sell a delicious gourmet ice
cream. View the cheese-making process
and enjoy a free tasting, or learn to do it
yourself with cheese-making classes held
throughout the year.
Witches Falls Winery (1.6km)
Witches Falls Winery has a simple
winemaking philosophy – combine
meticulous attention to detail with the best
of traditional and innovative winemaking
practices. This is a family-owned winery
where the grapes are processed,
fermented and finished on site. The winery
is looked at 79 Main Western Road, North
Tamborine.
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Escarpment Retreat and Day Spa (5.1km)
The Escarpment Retreat and Day Spa is a
luxurious mountain rainforest sanctuary
perched on top of Mount Tamborine at
123 Alpine Terrace. It is set on four acres
of botanical gardens and lush rainforest,
complete with its own flowing stream,
small waterfall and an escarpment with
cliff views through the surrounding valleys
as far as the Gold Coast and beyond. The
Spa Pavilion offers a range of pampering
options - experience hot stone, salt
glow, shiatsu, reflexology or deep tissue
massage. Indulge with a relaxing facial,
vichy shower or soak in a candle-lit Grecian
spa bath.
The Chocolate Kingdom (250m)
The Chocolate Kingdom specialises
in exclusive hand-made and custom
chocolates and confectionary. Take a
look at their delicious sweet confections
at their shop located on the corner of
Siganto Street and Schools Road, Mount
Tamborine. Try the Dutch liquorice range
or diabetic chocolate, with no added sugar.
Learn from the experts as you watch the
chocolate making process through factory
windows or visit the retail store in Gallery
Walk.
Spend the night on Mount Tamborine
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Harbour Town (32.1km) Surfers Paradise (2.9km)
Indulge in some retail therapy and snap The glitter strip is a tourist hot-spot for its
up a bargain at Harbour Town. Start your bustling atmosphere, reputation for great
day perusing more than 130 outlet stores shops, and golden beach. The vibrant
at the popular shopping mecca located on atmosphere of Cavill Avenue is a major
the corner of the Gold Coast Highway and drawcard and is undoubtedly the epicentre
Oxley Drive in Biggera Waters. The open-air of Surfers Paradise. Beyond Cavill Ave lies
outlet mall features famous label fashions the tree-lined esplanade which opens up
and home wares at heavily discounted to reveal golden sandy beaches and rolling
prices. waves. Or if Harbour Town sparked your
desire to shop, head to Circle on Cavill, a
Main Beach (8.5km) high-end fashion centre featuring well-known
After shopping up a storm at Harbour brands.
Town, head to the trendy Tedder Avenue
restaurant strip in Main Beach for a spot Q1 (550m)
of lunch. Stroll along the renowned foodie For spectacular views of the Gold Coast
precinct and indulge your tastebuds. make your way to the Q1 building located at
Hamilton Avenue, Surfers Paradise. Hop in
the lift as it propels you up 77 levels to the
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glass-encased observation deck. Walk the heart of Surfers Paradise. All rooms
around the perimeter of the viewing offer breathtaking views of the Gold Coast
deck which offers amazing vistas of the Hinterland, Surfers Paradise skyline or Pacific
coastline and hinterland. If you’re feeling Ocean. An aquatic playground forms the
adventurous, experience the SkyPoint centrepiece of the resort and spreads across
Climb where you traverse up the exterior a hectare of exquisitely landscaped gardens.
of Q1 towards the crow’s nest, which is This includes a spectacular saltwater lagoon,
270 metres above the ground. You’ll be where Marriott guests can swim and snorkel
rewarded with stunning 360 degree views. with an array of tropical fish. The Marriott
Member discounted tickets are available. is located at 158 Ferny Avenue, Surfers
Paradise.
Surfers Paradise Accommodation Options
Outrigger Surfers Paradise
Surfers Paradise Marriott Resort and Spa The Outrigger is located in the heart of
The exquisite 28 level resort features 329 Surfers Paradise at 22 View Avenue. The
rooms and is located on a serene riverfront hotel offers 411 spacious, refurbished hotel
site just a few minutes from rooms with sweeping views of the glitter strip
and the Pacific Ocean. Guests have access to
a spacious pool area, children’s wading
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pool, spa, tennis court, gymnasium, and business centre and conference facilities.
Quarterdeck Apartments
The Quarterdeck offers the best value in Surfers Paradise accommodation and is only
minutes from the excitement of Cavill Avenue. Guests can relax in fully self-contained
apartments that have a northerly aspect. The spacious and apartments feature modern
conveniences, and outdoor facilities don’t disappoint either – there’re two pools, sauna, and
BBQ area.
Pacific Fair (3.5km)
Pacific Fair is one of the most exciting fashion destinations on the Gold Coast with more than
130 fashion, accessory, and lifestyle stores including Myer. Relax and enjoy the resort style
atmosphere as you explore the many facets of Pacific Fair which is located along Hooker
Boulevard in Broadbeach. Be sure to visit their Customer Service Centre upon arrival to
receive your VIP Visitor Pack which is packed with over 100 discounts and exciting offers,
exclusively available to Gold Coast visitors.
Goodwin Terrace (7.3km)
Burleigh exudes a relaxed atmosphere making it the perfect place to stop off for a bite to
eat. Goodwin Terrace runs along the beach and is a haven for hungry
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tourists and visitors. Choose from the many
cafes and restaurants along the strip which
serve up hearty meals.
Burleigh Heads National Park (350m)
Burleigh Heads National Park at Goodwin
Terrace, Burleigh Heads, is a wild, natural
headland in the heart of the Gold Coast. Take
a walk along the rocky foreshore and through
the rainforest. You may spot a whale during
migration season from Tugun lookout or a
sea-eagle soaring along the coast.
Elephant Rock (7.7km)
Currumbin can be distinguished from other
beaches by Elephant Rock, located along
Pacific Parade. Standing several metres
tall, the rock separates the two beaches of
Currumbin and offers an excellent vantage
point to watch the local surfers brave the
waves. There are also expansive views north
to Surfers Paradise and south to Coolangatta.
Currumbin Accommodation Options
Currumbin Sands Holiday Apartments
Currumbin Sands is a low rise resort with
an idyllic beach front, centrally located at
the southern end of Palm Beach at 955
Gold Coast Highway. The beautiful tropical
landscaped gardens of the complex provide
private and tranquil surroundings whilst
relaxing in one of the 125 one, two and three
bedroom fully self contained apartments.
There are three swimming pools (two
heated), two heated spas
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Sanctuary Beach Resort
Sanctuary Beach Resort provides the
perfect holiday destination in a tranquil,
tropical setting right on the beautiful
Currumbin beachfront at 47 Teemangum
Street. The spacious, fully self-contained
two or three (all two level penthouses)
bedroom apartments are equipped with
your every need. Facilities include a full-
sized tennis court, heated pool and spa,
tropical gardens and barbecue area.
San Simeon Apartments
San Simeon Beachfront Apartments are
perfectly located along the beach at
Tugun at 387 Golden Four Drive. The self-
contained one or two bedroom apartments
each have a balcony with million dollar
views of the sparkling Pacific. Guests can
cool off with a refreshing swim in the
resort’s beachfront swimming pool or relax
in the adult’s only rooftop spa. Full size
tennis court and a beachside barbecue are
available.
Humble Pie Co (51.4km)
As you head south to Byron Bay, make sure
you stop off at the Humble Pie Co for a
delicious snack. Humble Pie, located along
the Pacific Highway through Billinudgel,
serves up a unique range of speciality
savoury and fruit pies, rolls and pasties.
Alongside the regular pie flavours you’ll
find curried lentil, Thai tofu and asian
greens, and cauliflower and cheese.
10Byron Bay Lighthouse (26km)
As you enter Byron Bay head to Lighthouse
Road where you’ll discover the town’s
most famous landmark situated on the
headland. The lighthouse is considered
the town’s icon, and stands on the most
easterly point of the mainland. Enjoy the
view from the headland, and if you’re
lucky, you may see dolphins, turtles and
humpback whales swimming in the ocean
below.
Watego’s Beach (1.5km)
Just next door is a secluded stretch of
coastline favoured by those who enjoy the
natural beauty and tranquillity of Byron
Bay and its beaches. Lay out your towel
and chill out on the sandy shore which is
nestled amongst stunning hotels. Watego’s
is a hot spot for long boarders who love to
carve up the right hand point break.
Beach Hotel (3.4km)
The Beach Hotel is at the heart of Byron
Bay, a popular watering hole and restaurant
with unrivalled views of Main Beach from
its Bay Street location. Grab a table and
soak up the heady Byron atmosphere as
you tuck into lunch.
Images courtesy of Tourism Queensland
unless otherwise stated.
Shopping
After lunch, leave the car and explore the
neighbouring streets on foot. A treasure
trove of unique boutiques, new-age stores,
arts and crafts, and lifestyle shops will
make for an interesting afternoon.
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