Top things to do in Surfers Paradise in Summer (Updated October 2026)

Surfers Paradise, Australia
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
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 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
Mount Tamborine Winery Tour with Gourmet lunch from Gold Coast

Escape to the hinterland with Pineapple Tours! Leave the city behind and embark on a journey through the vineyards of South East Queensland. Enjoy a …More

Escape to the hinterland with Pineapple Tours! Leave the city behind and embark on a journey through the vineyards of South East Queensland. Enjoy a...

6 to 8 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
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$184
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
Half Day Gold Coast Brewery Tour

Please note this tour takes place on the GOLD COAST (not Brisbane) and is a one-hour (approximately) train ride from Brisbane CBD to Helensvale Station. …More

Please note this tour takes place on the GOLD COAST (not Brisbane) and is a one-hour (approximately) train ride from Brisbane CBD to Helensvale Station....

3 to 4 hours Free Cancellation
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$113
Full-Day Guided Wine Tour in Mt Tamborine From Gold Coast

Operating wine and food tours since March 2000, the award-winning Cork ‘n Fork Winery Tours are without doubt the premier specialist wine tour business in …More

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Operating wine and food tours since March 2000, the award-winning Cork ‘n Fork Winery Tours are without doubt the premier specialist wine tour business in...

8 hours Free Cancellation
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$142
Glow Worms + Day/Night Rainforest & Waterfalls Experience

Walk to the base and top of a bunch of beautiful waterfalls (free swimming possible at one of them). Experience the natural beauty throughout the …More

Walk to the base and top of a bunch of beautiful waterfalls (free swimming possible at one of them). Experience the natural beauty throughout the...

8 to 10 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
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$156
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
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$65
Surfers Paradise to Wavebreak Island 3 Hour Private Cruise

Celebrate with Beachcomber! The only cruise to Wavebreak Island from central Surfers Paradise! Perfect for guest lists of up to 12 people to celebrate in …More

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Celebrate with Beachcomber! The only cruise to Wavebreak Island from central Surfers Paradise! Perfect for guest lists of up to 12 people to celebrate in...

3 hours Free Cancellation
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$639
Kangaroos & Koalas in the Wild - Private Nature Experience

Walk through a conserved wetland and watch kangaroos grazing and sunbathing freely in their natural environment. Observe an array of bird species hunting for food …More

Walk through a conserved wetland and watch kangaroos grazing and sunbathing freely in their natural environment. Observe an array of bird species hunting for food...

1 hour 45 minutes Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
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$241
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
Gold Coast: HOHO - Tamborine Rainforest Skywalk + Glow Worm Caves

Embark on a day of discovery with the Hop on Hop off Bus to Tamborine Mountain, visiting two of the area’s top attractions—the Tamborine Rainforest …More

Embark on a day of discovery with the Hop on Hop off Bus to Tamborine Mountain, visiting two of the area’s top attractions—the Tamborine Rainforest...

6 to 8 hours Free Cancellation
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$124
Gold Coast: Hop on Hop off Wine Tasting Tour - Tamborine Mountain

This small-group tour takes you through family-run vineyards for guided tastings. Soak up mountain lookouts, browse the charming Gallery Walk, and enjoy the ease of …More

This small-group tour takes you through family-run vineyards for guided tastings. Soak up mountain lookouts, browse the charming Gallery Walk, and enjoy the ease of...

8 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
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$127
Byron Bay and Currumbin Wildlife Sanctuary Day Tour

Get ready for a day of discovery, adventure, and unforgettable moments! Start at Currumbin Wildlife Sanctuary, where Australia’s most iconic animals come to life—hand-feed friendly …More

Get ready for a day of discovery, adventure, and unforgettable moments! Start at Currumbin Wildlife Sanctuary, where Australia’s most iconic animals come to life—hand-feed friendly...

6 to 8 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
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$354
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 …More

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...

2 hours Free Cancellation
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$39
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...

6 to 8 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
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$1,772
Wave Break Island Scuba Diving on the Gold Coast

We are a PADI 5 star Scuba Diving Centre. Enjoy the weightless experience of exploring the underwater world on the Gold Coast, Australia. Experience the …More

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We are a PADI 5 star Scuba Diving Centre. Enjoy the weightless experience of exploring the underwater world on the Gold Coast, Australia. Experience the...

4 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
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$91
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
Gold Coast 30 Minute Jetski Tour in Surfers Paradise

A short and sweet Jet Ski Tour that will leave you wanting more! Start with a practice ride on our 1km track allowing riders to …More

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A short and sweet Jet Ski Tour that will leave you wanting more! Start with a practice ride on our 1km track allowing riders to...

1 hour 30 minutes Free Cancellation
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$85
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