Think of Australia’s Gold Coast and you’ll envision miles and miles of shimmering ocean surf trimmed with powdery golden sand.
And you’d be right. But hop in the car and in less than an hour you’ll reach its lesser-known treasures; the world’s largest subtropical rainforest, caves glittering with glow worms, award-winning wineries and a vibrant art scene, to name a few.
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This makes it arguably the only place on earth where you can enjoy such variety in a single day so read on for MailOnline Travel’s ultimate guide to the best this exotic bolthole has to offer.