Top Things to Do in Gold Coast

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★4.7 74 experiences from AU$ 29 ✓Free cancellation on most experiences

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30 Min Jet Ski Safari Gold Coast: Wave Break Island & Crab Island
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30 Min Jet Ski Safari Gold Coast: Wave Break Island & Crab IslandRide a jet ski for 30 minutes along Gold Coast beaches, through Wave Break Island and Crab Island, with safety gear and professional guide included.
160 reviews
4.99★
Duration
2h
start times · Every day
3
Live guide ENFree cancellationfromAU$ 130per person
Gold Coast Kayak & Snorkel: Hand-feed tropical fish
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Gold Coast Kayak & Snorkel: Hand-feed tropical fishPaddle to Wavebreak Island on calm Broadwater waters, snorkel with subtropical fish, hand-feed them at the surface, then eat breakfast on the beach.
160 reviews
4.59★
Duration
3h
Every day
07:30
Live guide ENFree cancellationfromAU$ 119per person
Gold Coast: Aqua Park Inflatable Water Fun for Families
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Gold Coast: Aqua Park Inflatable Water Fun for FamiliesLaugh, slide, and splash at Gold Coast’s inflatable aqua park in Southport. 100 minutes of water adventure with local guides, safety gear included, easy online booking.
156 reviews
4.96★
Duration
1h 40m
start times · Every day
7
Instant confirmationfromAU$ 39per person
Gold Coast: ArtVo Trick Art Gallery & Photo Illusions
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Best value
Gold Coast: ArtVo Trick Art Gallery & Photo IllusionsVisit Queensland's first trick art museum with 1400m of optical illusions. 8 themed zones, interactive murals, unlimited photos. All ages, wheelchair accessible.
153 reviews
4.87★
Duration
2h–4h
start times · Every day
25
Live guide ENFree cancellationfromAU$ 30per person
Gold Coast Sunset Sailing Cruise: 38ft Yacht, 4 Guests
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★Top rated
Gold Coast Sunset Sailing Cruise: 38ft Yacht, 4 GuestsSail the Gold Coast at sunset on a private 38-foot yacht for up to four guests: sip sparkling wine or beer while dolphins and sea turtles often appear.
152 reviews
5.00★
Duration
2h
Every day except Wednesday
17:00
Live guide ENFree cancellationfromAU$ 549per group
Gold Coast Canyon Flyer Zipline Tour: Australia's Largest Fastest
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Travelers' pick
Gold Coast Canyon Flyer Zipline Tour: Australia's Largest FastestFly across Cedar Creek Gorge on Australia's longest zipline tour: eight lines spanning 1.5km at speeds up to 70km/h.
110 reviews
4.86★
Duration
3h
start times · Every day
2
Live guide ENFree cancellationfromAU$ 145per person
Surf Lesson Gold Coast: Learn to Ride at Locals' Beach
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Travelers' pick
Surf Lesson Gold Coast: Learn to Ride at Locals' BeachSurf lesson on the Gold Coast at Doug Jennings Park with 1-to-5 instructor ratio, wetsuit and board included. Get up and riding in your first session.
99 reviews
4.87★
Duration
2h
start times · Every day
2
Live guide ENFree cancellationfromAU$ 75per person
Gold Coast Jet Boat Ride: 45 minutes of high-speed action
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Travelers' pick
Gold Coast Jet Boat Ride: 45 minutes of high-speed actionArro Jet's 45-minute jet boat ride on the Gold Coast Broadwater puts you in the water for continuous high-speed spins.
98 reviews
4.96★
Duration
45m
start times · Every day
6
Live guide ENFree cancellationfromAU$ 49per person
Gold Coast Sunset Cruise: Sparkling Wine & Broadwater Views
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Gold Coast Sunset Cruise: Sparkling Wine & Broadwater ViewsSailboat sunset cruise on Gold Coast Broadwater with sparkling wine and snacks. Small groups (max 10), 2-hour experience, marina pickup included.
96 reviews
4.91★
Duration
2h
Next departure: 23 Jan 2027Live guide ENFree cancellationfromAU$ 119per person
Surf Lesson at Main Beach: Learn to Ride in 2 Hours
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Likely to sell out
Surf Lesson at Main Beach: Learn to Ride in 2 HoursTwo-hour surf lesson at Main Beach with all equipment included, small group instruction (1 instructor per 5 students), and free parking.
88 reviews
4.80★
Duration
2h
start times · Every day
2
Live guide ENFree cancellationfromAU$ 75per person
Gold Coast Airport Transfer Pass: 7 Theme Parks Attractions
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Gold Coast Airport Transfer Pass: 7 Theme Parks AttractionsRoo Pass combines round-trip airport transfers from Brisbane or Gold Coast with shuttle access to up to seven theme parks and attractions, valid for 30 days from first use.
84 reviews
4.02★
Duration
1h
Every dayLive guide ENFree cancellationfromAU$ 100per person
2-Hour Surf Lesson at Coolangatta Beach on the Gold Coast
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2-Hour Surf Lesson at Coolangatta Beach on the Gold CoastTwo-hour surf lesson at Coolangatta Beach with a qualified instructor, soft board, wetsuit or rash shirt and all equipment included.
81 reviews
4.95★
Duration
2h
start times · Every day
2
Live guide ENFree cancellationfromAU$ 94per person
Gold Coast Parasailing & Jet Boat Combo: 400ft Tandem Flight
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Likely to sell out
Gold Coast Parasailing & Jet Boat Combo: 400ft Tandem FlightTandem parasail 400 feet above Gold Coast's Broadwater with safety gear, then ride a jet boat at 75kph with 360-degree spins.
79 reviews
4.82★
Duration
3h
start times · Every day
4
Live guide EN · JAFree cancellationfromAU$ 155AU$ 146per person
Mount Tamborine Winery Tour from Brisbane & Distillery Tasting
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Mount Tamborine Winery Tour from Brisbane & Distillery TastingMount Tamborine wine tour from Brisbane with 6–10 tastings at wineries, distillery visit, two-course lunch, and Gallery Walk. Small groups, door-to-door pickup.
72 reviews
4.49★
Duration
8h
Every day
09:00
Live guide ENPickup optionalFree cancellationfromAU$ 329per person
Whale Watching Gold Coast: Eye-Level Safari Vessel
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Likely to sell out
Whale Watching Gold Coast: Eye-Level Safari VesselTwo-and-a-half-hour whale watch on an open-ocean safari vessel with a maximum of 12 guests, eye-level viewing.
68 reviews
4.94★
Duration
2h 30m
Next departure: 1 Jun 2027Live guide ENFree cancellationfromAU$ 149per person
Gold Coast SkyPoint: 360° Views from Q1 Building
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Travelers' pick
Gold Coast SkyPoint: 360° Views from Q1 BuildingSkyPoint observation deck atop Q1 in Surfers Paradise. 230m high, 360-degree Gold Coast views, beachside location. Bar & Bistro open breakfast to dinner.
62 reviews
4.44★
Duration
2h
Every dayInstant confirmationfromAU$ 36per person
Mt Tamborine Wine Tasting Tour with Lunch from Gold Coast
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Mt Tamborine Wine Tasting Tour with Lunch from Gold CoastFull-day wine tour from Gold Coast to Mt Tamborine with guided tastings at family-run boutique wineries, a two-course lunch by an award-winning chef.
60 reviews
4.78★
Duration
8h
Every day
09:00
Live guide ENPickup optionalFree cancellationfromAU$ 329per person
Gold Coast Self-Drive Electric Boat Rental: No License Required
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Gold Coast Self-Drive Electric Boat Rental: No License RequiredRent an electric boat on the Gold Coast for 1 to 4 hours and captain yourself through the Broadwater, canals and past waterfront homes.
59 reviews
4.80★
Duration
1h–4h
Every dayLive guide ENFree cancellationfromAU$ 165per group
Gold Coast Sailing Cruise: Sparkling Wine & Small Group
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Gold Coast Sailing Cruise: Sparkling Wine & Small GroupSail the Gold Coast Broadwater for two hours on a luxury sailboat with a live English-speaking guide.
53 reviews
4.91★
Duration
2h
Next departure: 25 Jan 2027Live guide ENFree cancellationfromAU$ 119per person
Swim with Whales Gold Coast: In-water encounters near Coolangatta
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Likely to sell out
Swim with Whales Gold Coast: In-water encounters near CoolangattaSwim with humpback whales on the Gold Coast near Coolangatta with Cooly Eco Adventures, the first operator offering in-water encounters with full wetsuits and crew support.
50 reviews
4.90★
Duration
4h
Next departure: 5 Jun 2027Live guide ENFree cancellationfromAU$ 439per person
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