SECRETCITY with Caroline Marquez

back to the bush

Tired of the same old boring holiday rituals? Caroline Marquez investigates six local experiences that will add fun and (chocolatefree) flavour to your Easter break

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Easter EXPERIENCES

back to the bush How about this for a super fun land adventure − jump on a quaddie and go cruising around the Coast. ATV Adventures offers two-hour guided Quad Bike Safari tours of the Gold Coast Hinterland in Numinbah Valley, which takes in the surrounding Springbrook and Lamington National Parks. Be enthralled by spectacular mountain views as you navigate through sublime back-country rivers and creeks. All vehicles are automatic so you can focus on the fun experience, and everyone is supplied with the appropriate safety gear. More at atvadventures.com.au

horsing around

horsing around Celebrate Easter with more than just a bunny. The Gold Coast Turf Club Easter family race day, Saturday 30 March, offers loads of giveaways and free entertainment including jumping castles, petting zoos, pony rides and face painting. There will be plenty to keep every member of the family amused for hours. More information at gctc.com.au italian romance There’s no need to head all the way to Venice to enjoy a gondola ride when the GC offers its very own version of a fun Venetian-inspired experience! Whether you choose a more intimate setting for two, or take the whole family, wining and dining on our waterways was never more fun. More at gcgondolas.com

italian romance

wild side Get the adrenalin pumping in an extraordinary adventure on a Harley Davidson! Wildfire Tours will take you for the ride of your life − various options range from an hour cruising around Broadbeach, to Sanctuary Cove, the Hinterland, to an overnight adventure into northern New South Wales. More at wildfiretours.com March 2013

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