Top Gold Coast Classes & Workshops

Sample the natural beauty of the Gold Coast, without having to buy or rent equipment, with this outdoor adventure. Hop on a sea kayak and paddle your way over to Wave Break Island for a guided snorkel over a rocky reef and a short bushwalk. Spot dolphins and stingrays, then enjoy tasty, locally sourced snacks before returning to shore.

During your visit to the Gold Coast, learn the basics of surfing with a 2-hour beginning surfing lesson at Main Beach. With gentle waves it is an ideal place to learn to surf, and your lesson includes use of all necessary equipment. Your guide ensures a safe and fun introduction to surfing.

Step behind the bar and master the art of mixology at Queensland’s oldest craft distillery. In this small-group class, you’ll be guided by our expert mixologist through the process of crafting two signature cocktails using our award-winning liqueurs and spirits. You’ll start by learning basic techniques, flavour pairings, and presentation tips. Then, you’ll create and enjoy two delicious cocktails of your own, paired with a grazing board to share. It’s a relaxed, social, and flavour-filled experience perfect for friends, couples, or small groups. All equipment is provided, and guests receive an exclusive 10% discount on bottle purchases made on the day.

Hop aboard this evening cruise and navigate the canals of the Gold Coast Broadwater while savoring a buffet dinner prepared by local chefs. Take in views of the Surfers Paradise skyline as you sip a locally crafted beer or a cocktail. This tour is perfect for celebrating a special occasion with friends and family.

Learn to surf on Australia’s famed Coolangatta Beach with this small-group lesson. Throw on a long-sleeve rash guard or wetsuit (depending on the season) and receive a safety and training briefing from a professional surf instructor. Get comfortable catching a few waves on a soft beginner board, then work on standing up by the end of the lesson.

Learn creative ways to make candles, Macrame, Crochet, wands, jewellery, get creative with a friend and enjoy some time getting crafty.

Take a break from sightseeing and treat yourself to a unique aerial yoga experience. Float, stretch, laugh, and recharge in a small, supportive class designed to leave you feeling relaxed, confident, and energized. Perfect for beginners or anyone wanting a fun, restorative way to enjoy your Gold Coast holiday! - Small, fun aerial yoga classes perfect for travellers to relax and recharge - Stretch, float, and unwind at your own pace with personalized guidance - Gentle inversions, creative flows, and blissful floating savasana - Build strength, flexibility, and confidence in a welcoming, supportive space - Accessible for all levels — no experience or flexibility required

Delve into the art of liqueur crafting at Tamborine Mountain Distillery. Start your journey with a welcome drink, then enjoy a curated tasting of our diverse liqueurs. With the guidance of an expert, select from over 100 unique tinctures and flavors to create your personalized 375ml liqueur. The experience culminates in naming and labeling your bottle, giving you a crafted keepsake to take home and share with friends. This hands-on class is perfect for anyone looking to elevate their spirits and discover the secrets of flavor blending.

This isn’t just a distillery visit, it’s an immersive, make-it-yourself experience that transforms guests into true craft spirit makers. Unlike typical tastings or guided tours, this class gives you full creative control, with guidance from our Head Distiller. You’ll explore time-honoured distilling methods, use botanicals not commonly available to the public, and work in one of Australia's most celebrated artisan distilleries. With its blend of tradition, creativity, and take-home results, this experience offers an unforgettable connection to the art of distillation.

Our surf school is located on the beautiful Gold Coast and only 10 mins from Surfers Paradise at “The Spit” which has a break wall which offers protection from the stronger sweeps and allows for the formation of perfect sandbanks which create ideal waves for beginner surf lessons.

Learn to surf off the iconic Main Beach at Surfers Paradise on the Gold Coast. You’ll have a lesson suited to your individual needs, and your safety will be of utmost importance. You can choose a private or small group lesson, whatever you like. This is a 1.5 hour lesson, and you’ll be provided with a surfboard, wetsuit, sunscreen, and instructor.

Distill a 500ml bottle of your very own gin on this small group gin masterclass in the Gold Coast. This approximately 2-hour class is taught by a master distiller, who will tell you the history of gin, how it is made, the botanicals and copper stills it’s made with. This is a small group (max 8), so you have lots of attention and ability to ask questions. At the end, choose your botanical and create your own flavor, taste it, and take home a bottle.

Step into the intriguing world of spirit blending at Tamborine Mountain Distillery. Over 90 minutes, unleash your inner mixologist as you select from an array of spirits—Gin, Vodka, Rum, Brandy, or Schnapps. Guided by an expert, explore over 100 unique flavors to craft a personalized blend that reflects your taste. You'll even get to name and label your 375ml creation, making it truly yours. Enjoy a welcome drink and immerse yourself in the history of spirits while creating something special to take home.

Create more than a souvenir create a piece of jewellery that tells your story. Our Sip & Jewel Workshop is a unique Gold Coast experience where you’ll have total creative freedom to design your own ring, pendant, or charm using the ancient lost wax technique. Unlike traditional jewellery workshops, there are no templates or set designs to follow. You’ll shape, carve, and personalise your wax design with guidance throughout the 2.5hours, bringing your own ideas to life. Choose your textures, details, and optional gemstone upgrades to make your piece truly personal. After your workshop, your creation begins its transformation. We’ll professionally cast your wax design into solid sterling silver, hand-finish and polish your piece, while keeping you connected through photos of the process along the way. Your finished jewellery will then be sent to you to treasure as a lasting memory of your Gold Coast experience.

In summary, this DIY macramé workshop stands out due to its innovative approach to crafting, emphasis on personalisation, focus on a unique art form (macramé), picturesque location, stress-relieving qualities, social aspects, functional outcomes, and sustainability-conscious ethos. These distinctive elements combine to create a truly unique and appealing indoor activity on Tamborine Mountain.

Get out of the city and learn how to ride the Surfers Paradise waves with this surf lesson deal. Head out to The Spit, a great beach for beginner surfers that’s away from all the Gold Coast skyscrapers, and try your hand at surfing with the help of your coach. Get guaranteed attention and personalized feedback from your coach in this private lesson – you won’t be in a big class, fighting for your coach’s attention.

Hydrofoiling is the fastest growing waterport on the planet. The skills from our classes will transfer to Surf Foiling, Wing Foiling and Kite Foiling. We haev over 30 years excperience as a sports coach and your instructor is the longest Hydrofoil rider in Australia. We teach the Pros, shortening the learning curve by weeks. Our students success are a testament of our dedication.

Our Kids lesson are designed for 100% safety and fun, conducted in safe shallow water with a max 4 kids per instructor. Enjoy learning to surf at a beautiful, undeveloped local beach called The Spit, offering stunning views of the Surfers Paradise skyline in the backdrop. Your highly-qualified and experienced surf coach will provide you plenty of personal attention and laughs along the way. Have a look and laugh at the photos of you riding waves, or falling with style, after your fun-filled lesson.