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When the world is expecting spring surprises, Gold Coast is getting ready for a downpour of winter events. It’s quite natural for southern part of the world to greet winter in a time when others are rejoicing spring bliss. However, the excitement and thrill in the winter events at this part of the world is no less charming than those experienced in the northern hemisphere. If you have already set your foot on Gold Coast this July or are planning to visit the place in the next couple of days, you cannot certainly rule out the Rivers Xmas.

If you want to submerge in the beauty of Nature then Queensland is the place you should look for. Bordered by Coral Sea and Pacific Ocean, it is a delight for the travellers and of course for the surfers. Apart from the exquisite beaches, there is yet another thing which is widely available here and that is none one other national parks and wild sanctuaries. Springbrook National Park is one such destination located in the Gold Coast Hinterland that you will love to see. The park comprises of three reserves: Springbrook Plateau, Mt Cougal and Natural Bridge. The whole area is based over the remnant of a volcano where array of endangered flora and fauna is ready to amaze you.

Situated at the heart of Lamington National Park, is the O’Reilly’s Rainforest Retreat, which has emerged as a popular tourist destination in Queensland. The dense forests sprawling over the mountain ranges, takes you to a refreshing journey that you will treasure. Lamington received its World Heritage recognition in 1994 because of the extensive biodiversity along with breath taking flora. The park covers an area of 20, 200 hectares which even hosts dry eucalypt forest and many other attractions waiting for the travel enthusiast to experience. This National Park is ‘retreat’ in a real sense offering you a number of activities amidst calm and cool atmosphere.

A walk into the green and wild is what Tamborine Rainforest Skywalk promises to its visitors. Australia has always a gift for its travel enthusiasts. This walkway is just another token to make your stay memorable in Queensland. This rainforest covers 30 acres of land beside the Cedar Creek on Mt. Tamborine. You need to walk 1.5kms, which takes roughly 45 minutes, provided you walk at a leisurely pace enjoying the interesting locations along the way. The entire route comprises of forest floor trails, 300 metres of high-tech steel bridges and a 40 metres cantilever bridge giving you a magnificent view of the creek and rainforest from the top.

It’s time for some banjos, guitars, fiddles and of course harmonicas in Broadbeach because the Country Music Festival, 2014 is just around the corner. The city is all set once again to witness the musical saga from 20th to 22nd June 2014, where the Country meets the Coast. There are a whole lot of events lined up for the lovers of this genre and for those who want to sync in with the melodious mood of Broadbeach. All you need to do is choose the venue and prepare yourself to groove in with the blues. Entertain yourself next to the pristine beachfront of Queensland, without paying anything for the Grand Show!

Do you consider sports to be your passion? Does the idea of going on a trek sound exciting and challenging to you? Then what are you waiting for? If you want to experience some of the greatest sporting and adventure events, then get to the Gold Coast in the month of the May. This month brings forth an interesting mix of events that will surely leave you asking for more. Let’s take a look at some of these enlivening events: