Tiki Car Rental Gold Coast Day Trips

Why not go on a Tiki Tour! if you are hiring a car on the Gold Coast, you should take advantage of the spectacular day trips on offer. With most destinations only a short distance away, discover the Gold Coast and the surrounding areas such as Brisbane, Byron Bay, Sunshine Coast and the Gold Coast Hinterland in your own time.

So hire a car, (don't forget to check out our Gold coast car rental specials page) and explore! Here are some suggested day trip ideas!

Gold Coast Hinterland

Journey through a patchwork of rural plantations, vineyards, farmland and livestock estates on the way to National Parks and reserves, networked with miles of enchanting bushwalking trails. Just 45 minutes from Surfers.

Points of interest: Natural Arch, Tamborine Mountain, Binna Burra, Lamington National Park and Mt Warning.
Natural Bridge/Springbrook National Park Over millions of years, water has created this most unusual geological feature, sending water tumbling through the roof of a basalt cave. Lookouts and lush rainforest also grace this World Heritage-listed haven. This park is one of the most popular in Australia. Tamborine Mountain Explore the beautiful Tamborine Mountain National Park with its cascading waterfalls, rainforest walking tracks and remarkable coastal vistas. Take time to wander along Gallery Walk, a stretch of shops, galleries and restaurants. Weekend market stalls sell local produce and many festivities occur throughout the year. O’Reilly's 930 metres (3,000 feet) above sea level and enjoys cool mountain air and spectacular views.

Byron Bay

Byron Bay is considered one of the popular highlights on the Northen NSW coast. Experience some of the most mag- nificint beaches and headlands in the world. Byron has a "little town" feel, with many unique cafes, shops, galleries and friendly people. Surfers to Byron Bay is approximately 11/4 hours.
Points of interest: Burleigh Headlands, Elephant Rock, Kirra, Snapper Rocks, Greenmount, Catchacrab, Cabarita, Pottsville, The Tweed Valley, Byron Lighthouse, The Crystal Castel, Byron Hinterland, Macadamia Castle, Tropical Fruit World, Bangalow. Currumbin Sanctuary Offers a world of discovery through fascinating wildlife shows and displays and nightly Wildlife Adventure tours. Open daily from 8am.

Brisbane

Come to Brisbane and you'll discover a region that's filled with energy and endless things to do. Visitors and locals alike delight in the very best in food, wine, arts, entertainment and major sporting events, all surrounded by a unique environment of relaxed sub-tropical flair.
Surfers to Brisbane is approximately 11/4 hours by car.
Points of interest: Treasury Casino, Queen St Mall, jump on a City Cat and visit Botanical Gardens, Kangaroo Point, Southbank Parklands. Also visit the Valley and Newstead House.
Story Bridge Adventure Climb A soft adventure experience and the most spectacular way to discover Brisbane. Lone Pine Koala Sanctuary The worlds first and largest koala sanctuary. Cuddle a Koala, hand feed Kangaroos and encounter Aussie wildlife. Yatala Pies Stop off and try one of their famous sweet or savoury pies and tarts. Yatala - Exit 38 on the PacificMotorway.XXXX Ale House Tour Join an animated version of the beloved character "Mr XXXX" as he unlocks the secrets of the famous brew and it’s 125-year history as an Australian icon.

Sunshine Coast

The Coast begins at Caloundra, just one hour's drive north of Brisbane and extends to Cooloola, the gateway to Fraser Island. It takes in tranquil hinterland including the Glass House Mountains, Blackall Range, Noosa Hinterland and the Mary Valley. Surfers to the Sunshine Coast is approximately 2 hours by car.
Points of interest: Glasshouse Mountains, Caloundra, Mooloolaba, Maroochydore, Coolum, Noosa (Hastings St), Eumundi and Montville. Australia Zoo There is no other zoo like Australia Zoo! We pack in stacks of wildlife action every day and bring you the most action-packed LIVE shows and exciting encounters with our amazing animals. Underwater World Queensland’s largest oceanarium and aquarium. Be enticed by over 25,000 sea creatures!