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Gold Coast: Jet Boat Ride Surfers Paradise Thrill 55min
Gold Coast: Jet Boat Ride Surfers Paradise Thrill 55min★★★★★★★★★★ 4.94 (1,595)55mYou’ll feel your heart race as you spin and slide across Gold Coast Broadwater on this Surfers Paradise jet boat ride. Hold tight through wild turns, laugh with your crew, spot islands and maybe dolphins if you’re lucky — all with local guides who know every trick. The thrill sticks with you long after you dry off.Free cancellationTravelers' pickMost bookedfromAU$ 85View ›
Gold Coast: Hot Air Balloon Ride & Winery Breakfast with Pickup
Gold Coast: Hot Air Balloon Ride & Winery Breakfast with Pickup★★★★★★★★★★ 4.84 (450)4hYou’ll float over Gold Coast’s lush hinterland at sunrise in a hot air balloon, watch the world wake up below you, then tuck into a vineyard breakfast with fresh pastries and bubbly. Expect gentle landings, warm local hosts, wine tasting at O’Reilly’s Grand Homestead—and maybe an alpaca encounter or two.Free cancellationfromAU$ 495View ›
Surfers Paradise: 1.5-Hour Canal & Waterway Cruise with Dolphins
Surfers Paradise: 1.5-Hour Canal & Waterway Cruise with Dolphins★★★★★★★★★★ 4.89 (306)1h 31mYou board a two-level boat in Surfers Paradise and spend 90 minutes cruising the canals and Gold Coast Broadwater, spotting dolphins and sea eagles while a guide talks through the homes, history and wildlife. Morning, midday, afternoon, sunset and city lights departures run daily. Tea, snacks or antipasto platters come depending on the time you choose. You're back on the dock by early evening or mid-afternoon, depending on your slot.Is it for me?Right for anyone with a couple of hours free in Surfers Paradise who wants to see the Gold Coast from the water without arranging their own boat or worrying about timing — the daily departures across five time slots mean you slot in around your schedule, and the food and bar mean you're not just sitting, you're settling in.Free cancellationTravelers' pickBest valuefromAU$ 23View ›
Gold Coast Lunch Cruise: Buffet & Broadwater Views
Gold Coast Lunch Cruise: Buffet & Broadwater Views★★★★★★★★★★ 4.77 (292)2hYou board in Surfers Paradise, eat a buffet lunch with king prawns and roast chicken while the boat cruises past Sea World, Marina Mirage and the Gold Coast Broadwater, listen to crew commentary from the open-air upper deck, and return to the same departure point two hours later. Wine and cocktails are available at the bar. No transport logistics, no separate entry fees, no timing yourself — the boat handles the schedule.Is it for me?Book this if you want lunch and sightseeing without arranging a separate restaurant reservation or transport — the two-hour window and fixed departure point from Surfers Paradise mean you can fit it into a morning or afternoon without reshuffling the rest of your day.Free cancellationTravelers' pickKids −33%fromAU$ 89View ›
Gold Coast: Springbrook Waterfalls & Natural Bridge Day Trip
Gold Coast: Springbrook Waterfalls & Natural Bridge Day Trip★★★★★★★★★★ 4.67 (270)5h 30mYou’ll feel rainforest mist on your face at Springbrook, stand above valleys at Best Of All Lookout, walk beneath ancient trees to Natural Bridge waterfall, and share laughs with a local guide. This day trip from Gold Coast includes pickup, snacks, and time for quiet moments—leaving you with memories of wild green places long after you return.Free cancellationTravelers' pickKids −19%fromAU$ 125View ›
Gold Coast: Jet Boat Ride with Broadwater Landmarks
Gold Coast: Jet Boat Ride with Broadwater Landmarks★★★★★★★★★★ 4.89 (225)50mYou’ll feel pure adrenaline as you speed across Gold Coast Broadwater on a jet boat ride—spinning past yacht clubs, luxury homes, and maybe even dolphins or wallabies. With a local captain sharing stories along 35km of waterways, expect laughter, sea spray, and those moments when you forget everything else except holding tight.Free cancellation-12%Kids −25%fromAU$ 70View ›
Surfers Paradise: eFoil Lesson & Gold Coast Fliteboard Flight
Surfers Paradise: eFoil Lesson & Gold Coast Fliteboard Flight★★★★★★★★★★ 4.99 (183)2hYou spend two hours learning to eFoil on the Gold Coast with an instructor who adjusts the board's power to your level. Most people are airborne within an hour, leaving time to actually ride. You get the board, life vest, and helmet included, plus the knowledge that you can come back and do this again anytime the water's calm.Is it for me?Book this if you want to try something genuinely different on the water without needing wind, waves, or prior experience—the two-hour format means you learn the basics and actually fly in the same session, so you leave knowing you can do it again.Free cancellationTop ratedfromAU$ 338View ›
Surfers Paradise: Sunset River Cruise with Snacks & Bar
Surfers Paradise: Sunset River Cruise with Snacks & Bar★★★★★★★★★★ 4.68 (157)1h 30mYou’ll step aboard in Surfers Paradise just as evening falls, cruising past waterfront mansions and marinas while snacking on cheese and crackers with a drink in hand. Listen to local stories from your guide as you watch city lights flicker on across the Gold Coast Broadwater. It’s relaxed, friendly, and leaves you with that warm afterglow only a real sunset can give.Free cancellationTravelers' pickLikely to sell outfromAU$ 33View ›
Gold Coast: Helicopter Flight & Jet Boat Ride Combo
Gold Coast: Helicopter Flight & Jet Boat Ride Combo★★★★★★★★★★ 4.83 (98)1h 30mYou’ll race across Gold Coast’s Broadwater on a jet boat, then swap waves for sky with a 10-minute helicopter flight over Surfers Paradise and Main Beach. With local guides handling all logistics—including pickup points and safety gear—you’ll get both thrills and city views in one afternoon. It’s a rush you’ll probably replay in your head for days after.Free cancellationTravelers' pickKids −21%fromAU$ 210View ›
Gold Coast: Quack'rDuck Amphibious Tour from Surfers Paradise
Gold Coast: Quack'rDuck Amphibious Tour from Surfers Paradise★★★★★★★★★★ 4.53 (87)1h 5mYou’ll feel that jolt of surprise as your Quack’rDuck rolls straight from Surfers Paradise streets into Broadwater—with salty air and laughter all around. Listen to live stories from your local guide, spot Sea World and fancy homes, and join in on quirky quizzes for kids along the way. It’s playful, unexpected fun that sticks with you after you’re back on land.Free cancellationTravelers' pickKids −24%fromAU$ 65View ›
Gold Coast: Hop On Hop Off Cruise Pass & 5 Stops
Gold Coast: Hop On Hop Off Cruise Pass & 5 Stops★★★★★★★★★★ 4.80 (80)2hYou’ll drift along Gold Coast’s waterways with a hop on hop off cruise pass, stepping off where you like — maybe Sea World or Marina Mirage — and soaking up local life from the water. The crew shares tips if you ask, and you’ll catch little details: salty air, pelicans gliding by, laughter from families onboard. It’s easygoing and lets you shape your own day.Free cancellationKids −35%fromAU$ 45View ›
Gold Coast private gondola cruise with wine & cheese
Gold Coast private gondola cruise with wine & cheese★★★★★★★★★★ 5.00 (17)1h 30mYou’ll step onto your own private gondola, sip wine, and watch the Gold Coast light up from the water—perfect for sharing with someone special or celebrating with friends.Free cancellationfrom · per groupAU$ 390View ›
Byron Bay & Currumbin Wildlife: Koalas, Lorikeets & Lighthouse
Byron Bay & Currumbin Wildlife: Koalas, Lorikeets & Lighthouse★★★★★★★★★★ 5.00 (2)6h–8hYou hand-feed lorikeets and koalas at Currumbin Wildlife Sanctuary, ride a heritage train through rainforest, then drive south to Byron Bay to explore boutique shops and golden beaches. The day ends at Cape Byron Lighthouse with sweeping ocean views. Transport, water, and a walking guide are included; the whole loop takes a full day from Surfers Paradise.Is it for me?Pick this if you want to see Australia's wildlife and coastal scenery in one day without arranging separate transport, sanctuary tickets, or timing between stops—the fixed itinerary and included guide handle all three, leaving you free to focus on the animals and the views.Free cancellationfrom · per groupAU$ 450View ›
Gold Coast: Currumbin Wildlife & Byron Bay Lighthouse Day Tour
Gold Coast: Currumbin Wildlife & Byron Bay Lighthouse Day Tour7h–8hYou depart Gold Coast at 9am in a small, air-conditioned group with a Chinese-speaking guide. Spend the morning at Currumbin Wildlife Sanctuary with your entry ticket included, then transfer to Cape Byron Lighthouse for an hour at the headland before returning to your pickup point in the late afternoon. Lunch at Currumbin is your own cost; water is provided throughout.Is it for me?Book this if you want to see Australian wildlife and a coastal lighthouse in one day without arranging separate transport, tickets, or timing—the small group and fixed schedule handle all three, and the Chinese-speaking guide removes the language barrier.Free cancellationLikely to sell outfromAU$ 169View ›
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