Things to do in Gold Coast
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Food, drink & nightlife
See all 32 activitiesOpens in new tabGold Coast: Natural Bridge Glow Worm Night Tour
Shows & concerts
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Air, helicopter & balloon tours
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Tours & day trips
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Cruises & boat tours
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Warner Bros. Movie World
Watch stunt shows, get on superhero rides, enter the Ice Age 4D Experience and take a splash in the Wild West at Australia’s theme park version of Hollywood.
Cavill Avenue
Bustling nightlife, great shopping and a legendary surfing beach make this avenue the exciting centre of Surfer’s Paradise on the Gold Coast.
Dreamworld
Australia’s biggest amusement park features exciting themed areas with everything from tigers and thrilling rides to vintage V8 super cars and TV characters.
Sea World
Who doesn’t dream of staying overnight in a water park where you can see Jet Ski stunts, life-sized Nickelodeon stars, plus dolphins, sea lions and polar bears?
Wet'n'Wild Gold Coast
Get an adrenaline kick gliding through caves and tunnels or plunging down a giant water slide, or simply float and splash in a relaxing pool.
Currumbin Wildlife Sanctuary
Cuddle a koala and handfeed kangaroos at this wildlife sanctuary set in natural rainforest surrounds on Australia’s famous Gold Coast.
SkyPoint Observation Deck
Enjoy a drink and take in far-reaching views across the Surfers Paradise shoreline toward the Gold Coast Hinterland at this towering beachside observation deck.
Snapper Rocks
A rocky outcrop with a point break that’s legendary among experienced and professional surfers is also a great spot for relaxing by the seaside.
Marina Mirage Shopping Centre
During your visit to Gold Coast, you can browse for the perfect souvenirs at Marina Mirage Shopping Centre. Stroll along the seaside in this family-friendly area, or seek out the golf courses.
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Surfers Paradise
Visit one of Australia’s most popular vacation spots and dive in the waves, spot humpback whales, go shopping or enjoy the fun family attractions and nightlife.
Broadbeach
Visit one of Queensland’s most popular holiday spots with sparkling beaches, scenic canals, high-rise hotels, nightclubs, festivals and modern malls.
Coolangatta
Enjoy the beaches, sip a coffee at a groovy café and enjoy the simple pleasures of an ocean-front vacation.
Burleigh Heads
Enjoy this perfect weekend getaway destination with world-class surf breaks, white sands, restaurants, bars and nature walks to suit every type of traveller.
Southport
This stretch of coast in the heart of the Gold Coast offers the perfect mix of sun-soaked beaches, wildlife encounters and leisurely shopping.
Palm Beach
Palm Beach is known for its pristine beaches, and you can make a stop by Mallawa Drive Sports Complex and Tallebudgera Creek Conservation Park while in the area.
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- Warner Bros. Movie World
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- Dreamworld
- Wet'n'Wild Gold Coast
- Pacific Fair Shopping Centre
- Robina Town Centre
- Currumbin Wildlife Sanctuary
- Slingshot
- SkyPoint Observation Deck
- Broadwater Parklands
- Snapper Rocks
- Marina Mirage Shopping Centre
- Gold Coast Aquatic Centre
- Australia Fair Shopping Centre
- Ripley's Believe It or Not
- WhiteWater World