Must-do experiences
Surfers Paradise Jet Boat Ride: 55 Minutes of 360-Degree Spins55-minute jet boat thrill ride on the Gold Coast Broadwater with 360-degree spins, slides and shallow-water skimming. You'll get soaked, so bring a change of clothes.Every day · First departure 09:30, last 15:00 · From age 5★ 4.94 (1,617)55mEN✓ Free cancellationfromAU$ 85per person
Learn to Surf at Surfers Paradise: Waist-Deep LessonsLearn to surf at Surfers Paradise on the Gold Coast with a qualified instructor in waist-deep water: all gear included, two hours, children from age 8 welcome.Every day · 10:00 and 13:00 · From age 8★ 4.95 (539)2hEN✓ Free cancellationfromAU$ 99per person
Gold Coast Hot Air Balloon, Breakfast & Alpaca WalkHot air balloon at sunrise over the Scenic Rim, followed by vineyard breakfast and alpaca walk. Hotel pickup from Surfers Paradise or Broadbeach.Every day · 04:00 · Pickup optional · From age 4★ 4.84 (453)4hEN✓ Free cancellationfromAU$ 495per person
Recommended (7)
Surfers Paradise: 1.5-Hour Canal & Waterway Cruise with Dolphins★ 4.89 (311)1h 31mENfromAU$ 39per person
Gold Coast: Springbrook Waterfalls & Natural Bridge Day Trip★ 4.69 (280)5h 30mENfromAU$ 125per person
50-Minute Jet Boat Ride from Surfers Paradise: High-Speed Thrills★ 4.89 (225)50mENfromAU$ 65per person
Sandbox VR Surfers Paradise: Full-Body Motion Capture Experience★ 4.99 (193)40mENfromAU$ 45per person
Surfers Paradise: EFoil Lesson & Gold Coast Fliteboard Flight★ 4.99 (183)2hEN · FR · ESfromAU$ 338per person
Lowest price (10)
Surfers Paradise River Cruise: Midday Sightseeing on the NerangCruise the Nerang River through Surfers Paradise for an hour with live guide commentary, upstairs viewing deck, and a fully licensed bar.Every day · 12:30 · All ages★ 4.94 (18)1hEN✓ Free cancellationfromAU$ 29per person
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.Every day · From age 3★ 4.44 (61)2h✓ Instant confirmationfromAU$ 36per person
Surfers Paradise City Lights Cruise: Gold Coast WaterwaysCruise the Gold Coast waterways and Surfers Paradise canals at night, past mansions and marina lights.Fri–Sun · 18:45, 19:15 and 19:30 · All ages★ 4.55 (20)1h 30mEN✓ Free cancellationfromAU$ 39per person
Gold Coast Wax Museum Admission with Skip the Line & Chamber of HorrorsSkip-the-line entry to Gold Coast Wax Museum with a guided half-hour tour of the Chamber of Horrors.Every day · All ages★ 4.06 (32)1h–1h 30mEN✓ Free cancellationfromAU$ 39per person
Gold Coast: Hop On Hop Off Cruise Pass & 5 StopsStep onto a Gold Coast hop on hop off sightseeing cruise, glide past Surfers Paradise, stop at Sea World or Marina Mirage, and enjoy flexible city exploring.Every day · 09:15 · All ages★ 4.80 (80)2hEN✓ Free cancellationfromAU$ 45per person
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.Every day · First departure 09:30, last 15:30 · From age 5★ 4.96 (98)45mEN✓ Free cancellationfromAU$ 49per person
Gold Coast: Quack'rDuck Amphibious Tour from Surfers ParadiseFeel the splash as you roll from Surfers Paradise streets into Broadwater on the Quack'rDuck, with live commentary, local guide, and fun for all ages, includes pickup.Every day · First departure 09:45, last 16:45 · All ages★ 4.53 (87)1h 5mEN✓ Free cancellationfromAU$ 55per person
Kayaking Surfers Paradise: Sunset on the Nerang RiverKayak the Nerang River at sunset from Surfers Paradise, paddling through calm canals and past Macintosh Island's wildlife before the sky turns gold.Every day · 16:30 · From age 6★ 4.18 (22)1h 30mEN✓ Free cancellationfromAU$ 89per person
Cape Byron Lighthouse & Byron Bay from Gold Coast: Bus TransferHotel pickup from Gold Coast, air-conditioned bus ride to Cape Byron Lighthouse and Byron Bay township, return by 3pm: a full day out without driving yourself.Sat · 08:00 · All ages★ 4.32 (31)7h 30m✓ Free cancellationfromAU$ 115per person
Jet Ski Tour Surfers Paradise: 15km ride with practice trackRide a jet ski for 15km through Surfers Paradise and along South Stradbroke Island with a practice track first, life jackets and a guide included.Every day · First departure 09:30, last 15:00 · From age 7★ 5.00 (17)1h 30mEN✓ Free cancellationfromAU$ 120per person
Surfers Paradise at a glance ✓ 2026-10-28
- Most booked: Surfers Paradise Jet Boat Ride: 55 Minutes of 360-Degree Spins, AU$ 85 (55m, 4.94★ · 1,617).
- Top rated: Learn to Surf at Surfers Paradise: Waist-Deep Lessons, AU$ 99 (2h, 4.95★ · 539).
- Best value: Gold Coast Hot Air Balloon, Breakfast & Alpaca Walk, AU$ 495 (4h, 4.84★ · 453).
Of the 50 experiences: 49 with free cancellation, 41 with instant confirmation, 14 with hotel pickup and 33 bookable last-minute.