Top Surfers Paradise Half-day Tours

Explore Tamborine National Park, the Gold Coast Hinterland’s crown jewel, and enjoy this charming mountaintop community. Begin your adventure with a serene walk through Coombabah Lake Conservation Park, where you can encounter kangaroos and koalas in their natural habitat. Continue your journey to Mount Tamborine, indulge in handcrafted scones and a warm cup of morning tea at the Manor, an enchanting historic hotel. Wander through Gallery Walk, immersing yourself in the rich tapestry of local craftsmanship displayed in its unique boutiques. Finally, stand in awe of the spectacular panoramic views of the Gold Coast Skyline that unfold before you from atop the mountain.

Experience the nighttime enchantment of Mt. Tamborine National Park on this unique evening rainforest walk and glowworm tour. Observe nocturnal wildlife by torchlight with a guided bushwalk through the rainforest, where you’ll come across an ethereal waterfall illuminated by glowworms. Afterward, enjoy dessert with a hot beverage at a mountain top restaurant.

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.

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. Commentary about landmarks that you pass, such as the Southport Yacht Club, Marina Mirage, Palazzo Versace hotel, Wave Break Island, and South Stradbroke Island, offers more info than you'd get alone. Enjoy a buffet lunch with seafood and chicken main dishes, and have the option to purchase drinks at the bar.

Your professional tour guides will deliver you to the launch site pre-dawn for you to witness the impressive scene of balloons being inflated. When the balloon is ready, step into the basket with your experienced pilot; feel the peace and serenity of floating above the countryside, see the rolling hills and open fields, set against the stunning backdrop of the rising sun. There is nothing in the world like the feeling of floating gently above the earth. Breathe in the fresh air, enjoy sweeping views of the famous Gold Coast Hinterland and Scenic Rim on one side then look towards the coast to see the skyline dotted with towering buildings - it's the best of both worlds! Your very experienced pilots will slowly guide the balloon down to the landing point, where the fun continues, we all pitch in and fold up the balloon itself, have a laugh and take some more photos. Finally we head to for a delicious hot breakfast, continental buffet beachside view

Enjoy the thrills, splashes, and spins of a jet boat ride on the Gold Coast Broadwater from Surfers Paradise. Zip through the scenic waterway, passing landmarks such as Southport Yacht Club, the Versace Hotel, and SeaWorld. Hang on as your expert captain takes your high-speed vessel through a series of high-octane tricks that are tons of fun. Includes the use of lifejackets, to keep you safe.

Witness a mesmerizing natural light show in the Gold Coast hinterland with an evening tour to the Natural Bridge glow worm cave. Trek through the ancient coastal rain forest of Springbrook National Park with a guide to see the cave illuminated by the light of millions of tiny worms, and then turn your eyes upward for some stargazing in the pristine night sky.

Experience the Gold Coast’s beautiful Surfers Paradise on a tour aboard an amphibious Aquaduck that transforms seamlessly from bus to boat. Bring the kids and hop aboard this unusual dual-purpose vessel for a jaunt along the area’s picturesque beaches, past local landmarks like Marina Mirage, and along the glitz of Millionaire’s Row.

Spend a blissful day on Moreton Island exploring the beaches, reef, and dunes on this tour from Brisbane or Surfers Paradise. Travel with an experienced guide in a rugged 4WD. You’ll snorkel or bodyboard, paddle transparent kayaks, and try sandboarding on the dunes: If sea conditions are unfavorable, take a 4WD island tour. Your day includes a picnic lunch on the beach but excludes national park fees and ferry tickets.

What better place to learn to surf than at Surfers Paradise on Queensland’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. Pick a morning or afternoon start time to suit your schedule. With all equipment included and expert instructors to guide you, you can feel comfortable in the water and make real progress.

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 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.

Built around a complicated system of winding canals and waterways, the Gold Coast can be difficult to navigate alone. This short sightseeing tour around the region focuses on the city’s attractions and landmarks in the unique Quack’rDuck duck bus. Drive around Surfers Paradise, Southport and Main Beach, then plunge into the waterways and tour them too in this amphibian bus.

Visit four craft breweries on the Gold Coast during a full-day tour that includes lots of beer tastings and a delicious lunch. Meet the brewers, sample plenty of fresh beer, and learn what goes on behind the scenes during the brewing process. For added convenience—and so you can focus on enjoyment without worrying about driving—round-trip transfers from the Gold Coast are included.

Tour from the heart of Surfers Paradise to a pristine Gold Coast Island, only accessible by boat! Cruise along the Nerang River, through to the Gold Coast Broadwater passing Southport Yacht Club, Marina Mirage and SeaWorld to visit the famous Pelican Feeding where over a hundred Pelicans arrive in time for their lunch and our visit! Then Beachcomber will anchor at Wavebreak Island here guests will be provided with a glass or two of Prosecco (for guests 18+). Fishing at Wavebreak Island is also an option! Guests can experience the fun of yabby pump for bait and borrow one of Beachcomber's fishing rods to cast a line from the beach! While at Wavebreak Island, guests are welcome to use all the beach float toys that we have available, such as Aqua Mat and fun float rings! Great fun and great for photos! Shared small group Tour for up to 12 guests Minimum 4 guests to run

Get out onto the water for a wonderful afternoon on a private skippered boat in Gold Coast’s Broadwater on lunch cruise. Start with sparkling (if you’re over 18), and enjoy a gourmet catered lunch, with all sorts of delicious goodies, plus coffee and tea. BYO is also welcome, so feel free to bring your own alcohol. Toilet and hand washing basin also onboard.

Discover the ultimate Gold Coast island adventure on our 2 hour Island Odyssey - a perfect mix of high-speed thrills and tropical paradise. Your journey begins with a ride through the scenic rivers of Surfers Paradise, weaving past stunning waterfront mansions and city skylines before opening up into the Broadwater. Riders can choose to go full throttle or cruise at a relaxed pace as we venture north, carving through picturesque islands, golden beaches, winding sandbars, and lush mangroves. Midway, we’ll pull into a tropical island restaurant on South Stradbroke Island, where you can relax, soak in the island vibes, and enjoy some well-earned refreshments before jumping back on your jet ski for an exhilarating return ride.

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!