Peppers Ruffles Lodge & Spa,
Gold Coast Hinterland
Things To Do In The Area

The Gold Coast Hinterland and the greater Gold Coast surrounding Peppers Ruffles Lodge & Spa offers an abundance of things to do during your escape.

Choose to head to the Gold Coast where shops, nightlife and gourmet dining options line beautiful coastline or stay nestled in the Gold Coast Hinterland, home to amazing national parks and nature reserves, quaint towns and picturesque wineries.

Lamington National Park Situated on the crest of the magnificent McPherson Range, Lamington National Park is Australia’s largest preserved natural stand of subtropical rainforest. Amazing waterfalls, wildlife and walking tracks are yours to explore.

Springbrook and the Natural Bridge Nestled between Lamington National Park and the Gold Coast coastline, Springbrook National Park is renowned for the the Natural Bridge, Purlingbrook Falls, and ancient Antarctic Beech trees. An unusual geological feature that has been created over millions of years by water tumbling through the roof of a basalt cave, the Natural Bridge is also home to an amazing colony of glow-worms, whose lights can only be seen after sunset. The town of Springbrook is also a wonderful retreat with a choice of excellent dining.

Tamborine Mountain National Park Beautiful Tamborine Mountain National Park on Tamborine Mountain offers an unforgettable experience just a 25 minute drive from Peppers Ruffles Lodge & Spa. Here you will see cascading waterfalls, embark on rainforest walks and view remarkable coastal vistas.

Tamborine Mountain A short 25 minutes drive away from the Retreat, Tamborine Mountain combines retail therapy, gastronomic delights and picturesque surrounds to deliver an idyllic hinterland destination. Take a stroll allong the Gallery Walk where you will encounter galleries filled with colourful local art and antiques, indulgent local food, boutique shops and fine restaurants. On the second Sunday of the month there is also a market at the showground where you can purchase local produce.

Hinterland Winery Tours The Gold Coast Hinterland is home to a spectacular wine region featuring boutique wineries and vineyards producing award winning wine varieties. There are numerous vineyards to visit across Mount Tamborine and the countryside in the valleys of Canungra, Clagiraba and the Albert River.

Surfers Paradise If you enjoy a feeling the sand between your toes, enjoy indulging in a bit of designer shopping or dining waterside, a day trip to Surfers Paradise is what you’re looking for. We recommend Surfers Paradise and Marina Mirage for boutique designer shopping and Tedder Avenue and Marina Mirage for award winning cuisine.At the end of the day you can retreat to Peppers Ruffles Lodge & Spa and leave the hustle and bustle of Gold Coast’s tourist hub behind.

Gold Coast Golf Courses The Gold Coast is a golfer’s paradise with private and public golf courses stretching across the Gold Coast coastline. When you book your Gold Coast Hinterland holiday with us we will send you information on courses and if you wish can pre-book all your golf.

Gold Coast Theme Parks Peppers Ruffles Lodge & Spa is within close proximity to many renowned tourism icons. A range of theme parks, for kids, the whole family and the young at heart are only a 15 to 45 minute drive away. These include Currumbin Wildlife Sanctuary, Australian Outback Spectacular, Sea World, Dreamworld, White Water World, Movie World and Wet ‘n’ Wild.