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Gold Coast 2 hour Sunset Sailing Cruise with Drinks&Tasting Plate
2 hoursfrom AUD $189
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29 tours in Gold Coast in Australia · ★ 5.0Clear filters
★ 5.0 (119)
🏔 Adventure & Sports
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Sandbox Virtual Reality Experience - Surfers Paradise, Gold Coast
Step into a motion-capture VR environment at Sandbox on the Gold Coast where your entire body drives the action. This 40-minute session uses full-body tracking and tactile feedback to create a level of physical presence you won't find in consumer headsets or typical arcade VR. You'll leave with a video of your performance.
40 minfrom AUD $45
★ 5.0 (43)
✈️ Transfers
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Luxury Airport Transfer Gold Coast-Brisbane / Brisbane-Gold Coast
Dedicated private car service linking Brisbane Airport and Gold Coast, covering the 80-minute corridor with a driver who knows the route. You'll travel in a chilled, modern vehicle straight from terminal to accommodation—no shared minibus stops, no waiting for other passengers. Bottled water included, all charges upfront. Handy if you're touching down with luggage and just want to reach your destination without faffing about with taxis or ride-shares.
1 hour – 2 hoursfrom AUD $89
★ 5.0 (29)
🍜 Food & Cooking
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Small-Group Gin Masterclass in Gold Coast
A hands-on two-hour session on the Gold Coast where you'll learn gin's backstory, explore the distillation craft, and create your own 500ml bottle. Work with a master distiller to select from 50 botanicals, blend your spirit using small copper stills, and taste the result. You take home your custom gin.
2 hoursfrom AUD $180
★ 5.0 (29)
🐠 Water Activities
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Gold Coast Island Private Cruise
Spend four hours aboard Beachcomber, a private charter vessel carrying up to 12 passengers across the Gold Coast's Broadwater. You'll anchor at an island to swim, fish, lounge on a floating mat, or wade ashore. It's a casual half-day on the water with light refreshments included—perfect for those wanting to escape the beach crowds without committing to a full-day expedition.
4 hoursfrom AUD $600
★ 5.0 (28)
🐠 Water Activities
Australia
Gold Coast Breakfast Sailing Cruise with Croissants & Sparkling
Catch the Gold Coast's best light from a 38-foot yacht during this two-hour morning sail. You'll drift past waterfront mansions and coastal inlets with fresh pastries and sparkling wine (or tea and coffee) in hand, finishing well before lunch plans kick in. It's a straightforward way to start the day without the usual breakfast rush, with room to chat, read, or simply watch the water pass.
2 hoursfrom AUD $169
★ 5.0 (26)
🏔 Adventure & Sports
Australia
Private Surf Lessons in Coolangatta
Get your feet on a board at Kirra Beach, one of Australia's premier breaks and the Gold Coast's most reliable learning ground. This 90-minute private lesson puts you with an instructor who reads swells and your progress in real time. You'll paddle out with supplied wetsuits and boards matched to your needs, whether you're touching water for the first time or refining your pop-up technique.
1h 30mfrom AUD $69
★ 5.0 (23)
🍜 Food & Cooking
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Half Day Gold Coast Brewery Tour
Spend three to four hours exploring the Gold Coast's craft beer scene with a local guide. Visit three working breweries, taste their signature brews, and learn how the region's hop industry has flourished. Small groups keep things intimate whilst you chat directly with brewers and discover what sets each operation apart. The tour departs from designated Gold Coast meeting points—note that it's roughly an hour by train from Brisbane CBD to the starting location.
3 hours – 4 hoursfrom AUD $159
★ 5.0 (20)
🌿 Nature & Wildlife
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Private Rainforest & Wildlife Tour - Build Your Own Experience
Craft your own rainforest adventure across the World Heritage–listed Gondwana forests. Your private guide tailors the day around your interests: chase waterfalls, spot wild kangaroos and koalas, hunt for glow worms at dusk, or tackle scenic lookouts at your own pace. Tours run 4–14 hours from Gold Coast or Brisbane, with packed lunch at a waterfall's edge and door-to-door pickup included.
4 hours – 14 hoursfrom AUD $340
★ 5.0 (18)
🐠 Water Activities
Australia
Gold Coast 2 Hr Sunset Private Sailing Charter with Drinks & Food
Sail the sheltered Gold Coast Broadwater on a private two-hour charter with up to 10 guests. You'll glide across calm waters whilst sipping complimentary wine or beer (or soft drinks) and grazing a deluxe spread. Watch for dolphins, rays and sea eagles cruising overhead. The crew handles everything—navigation, catering, comfort—leaving you to soak in the afternoon light and good company. Perfect whether you're new to sailing or a seasoned hand.
2 hoursfrom AUD $990
★ 5.0 (18)
🌿 Nature & Wildlife
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Koalas, 6 Springbrook Waterfalls and Natural Bridge Day Tour
Spend nine hours tracking koalas and kangaroos at Coombabah Lake before heading into Springbrook's rainforest to discover six cascading waterfalls and the geological marvel of Natural Bridge. This Gold Coast day tour moves at a relaxed cadence with a small group, allowing genuine wildlife spotting moments and unhurried exploration of lush valleys and clifftop vistas. You'll receive refreshments, digital photos from the day, a keepsake, and contribute to native forest restoration with every ticket purchased.
9 hoursfrom AUD $179
★ 5.0 (18)
🐠 Water Activities
Australia
Gold Coast 2 hr Sailing Cruise with Drinks & Tasting Plate
Spend two hours sailing the Gold Coast aboard a 38-foot yacht with up to nine other guests. You'll slip into calm waters whilst sipping your choice of sparkling wine, beer or water, with a tasting plate of cheese, biscuits, fruit and a sweet treat. Keep an eye out for dolphins cruising past as the crew handles the sails and you focus on unwinding on deck.
2 hoursfrom AUD $189
★ 5.0 (18)
🐠 Water Activities
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Gold Coast Skippered Canal Cruise
Glide through Gold Coast waterways aboard a silent electric vessel with a local guide steering the route. Choose between 1 to 5 hours exploring the network of canals, mansions and urban coastline. The whisper-quiet boats handle gently enough for first-time boaters, accommodating up to 10 passengers. You'll drift past architectural landmarks and native wildlife without engine noise cutting into the experience.
1 hour – 5 hoursfrom AUD $205
★ 5.0 (17)
🐠 Water Activities
Australia
Private, luxury Gold Coast Gondola cruise with cheese & wine
Hire your own gondola for 90 minutes along the Gold Coast's Main Beach and Surfers Paradise waterways. You'll drift past sprawling waterfront estates whilst enjoying a bottle of wine and artisanal cheese board, arriving with a red carpet welcome. Perfect for marking an occasion or simply experiencing the canals at your own pace with up to four others aboard.
1h 30mfrom AUD $410
★ 5.0 (15)
🏔 Adventure & Sports
Australia
Jet Ski Safaris - 30 Minute Jet Ski Hire
Tear up the Gold Coast's purpose-built jet ski circuit on a high-powered machine. This 90-minute session takes place on a sheltered 1km loop designed specifically for safe, flat-out riding. You'll get a thorough safety rundown from experienced staff before hitting the water. The course suits both precision riders threading around marker buoys and those keen to push the throttle hard.
1h 30mfrom AUD $130
★ 5.0 (14)
🐠 Water Activities
Australia
Gold Coast: 1-Hour Jetski Tour from Surfers Paradise
Throttle across the Gold Coast's waterways on a personal jet ski, starting in Surfers Paradise before opening up on the Broadwater. This two-hour experience pairs a guide on their own ski with your chance to dial the intensity up or down—cruise past riverside estates and mangrove channels, or push harder around sandbars and island outcrops. You control the speed; the guide ensures you've got the skills to handle it.
2 hoursfrom AUD $199
★ 5.0 (13)
🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing
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Kangaroos and Mountain Views Day Tour from Gold Coast
Spot kangaroos and koalas at Coombabah Lake before heading up to Mount Tamborine for scones and Gold Coast views. This five-hour haulage loops through the hinterland's best bits—natural wildlife, mountain-village galleries, and a proper morning tea at a heritage property. Includes transport from selected Gold Coast pick-up points, park entry, and a knowledgeable guide throughout.
5 hoursfrom AUD $125
★ 5.0 (12)
🐠 Water Activities
Australia
Gold Coast 30 Minute Jetski Tour in Surfers Paradise
Tear across the Gold Coast's waterways on a jet ski, starting with confidence-building laps before heading out on a 15km coastal run. You'll throttle past the Surfers Paradise skyline, skim sandbars around South Stradbroke Island, and spot wildlife along subtropical shores. Choose your pace—flat out or cruising—then loop back to base. The whole outing takes 90 minutes and suits riders aged 7 and up, with younger kids welcome as passengers.
1h 30mfrom AUD $120
★ 5.0 (12)
🏔 Adventure & Sports
Australia
Parasailing on the Gold Coast, Fly solo, Tandem or Triple
Launch yourself 300 metres above the Gold Coast on a solo, tandem, or triple parasail. You'll drift over Surfers Paradise and the Broadwater for two hours of uninterrupted coastline views. Whether you're chasing a personal thrill or sharing the experience, you'll be harnessed safely and fitted with all gear on site. Perfect for anyone wanting to see the strip from an angle most tourists never reach.
2 hoursfrom AUD $95
★ 5.0 (10)
🏔 Adventure & Sports
Australia
Private Surf Lesson Surfers Paradise, Main Beach, Gold Coast
Learn to ride at Surfers Paradise with a dedicated instructor tailoring the lesson to your starting point. Based at Main Beach on the Gold Coast, this 90-minute session pairs you one-on-one with someone who'll stay in the water beside you, spotting technique tweaks and building confidence in real time. You'll progress faster with personalised attention than you would in a group.
1h 30mfrom AUD $230
★ 5.0 (10)
✈️ Transfers
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Private Transfer from Gold Coast Airport - Surfers Paradise
Door-to-door private car service from Gold Coast Airport directly to Surfers Paradise, taking 60–90 minutes depending on traffic. Your driver collects you promptly and delivers you to your accommodation without detours or shared stops. Seats up to three passengers in an air-conditioned sedan with onboard WiFi, ideal if you want to settle in straight after landing rather than wait for a shuttle or navigate public transport.
1 hour – 1h 30mfrom AUD $75
★ 5.0 (9)
🏔 Adventure & Sports
Australia
Gold Coast Hot Air Ballooning, Bubbles & Go
Rise above the Gold Coast Hinterland at dawn with Hot Air Balloon Gold Coast, Australia's most seasoned operator. This 3–4 hour outing combines the quiet thrill of floating over rolling hills and native bushland with a post-flight champagne toast and professional photo keepsake. Hotel transport bookends the experience, leaving you back by mid-morning.
3 hours – 4 hoursfrom AUD $329
★ 5.0 (8)
🐠 Water Activities
Australia
Gold Coast Private Skippered Limo on the Water Canal Cruise
Cruise the Gold Coast's waterways aboard an electric skippered vessel designed for maximum comfort. This 1–5 hour private tour takes up to 12 guests past canal-side mansions, the glittering skyline and local wildlife, all from a near-silent, ultra-smooth boat. Perfect for first-time boaters or anyone after a genuinely peaceful experience on the water without the rumble and vibration of traditional engines.
1 hour – 5 hoursfrom AUD $330
★ 5.0 (8)
✈️ Transfers
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Private Gold Coast Airport Arrival Transfer to Byron Bay
Skip the airport queue shuffle with a private driver waiting at Gold Coast Airport, ready to whisk you straight to Byron Bay. Your chauffeur meets you at baggage claim with your name displayed, handling the drive so you can settle in and start unwinding. The air-conditioned vehicle gets you to your accommodation without fuss, tolls and parking already sorted. One-way journey, all inclusive except tips.
from AUD $240
★ 5.0 (7)
🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing
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Byron Bay and Bangalow from Gold Coast
A full-day excursion from the Gold Coast exploring the northern coast's most compelling spots. Start at Cape Byron's lighthouse for panoramic views, grab morning tea at a local favourite, then explore Byron Bay's village culture—shops, galleries, cafes, and beaches. Visit the wildlife sanctuary to see native animals and taste fresh macadamia nuts. Round out the day in the hillside village of Bangalow before heading back south. Small-group format keeps things intimate across eight to nine hours.
8 hours – 9 hoursfrom AUD $184
★ 5.0 (6)
🛕 Culture & History
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Gold Coast and Wavebreak Island Cultural Small Group Cruise
A 2.5-hour cruise across the Gold Coast Broadwater aboard the Kokomo that centres First Nations perspectives on this waterway. You'll hear stories from an Aboriginal guide about cultural ties to the land and sea, begin with a formal Acknowledgement of Country, and join a Yarring Circle at Wavebreak Island where conversation flows freely. The boat moves through striking coastal scenery while you learn how this region has been understood and inhabited for thousands of years.
2h 30mfrom AUD $69
★ 5.0 (6)
🌿 Nature & Wildlife
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Koalas, Glow Worms & Kangaroos - Nature & Rainforest Walk
Spot kangaroos grazing at dusk, then venture into the rainforest after dark to hunt glow worms by torchlight and discover the nocturnal wildlife of Australia's Gold Coast hinterland. This five-hour experience deliberately keeps group sizes small to maximise animal encounters and minimise crowds. Walk roughly a mile to a waterfall base, where clear skies reveal the stars above the hinterland landscape.
5 hoursfrom AUD $149
★ 5.0 (6)
🏔 Adventure & Sports
Australia
Brisbane And Gold Coast Helicopter Pub Crawl 3 Stops
Fly by helicopter between three hand-picked pubs across Brisbane, Gold Coast, and the surrounding region in a 4–5 hour adventure. You'll land at each venue for 45 minutes (1.5 hours at lunch), taking in views of Moreton Bay, Straddie Island, and the Scenic Rim from the air. The aircraft is yours alone—no group mixing—and the route typically hits Harrigans, Eagle Heights, and Veresdale, though venues rotate based on local events. Vegetarian options and non-alcoholic choices are available at every stop.
4 hours – 5 hoursfrom AUD $1195
★ 5.0 (5)
🐠 Water Activities
Australia
Gold Coast Learn to Dive – Open Water Certification Course
Earn your Open Water Diver certification over three days on the Gold Coast, then put it straight to use with two guided dives at Cook Island Aquatic Reserve. You'll descend into one of the region's premier dive sites, encounter turtles and rays, and navigate colourful reef systems under professional supervision. All training, equipment, and those inaugural ocean dives are included—no hidden costs.
3 daysfrom AUD $595
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