The Hinterland

Although the Gold Coast is renowned for its beach and surf, just a few miles inland is a range of hills/mountains that provide some spectacular views and charming countryside. On the Tuesday we decided to see for ourselves what it was like and the most advertised area is Tamborine Mountain. Only a half an hour’s drive and a few hairpin bends later we turned into a delightful village street in Tamborine called “The Gallery”. It was obviously kept twee for the tourists but it was a very attractive row of old style shops and houses.

There are lots of walks advertised and a few tourist attractions but we decided to try a couple of short walks. It took us a few minutes to realise that we hadn’t protected ourselves from the local insect population, and we hastily smeared ourselves with repellent but not before some damage had been done. A sign that got the attention was one that said “Step over The Snakes” – as if we wouldn’t! Large cobwebs hung over our heads in places, with spiders the span of your hand waiting to eat the ensnared English tourist. Even talking about them now I can feel the goose bumps start to rise.