Top Activities and Tours in Gold Coast
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🎯 Activities and Tours in Gold Coast
- Gold Coast Airport: Shared Transfer to Gold Coast Suburbs — Con-x-ion airport shuttle is the swift, efficient, comfortable and safe way to travel to your Gold Coast Accommodation directly to the door! -No need for being dropped off at bus stops and finding your way around with luggage; Con-X-ion provides you with the most convenient mode
- Whale Watching Tour with Spirit of Gold Coast — Get excited and be amazed on this 2.5 hour Gold Coast Whale Watching tour. Witness the beauty of the Humpback Whales as they migrate past the Gold Coast from May to October. This family-owned and operated business with over 25 years whale watching experience is committed to offer
- Gold Coast Kayaking & Snorkelling Tour (2.5 Hours) — As our guest, you’ll be warmly welcomed by fantastic and friendly guides before paddling across the beautiful Broadwater to a hidden island just minutes from the city. Along the way, we share stories of the marine life, local area, and what makes this estuary so unique. This exp
- Gold Coast Whale Watching Cruise — Don't just see the Whales, EXPERIENCE THEM! Our experience is like no other! Onboard our new state-of-the-art vessel, we are able to get you to the whales a lot quicker, meaning more time watching whales and less time travelling! With 360 degree views from all positions onboard,
- Learn to Surf at Surfers Paradise on the Gold Coast — Learn to surf at Surfers Paradise on the Gold Coast in Queensland, one of Australia's most iconic surf destinations. With its warm waters and golden beach that streches for 1.9 miles (3 km), Surfers Paradise is the place to learn to surf. You'll learn to surf in waist deep water
- Luxury Airport Transfer Gold Coast-Brisbane / Brisbane-Gold Coast — Travel in comfort and ease with our reliable private airport transfer service between Brisbane Airport to Gold Coast or vice versa. Whether you're starting your holiday or heading home, we provide a smooth, stress-free journey with door-to-door convenience.
- 30 min Jet Ski Safari — 30 Minute Jet Ski, our mini safari! The half hour Safari will blast you along pristine beaches, Wave Break Island, through Crab Island, south of Sovereign Island and back down along the sandy shores of South Stradbroke Island. This is a short and sweet safari which gives you goo
- Gold Coast Hop On Hop Off Sightseeing Cruise 1 Day Pass — Cruise the stunning Gold Coast waterways aboard the city’s only hop-on hop-off explorer and best-value sightseeing tour. Hopo vessels depart hourly from five iconic Gold Coast destinations, including the famous Surfers Paradise. Hopo is fully flexible with something for everyone,
- Currumbin High Ropes and Zipline Adventure — Australia’s only zipline over a crocodile enclosure! More than 100+ high-wire challenges! 14 absolutely epic ziplines reaching up to 100m! 7 courses: Easy Green to Black Diamond Extreme! Suspended in a dense rainforest less than 200m from the beach! Located in Currumbin Wildlife
- Gold Coast Buffet Lunch Sightseeing Cruise — Set sail on the stunning waters of the Gold Coast on this exclusive, two-hour lunch and sightseeing cruise, departing from a convenient spot in the heart of Surfers Paradise. Step aboard our luxurious vessel Spirit of Elston, and enjoy one of the best sightseeing and dining exper
- Gold Coast 30-Minute Jet Boat Ride - More Speed, More Spins — The Gold Coast Classic Jet Boat Ride offers an exhilarating 30-minute adventure that takes excitement to a whole new level. Skip the slow waterways and dive straight into high-speed fun on the Broadwater, where skilled drivers execute jaw-dropping 360° spins and power slides. Thi
- Surfers Paradise Sightseeing Sunset River Cruise — Unwind in style with our 1.5-hour Sunset sightseeing Cruise, the perfect way to take in the stunning beauty of Surfers Paradise skyline, Marina Mirage, and the Gold Coast Broadwater. Marvel at breathtaking waterfront views as the sun sets over luxury homes and gleaming yachts. I
- ArtVo Gold Coast – Queensland’s First Trick Art Gallery — Stepping into a world of optical illusions, the larger than life murals allow people of all ages to come face to face with wild animals, scale rocky crevasses and surf the ultimate pipelines. Stretching over 1400 square metres, visitors can walk through a variety of different zo
- Gold Coast Quack'rDuck Amphibious Tour from Surfers Paradise — Reward yourself with an experience of a lifetime and ride aboard the Worlds most modern amphibious Quack’rDuck. Discover Surfers Paradise like never before. By esplanade, travel alongside Surfers Paradise’s idyllic beaches and past Narrowneck’s man-made surfing reef. Watch the e
- GC Aqua Park 100 Minute Inflatable Water Park Activity, Southport — Book 100 minutes of non-stop inflatable fun with Gold Coast’s award-winning water park, crowned Queensland’s Best Major Tourist Attraction in 2024 and winner of multiple tourism and traveller choice awards. Located in the heart of the Gold Coast, it’s the perfect active outdoor
- Gold Coast Buffet Dinner Sightseeing Cruise — Board The Spirit of Elston and become immersed in this unique and delectable dining experience. Departing from Sea World Cruises Terminal, enjoy an evening of sightseeing and dining on the sparkling Gold Coast waterways on this elegant 2.5-hour dinner cruise. Enjoy live entertai
- SkyPoint Observation Deck Ticket — SkyPoint Observation Deck, located atop the iconic Q1 building in the heart of Surfers Paradise, offers breathtaking 360-degree views of the Gold Coast from 230 metres above sea level. As Australia’s only beachside observation deck, SkyPoint delivers a truly unique experience, sh
- 1hr Jet Ski Safari — The one hour Safari is approximately a 30 kilometre round trip. Non Stop Fun! Get ready for a one hour South Stradbroke Island adventure thrill of a lifetime! Blast your way along the sub tropical shores of South Stradbroke Island. We head North for a good 15km weaving our way p
- Mount Tamborine Wine Tasting Tour from Brisbane or the Gold Coast — Escape the city and embark on an unforgettable wine-tasting tour in Tamborine Mountain, Queensland’s stunning Gold Coast Hinterland. Visit two award-winning boutique wineries and sample handcrafted wines from crisp whites to rich reds. Discover a local distillery and enjoy small-
- Aquaduck Sunshine Coast - 1hr Mooloolaba Amphibious Tour — The one hour amphibious Aquaduck tour includes an informative tour along Mooloolaba Beach, the Esplanade and Sunshine Strip with a cruise through the canals and waterways. This tour offers a perfect mix between beautiful natural landscapes, wildlife and waterways with the homes a
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