Top 10 things to do in Gold Coast

The ten best things to do around Gold Coast for backpackers, from Viator's best-reviewed tours with value counted, so a cheap and brilliant trip can beat a pricey one. Refreshed every hour.

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1
Gold Coast Kayaking & Snorkelling Tour (2.5 Hours)
4.7(358 reviews)2.5 hoursFree cancellation
As our guest, you’ll be warmly welcomed by fantastic and friendly guides before paddling across the beautiful Broadwater to a hidden island just minutes from the city. Along the way, we share...
From A$99See on Viator
2
Whale Watching Tour with Spirit of Gold Coast
4.6(920 reviews)3 hoursFree cancellation
Get excited and be amazed on this 2.5 hour Gold Coast Whale Watching tour. Witness the beauty of the Humpback Whales as they migrate past the Gold Coast from May to October. This family-owned and...
From A$74See on Viator
3
Surfers Paradise Sightseeing Sunset River Cruise
4.7(162 reviews)1.5 hoursFree cancellation
Unwind in style with our 1.5-hour Sunset sightseeing Cruise, the perfect way to take in the stunning beauty of Surfers Paradise skyline, Marina Mirage, and the Gold Coast Broadwater. Marvel at...
From A$55See on Viator
4
50 Minutes, Southport GC Aqua Park Inflatable Water Activity
5.0(242 reviews)50 min
Book 50 minutes of non-stop inflatable fun with Gold Coast’s award-winning water park, crowned Queensland’s Best Major Tourist Attraction in 2024 and winner of multiple tourism and traveller...
From A$29See on Viator
5
Gold Coast Whale Watching Cruise
4.9(383 reviews)2.5 hoursFree cancellation
Don't just see the Whales, EXPERIENCE THEM! Our experience is like no other! Onboard our new state-of-the-art vessel, we are able to get you to the whales a lot quicker, meaning more time watching...
From A$88See on Viator
6
Aquaduck Gold Coast 1 hour City and River Tour
4.5(387 reviews)1 hourFree cancellation
1 hour Aquaduck city and river tour. Departing from the heart of Surfers Paradise, tours aboard the amphibious ‘Aquaduck’ combine an informative city-tour with a unique and exciting river-cruise...
From A$65See on Viator
7
Gold Coast Buffet Lunch Sightseeing Cruise
4.8(295 reviews)2 hoursFree cancellation
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 heart of Surfers Paradise. Step aboard our...
From A$89See on Viator
8
GC Aqua Park 100 Minute Inflatable Water Park Activity, Southport
5.0(154 reviews)1.5 hours
Book 100 minutes of non-stop inflatable fun with Gold Coast’s award-winning water park, crowned Queensland’s Best Major Tourist Attraction in 2024 and winner of multiple tourism and traveller...
From A$39See on Viator
9
ArtVo Gold Coast, Queensland’s First Trick Art Gallery
4.9(153 reviews)2 to 4 hoursFree cancellation
Stepping into a world of optical illusions, the larger than life murals allow people of all ages to come face to face with wild animals, scale rocky crevasses and surf the ultimate pipelines...
From A$30See on Viator
10
Gold Coast Parasailing, Tandem & Triple Flights
4.8(297 reviews)1.5 hoursFree cancellation
• Enjoy the thrills of parasailing for you and a friend or partner in this experience • Great gift idea or idea for a fun & memorable experience • Soar in the sky 400ft high above the Gold Coasts...
From A$99See on Viator