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

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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
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
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$70
Gold Coast Hot Air Balloon + Winery Breakfast + Alpaca Experience

Capture incredible bird’s eye view photos and revel in the sunrise as you float above the beautiful countryside in the peace and serenity of a …More

Capture incredible bird’s eye view photos and revel in the sunrise as you float above the beautiful countryside in the peace and serenity of a...

4 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
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$351
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
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$28
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
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
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$46
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
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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
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$35
Gold Coast Helicopter 10 min Flight and Jet Boat Ride

See the sights of the Gold Coast from the sea and air on this combo helicopter flight and jet boat ride package. Jump aboard a …More

See the sights of the Gold Coast from the sea and air on this combo helicopter flight and jet boat ride package. Jump aboard a...

1 hour 30 minutes Free Cancellation
4.9 (97)
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$149
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
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$32
Kangaroos, Rainforest & Waterfalls Experience - Small Group

Visit wild kangaroos and search for koalas in their natural habitat. Walk behind the base of multiple waterfalls, (free swimming at the base can be …More

Visit wild kangaroos and search for koalas in their natural habitat. Walk behind the base of multiple waterfalls, (free swimming at the base can be...

7 to 10 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
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$124
Lamington National Park, O'Reilly's & Vineyard Tour

A fully guided tour visiting the world’s largest Sub Tropical rainforest and famous O’Reilly’s Rainforest Retreat. Experience stunning panoramic views, canopy treetop walk, see wild …More

A fully guided tour visiting the world’s largest Sub Tropical rainforest and famous O’Reilly’s Rainforest Retreat. Experience stunning panoramic views, canopy treetop walk, see wild...

6 to 7 hours Free Cancellation
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$96
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
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$77
Tamborine Mountain Food & Wine Tour from the Gold Coast

Premium food and wine experience. Enjoy a personalised small group tour. This is a Tamborine Mountain tour like no other. Experience Tamborine through the eyes …More

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Premium food and wine experience. Enjoy a personalised small group tour. This is a Tamborine Mountain tour like no other. Experience Tamborine through the eyes...

8 hours Free Cancellation
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$162
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 Jetboating and Surf Lesson

This package offers the best outdoor adventure within the famous and beautiful Gold Coast beaches and Broad Water! Experience the adrenaline and thrills of Jetboat …More

This package offers the best outdoor adventure within the famous and beautiful Gold Coast beaches and Broad Water! Experience the adrenaline and thrills of Jetboat...

3 hours Free Cancellation
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$116
Luxury Private Gondola Cruise in Surfers Paradise with Wine

Enjoy the Gold Coast in a way most people never experience — aboard your own private gondola. Step aboard with up to five guests and …More

Enjoy the Gold Coast in a way most people never experience — aboard your own private gondola. Step aboard with up to five guests and...

1 hour 30 minutes Free Cancellation
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$138
Kangaroos, Koalas & Tamborine Mountain Tour from Gold Coast

Explore Tamborine National Park, the Gold Coast Hinterland’s crown jewel, and enjoy this charming mountaintop community. Begin your adventure with a serene walk through Coombabah …More

Explore Tamborine National Park, the Gold Coast Hinterland’s crown jewel, and enjoy this charming mountaintop community. Begin your adventure with a serene walk through Coombabah...

5 hours Free Cancellation
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$89
Gold Coast Hot Air Ballooning, Bubbles & Go

Looking for an unforgettable morning that fits into your schedule and your dreams? Ballooning, Bubbles & Go is your premium express escape into the skies. …More

Looking for an unforgettable morning that fits into your schedule and your dreams? Ballooning, Bubbles & Go is your premium express escape into the skies....

3 to 4 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
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$233
Wave Break Island & Pelican Feeding Cruise Relax, Sip and Explore

Tour from the heart of Surfers Paradise to a pristine Gold Coast Island, only accessible by boat! Cruise along the Nerang River, through to the …More

Tour from the heart of Surfers Paradise to a pristine Gold Coast Island, only accessible by boat! Cruise along the Nerang River, through to the...

3 hours Free Cancellation
4.9 (10)
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$160
O'Reilly's & Lamington National Park from Gold Coast

Take in the spectacular panoramic views of the Gold Coast from Tamborine Mountain, then travel onward to O’Reilly’s for the tree top canopy walk, to …More

Take in the spectacular panoramic views of the Gold Coast from Tamborine Mountain, then travel onward to O’Reilly’s for the tree top canopy walk, to...

8 hours 45 minutes Free Cancellation
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$93
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