Things to Do in Gold Coast City in 2026

A coastal city with a long beachfront, high-rise buildings, and clear blue waters.

A coastal cityscape with a beachfront and high-rise buildings.

A coastal cityscape with high-rise buildings, a beach, and a sunset sky.

A coastal cityscape with a beach, ocean waves, and modern skyscrapers.

A coastal cityscape with a beach, ocean, and high-rise buildings.

Things to do

Gold Coast: Dreamworld 1-Day Ticket - Valid for 12 Months

$78

per adult

80% of travellers recommend

Surfers Paradise Sightseeing Sunset River Cruise

$24

per adult

98% of travellers recommend

Surfers Paradise Sightseeing River Cruises

$17

per adult

98% of travellers recommend

Surfers Paradise Sightseeing Midday River Cruise

$10

per adult

Wave Break Island Snorkel Tour on the Gold Coast

$56

per adult

Gold Coast Hop On Hop Off Sightseeing Cruise 1 Day Pass

$32

per adult

Gold Coast's Favourite Learn to Surf Lesson (Ages 13+)

$53

per adult

Gold Coast: Indoor Skydiving Experience

$67

per adult

Surfers Paradise Sightseeing City Lights Cruise

$17

per adult

90% of travellers recommend

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Moreton Island Day Trip (Kayak, Snorkel & Sandboard) frm Brisbane or Gold C...

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Gold Coast Whale Escape - Luxury Whale Watching Cruise

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Gold Coast Whale Escape - Luxury Whale Watching Cruise

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Hop on Hop Off Bus - Tamborine Mountain from Gold Coast

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Gold Coast: Sightseeing Cruise with Buffet Lunch

Free cancellation available

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A coastal city with a long beach, high-rise buildings, and a river.

Surfers Paradise Beach

8.8/10 (4,993 reviews)

This stretch of beach is known for its regular sets of rolling waves, with high-rise hotels and bustling nightlife along the sandy shore.

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