Numinbah Gold Coast


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Numinbah in Gold Coast is located in the Australian state of Gold Coast at quite a considerable distance from the coast. A valley region, the township of Numinbah in Gold Coast is positioned very close to two national parks. The region of Numinbah in Gold Coast is an important area in Gold Coast mainly because Numinbah serves as a water reservoir for a major chunk of the region of Gold Coast. In fact, the catchment in Numinbah in Gold Coast occupies an area of 116 Sq Km. The region of Numinbah in Gold Coast being located away from the coast, is more of an exploring zone.

The name of Numinbah in Gold Coast derives from an Aboriginal word. ‘Numinbah' originates from the Aboriginal word ‘Nyummin', which translates as ‘hold tight country'. This is so because the town of Numinbah in Gold Coast is located in a narrow valley; and it was believed that the valley was responsible for holding the two mountains close to each other.

The township apart from being conveniently positioned near two National Parks – the Lamington National Park and Springbrook National Park – also has a protected land allocated within its boundaries; it is the Numinbah Forest Reserve. This reserve is famous for the blanket of Eucalyptus and Kangaroo Paw trees that envelop the region and are chiefly grown for export.

Activities to indulge in at Numinbah while sightseeing in Gold Coast are hiking, horseback riding and cycling. Attractions in the area, apart from the reserves, include Waterfall Creek, Natural Bridge and Cave Creek. Numinbah in Gold Coast is truly a feat for the eyes, one that should not be missed.

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