Top Gold Coast Tours, Sightseeing & Cruises - page 2

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.

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

Escape to Tamborine Mountain in the Gold Coast Hinterland for a Full Day Wine Tour. Explore unique wineries and distilleries, each offering local wines, spirits, and liqueurs, with an expert guide sharing insider knowledge. Enjoy free time to explore Gallery Walk—a vibrant mountain village strip brimming with boutique shops, artisan galleries, fudge and sweet treat stores, local produce, and cosy cafés—and have lunch (at your own expense) Take in breath-taking views from scenic lookouts (weather permitting). With pick-up and return included, this hassle-free tour lets you relax, sip, and savor the best of the region in a beautiful, boutique setting. A day of indulgence, nature, and unforgettable memories awaits!

This private tour combines the Gold Coast’s most breathtaking hinterland highlights, including Natural Bridge, Springbrook National Park, Best Of All Lookout, waterfalls, and scenic countryside, with premium door-to-door comfort, flexible stops, and a more exclusive experience away from crowded buses.

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.

Sample some of Queensland’s finest wines during a 3-hour wine tasting experience and lunch at the Sirromet Winery in Mount Cotton. Enjoy a behind-the-scenes tour of the family-run winery; try the award-winning red, white, and sparkling wines during an expert-led tasting; then tuck into a delicious lunch at the Cellar Door Café.

Swim with whales on the Gold Coast with this guided half day excursion. Get eye to eye with these amazing, gentle creatures in either the Gold Coast, Coolangatta, or Tweed heads area. Your guide will do everything they can to find humpback whales for you to swim with. Coffee/ tea and fresh fruit will be provided after the swim, and snorkeling equipment, wetsuits, and spray jackets included.

Sirromet Wines is one of Queensland’s most celebrated wineries. On this tour of their Mount Cotton winery on the outskirts of Brisbane, get an exclusive behind the scenes look at how they make their award-winning wine and sample some for yourself. End the tour with a two-course meal at their cellar door with views of Mount Cotton.

Be your own boat captain with a leisurely private cruise through the Gold Coast’s scenic canals. Even without experience or a boating license, you can pilot a canopy-covered electric vessel with room for up to 10 friends or family members. You decide where to go and when to stop, enjoying unparalleled views from the water of Gold Coast luxury homes, beaches, and marine life.

Be immersed in the process of winemaking and history of Queensland’s Granite Belt wine region on a “behind the scenes” tour of Sirromet’s state-of-the-art winery facility, followed by a tasting of 6 of our most popular Granite Belt wines. Following this 90 minute experience, relax at Cellar Door for a light lunch and served with a soft drink.

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.

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!

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.

Test your skills with this short-duration Jet Ski rental package that includes access to a technical and speed-based circuit. No matter your ability level, hop aboard a Jet Ski after a safety briefing and zip across the waves, taking in views of Gold Coast as you try to perfect the track.

In the late afternoon, walk amongst kangaroos as they graze freely and search for koalas in a wild natural habitat. After dark witness the unique beauty of the Glow Worms in their natural habitat while discovering the rainforest of a nighttime! On our nocturnal walk into the rainforest to the base of a waterfall we will search for wildlife and other critters lurking in the wilderness. This experience is designed to avoid other people and see as many animals and creatures as possible. If the sky is clear it is a beautiful spot to see the stars and the night sky or watching the sunset over the Gold Coast hinterland from a viewpoint.

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

In a small group with a maximum of eight people we will spend 3-4 hours offshore with the Humpback whales. There are over 35,000 Humpbacks on Australia's East coast so sightings are guaranteed although the whales decide if they want to swim with us. Our skipper is highly experienced swimming with whales around the World and is very familiar with identifying happy and curious whale behaviour. Our group size is kept to a minimum of just eight swimmers to increase the chances of a unique and special encounter. Despite their size humpbacks can be shy and large groups of people in the water are definitely not ideal for a good whale interaction. To keep you warm we have 5mm freedive suits with hoods and quality masks and fins. Our boat is fast and comfortable and gets us to the Whales quickly.

Enjoy a close encounter with Australia's native animals at the Currumbin Wildlife Sanctuary, located on the Gold Coast. Your ticket includes admission to the park plus daily keeper presentations and animal shows. Admire critters such as the kangaroo, Tasmanian devil, koala, wombat, echidna, and reptiles that live in natural-style bush and rainforest habitats. Walk through the stunning 5-acre forest of the Lost Valley and see unique flora and wildlife such as lemurs, red pandas, capybaras, and other exotic reptiles.

The Gold Coast Broadwater is an estuary north of Surfers Paradise, known for sheltered waters, island beaches, and dolphins. Working out where to go and what do there can be hard visiting on your own. With this tour, your guide will get you set up kayak equipment and snorkeling gear for you to visit nearby Wavebreak Island. If you’re lucky, you might even spot a dolphin in the area.

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.

This small-group tour takes you through family-run vineyards for guided tastings. Soak up mountain lookouts, browse the charming Gallery Walk, and enjoy the ease of luxury. With expert local guides, it’s the most relaxed way to sip, savour, and explore the best of Tamborine Mountain. We handle the driving and winery stops; two tastings are included – guests simply pay for extra tastings and lunch as they choose. Pick up drop off from designated locations in the city.

The forested valleys and vine-clad hills of Brisbane’s Scenic Rim area are even more magnificent when viewed from above. With this tour, make an early start to catch the sunrise and float over the picturesque landscapes in a hot air balloon. After admiring the views, celebrate your flight with a glass of sparkling wine and a scrumptious hot buffet breakfast at a local vineyard.

As we move through the valley, your senses will be stimulated by picturesque mountain views, breath taking landscapes and fresh mountain air as you anticipate exploring the trails that lie from the Gold Coast to the unique wine trails of Mt Tamborine.  This will be a unique opportunity to pleasure your senses by tasting a hand-picked selection of wines produced by seasoned wine makers and award-winning boutique wineries along the way. We will make stops at a number of family-run wineries where you can excite your palates with guided tastings of between 6-10 varieties of wine at each Venue. A Gourmet 2 Course Lunch is provided from an award winning chef. This tour also includes a tasting at the Mt Tamborine Distillery and time to shop and taste gourmet fudge along the Gallery Walk.

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.