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

Experience the Surfers Paradise Midday Sightseeing Cruise, the perfect way to spend an hour exploring the stunning waterways and picturesque canals of Surfers Paradise and...
$21

Discover the Gold Coast in style on a 2-hour sightseeing cruise along Hopo’s vibrant ferry route. Travelling a continuous loop, the cruise makes brief pauses...
$21

Infinity Attraction - Admission
INFINITY is unlike any other attraction on the Gold Coast. Open daily until 10pm, it’s one of the few experiences you can enjoy during the...
$23

SkyPoint Observation Deck Ticket
SkyPoint Observation Deck, located atop the iconic Q1 building in the heart of Surfers Paradise, offers breathtaking 360-degree views of the Gold Coast from 230...
$26

The World in Wax - Time travel backwards to meet heroes and villains from the past. Stand before presidents and queens, statesmen, artists, musicians, generals,...
$28

Enjoy a 1.5-hour cruise on the Surfers Paradise Canals and Gold Coast Waterways. Cruises departing daily; morning, Midday, afternoon, sunset and city lights cruises. Departing...
$28

Indulge yourself in a city lights sightseeing cruise in Surfers Paradise. Departing daily from Surfers Paradise and cruising the magnificent Gold Coast waterways and Surfers...
$28

Immerse yourself in a day of art, culture, and breathtaking waterfront views with the HOTA - Home of the Arts Cruise & Dine Experience Pass....
$28

Combines full-body motion capture and high-quality haptics to provide unprecedented realism and complete immersion that’s not possible with home VR systems or other location-based VR...
$32

Cruise the stunning Gold Coast waterways aboard the city’s only hop-on hop-off explorer and best-value sightseeing tour. Hopo vessels depart hourly from five iconic Gold...
$32

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...
$35

Unwind in style with our 1.5-hour Sunset sightseeing Cruise, the perfect way to take in the stunning beauty of Surfers Paradise skyline, Marina Mirage, and...
$39

Discover Surfers Paradise
Trixity offers a series of trails which are not only sightseeing experiences around some of Australia’s most beautiful cities but we will also give your...
$39

Reward yourself with an experience of a lifetime and ride aboard the Worlds most modern amphibious Quack’rDuck. Discover Surfers Paradise like never before. By esplanade,...
$39

1 hour Aquaduck city and river tour. Departing from the heart of Surfers Paradise, tours aboard the amphibious ‘Aquaduck’ combine an informative city-tour with a...
$46

Embark on a journey of luxury, romance and adventure. Gold Coast Gondolas is your gateway to experiencing the breathtaking beauty of the Gold Coast waterways...
$46

Get ready to let your hair down, dress to impress, and experience a night of non-stop fun, cheeky energy, & jaw-dropping entertainment. Magic Men is...
$46

Zoom around the waters of the Gold Coast Broadwater on a thrilling jet boat ride. As you race through the scenic waterway, your captain points...
$46

For those who wish to stay on top of the water, the Gold Coasts Wave Break Island is a fantastic site for snorkeling. Spot hundreds...
$56

Brace yourself and hold on for an exhilarating 55 minute jet boat thrill ride on the beautiful Gold Coast Broadwater. Jump aboard a powerful turbo-charged...
$60

Set sail on the stunning waters of the Gold Coast on this exclusive, two-hour lunch and sightseeing cruise, departing from a convenient spot in the...
$63

