Currumbin Valley
Cougal Cascade
Sealed path, generous car park, and a series of rainforest cascades with swimming holes that reward even the most casual visitor. The water runs crystal clear, the sunlight filters through the canopy, and the whole thing takes less effort than you'd expect. Come mid-week to avoid the crowds.
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Mudgeeraba
Hinterland Regional Park
Sixty-two hectares of Mudgeeraba bushland with a fenced dog park, shaded playground, and sheltered BBQ areas wired for electricity. The forest walk is better than it looks on the map, the bird life is genuinely good, and Sunday crowds are rarely a problem.
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O'Reilly
Tree Top Walkway
Suspension bridges through the rainforest canopy, a vertical tree ladder, and lorikeets that land on your arm. The circuit takes about an hour with kids. The narrow mountain road up is the only drama, and even that's half the adventure.
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