Waterfall at the Natural Bridge in Gold Coast Hinterland.

The Hinterland

With rugged mountains, lush valleys, and cascading waterfalls, the Gold Coast Hinterland offers many ecotourism and wellness opportunities.  

An unexpected economic asset, contributing significantly to the city. Our Hinterland is a natural landscape like no other. A major drawcard for investment in film, screen and ecotourism. 

Film Industry 
Our diverse landscape supports the city’s film and screen sector, acting as a stand-in for locales around the world.   

Ecotourism sector 
From hiking to mountain bike riding or wellness retreats, our Hinterland offers an abundance of natural resources suitable for investment. 

Accessing the Gold Coast Hinterland

Spanning the length of the city, The Hinterland offers natural resources all within a short drive from the bustling urban centres.

Map of Gold Coast showing the hinterland location.

The green behind the gold.

The Gondwana Rainforests of Australia World Heritage Area, accompanied by growers, producers and tourist villages, sets the scene for a range of investment types. 


Explore our Live Deals and City-led Investments

Multi-million dollar investments led by the City of Gold Coast creating economic growth and infrastructure development.