Top Gold Coast Tours, Sightseeing & Cruises

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!

Looking for an unforgettable morning that fits into your schedule and your dreams? Ballooning, Bubbles & Go is your premium express escape into the skies. Operated by Australia’s most experienced balloon operator Hot Air Balloon Gold Coast, this early morning express adventure brings you the thrill of hot air ballooning with a touch of elegance. Start your morning with convenient hotel pickup before floating high above the stunning Gold Coast Hinterland. Take in sweeping views of rolling hills, stunning countryside and spot wildlife from the serenity of your hot air balloon basket. It’s a moment of peace, beauty, and exhilaration that will stay with you forever. After landing, celebrate in style with a sparkling wine toast and receive a commemorative flight certificate to mark the experience. Plus, you’ll take home a Premium Digital Photo Pack valued at $130, capturing your airborne adventure in high resolution.

Take in the beauty and serenity of sunset over the Gold Coast with this sunset cruise on a 38ft sailing yacht (space for maximum 10 guests). Enjoy a glass of wine, water of beer while you watch the sun slowly lower over the city and surrounds. There is also a good chance you encounter dolphins and sea turtles in the water around the vessel, making this a truly special experience.

Since time immemorial, Aboriginal people who speak the Yugambeh language have lived off the land of Burleigh Heads National Park. Delve deep into their culture on this fascinating walking tour, led by an Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander guide. Encounter dreaming stories at the Jellurgal Aboriginal Culture Centre, then discover sacred sites, traditional bush tucker, and the sustainable practices that have kept the land liveable for thousands of years.

Experience the breathtaking beauty of Tamborine Mountain with Pineapple Tours! Embark on an enchanting journey through the treetops on the Tamborine Mountain Rainforest Skywalk. Feel the thrill of walking high above the ground and immerse yourself in the serene ambiance of the lush rainforest below. As the morning adventure wraps up, enjoy the convenience of Pineapple Tours' Hop-On Hop-Off service, giving you the freedom to explore the mountain at your own pace for the rest of the afternoon. From cascading waterfalls to panoramic viewpoints, Historical Sites and Even a chance to Taste Gin and Liqueurs, Tamborine Mountain has a treasure trove of natural wonders waiting to be discovered. To ensure a hassle-free experience, Pineapple Tours provides door-to-door pickups from hotels in both Brisbane and the Gold Coast in their new, modern minibuses. Revel in comfort, style, and the wonders of nature on this unforgettable day out with Pineapple Tours.

Tour Highlights - Get picked up from your hotel and take a quick scenic drive out to the Scenic Rim and Tamborine Mountain - Self Guided walk through the National Park. - Once you are on the mountain the hop on hop off service will stop at set locations every two hours. - Spend as much time as you like in each area then get on the next shuttle - Visit a boutique Shopping on Gallery walk, enjoy Rainforest walks to waterfalls, a distillery pay for tastings and lunch at your own leisure. - Shopping along the famous "Gallery Walk' with over 75 specially shops, boutiques and eateries. Gold Coast Pickup from 8.30 am Depart Tamborine Mountain approx 4.00 pm, return 5pm.

Embark on a day of discovery with the Hop on Hop off Bus to Tamborine Mountain, visiting two of the area’s top attractions—the Tamborine Rainforest Skywalk and the Glow Worm Caves. Travel in comfort and enjoy the flexibility to explore Tamborine Mountain’s unique charm at your leisure. • Tamborine Rainforest Skywalk: A scenic eco-adventure through elevated walkways, bridges, and forest trails, offering spectacular views and a deeper connection to nature. • Glow Worm Caves: Experience the enchanting glow of thousands of bioluminescent glow worms in a specially designed cave. A unique and unforgettable encounter!

• Convenient Door-to-Door Service: We offer pick-up and drop-off from your Gold Coast accommodation for a hassle-free experience* • Limited Group Size: With a maximum of 6 people per tour this allows for a much more intimate experience. • Guided Wine Tastings: Explore wineries with expert-led tastings that highlight the best local wines. • Travel in Comfort: Enjoy our new, modern vehicles, providing a luxurious and comfortable ride. •A ward-Winning Distillery Experience: Visit the renowned Tamborine Mountain Distillery, Australia’s most awarded distillery, and enjoy tastings of their exquisite liquors, gins, and rums. • Gourmet Dining: Indulge in a two-course gourmet lunch, paired with a glass of wine or beer, at one of the region’s finest venues. • Cheese and Fudge Tastings: Delight your senses with artisanal cheese and fudge tastings. • Breathtaking Scenic Lookouts: Capture stunning views of the Gold Coast and surrounding hinterland from scenic lookouts along the way.

Get ready for a day of discovery, adventure, and unforgettable moments! Start at Currumbin Wildlife Sanctuary, where Australia’s most iconic animals come to life—hand-feed friendly kangaroos, snap a photo with a cuddly koala, and be amazed by vibrant lorikeets swooping down during the famous feeding. Wander through lush rainforest and enjoy captivating wildlife shows before we journey south. In Byron Bay, soak up the laid-back vibe as you explore boutique shops, stroll golden beaches, and breathe in the ocean air. Cap it all off with a visit to the Cape Byron Lighthouse, where sweeping views from Australia’s most easterly point will take your breath away. This is the ultimate blend of wildlife, nature, and coastal charm—an experience you’ll never forget!

Experience 50 minutes of thrills and sightseeing with Paradise Jet Boating, departing from Cavill Avenue in the heart of Surfers Paradise. Travel along the Nerang River before reaching the Broadwater freestyle zone for high-speed 360-degree spins, slides and drifting aboard a premium New Zealand-built jet boat. Explore over 30 kilometres of Gold Coast waterways, including Moreton Bay Marine Park, with scenic views and entertaining local commentary along the way.

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).

Embark on a day of discovery with the Hop on Hop off Bus to Tamborine Mountain, visiting two of the area’s top attractions—the Tamborine Rainforest Skywalk and the Glow Worm Caves. Travel in comfort and enjoy the flexibility to explore Tamborine Mountain’s unique charm at your leisure. • Tamborine Rainforest Skywalk: A scenic eco-adventure through elevated walkways, bridges, and forest trails, offering spectacular views and a deeper connection to nature. • Glow Worm Caves: Experience the enchanting glow of thousands of bioluminescent glow worms in a specially designed cave. A unique and unforgettable encounter!

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.

Get a different perspective on the Gold Coast by soaring over it in a hot air balloon. Get a bird's eye view over the city or hinterland, (depending on the wind pattern) and enjoy plenty of room to move around and take photos in Australia's only basket with doors. You have the option of helping to pack the balloon up afterward and will also receive a photo and movie package.

Swap the big boat tours for an intimate encounter with whales on this safari-style whale watching tour. Observe the beautiful creatures at eye level from a unique custom-built vessel that seats just 12 guests, ensuring a personalized experience. While looking out for the whales, enjoy commentary from an onboard marine naturalist.

Sample some of Queensland’s finest wines during a 1.5-hour wine tasting experience at the Sirromet Winery in Mount Cotton. Stroll around the vineyards, enjoy a behind-the-scenes tour of the family-run winery, then try the award-winning red, white, and sparkling wines during an expert-led tasting.

Experience the beautiful Gold Coast on this private guided cruise. Enjoy a flexible itinerary—cruises last from one to five hours—and a quiet ride on this custom built boat with an electric motor. Check out amazing views of sites like Main Beach, Southport, Cronin’s Island, and Isle of Capri. Marvel at the million dollar homes and gorgeous canals, elegant bridges and marine life that could include dolphins, turtles, and sea eagles.

Experience the thrills of parasailing while on the Gold Coast of Australia. First, you’ll receive a short safety training before being outfitted with a harness. Then, soar high above the Gold Coast, up to 400 feet (122 meters) high, and take in aerial views of the coastline. This is available for solo travelers or with one or two partners. Allow approximately 90 minutes for the full experience including briefing and flight time.

Celebrate with Beachcomber! The only cruise to Wavebreak Island from central Surfers Paradise! Perfect for guest lists of up to 12 people to celebrate in style! Complimentary first 2 glasses of Prosecco for our adult guests to get the party started! Turn up your music (via our Bluetooth stereo system) while we cruise to Wavebreak Island. At Wavebreak 'Beachcomber' will anchor so that guests can have fun floating on the Aqua Lily Mat and other float toys which we will tie up alongside! A fantastic way to spend some time on Gold Coast's beautiful Broadwater! Blue-tooth music system on board, so you can play DJ. Marine toilet on board. Large ice-filled esky for your BYO storage! We'll supply the champagne flutes / wine glasses for your use on the day! Alternate pickup locations can be discussed on request. Welcome aboard!

• Adults only Experience • Convenient Door-to-Door Service: We offer pick-up and drop-off from your Gold Coast accommodation for a hassle-free experience* • Limited Group Size: With a maximum of 6 people per tour this allows for a much more intimate experience. • Guided Wine Tastings: Explore wineries with expert-led tastings that highlight the best local wines. • Travel in Comfort: Enjoy our new, modern vehicles, providing a luxurious and comfortable ride. •A ward-Winning Distillery Experience: Visit the renowned Tamborine Mountain Distillery, Australia’s most awarded distillery, and enjoy tastings of their exquisite liquors, gins, and rums. • Gourmet Dining: Indulge in a two-course gourmet lunch, paired with a glass of wine or beer, at one of the region’s finest venues. • Breathtaking Scenic Lookouts: Capture stunning views of the Gold Coast and surrounding hinterland from scenic lookouts along the way.

Make your way through watery, winding, hightide passages that turn and bend during this half-day, guided, 49-mile (80-kilometer) Jet Ski adventure. Follow your guide through hairpin turns testing your speed as you lookout at the lush, tropical plant life that flanks your watery path. Glide over the water under mangrove trees before stopping at a South Stradbroke Island bar for lunch.

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.

Discover the natural side of the Gold Coast on a guided kayaking adventure through the Broadwater, a unique estuary where the Nerang River meets the ocean. Paddle past hidden sandbanks, mangroves, and islands while spotting and learning about local wildlife including dolphins, stingrays, osprey, and more. Most kayak tours stick to the same route. We’re more like a pelican following a fisherman: always adapting to where the action is. Every day on the water is different, shaped by the tides, wildlife, and the group itself. Expect a relaxed, fun, and genuinely personal adventure with experienced, caring guides who love sharing their passion for nature. Depending on conditions, you may explore Wave Break Island, South Stradbroke Island, Carter’s Bank, or Curlew Island, with opportunities to stop, explore, swim, or simply enjoy the scenery away from the busy tourist areas. Small groups create a more flexible and connected experience, with time to enjoy the journey at a comfortable pace.