A woman in a green shirt feeds a koala medicine using a syringe while the koala clings to a tree.

National Save the Koala Month 

This September – it’s National Koala Month, and at Currumbin Wildlife Sanctuary we’re holding a month-long celebration to raise awareness and help protect this beautiful, endangered, Australian icon. Learn about the plight of koalas and help to make a difference  Little black noses, big fluffy ears and a face to melt your heart – it’s common knowledge…

Four children sit side by side at the top of a playground slide, smiling at the camera with trees and wooden structures in the background.

The Gold Coast’s Best Activities For the Winter School Holidays

Attention parents: in case you’ve haven’t noticed, the chilly season is already upon us—and it’s more than likely we’ll be spending a lot more time indoors (binge watching Netflix whilst devouring our UberEats spread) over the next couple of months. But cooping yourselves up with the kids over the school holidays is a recipe for…

Group of children in colorful clothing walking a path through a lush, tropical garden.

The Ultimate Day Out in Currumbin, Gold Coast

There’s more to this city than nightclubs and theme parks. And, with not a glitter strip in sight, Currumbin’s locals and visitors prefer to take things easy – a culture that’s inherently Gold Coast. Nestled perfectly between the most glorious expanse of golden beaches and a sumptuously serene hinterland backdrop lies the Gold Coast’s humble Currumbin….

A bilby stands on sandy ground with a fallen log and green leaves in the background.

Why You Should Celebrate Bilbies (Not Bunnies) This Easter

Aussies are always insisting on doing things a little differently – and the same goes for those age-old traditions. Instead of celebrating a certain well-known holiday bunny, an Easter in the land down under shines a light on a rather unsuspecting long-eared and pointy-nosed creature: the Greater Bilby. The bilby is important to Australians for many…

Family enjoying breakfast with a koala at an outdoor cafe.

6 Things To Do On The Gold Coast That Won’t Cost You A Fortune

There’s a lot more to Australia’s golden holiday destination than its endless sunshine and glorious stretches of pristine beaches – and sunkissed Gold Coasters know just how to appreciate the hidden delights of their laid-back locale. With the city’s incredible coastlines and surf breaks, attractions and thrills, food and café culture, nightlife, and lush hinterland…

A woman standing next to a ring-tailed lemur on a branch, surrounded by greenery.

Highlights From The New ‘Lost Valley’ Attraction

The covered areas of the Gold Coast’s pristine Currumbin coastline bear hidden secrets of a prehistoric nature. The whole family can now explore the new and unmissable heritage and history within an ancient Lost Valley vista. With so many things to do and see, it’s easy to get lost in a forgotten world; but what’s so unmissable about this…

A red panda with reddish-brown fur and white facial markings stands outdoors, holding food in its paw.

Introducing the ‘Lost Valley’ Rainforest Precinct

Looking for things to do on the Gold Coast? National Trust Currumbin Wildlife Sanctuary (NTCWS) is delighted to introduce the public to the Lost Valley rainforest precinct and its exotic new arrivals. The attraction will see visitors set off on an expedition through unmistakeable recreations of prehistoric times, with some of the world’s most unique and distinctive flora…