Top Surfers Paradise Walking Tours

Save time and hassle when visiting the Gold Coast Wax Museum with this skip-the-line priority access ticket. Have fun “meeting” a wide range of realistic-looking personalities and historical figures. Then embark on a half-hour guided tour of the Chamber of Horrors–not for the faint of heart! See instruments of punishment from around the world, and learn the history around them.

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.

Where skyline meets surf and neon meets nostalgia, this self-guided Gold Coast walking tour takes you from the buzzing heart of Surfers Paradise to the laid-back soul of Burleigh Heads. You’ll trace powdery beaches pressed right against glass towers, step inside wax museums and illusion worlds, soar in indoor wind tunnels, and rise 77 floors above the Pacific for horizon-stretching views. Along the way, uncover stories of swampland ambition, disco-era glamour, casino glow, cultural reinvention, and Indigenous roots beneath the sand. From arcade lights to rainforest trails, this is the Gold Coast in full contrast, bold, breezy, and impossible to ignore.

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!

Using GPS technology on your phone, explore Surfers Paradise and discover places and sights you won’t stumble across alone. Part game, part tour, this guide prompts you to solve clues and answer questions to find the next point on your map—giving informative tips and local knowledge as you go. Get under the skin of Surfers Paradise and find out why it’s a holiday playground for so many visitors every year.