Do you feel that spring in your step? The season of longer days, warmer weather and blossoming flowers is finally here. The Gold Coast is a beautiful city year-round, but there is something extra special about Spring on the Goldie. As the region bursts with an array of colours, sounds and activities, it’s the perfect time of year to explore and enjoy all that the Gold Coast has to offer. Find our pick of the best Spring activities on the Gold Coast.
Hike in the rainforest
Spring is an excellent time of year to head out for a hike, with the days being warm but not overly hot. Whether you’re a seasoned hiker or a nature lover looking for a peaceful escape, the Gold Coast Hinterland has trails and trackers of all distances and difficulty levels, each with its own special scenery. For easy to moderate hikes, check out Springbrook National Park with its ancient forests and incredible views, or Burleigh Head National Park where the forest meets the ocean. For moderate to hard hikes, head to Lamington National Park or Tamborine National Park and prepare to be challenged.
Watch the whales migrate
With the Gold Coast having the most extended whale watching season in all of Australia, it makes for one of the best family-friendly Spring activities. With whale watching season ending in October, the start of Spring is a great time to catch a glimpse of these magnificent creatures as they migrate south with their young. The Gold Coast offers many day tours that will give have you in prime position to witness a whale from the water. If you want to watch the whale watching season unfold from land, head to one of many popular vantage points like Burleigh Hill, Elephant Rock or Point Danger Lookout.
Picnic in the park
Enjoy the blooming flowers and lush greenery this Spring on the Gold Coast at one of the region’s numerous parks and gardens. Make an afternoon of it by packing a picnic for a relaxing meal with friends and family, accompanied by a stunning backdrop. The Gold Coast Botanic Gardens are a must-visit with their huge variety of gardens, including a rose garden, sensory garden, butterfly garden and native bush foods garden, as well as picnic facilities, playground and café. Other perfect picnic spots for Spring include Burleigh Ridge Park, Paradise Point Parklands and Currumbin Valley.
Quench your thirst at a winery
What better way to enjoy a balmy Spring afternoon than with a glass of wine in hand? Springtime officially means winery tour season, and there’s plenty to choose from on the Gold Coast. You’ll find the region’s vineyard and wine purveyors around the Gold Coast Hinterland and Scenic Rim, with many tour companies offering convenient pick-up and drop-off services. We recommend Albert River Wines where you can sample premium wines at a historic homestead, Witches Falls Winery for vinos enjoyed alongside artisanal cheese platters, or Sarabah Estate Vineyard for the best sparkling wine in the region.
Swing into your Spring activities with Airtrain
Get around easily this Spring on the Gold Coast with Airtrain. You can travel seamlessly from Brisbane Airport into the heart of the Gold Coast with Airtrain & Tram. Our services run every 15 minutes during peak times taking you all the way to Helensvale station, where you can then take the G:link Tram to Southport, Main Beach, Surfers Paradise or Broadbeach.
Enjoy fuss-free travel to your Spring activities with a go card – just touch on at your departure station then touch off when you arrive at your destination. The go card is accepted on all Translink transport, including Airtrain, throughout Greater Brisbane, Ipswich, Gold Coast and Sunshine Coast.
Smart Ticketing is also available on Airtrain, making your journey easier than ever before! With the world-class Smart Ticketing system, you can simply tap and travel with Visa, Mastercard and American Express.
With our unbeatable half-price fares offer, Airtrain is the obvious choice for getting to your Spring activities. Buy your tickets online and travel between Brisbane Airport and the Gold Coast for just $11.45. This offer can also be combined with the G:link Train, so travelling between Brisbane Airport and Surfers Paradise on Airtrain & Tram will cost only $11.95 when you pre-book online.
