What to do in Gold Coast City

Activities, attractions and tours

A coastal city with a long beachfront, high-rise buildings, and clear blue waters.
A coastal cityscape with a beachfront and high-rise buildings.
A coastal cityscape with high-rise buildings, a beach, and a sunset sky.
A coastal cityscape with a beach, ocean waves, and modern skyscrapers.
A coastal cityscape with a beach, ocean, and high-rise buildings.

Activities

Surfers Paradise Sightseeing River Cruises

Surfers Paradise Sightseeing River Cruises

NZ$47
per adult
98% of travellers recommend
Surfers Paradise Sightseeing River Cruises
1 Day Dreamworld Ticket

1-Day Dreamworld Ticket

NZ$145
per adult
80% of travellers recommend
1-Day Dreamworld Ticket
Surfers Paradise Sightseeing Sunset River Cruise

Surfers Paradise Sightseeing Sunset River Cruise

NZ$67
per adult
98% of travellers recommend
Surfers Paradise Sightseeing Sunset River Cruise
Gold Coast Hop On Hop Off Sightseeing Cruise 1 Day Pass

Gold Coast Hop On Hop Off Sightseeing Cruise 1 Day Pass

NZ$55
per adult
Gold Coast Hop On Hop Off Sightseeing Cruise 1 Day Pass
3 Day Ticket Dreamworld, WhiteWater World & SkyPoint

5 Day Ticket Dreamworld, WhiteWater World & SkyPoint

NZ$193
per traveller
5 Day Ticket Dreamworld, WhiteWater World & SkyPoint
Moreton Island Day Trip

Moreton Island Day Trip (Kayak, Snorkel & Sandboard) frm Brisbane or Gold Coast

NZ$230
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Moreton Island Day Trip (Kayak, Snorkel & Sandboard) frm Brisbane or Gold Coast
Picture 3 for Activity Surfers Paradise: 2 Hour Surf Experience on the Gold Coast

Surfers Paradise: 2 Hour Surf Experience on the Gold Coast

NZ$103
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Surfers Paradise: 2 Hour Surf Experience on the Gold Coast
Tweed River and Rainforest lunch Cruise

Tweed River and Rainforest lunch Cruise

NZ$134
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Tweed River and Rainforest lunch Cruise
Gold Coast sunset cruise

Gold Coast Sunset Cruise with sparkling wine & nibbles platter

NZ$145
per adult
Gold Coast Sunset Cruise with sparkling wine & nibbles platter
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Moreton Island Day Trip (Kayak, Snorkel & Sandboard) frm Brisbane or Gold C...

Moreton Island Day Trip (Kayak, Snorkel & Sandboard) frm Brisbane or Gold C...

Activity duration is 13 hours
9.0 out of 10 with 272 reviews
Free cancellation available
Price is NZ$329 per adult
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Wildlife & nature

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Gold Coast Whale Escape - Luxury Whale Watching Cruise

Gold Coast Whale Escape - Luxury Whale Watching Cruise

Activity duration is 2 hours and 30 minutes
8.4 out of 10 with 20 reviews
Free cancellation available
Price is NZ$90 per adult
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Food, drink & nightlife

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Gold Coast Whale Escape - Luxury Whale Watching Cruise

Gold Coast Whale Escape - Luxury Whale Watching Cruise

Activity duration is 2 hours and 30 minutes
8.4 out of 10 with 20 reviews
Free cancellation available
Price is NZ$90 per adult
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Private & custom tours

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Hop on Hop Off Bus - Tamborine Mountain from Gold Coast

Hop on Hop Off Bus - Tamborine Mountain from Gold Coast

Activity duration is 8 hours
8.8 out of 10 with 25 reviews
Free cancellation available
Price is NZ$143 per adult
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Classes & workshops

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Surfers Paradise: Buffet Dinner Sightseeing Cruise

Surfers Paradise: Buffet Dinner Sightseeing Cruise

Activity duration is 2 hours and 30 minutes
9.4 out of 10 with 95 reviews
Free cancellation available
Price is NZ$155 per adult
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What to do in Gold Coast City

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A coastal city with a long beach, high-rise buildings, and a river.
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Surfers Paradise Beach

8.8/10 (4,993 reviews)
If you like to spice up your sunbathing with a spot of surfing and a LOT of shopping, then Surfers Paradise will really live up to its name!
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Day trip destinations from Gold Coast City

A river with a bridge, surrounded by greenery and modern buildings.

Brisbane

A beach with a city skyline in the background.

Gold Coast

A coastal landscape with a sandy beach, calm sea, and a line of trees in the distance.

Redland Bay

A rocky canyon with a narrow water channel.

Beechmont

A beach with clear turquoise waters, sandy shore, and lush green vegetation.

Tweed Heads

A waterfall cascading into a pool surrounded by moss-covered rocks and dense foliage.

Natural Bridge

An aerial view of a dam with a spillway and a lock system.

Advancetown

A beach with a dog running along the shore, a person walking, and boats in the water.

Russell Island