Top Surfers Paradise Seasonal & Special Occasions

Take to the skies for an unforgettable hot air balloon flight over the Gold Coast hinterland. Departing from your Gold Coast accommodation, soar over beautiful vineyards, pastures, and forests as the landscape is bathed in the golden morning light. Choose from two flight lengths, and cap off your thrilling morning with a savory sparkling wine breakfast and cellar door visit at O'Reilly's homestead and boutique vineyard.

Finally a tour that tells the stories behind the glitz and glamour of the Gold Coast! This is an Adults only tour. Secrets, Scandals and Sunsets is a fun look at the tales of the millionaire high flyers, fraudsters, celebrities and their lives on the Gold Coast complete with beer, bubbles and snacks. The one and a half hour tour is a fantastic way to celebrate summer, kicking off at 5pm on Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays This tour is ideal for a pre dinner drink and some fun with your partner or a group of friends. This is Aquaduck as you have never seen it before. Tickets include alcoholic or soft drinks and snacks. Please note you are unable to book on this site within 48hrs of travel. Please contact us if you wish to book within this timeframe.

Visit three of the Gold Coast’s most destination-worthy craft breweries on this indulgent, half-day tour. Following pickup directly from your area accommodation, hop aboard your comfortable, air-conditioned vehicle, and set off with just a small group for company. You’ll visit three top-rated local breweries, enjoy a range of tasting flights and samples, and learn more about beer and brewing from your guide as you go.

This comprehensive full-day tour allows you to sightsee, swim, hike, and bushwalk through The Royal National Park. Including transportation to the Figure 8 Pools, only about an hour's drive from Sydney, you'll discover coastal views and local wildlife. Pickup and drop-off at a central Sydney meeting location.

Premium food and wine experience. Enjoy a personalised small group tour. A full day tour exploring the vast Scenic Rim region, formed millions of years ago, surrounded by an imposing volcanic mountain range. Experience true country hospitality, taste award-winning wines and beers, enjoy fresh seasonal produce and explore local arts and craft stores. Meet passionate locals crafting unique experiences and amazing produce. Remove the hassle of driving and experience the local produce and warm local hospitality of the beautiful Scenic Rim region with the Gold Coast’s most experienced small group tour operator.

Feel the thrill of catching a wave at one Australia’s most famous surf hotspots and sign up for this 2-hour beginner surf lesson in Surfer’s Paradise. Master the basics under the guidance of an expert instructor with a small group, ensuring plenty of one-to-one instruction. Hotel pick-up is included.

Go in search of humpback whales on a whale-watching cruise off the shores of the Gold Coast. Onboard a custom-built boat with three viewing decks, enjoy uninterrupted views of the Pacific and listen to commentary about the whales and their ocean environment from a marine naturalist guide. Plus, float along the Spit to admire waterside homes. Small group sizes, guaranteeing rail side position. Select a departure time when booking.

Spend a day exploring the vibrant culture and beautiful beaches of Byron Bay on this full-day tour from the Gold Coast. Take in grand coastal views from the historic Byron Bay Lighthouse, browse local boutiques and dip your toes in the calm bay waters. Get a taste of New South Wales with a seasonal and locally sourced lunch at a unique cafe, and sink your teeth into a fantastic array of exotic fruit at the Tropical Fruit World farm.

What better place to learn to surf than Surfers Paradise on Australia’s Gold Coast? Master the basics, practice standing up on your board and catch your first wave with this beginner-friendly 2-hour surf class. With all equipment included and expert instructors to guide you, you’ll be hitting the waves in no time!

Journey into the hinterlands on this 5-hour afternoon tour of the Springbrook National Park from the Gold Coast. Explore the UNESCO-listed Goondawanna rainforests by coach, stopping to walk through the jungle, peek into ancient caves and enjoy views of Mount Warning from the Best of All Lookout.  Visit natural wonders like Purling Brook Falls, Numinbah valley and Rainbow Falls, and soak up the scenery from the Canyon Lookout. This small-group tour is limited to 16 people for a personalised experience, and includes hotel pick-up and afternoon tea.

Start your day off right with a half-day kayak tour to South Stradbroke Island. Enjoy a great vantage point on the beaches and wildlife of the Gold Coast as you paddle at a leisurely pace, stopping to snorkel off Wavebreak Island, visit secluded beaches, and enjoy a picnic breakfast on the beach. Your expert guide shares informative commentary about the region's ecology and animals, and provides full instruction on kayaking and snorkeling — making this tour suitable for both experienced paddlers and first-timers.

Soak up the sights of the Gold Coast on this lunch cruise that departs from Surfers Paradise and travels up the Nerang River to the Broadwater. Hear live commentary about landmarks that you pass such as the Southport Yacht Club, Marina Mirage, Palazzo Versace hotel, Wave Break Island and South Stradbroke Island. Enjoy a buffet lunch with seafood and chicken main dishes, and have the option to purchase drinks at the bar.

Experience the nighttime enchantment of Mt Tamborine National Park on this unique 4WD rain forest walk and glowworm tour. At the mountain summit, stop for a light supper of cakes and hot chocolate, and soak up views of the twinkling Gold Coast from a lookout. Then, observe nocturnal wildlife by torchlight with a guided bushwalk through the rain forest, where you’ll come across an ethereal waterfall illuminated by glowworms.

Short on time? Sample the natural beauty of the Gold Coast on this outdoor tour. Hop on a sea kayak and paddle your way over to Wave Break Island to swim and snorkel amid tropical fish and colorful coral. Spot dolphins, stingrays, and sea turtles along the coast, and enjoy a snack before heading back to shore.

Combine a thrilling jet boat ride with a scenic helicopter flight for a fun and comprehensive experience of the Gold Coast. Start with a jet boat ride that includes power slides, 360-degree spins and other high-speed tricks. Your helicopter flight takes you soaring over the Gold Coast with panoramic views of the ocean and beaches.

Experience the natural beauty throughout the 6+ stops throughout multiple sections of the Springbrook National Park each with varied walking distances, but only a low level of fitness is required. Keep your eyes out as we walk for an opportunity to witness some creatures unique to Gondwana Rainforests. Witness an array of breathtaking waterfalls, surrounded by ancient flora in a small private group (7 people max) as we walk through the World Heritage listed Gondwana Rainforests and a experience a diversity of natural vegetation. A home cooked meal is provided at the top of one of the many beautiful waterfalls that we will visit. To help protect the environment we avoid using disposable water bottles, so please bring your own water bottle which can be refilled with cold water throughout day. Pick-up included from most Gold Coast locations. Please contact Gold Coast Rainforest Tours to request for any date that isn't listed, group bookings or any other enquires.

Experienced Guides that are avid food and wine lovers. With over 22 years of experience providing tours of Tamborine Mountain's many wineries and distilleries. Our tours offer hotel pick up / return from the Gold Coast and Brisbane.

Whether it be a romantic evening for 2 or a family adventure you'll have only the company of your group and your private guide as you witness the unique beauty of the Glow Worms in their natural habitat while discovering the rainforest of a nighttime!

An exclusive tour for all the romantics of the world! Together with the professional local guide, you will visit the most romantic places in the city. Gold Coast is home to Australia's most diverse cultures, ethnicity, and vegetation. You will feel spellbound in a charming atmosphere. What is considered as one of the best places to have a date in the city? Where can you make lovely photos? You will be surprised how many historical love stories are hidden in the streets, buildings, parks of the city. From heartbreaking and tragic, to the hilarious or spicy ones. Also, they have approximately 300 days of sunshine every year. Australia’s oldest living couple has celebrated their 80th wedding anniversary. Esther Collings, who turned 102 in March, met her husband, Ronald, who turned 103 in April, in Adelaide, South Australia in the 1930s. This tour is especially recommended in the Saint Valentine period!