Things to do in Gold Coast

Escape the heat with an entry ticket for a bar where things are kept at a fun and frosty -10 all year round. Enjoy the cool vibes along with a cocktail or mocktail in this unique ice-themed bar.

Embark on a day trip from Birsbane to Moreton Island. Enjoy a 4WD with a guide on the island, slide down sand dunes on a toboggan, paddle a transparent kayak, and snorkel around Tangalooma Shipwrecks.

Enjoy the views of glittering Surfers Paradise skyline by night while enjoying a gourmet dining experience prepared by top local chefs and accompanied by laid-back entertainment.

Experience the Gold Coast's number one jet boating experience. See some of the area's most stunning scenery while experiencing the thrill and excitement aboard the Coast’s most powerful purpose-built jet boat.

Cruise the pristine Gold Coast waterways with a leisurely 2-hour buffet lunch and sightseeing cruise, departing from the heart of Surfers Paradise.

Enjoy a 2-hour surf lesson on the famous Surfers Paradise Beach. An experienced instructor will get you standing on the board on the first lesson.

Fly in the sky above the Gold Coast with a parasailing adventure in Surfers Paradise. Get on the boat, put on your harness, and get ready to fly 350 feet (106 meters) into the air and enjoy the view.

Discover Wave Break Island on a guided kayak tour where you may spot dolphins and stingrays while paddling. Bush-walk on the island, snorkel among the subtropical fishes, and savor a delicious snack.

Enjoy the beautiful Natural Bridge at Springbrook on a guided tour. Discover beautiful waterfalls and rainforests and keep a look out for native wildlife.

SkyPoint Observation Deck is open every day from 7:30am - 8:30pm and offers food, drinks and panoramic views of the Gold Coast in Surfers Paradise.

Dive into a world of excitement with a 50-minute or 100-minute session at GC Aqua Park in Gold Coast's Broadwater Parklands. Enjoy thrilling slides, challenging obstacles, and inflatable playgrounds.

Set sail to discover the world-renowned Moreton island paradise. Snorkel the Tangalooma Wrecks, watch wild dolphins, relax on white sand beaches, and enjoy a delicious tropical buffet lunch.

Soar above the Gold Coast on 10 minute flight aboard a luxury Airbus helicopter and take in spectacular views of the city, Broadwater, Hinterland, and Southern Gold Coast on a flight of a lifetime

Take a nighttime adventure with this rainforest and glow worm tour from the Gold Coast. Witness glow worms in their natural habitat and encounter the captivating rainforest at night.

See Glass House Mountain views as you travel from the Gold Coast on a coach to the Australia Zoo on this tour. Admire over 1200 animals from around the globe before returning to the Gold Coast.

Enjoy an iconic Aquaduck tour from Surfers Paradise which offers the perfect blend of city sightseeing and river cruising. Have the chance to let the kids steer the duck while out on the water.

Enjoy a spectacular Gold Coast sunset river cruise and cruise the beautiful waterways. Pass million-dollar homes and yachts.

Join a 30-minute River Run jetski adventure starting from Surfers Paradise. Drive your own jetski solo or with a friend under the guidance of an instructor.

Snorkel at the amazing Wavebreak Island on the Gold Coast, Australia. Feed the many fish that swim here by hand and take underwater photos of your experience.

Hit the waves in beautiful Surfers Paradise in an exhilarating way with this guided jet ski tour. Blast past white sandy beaches, million-dollar yachts, and mansions at high speeds.

Float over the Gold Coast of Australia on a spectacular 60-minute balloon flight, and watch the sun reflecting off the canals and waterways. See surrounding mountains covered in forest, and wind down with a champagne breakfast after your flight.

Cruise the stunning Gold Coast waterways aboard the city’s only hop-on hop-off explorer and best-value sightseeing tour. Visit five iconic destinations, including the famous Surfers Paradise.

Embark on an unforgettable journey along the Gold Coast and witness the magnificent humpback whales in their natural habitat. Learn about the animals and underwater life from marine naturalist guides.

Experience an adrenaline-filled 30 minute jet boat ride around Southern Broad water. Spin and slide across 20 kilometers and discover the stunning waterways of the Gold Coast.