All Gold Coast Tours & Excursions in 2026

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Discover the stunning coastline on a private journey from the Gold Coast to Byron Bay. This tour includes a visit to the iconic Cape Byron Lighthouse, offering panoramic views of the Pacific Ocean. Enjoy ample free time in Byron Bay's vibrant township to explore its boutique shops, local cafés, and laid-back atmosphere. The scenic return trip features stops at Snapper Rocks, known for its surf culture, and Burleigh Heads National Park, where you can partake in a coastal walk surrounded by lush rainforest. With a flexible itinerary tailored to your preferences, this private tour ensures a relaxed and personalized experience. - Private tour from the Gold Coast to Byron Bay - Visit Cape Byron Lighthouse and enjoy stunning ocean views - Free time to explore Byron Bay's shops and cafés - Scenic stops at Snapper Rocks and Burleigh Heads National Park

Witness the stunning vistas of the Gold Coast from an unparalleled vantage point on a Solo Parasail Experience. Ascend high above the Broadwater and glide peacefully, taking in panoramic views of Wave Break Island and the iconic Surfers Paradise skyline. This exclusive solo flight allows for tranquility and reflection as you soar approximately 8-10 minutes, enveloped in the serenity of the sky. A comprehensive safety briefing is provided by your skilled crew, ensuring a secure and enjoyable adventure as you launch from a specialized parasail vessel. Perfect for those aged 12 and above, this experience promises an unforgettable aerial journey.

Designed for those seeking something extraordinary, this parasail experience offers unmatched views, seamless take-off and landing, and the rare chance to fly side by side with two friends or family. With a full safety briefing and guidance from the experienced crew, every detail is designed for a safe, smooth, and unforgettable flight.

Enjoy a memorable experience on the Gold Coast with the private luxury catamaran cruise, perfect for any occasion—be it birthday parties, proposals, or corporate events. Set sail from Southport or Main Beach and take in stunning sunset views while enjoying a spacious deck, comfortable lounge, and a Bluetooth sound system to set the mood. Each charter accommodates up to 38 guests, allowing for a personalized vibe tailored to your group's preferences. - Exclusive private charter for your group only - BYO food and snacks welcome; glasses and ice provided - Choose from sunset, half-day, or full-day options - Ideal for celebrations, romantic evenings, or corporate outings.

Explore the scenic beauty of Brisbane and the Gold Coast on this full day 9 hour tour that combines a delightful winery experience with stunning coastal sights. Enjoy a guided winery tour with wine tastings followed by a light lunch before continuing to the Gold Coast for sightseeing, including Surfers Paradise. The tour also features a wildlife experience at Coombabah Wetlands where you can encounter native Australian animals in their natural habitat. With a small group size of up to 7 guests, this experience offers a more personalized and comfortable journey. Pickup and drop off from Brisbane City are included, ensuring a convenient and enjoyable day from start to finish.

Enhance your surfing skills with tailored performance coaching at Bombora Surf School, where technical progression meets cultural connection. Under the expert guidance of head coach Zane Silvester, a professional sponsored surfer, refine your technique through personalized video analysis and elite-level coaching. Whether you’re looking to compete or simply elevate your performance, gain insights rooted in Surfing Australia’s methodology, all while enjoying an inclusive and empowering environment. The sessions take place at picturesque Gold Coast beaches, ensuring a perfect backdrop for your surfing journey.

Enhance your surfing skills with tailored, one-on-one lessons at Bombora Surf School, where each session is designed for fast skill progression. Under the guidance of Zane Silvester, a professional sponsored surfer and experienced coach, you’ll receive in-water coaching complemented by a thorough safety briefing and warm-up. This First Nations owned surf school offers expert coaching for all levels, ensuring a supportive and culturally rich environment. Whether you’re a beginner or refining your technique, Bombora provides adaptive-friendly options and a commitment to ocean safety for every surfer.

Discover the beauty of the Gold Coast with a spectacular hot air balloon flight at sunrise followed by a full day at Dreamworld. Begin your morning peacefully gliding above the stunning landscapes of the Gold Coast and hinterland as the sun rises. After the serene ballooning experience, dive into the excitement of Dreamworld, Australia’s largest theme park, featuring thrilling rides, family attractions, and wildlife encounters. This combination offers the perfect blend of adventure and fun, making it an ideal day out for couples, families, and visitors of all ages.

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.

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

Discover the thrill of surfing with a 1.5-hour adult lesson at Bombora Surf School, perfect for beginners or those returning to the waves. Led by Surfing Australia-accredited coaches, each session is crafted to build confidence and enhance ocean awareness in a supportive atmosphere. You'll start with a safety briefing and warm-up before hitting the water for hands-on coaching that focuses on paddling, wave selection, and riding techniques tailored to your skill level. With Bombora's commitment to personalised guidance, you’ll gain the essential skills needed to enjoy the surf.

• 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.

Step into the world of award-winning craft distilling at Queensland’s oldest distillery. This guided experience lets you explore the sights, smells, and flavours that make Tamborine Mountain Distillery so unique. You'll be taken through our working distillery, museum, tasting room, and bar for a personal look at how our small-batch liqueurs and spirits are made. Your tour includes: - Behind-the-scenes access to our production process, from distillation to bottling - A tasting of four sample-size drinks, with over 80 flavours to choose from - 10% off same-day bottle purchases Alcohol-free option: Includes a soft drink and the full guided tour experience.

Leave the neon shimmer and relentless pace of the Gold Coast behind and ascend into a different dimension of time. This redthread tour takes you through the misty, ancient Gondwana rainforests and the quiet, deliberate artisan workshops of Tamborine Mountain. Discover the psychological dichotomy between the synthetic coast and the organic hinterland. You will witness the fiery birth of glass art, breathe in the scent of one-hundred-and-eighty-million-year-old earth, taste the slow-steeped botanicals of local spirits, and uncover the delicate, unresolved paradox of a sanctuary trying to survive its own popularity. This is a journey of sensory reawakening. - A 8.7 km self-guided tour with 6 stops over 201 min - Ideal for travelers interested in Spirituality, Myth & Nature and Art, Design & Aesthetics - Immersively told in a podcast style by experts and locals - Matching audio content, AI guide and navigation through the app

Bring your group together for a self-drive outing on the Gold Coast Broadwater. Bayside's BBQ pontoon carries up to 12 people in total, including your nominated driver, with a shaded deck, onboard BBQ and toilet. Your pontoon is supplied ready in the water. After licence checks and a safety briefing, explore within Bayside's approved operating area and return at the time confirmed for your hire. The driver must be 18 or older with a current driver's licence; no boating licence is required for this pontoon hire. This is a private boat hire for your group. A skipper, guided tour and jet-ski hire are not included.

The Cruise with Culture tour offers a rare opportunity to experience the Gold Coast Broadwater through the lens of its First Nations people. Aboard the luxurious Kokomo vessel, guests will explore stunning waterways while learning about the deep cultural connections to land and sea. Highlights include an Acknowledgement of Country, insights into Aboriginal customs, and a Yarning Circle at Wave Break Island, where guests can engage in meaningful discussions with an Aboriginal guide. This immersive experience blends breathtaking scenery with authentic storytelling, offering a deeper appreciation of the region’s rich heritage.

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.

Discover Dreamworld, Australia’s largest theme park. Just a short drive from Surfers Paradise and Brisbane, Dreamworld features world-class thrill rides, family attractions and unforgettable wildlife encounters. Explore Rivertown with Jungle Rush and Murrissippi Motors, and feel the adrenaline on The Giant Drop, Steel Taipan and the all-new King Claw. Families will love Kenny and Belinda’s Dreamland with The Wiggles and ABC Kids rides. Visit WILD with Australian Geographic featuring Our Country to meet koalas, kangaroos and crocodiles in immersive habitats. Next door, WhiteWater World offers thrilling slides, family play areas and relaxing pools, perfect for warm Queensland days. For incredible views, visit SkyPoint atop Q1 in Surfers Paradise, offering 360-degree panoramas, dining and drinks. Dreamworld, WhiteWater World and SkyPoint deliver unforgettable experiences for all ages. Please note Dreamworld, SkyPoint and WhiteWater World are closed ANZAC Day and Christmas Day.

Axe Throwing GC takes our axe throwing to another level with projected targets, multiple games to play and scoring – it brings axe throwing to another level!

Get ready to embark on the ultimate adventure with Let’s Roam, the #1 app-led scavenger hunt company! Imagine strolling through your city, uncovering hidden gems and iconic landmarks, all while tackling trivia questions and solving exciting challenges. Whether you're exploring with friends, family, or colleagues, Let’s Roam scavenger hunts are designed for everyone. You can work together as a team or unleash some friendly competition—either way, you’ll be creating unforgettable memories. What makes Let’s Roam even more thrilling? Each player gets to choose their interactive role, ensuring that everyone’s skills and interests shine through. It’s not just an everyday activity; it’s perfect for bachelorette parties, birthday celebrations, corporate team building events, and beyond! So, lace up your shoes, download the app, and get ready to explore your city like never before. Let’s Roam guarantees adventure, laughter, and a whole lot of fun!

Travel stress free with this private airport transfer from Gold Coast Airport to your accommodation in Byron Bay. Look for your chauffeur at the airport with a name sign, and then sit back and enjoy the ride to your destination. All tolls and parking fees are covered in this one-way transfer. This is good for the whole family and includes child seats.

Your safety is our crew’s biggest priority. Before your journey even begins, your driver completely disinfects the vehicle and places free hand sanitizer in the back seat. One of our professionally-trained drivers will greet you with a name sign in the arrivals terminal of the airport, will offer to assist with luggage and guide you to your vehicle. Your driver will open and close the door for you, and for your safety, guests are only permitted to ride in the back seat. We’re here to ensure you arrive at your destination feeling healthy, happy, and ready to take on the day.

Elevate your Gold Coast adventure with our exclusive Private Chauffeur Service, featuring direct hotel pickup and drop-off for seamless, personalized exploration. Recommended attractions include: 1. Currumbin Wildlife Sanctuary:Experience Australia's beloved wildlife haven – cuddle a koala and hand-feed friendly kangaroos. 2. Burleigh Heads:Hike breathtaking coastal cliffs for panoramic skyline vistas and sweeping ocean views. 3. Surfers Paradise:Stroll along golden sands dramatically framed by skyscrapers, feeling the pulsating energy of the coast's vibrant heart. Effortless Start & Finish:Enjoy direct, punctual hotel pickup and drop-off. Travel in Comfort & Privacy. Experience the Gold Coast on Your Terms: Our private chauffeur service transforms sightseeing into a bespoke . With door-to-door convenience and the freedom to customize every moment, you focus purely on creating unforgettable memories. We handle the rest, ensuring a smooth journey within a generous 300km range.