The goldie has surf an beaches tho it also has alpine mountians within 40 min drive. an a natural landscape rivels anywhere in the world, yo

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moar?

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its a very lovely part of the world the Gold Coast Hinterland, i have many fond memories from these parts and i only hope that it remains untouched from development in the future

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Nice photos. That whole area on both sides of the border is really beautiful. I wouldn't describe the mountains as alpine though - snowfall on them would be a pretty rare event.

About 6 years ago, Springbrook in the Gold Coast hinterland actually got a small amount of snow.

I just love the GC Hinterland. Just drove round down the scenic rim for the first time a week ago and wow!!!

That's beautiful... you guys have such a beautiful country...

For the mountains in the Gold Coast hinterland to be described as ''alpine'' the region would need to have a sustainable alpine environment, last time i checked it does'nt..

The hinterland is renowned for it's subtropical rainforests

Beautiful landscapes around GC :yes:

Lamington National Park, 45 minutes from Surfers, 1 and a half hours from Brisbane would have to be my favourite place on the planet. If anyone wants a great day walk then I would highly recommend the Albert Creek Circuit -> a great day filling walk at 21 kms. The walk has an incredible number of waterfalls and one of the most spectacular lookouts to boot.

For the mountains in the Gold Coast hinterland to be described as ''alpine'' the region would need to have a sustainable alpine environment, last time i checked it does'nt..

FFS he is a kid - he used the term "alpine" loosely. Clearly it is not.

But thanks again for another constructive contribution. Tosser.

A couple more pics -

http://www.witchesfallscottages.com.au/img/lbimages/botanical-gardens-mt-tamborine.jpg

http://www.aa.co.nz/aadirections/traveller/PublishingImages/Winter%20July%202009/skywalk_story_main.jpg

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FFS he is a kid - he used the term "alpine" loosely. Clearly it is not.

But thanks again for another constructive contribution. Tosser.

Yes, clearly its not, and for a local ''kid'' to describe it as ''alpine'' is still laughable :bash:

Broadie wrote it. I don't know why people are taking it so seriously. The only place in QLD I can think of that it snows is at Stanthorpe on the Granite Belt -- and even that is on rare occasions and it is no alpine region either.

Brisbane/Gold Coast is so lucky to have such beautiful natural wonders on its doorstep. :banana:

More pictures :)

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Yes, clearly its not, and for a local ''kid'' to describe it as ''alpine'' is still laughable :bash:

No, what is "laughable", nay "sad and pathetic" is that you would even bother to troll through here to correct the kid.

Again, thanks for stopping by. :toilet:

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Your the best 'poster boy' for that critique.
So are we not to question any anomalys that may get posted up ?? And since when have you been appointed as a mod ?? tellying people who can and can not post on here, you prove yourself more and more everyday in my eyes..lol

More pictures :)

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These landscapes resemble some landscapes from Brazil!

^ Dude, why quote so many pics??

Indeed MikeVonJ, specially Central Brazil. But tell me one thing people. I this the most mountainous region in Australia?...And btw...have you Australian noted how Brazilians like Australia...?

Is this the most mountainous region in Australia?

No it's not. The Australian Alps are. The Alps straddle the border of Victoria and NSW. All of Australia's commercial snow fields (apart from a few small ones in Tasmania)are also here.
http://www.everestnews.com/everest2006/pictures/AAWT.gif

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Your the best 'poster boy' for that critique.
So are we not to question any anomalys that may get posted up ?? And since when have you been appointed as a mod ?? tellying people who can and can not post on here, you prove yourself more and more everyday in my eyes..lol

PLEASE - buy a dictionary and learn how to spell.

Oh and another thing ....

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Lots and lots of water in the hinterland

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I this the most mountainous region in Australia?

No but its probably one of the most ecologically diverse and beautiful. There is some remnant vegetation from the last ice age which only survives on certain high peaks - including Mt Warning. Some of the vegetation resembles that of Tasmania or New Zealand while other parts are like North Queensland. Its quite amazing to start walking say and go from sub-tropical palms and rainforet to dry ecucalypt forists and then into temperate heath lands.

Austrlalia has plenty of other mountains but nothing like South America or New Zealand. North Queensland is pretty amazing and Western Australia and Northern Territory have some amazing mountains out in the desert.

Tasmania is also a class act when it comes to spectacular scenery and mountains.

Indeed MikeVonJ, specially Central Brazil. But tell me one thing people. I this the most mountainous region in Australia?...And btw...have you Australian noted how Brazilians like Australia...?

:cheers: Pegasusbs I have come across lots of Brazillians on the Gold Coast Queensland working, living in Australia or on holiday. Overall Brazilians seem very nice people with a very similar outlook on life like Australians and all I have met do love Australia.

:cheers: Pegasusbs I have come across lots of Brazillians on the Gold Coast Queensland working, living in Australia or on holiday. Overall Brazilians seem very nice people with a very similar outlook on life like Australians and all I have met do love Australia.

Yep, the girls here, ALL have Brazilians. I have cum across quite a lot too.

Yep, the girls here, ALL have Brazilians. I have cum across quite a lot too.
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^ Dude, why quote so many pics??

Sorry...

HAHHAAHHAH thats the best thing iv ever heard you say tic, im impressed

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It's amazing! I live down towards the Gold Coast but have only explored a small part of the hinterland unfortunately, something I hope to change in the future! What is even more amazing is when you go down the back of the hinterland and end up around the Beaudesert area, that's a completely different ecological area again.

We do have some great spots in South East Queensland!

Love mountains, so under rated. Never had the chance to go to the Gold Coast hinterland but it looks beautiful. We have great mountain ranges down here but you need a 4wd to see all the best parts :(

It's amazing! I live down towards the Gold Coast but have only explored a small part of the hinterland unfortunately, something I hope to change in the future! What is even more amazing is when you go down the back of the hinterland and end up around the Beaudesert area, that's a completely different ecological area again.

We do have some great spots in South East Queensland!

Head up to O'Reilly's in Lamington NP some time. There are some really great walks up there stretching out to up to 30kms if you want a good work out (my favourite is the 21km Albert Creek Circuit -> waterfalls + a spectacular look-out through to Mt Warning). The whole of that area is just the most spectacular sub-tropical and temperate rain forest.

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The top shot is the look-out from the Albert Creek Circuit.

Truly magnificent region.