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Things to do in your Gold Coast rental car

Besides special events there are always plenty of restaurants and bars to keep you well fed and entertained. This area of Queensland is full of things to keep the kids busy. From mini-golf and wax museums to hot air balloon rides or trips to the fabulous beaches. Even a trip to Movie World (known as Hollywood on the Gold Coast) or other theme and adventure parks like Wet N Wild Waterworld, Seaworld or Dreamworld are all fantastic days out with the family.

Being the tourism capital of Australia, the list of things to do on the Gold Coast is near endless. If you really want to make sure you get the most out of your time while you are there, booking a hire car will give you the convenience of enjoying paradise at your own pace. So if you’re racing to get to everything before your holiday ends, then don’t panic, you don’t have to wait for shuttles or taxis to take you places. Just jump in your hire car and get to where you want to be. Or if you decide that a relaxing holiday is what you need, a hire car will be perfect as well. That way you can relax and not stress about timetables or schedules.

First things first: Queensland is a huge place so only travellers who have a rental vehicle at their disposal are going to see more than a tiny sliver of this gorgeous state ... and even then you’ll need a fair bit of time up your sleeve.

Nevertheless, travellers who have hired a Gold Coast rental vehicle can expect to be rewarded with some of the best scenic drives in Australia. The Gold Coast hinterland has drives right up there with the Great Ocean Road and the Snowy Mountains Highway. Spending a day behind the wheel will show you some gorgeous sights and take you to fantastic views and secret mountain cafes. However there are also shorter scenic routes if you are on a time budget.