What to do in Gold Coast

Activities, attractions and tours

Gold Coast
Gold Coast
Coolangatta showing a city, a skyscraper and general coastal views
Gold Coast
Gold Coast

Gold Coast Attractions

Always up for expanding your horizons and innovative ways to get inspired, you're eager to check out an exciting destination from top to bottom. You're excited to point your compass in a different direction. It's not challenging to fill an itinerary, because Expedia Canada can connect you with lots of things to do. Find and book your activities now, and all you'll have left to do is count the days until your holiday and get excited. Next stop: Gold Coast!

  • Book your favourite tours and excursions on Expedia Canada at an ideal value, and you'll still have enough cash for a top hotel or fine dinner while you're in town. The activities in Gold Coast are not only perfect for you, but they won't cost an arm and a leg. We have 208 things to do here, and you can make them yours starting at just CA $19 .
  • Gold Coast is popular among travellers suchlike yourself. In fact, many travellers have been visiting Gold Coast to learn about local culture and explore the best things to do, and many of them are already thinking of return. The most popular things to do can catch the interest of even seasoned travellers, and it's easy to see why. Our collection includes a wide variety of entertainment and excitement. From once in a lifetime opportunities like a Ferrari or Lamborghini Driving Experience to stimulating ways to test your sea legs like the Full Day Stradbroke Island Cruise & Tour, there are loads of selections to choose from when you browse through all the options available here at Expedia Canada.

Our activities are the ideal way to organize your trip. You'll want a game plan to really get the most out of Gold Coast, especially when you intend to include outdoor activities and trips to museums. And it's a no-brainer that you don't plan to sleep all day—you are ready to get out and have an adventure. You look forward to scoping out the top activities around, and an afternoon walking through charming neighbourhoods is an adventure all its own. Book group tours on Expedia Canada, and you don't need a map.


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1. Warner Bros. Movie World

Warner Bros. Movie World is a theme park full of thrilling rides, stunts and encounters with movie and comic-book stars. This fantasyland is next door to the Village Roadshow Studios and includes a super-sized water tank for film shoots. Kids will be thrilled to walk among the costumed superheroes and cartoon characters who roam the park and give performances throughout the day.
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Movie World showing rides

2. Surfers Paradise Beach

Take a swim, surf the waves, get your kicks on a jet-boat ride, spot whales, browse the market and shops, and then join the crowds for a drink at one of the night clubs or pubs. Compact Surfers Paradise has accommodation, shopping, nightlife and the beach all within walking distance.
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Surfers Paradise Beach which includes a sandy beach, skyline and central business district

3. Dreamworld

Dreamworld features a wide selection of fantastical and diverse Australian attractions all in one place. Exploring this huge theme park takes a whole day and incorporates wildlife observation, movie-themed attractions, and thrilling rides.
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Dreamworld which includes rides

4. Cavill Avenue

find fun and entertainment along the way.
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Cavill Avenue which includes night scenes, railway items and signage

5. Sea World

Sea World Resort & Water Park is a hotel and water park with a theme park right next door. Enjoy a room with a harbor or ocean views, a SpongeBob-themed water playground, boat and Jet Ski rides, children’s activities and animal encounters. Dolphins and polar bears in the theme park delight mass audiences, but you can also interact individually with the sea animals. The park has a rescue program for injured and orphaned coastal creatures.
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Sea World showing rides, a water park and marine life

What to do in Gold Coast


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Surfers Paradise which includes a sandy beach, a city and a sunset

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.

Surfers Paradise
Broadbeach featuring a high-rise building, a beach and skyline

Broadbeach

Visit one of Queensland’s most popular holiday spots with sparkling beaches, scenic canals, high-rise hotels, nightclubs, festivals and modern malls.

Broadbeach
Coolangatta showing a city, a skyscraper and general coastal views

Coolangatta

Enjoy the beaches, sip a coffee at a groovy café and enjoy the simple pleasures of an ocean-front vacation.

Coolangatta
Burleigh Beach showing tropical scenes, a beach and city views

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.

Burleigh Heads
Main Beach showing a skyscraper, a coastal town and a sandy beach

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.

Southport
Sunny view of Palm Beach and Tallebudgera Creek on the Gold Coast

Palm Beach

Palm Beach is known for its pristine beaches, and you can make a stop by Tallebudgera Creek and Palm Beach while in the area.

Palm Beach

 

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Frequently asked questions

Is Gold Coast worth visiting?
Known for its surfing and cafes, discovering awesome things to do in Gold Coast is simple. Don't forget to add Surfers Paradise Beach to your trip itinerary while here.
How do I spend a day in Gold Coast?
After you've visited leading attractions like Surfers Paradise Beach and Slingshot, spend the rest of your day discovering the food and retail options in Gold Coast.
What is the top tourist attraction in Gold Coast?
Surfers Paradise Beach is one of the top tourist attractions in Gold Coast and should be high on every to-do list of the area.
Is three days enough to stay in Gold Coast?
Three days in Gold Coast is enough to visit the city's major highlights. Many travellers spend three days on average. Surfers Paradise Beach, Broadbeach Beach and Dracula's Cabaret are among the most popular sights. Want to experience more? Stick around a while longer to visit nearby hotspots like Tweed Heads.
Is Gold Coast a walkable city?
With exciting neighbourhoods and top attractions within walking distance of the city centre, Gold Coast is a good destination to experience on foot. Wander between Surfers Paradise Beach and Broadbeach Beach. Then take a stroll around Surfers Paradise, located 2 kilometres from downtown, and Broadbeach, which is roughly 2 kilometres away.
What are some activities to do in Gold Coast with kids?
What to do in Gold Coast for adults?
Whether you're an avid foodie, culture enthusiast or fan of nature, there's no shortage of things to do in Gold Coast for adults including Burleigh Brewing Company and Balter Brewing Company.
Are there free things to do in Gold Coast?
One of the top ways to learn about free things to do in Gold Coast is to ask a local tour guide. You'll get insider recommendations on hip neighbourhoods, parks and other attractions you can experience without opening your wallet. Surfers Paradise Beach is one place that doesn't have an entrance fee.

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