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

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

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...
$70

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...
$351

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

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

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

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

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

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...
$149

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

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...
$124

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...
$96

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...
$77

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...
$162

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

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...
$116

Enjoy the Gold Coast in a way most people never experience — aboard your own private gondola. Step aboard with up to five guests and...
$138

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...
$89

Looking for an unforgettable morning that fits into your schedule and your dreams? Ballooning, Bubbles & Go is your premium express escape into the skies....
$233

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...
$160

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...
$93

