Things to do over the New Year's Day long weekend in Gold Coast (Updated 2026)

Departing from Main Beach beside Sea World, this high-speed experience puts you closer to the action zone, meaning less time in go-slow areas and more...

Anyone can now experience the thrill of a surfing lesson at one of the area's best surf schools. You'll have fun, be safe and you...

Enjoy a relaxing sailing experience aboard a luxury sailboat during a sunset cruise on the calm waters of the Gold Coast Broadwater. Sip on sparkling...

Anyone can now experience the thrill of a surfing lesson at one of the area's best surf schools. You'll have fun, be safe and you...

Enjoy an exciting 2 hour surf lesson at the famous Coolangatta Beach. Choose one of Australia's favorite surf schools and enjoy 2-hours spent with a...

• Enjoy the thrills of parasailing for you and a friend or partner in this tandem experience • Soar in the sky 400ft high above...

You will be part of the closest and one of the most intimate encounters in the region due to the eye-level viewing offered by the...

Sea the Sights and stand out from the others - experience the thrill of being your own captain onboard our fleet of affordable, unique electric...

Sail the calm waters of the Gold Coast Broadwater on a luxury sailboat with an expert crew. Take in sights such as the Southport Yacht...

Cooly Eco Adventures uses the ‘soft in-water encounters’ approach which is a proven method to achieve a successful and sustainable whale swim. Every whale swim...

Learn how to surf during this 7-hour ultimate surfing adventure on the Gold Coast. You will also visit the beautiful Fingal Head, a small coastal...

Spacious boat 'Beachcomber' is big enough for guests to comfortably be able to move around, yet small enough to be versatile for Calm-water Fishing on...

Discover the heart of the Gold Coast on the Jellurgal Walkabout Tour. Led by an Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander guide, this immersive experience connects...

You'll delve into the fascinating history of Gin, and learn about the botanicals and how the distillery makes it's gin. You'll then make your own...

Escape onto the water for a two-hour private sailing experience aboard a luxury 38ft yacht, exploring the stunning waterways of the Gold Coast in complete...

Australia’s only zipline over a crocodile enclosure! More than 100+ high-wire challenges! 14 absolutely epic ziplines reaching up to 100m! 7 courses: Easy Green to...

Enjoy a hot air balloon tour from Brisbane with Australia's most experienced and professional team. Be picked up in airconditioned comfort from Nerang or Canugra...

Choose from: walking behind waterfalls, spotting koalas, glow worms, visiting picturesque viewpoints/lookouts with varied walking distances, walking amongst wild kangaroos in their natural habitat, walking...

Sun sailing exclusive charters are perfect for an intimate sailing experience. Just you and your chosen people will sail the Gold Coast Broadwater aboard our...

Whether you’re an individual determined to get up on that first wave and wanting your own personal surfing experience; or even a more experienced surfer...

Looking for something breathtaking to do by yourself, with a friend or with a family? Come and see us at the Surfers Parasailing. We will...