My Way on Channel 9 Queensland and 9Now S11E6 – From riverbanks to rainforest canopies and ocean horizons, discover breathtaking, nature-driven tourism experiences on the Gold Coast. And meet the locals behind them, recipients of the first Nature-Based Tourism Grants, given out to protect and showcase this extraordinary part of Australia.
Weiwu Zhang’s love of nature, seeded by a childhood spent in the vast Gobi Desert that straddles Mongolia and China, inspired him to revive and restore the Historic Rivermill on the Gold Coast, a place where heritage and the natural world meet in harmony. As custodian of this riverside sanctuary, Weiwu created unusual experiences from Peruvian Paso horse riding to turtle feeding, as he invites visitors to slow down and rediscover the healing power of nature.
When Victor Prieto arrived from Spain in 2019, he was captivated by the Australian landscape.
But it was the mighty Purling Brook Falls of Springbrook that truly stole his heart and gave him the idea for Paradise Tours, where he offers guests the chance to experience that same awesome sense of wonder. For Victor, every tour is like feeling the pulse of the land and leaving it with memories that can last a lifetime.
After an overseas adventure that introduced them to treetop ziplining, David Taylor and his family returned and set about creating Tree Top Challenge, Australia’s first and largest high-ropes adventure park. It has put the Gold Coast on the map for thrillseekers, with six top attractions including the nation’s biggest zipline tour. Now the Taylors are dreaming even bigger, looking to create an eco-precinct designed to take adventure to new heights by expanding into the Gold Coast hinterland.
A love of the ocean made Anthony Ardern leave office life behind more than 20 years ago to follow his deep-seated passion.
Through The Tour Collective, Anthony has crafted an expert appreciation of the Gold Coast’s manifold marine attractions, from whale watching to jet-boat rides, showcasing the beauty of its coastline for tourists to behold.
Whether you seek adventure, tranquillity, or a deeper connection to the natural world, don’t miss this golden episode of My Way, Sunday at 5.30pm on Channel 9 and 9Now.
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My Way on Channel 9 Queensland and 9Now S11E6
