Top Gold Coast Bus Tours - page 2

Wave Break Island—located just off Australia's Gold Coast—is a sheltered spot, and its calm waters are teeming with marine life. However, getting there can prove tricky without access to your own boat. Keep your vacation as simple as possible with this organized scuba diving experience, suitable for all levels of experience. Beginners can take advantage of an instructional dive with a guide, and certified divers can skip the instruction to explore independently.

Operating wine and food tours since March 2000, the award-winning Cork ‘n Fork Winery Tours are without doubt the premier specialist wine tour business in South East Queensland. Our Experienced Guides are avid food and wine lovers. Let us take you on a journey to experience what Tamborine Mountain's many wineries and distilleries have to offer. You will love it and we can't wait to take you there! Full Day Tour Your tour includes tastings, with the chance to sip and learn about a range of red, white, and sparkling wines in a relaxed small-group setting. Your guide shares their deep knowledge of the wine you taste and the winemakers you encounter during stops at top wineries. You will also visit the tasting room of Tamborine Mountain Distillery, which brews schnapps, vodka, and other award-winning liqueurs. Enjoy free time to explore Gallery Walk—a vibrant mountain village strip brimming with boutique shops, local produce, and cosy cafés—and have lunch (at your own expense).

Escape to Tamborine Mountain in the Gold Coast Hinterland for a Full Day Wine Tour. Explore unique wineries and distilleries, each offering local wines, spirits, and liqueurs, with an expert guide sharing insider knowledge. Enjoy free time to explore Gallery Walk—a vibrant mountain village strip brimming with boutique shops, artisan galleries, fudge and sweet treat stores, local produce, and cosy cafés—and have lunch (at your own expense) Take in breath-taking views from scenic lookouts (weather permitting). With pick-up and return included, this hassle-free tour lets you relax, sip, and savor the best of the region in a beautiful, boutique setting. A day of indulgence, nature, and unforgettable memories awaits!

Explore Springbrook National Park at your own pace with our self-guided adventure. Begin at Purlingbrook Falls, a stunning waterfall surrounded by lush greenery. Take photos or savor the sound of falling water. Next, visit Canyon Lookout for incredible park views and a glimpse of the distant Gold Coast. Twin Falls features two side-by-side waterfalls in a serene forest setting, perfect for relaxation. Discover Bilbrough Falls, a hidden gem for quiet nature moments. The highlight is 'Best of All Lookout' with miles of breathtaking views. Wrap up at Natural Bridge, a unique rock formation with glowworms at night. Learn park history and ecosystems as you drive, surrounded by fragrant flowers and soothing waterfalls. This self-guided tour is for nature lovers, photographers, or those seeking tranquility. Join us to make memories in Springbrook National Park!

As we move through the valley, your senses will be stimulated by picturesque mountain views, breath taking landscapes and fresh mountain air as you anticipate exploring the trails that lie from the Gold Coast to the unique wine trails of Mt Tamborine.  This will be a unique opportunity to pleasure your senses by tasting a hand-picked selection of wines produced by seasoned wine makers and award-winning boutique wineries along the way. We will make stops at a number of family-run wineries where you can excite your palates with guided tastings of between 6-10 varieties of wine at each Venue. A Gourmet 2 Course Lunch is provided from an award winning chef. This tour also includes a tasting at the Mt Tamborine Distillery and time to shop and taste gourmet fudge along the Gallery Walk.

Wave Break Island is one of the best places for snorkeling on the Gold Coast, home to over 50 different fish species. Marvel at the island’s underwater wonders on this 4-hour snorkeling tour and dive in to swim and snorkel amid schools of exotic fish. Hotel pick-up and round-trip transfers are included.

This is far more than a standard sightseeing tour. Led by renowned local wildlife expert and qualified zoologist "Phil the Frogfather", this private experience combines spectacular waterfalls, ancient rainforest, breathtaking lookouts and authentic wildlife encounters that most visitors never get the chance to experience. Unlike large group tours that follow a fixed itinerary, every tour is tailored to your group and adapted to current wildlife activity, weather conditions and your interests. Phil's extensive knowledge of the Gold Coast Hinterland allows guests to discover hidden locations and search for rare native wildlife including pademelons, koalas, echidnas, platypus, rare frogs, reptiles and birdlife. With private transport, lunch, snacks and refreshments included, this is a personalised, immersive nature experience designed for travellers seeking a genuine connection with Australia's remarkable wildlife and natural landscapes.

The spread of the Gold Coast hinterland—its vineyards, pastures, and forest—can only be taken in from the air, which is hard to arrange yourself. Drift over it by hot-air balloon at dawn instead, picked up first from your Surfers Paradise or Broadbeach accommodation. Come back down to a buffet breakfast with sparkling wine at a local vineyard.

Many wine tours focus only on the great wine but on this tour you’ll also visit some of the most beautiful heritage buildings in the area, which happen to be wineries. On this tour you’ll be taken to four different estates, including a home that three previous Queensland premiers lived in. Learn about wine-making and local history while indulging in a tasty drop or two.

Go sailing on the Gold Coast Broadwater at sunset aboard a luxury sailboat. Glide past landmarks such as the Southport Yacht Club, Marina Mirage, Wave Break Island, and Surfers Paradise on this romantic and relaxing sunset cruise. Travel in a small group, and enjoy complimentary sparkling wine and appetizers during your sunset cruise, plus have the option to bring your own drinks and snacks aboard.