The best family-friendly activities in Surfers Paradise for parents and kids (Updated October 2026)

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Surfers Paradise Sightseeing Midday River Cruise

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 …More

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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...

1 hour Free Cancellation
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$21
Surfers Paradise - 2 Hour Gold Coast Sightseeing Cruise

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 …More

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...

2 hours Free Cancellation
4.6 (40)
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$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 …More

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...

30 to 40 minutes Free Cancellation
4.0 (162)
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$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 …More

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...

2 hours
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$25
Skip the Line:Wax Museum Ticket-World in Wax & Guided Tour of Chamber of Horrors

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

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

60 to 90 minutes Free Cancellation
4.0 (33)
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$28
Surfers Paradise Sightseeing River Cruises

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 …More

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...

1 hour 31 minutes Free Cancellation
4.9 (305)
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$28
Surfers Paradise Sightseeing City Lights Cruise

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 …More

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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...

1 hour 30 minutes Free Cancellation
4.6 (19)
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$28
HOTA: Gold Coast Home of the Arts Cruise & Dine Experience Pass

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

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

2 to 6 hours Free Cancellation
4.3 (3)
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$28
Sandbox Virtual Reality Experience - Surfers Paradise, Gold Coast

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 …More

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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...

40 minutes Free Cancellation
5.0 (124)
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$32
Gold Coast Hop On Hop Off Sightseeing Cruise 1 Day Pass

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 …More

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...

2 hours Free Cancellation
4.8 (79)
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$32
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
5.0 (99)
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$35
Surfers Paradise Sightseeing Sunset River Cruise

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 …More

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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...

1 hour 30 minutes Free Cancellation
4.7 (157)
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$39
Gold Coast Quack'rDuck Amphibious Tour from Surfers Paradise

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, …More

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,...

1 hour 5 minutes Free Cancellation
4.6 (84)
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$39
Aquaduck Gold Coast 1 hour City and River Tour

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 …More

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...

1 hour Free Cancellation
4.6 (374)
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$46
Gold Coast: 50-Minute Jet Boat Ride from Surfers Paradise

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 …More

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...

50 minutes Free Cancellation
5.0 (219)
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$46
Surfers Paradise, Gold Coast Jet Boat Ride: 55 Minutes

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 …More

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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...

55 minutes Free Cancellation
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$60
Gold Coast Buffet Lunch Sightseeing Cruise

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 …More

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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...

2 hours Free Cancellation
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$63
Natural Bridge Glow Worm Night Tour from Gold Coast

Welcome to JPT Tours, our Natural Bridge Glow Worm Tour is operated by an eco-tourism accredited company with over 25 years of experience. As one …More

Welcome to JPT Tours, our Natural Bridge Glow Worm Tour is operated by an eco-tourism accredited company with over 25 years of experience. As one...

3 hours Free Cancellation
4.3 (40)
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$65
Learn to Surf at Surfers Paradise on the Gold Coast

Learn to surf at Surfers Paradise on the Gold Coast in Queensland, one of Australia's most iconic surf destinations. With its warm waters and golden …More

Learn to surf at Surfers Paradise on the Gold Coast in Queensland, one of Australia's most iconic surf destinations. With its warm waters and golden...

2 hours Free Cancellation
5.0 (518)
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$70
Glow Worms - Nocturnal Rainforest/Waterfall Adventure

On our nocturnal walk into the rainforest to the base of a waterfall in the UNESCO World heritage listed Gondwana Rainforests of Australia. Experience a …More

On our nocturnal walk into the rainforest to the base of a waterfall in the UNESCO World heritage listed Gondwana Rainforests of Australia. Experience a...

3 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
5.0 (31)
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$77
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

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
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