GOLD COAST HINTERLAND TEAM BUILDING

Team Building Programs in Gold Coast Hinterland:

Why not start your retreat on the Gold Coast and finish with a bang in its hinterland? Bring your team to the picturesque mountain rainforest region just west of the Gold Coast (about a 40-minute drive). Also known as the green behind the gold, the Gold Coast Hinterland is known for its national parks, delicious foods and views. This epitome of nature is the perfect region to find your group enjoying a day or two of team building adventures.

The hinterland is filled with many mountain villages that are the perfect base for rainforest explorations. Discover the Gondwana Rainforests of Springbrook National Park and its sister Lamington National Park; here, you will find a mass of waterfalls and walking tracks, with retreats and camping grounds. Visit Mount Tamborine to explore more waterfalls, forests and gardens, countless vineyards, adventure parks, galleries and exquisite foods. If you can’t choose, why not make it a weekend getaway and treat your team to the wonders of this hinterland.

With countless options for adventure and relaxation, the Gold Coast Hinterland is sure to provide you and your team with the perfect setting for our team building activities. Connecting your team to nature is an excellent way for your employees to create a creative and open mind thinking environment. Your team is sure to gain new skills, knowledge and experience, whilst creating bonds to last a lifetime!

INTERESTING FACTS ABOUT THE GOLD COAST HINTERLAND:

The Gold Coast Hinterland is home to the Gondwana Rainforests, the most extensive area of subtropical rainforest in the world, and World Heritage-Listed.
Tamborine, Springbrook, Beechmont and Lamington are remnants of the Tweed shield volcano’s northern flank.

There are 10 different types of forests on Mount Tamborine, including subtropical rainforest, wet eucalypt and open eucalypt forest.
Lamington National Park has over 500 waterfalls and 160 kilometres of bushwalking trails.

GOLD COAST HINTERLAND’S KEY DEMOGRAPHICS:

A table showing demographic statistics for the Gold Coast Hinterland’s region — GOLD COAST HINTERLAND TEAM BUILDING 6

GOLD COAST HINTERLAND’S SUMMARY STATISTICS:

Summary of population statistics for the Gold Coast Hinterland — GOLD COAST HINTERLAND TEAM BUILDING 7

GOLD COAST HINTERLAND POPULATION PYRAMID CHART:

Graph comparing the age and genders of the Gold Coast Hinterland’s population — GOLD COAST HINTERLAND TEAM BUILDING 8

TEAM BUILDING ACTIVITIES IN THE GOLD COAST HINTERLAND:

Thunderbird Park
- Canyon Flyer
- Tree Top Challenge
- Laser skirmish
- Rockpools
- Horse trail rides
- Camping & lodges
Tamborine Rainforest Skywalk
- Explore the Rainforest canopies
- Array flora and fauna
- 40-metre cantilever bridge over 30 metres above the creek
Air-based activities:
- Hot Air Balloon
- SEQ Hang Gliding
Walking tracks:
- Tamborine Mountain:
  - Cedar Creek Falls Track
  - Curtis Falls Track
  - The Knoll
- Springbrook National Park:
  - Gold Coast Hinterland Great Walk
  - Natural Bridge Circuit
  - Purling Brook Falls Circuit
- Lamington National Park:
  - Centenary Track
  - Morans Falls
  - The Tree Top Walk
Tamborine Mountain Botanic Gardens
- Picnic and BBQ areas
- Themed sections
- Lake in the centre
Tamborine Mountain Glow Worm Caves
- Guided tour of the habitat of glow worms
O’Reilly’s Lost World Spa
- Let the stresses of the job melt away with a relaxing spa day
Tamborine Mountain Distillery
- Fine liqueur tasting
- Cocktail bar
Wineries:
- Cedar Creek Estate Winery and Vineyard
- Hampton Estate Wines
- Mason Wines
- Mount Tamborine Winery
- O’Reilly’s Canungra Valley Vineyards
- Sarabah Estate Vineyard
- Witches Falls
Volunteering:
- Tamborine Mountain Botanic Gardens
  - Gardens Volunteers
  - Potty Potters
- Tamborine Mountain Landcare
- Springbrook Wildlife Appreciation Group

PLACES TO EAT IN THE GOLD COAST HINTERLAND:

Tamborine Mountain places to eat:
- Eagle Heights Mountain Resort
- El Burro Cantina
- Hickory
- St Bernards Hotel
- The Polish Place
- Three Little Pigs Bar & Bistro
Springbrook National Park places to eat:
- Greenwood Farm & Co
- Natural Arch Cafe Restaurant
- Springbrook Cafe and Bar
- The Lost Fawn Cafe
Lamington National Park places to eat:
- Lamington Teahouse
- O’Reilly’s Canungra Valley Vineyards
- O’Reilly’s Mountain Cafe and Gift Shop

BEST TEAM BUILDING VENUES IN THE GOLD COAST HINTERLAND:

Eagle Heights Mountain Resort
O’Reilly’s Rainforest Retreat
St Bernards Hotel
Thunderbird Park
National Parks, gardens and walking tracks:
- Binna Burra day-use area
- Cedar Creek Falls
- Green Mountains day-use area
- Natural Bridge Circuit
- Springbrook Plateau
- Tamborine Mountain Botanic Gardens
- The Knoll National Park
Wineries:
- Cedar Creek Estate Vineyard & Winery
- Hampton Estate Wines
- Mason Wines
- O’Reilly’s Canungra Valley Vineyards