Top things to do in Gold Coast in Summer (Updated October 2026)

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Gold Coast Glow Worm Night Tour With Chinese Speaking Guide

The Gold Coast Glow Worm Night Tour with a Chinese-speaking guide promises an enchanting experience. The rainforest and glowworm tour, led by an expert guide, …More

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The Gold Coast Glow Worm Night Tour with a Chinese-speaking guide promises an enchanting experience. The rainforest and glowworm tour, led by an expert guide,...

4 hours Free Cancellation
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$77
The Ultimate All Inclusive Gourmet Tasting Experience

A Private tour of award winning wineries in the Scenic Rim and sample some of Queensland's best wines at a number of family owned boutique …More

A Private tour of award winning wineries in the Scenic Rim and sample some of Queensland's best wines at a number of family owned boutique...

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$1,773
McLaren 540C Luxury Car Tour Experience Gold Coast

You’ll enjoy the Dihedral doors greeting you when entering your cockpit. The 720S refuses to let you forget you’re driving a supercar at all times. …More

You’ll enjoy the Dihedral doors greeting you when entering your cockpit. The 720S refuses to let you forget you’re driving a supercar at all times....

1 to 7 days Free Cancellation
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$1,840
1.5 hr Jet Ski Safari tour to South Stradbroke Island!

You can’t come to the Gold Coast without experiencing the ultimate Jet Ski adventure! No licence or experience required !! We cater for all levels, …More

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You can’t come to the Gold Coast without experiencing the ultimate Jet Ski adventure! No licence or experience required !! We cater for all levels,...

3 hours Free Cancellation
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Gold Coast Kayaking & Snorkelling Tour (2.5 Hours)

As our guest, you’ll be warmly welcomed by fantastic and friendly guides before paddling across the beautiful Broadwater to a hidden island just minutes from …More

As our guest, you’ll be warmly welcomed by fantastic and friendly guides before paddling across the beautiful Broadwater to a hidden island just minutes from...

2 hours 30 minutes Free Cancellation
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1hr Jet Ski Safari

The one hour Safari is approximately a 30 kilometre round trip. Non Stop Fun! Get ready for a one hour South Stradbroke Island adventure thrill …More

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The one hour Safari is approximately a 30 kilometre round trip. Non Stop Fun! Get ready for a one hour South Stradbroke Island adventure thrill...

2 hours Free Cancellation
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Gold Coast Parasailing – Tandem & Triple Flights

• Enjoy the thrills of parasailing for you and a friend or partner in this experience  • Great gift idea or idea for a fun …More

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• Enjoy the thrills of parasailing for you and a friend or partner in this experience  • Great gift idea or idea for a fun...

1 hour 30 minutes Free Cancellation
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2 Hour Ultimate Learn to Surf Adventure

This is the ultimate Australian Surfing Adventure. Experience the thrill as you learn surfing, have a laugh and make new friends. With a maximum of …More

This is the ultimate Australian Surfing Adventure. Experience the thrill as you learn surfing, have a laugh and make new friends. With a maximum of...

2 hours Free Cancellation
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30 min Jet Ski Safari

30 Minute Jet Ski, our mini safari! The half hour Safari will blast you along pristine beaches, Wave Break Island, through Crab Island, south of …More

30 Minute Jet Ski, our mini safari! The half hour Safari will blast you along pristine beaches, Wave Break Island, through Crab Island, south of...

2 hours Free Cancellation
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Gold Coast Ultimate High-Speed Jet Boat Adventure

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 …More

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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...

45 minutes Free Cancellation
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Surf Lesson on the Gold Coasts locals Favourite beach (Ages 14+)

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 …More

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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...

2 hours Free Cancellation
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2 Hour Surf Lesson At The Spit, Main Beach (Ages 14+)

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 …More

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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...

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Gold Coast & Surfers Paradise - Parasail & V8 Jetboat Combo

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

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

3 hours Free Cancellation
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$110
Swim with Whales Gold Coast

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 …More

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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...

4 hours Free Cancellation
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$311
Gold Coast Full Day Learn To Surf Adventure

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 …More

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...

7 hours Free Cancellation
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$98
2 Hour Private Surf Lesson at Surfers Paradise

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 …More

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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...

2 hours Free Cancellation
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$189
Parasailing on the Gold Coast, Fly solo, Tandem or Triple

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 …More

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...

2 hours Free Cancellation
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Jet Ski Safaris - 30 Minute Jet Ski Hire

Discover the fun and excitement of riding a Jet Ski, go full throttle on the largest and safest jet ski circuit (loop approx. 1 kilometer) …More

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Discover the fun and excitement of riding a Jet Ski, go full throttle on the largest and safest jet ski circuit (loop approx. 1 kilometer)...

1 hour 30 minutes Free Cancellation
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Private Surf Lesson Surfers Paradise, Main Beach, Gold Coast

These are the ultimate introduction to surfing as the surf instructor can run the surf lesson to suit your own individual ability. You get the …More

These are the ultimate introduction to surfing as the surf instructor can run the surf lesson to suit your own individual ability. You get the...

1 hour 30 minutes Free Cancellation
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$114
Gold Coast Learn to Dive – Open Water Certification Course

More Than a Course — It’s a Real Dive Adventure. Your Open Water Diver certification includes a FREE Double Dive Trip to Cook Island Aquatic …More

More Than a Course — It’s a Real Dive Adventure. Your Open Water Diver certification includes a FREE Double Dive Trip to Cook Island Aquatic...

3 days
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$422
Group Surf Lesson Surfers Paradise Gold Coast

Our surf school is located in the best location for beginners on the Gold Coast, only 10 minutes from Surfers Paradise. You will only ever …More

Our surf school is located in the best location for beginners on the Gold Coast, only 10 minutes from Surfers Paradise. You will only ever...

2 hours Free Cancellation
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