Gold Coast Day Tour From Brisbane
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Brisbane, Australia
- 11 to 12 hours (approx.)
- Mobile ticket
- Offered in: English
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Overview
Discover Australia’s Gold Coast through the eyes of a local, and let a guide show you the highlight attractions and hidden gems that you don’t want to miss on this small-group tour. From wildlife spotting at Coombabah Lakeland Conservation Park to shopping along Cavill Mall, with plenty in between, there’s heaps to see and do with one easy booking.
- Ditch the typical Gold Coast tourist crowds in a group capped at 15
- Lunch is included for an even more seamless experience
- No getting lost—your group and guide are easy to follow
- Attraction admissions are included too, so there are no hidden costs
What's Included
- Admission Included
- Lunch
- Snacks
Meeting and Pickup
Meeting point
- Emporium Hotel South Bank267 Grey St, South Brisbane QLD 4101, Australia
Please arrive 10 minutes before your pickup time. Other Brisbane CBD pick up locations available. Please contact the local tour operator directly at least 24hrs prior to your tour to confirm / change your hotel pick up. Phone +61 7 5655 0716
End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.Start time.7:00 am
Itinerary
1
Coombabah Lakes Conservation Area
30 minutes • Admission Ticket Included
2
The Spit
40 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
3
Surfers Paradise
4 hours • Admission Ticket Free
4
SkyPoint Observation Deck
1 hour • Admission Ticket Included
5
Natural Bridge
45 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Near public transportation
- Infant seats available
- Most travelers can participate
- Contact us after booking if you require an infant seat. Infant ticket does not include any food or beverage.
- Please note there is no storage in the bus or tour office for prams or large bags. Kindly leave them in your hotel room.
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 15 travelers
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Cancellation Policy
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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Featured review
This was the best tour we have taken
In a very long time. Mark our tour guide was fantastic. Very knowledgeable and approachable. We felt as if we had known him for years. Highly recommend this tour!!!
Reviews
4.9
based on 22 reviews
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It was a great day trip with a lot of sites to see. Rainforest and waterfall walk in the morning in a tour through surfers paradise in the afternoon.
It is the best day tour from Brisbane.They pick you up where you stay making it very easy and convenient.Steve our tour guide made my day by being very thoughtful remembering our names and engaging in conversations with us all.l felt included and part of the group.Thank you Southern Cross Tours!
Response from Host, Aug 2026
Thank you so much for this wonderful review! Steves passion and love for what he does really shines through on these tours. He will be touched to hear he was able to have such an impact on you all and your experience :)
Amazing tour! Jamie was a wonderful tour guide and super responsive to our interests during the tour. This is a great option if you want to see several things in the Gold Coast region! Highly recommend!
Response from Host, Jul 2026
Thank you so much for your wonderful review, Stephanie! We're thrilled to hear this was the best tour of your trip to Brisbane. It's fantastic to know Jamie made the day so enjoyable and tailored the experience to your interests. We'll be sure to pass on your kind words to him. Thank you for your recommendation, and we hope to welcome you back on another Southern Cross Tour in the future! 🌿
Matt was an excellent tour guide! Saw koalas and kangaroos, and the lunch at the top of the tower was a lot better quality than expected.
Response from Host, Jul 2026
Thank you for your fantastic review! We're so pleased to hear Matt made your day so enjoyable. Seeing koalas and kangaroos is always a highlight, and we're glad you were pleasantly surprised by the quality of the lunch at the top of the tower. We hope to welcome you back on another Southern Cross Tours adventure soon! 😊🌿
Loved this tour. We had a really nice hike through the rain forest, saw a waterfall, went to surfers paradise, had a nice lunch there, then went to see Koalas and Kangaroos! Jamie was an awesome tour guide!
Response from Host, May 2026
Thank you for this wonderful review! Jamie will be so touched to hear your kind words and know he was able to create such a magical experience :)
It was a great day. Our guide Ryan did a fabulous job all day keeping us on schedule to get to all of the activities included in the package.
Response from Host, Apr 2026
Thank you for the wonderful review! Orion will be touched by your kind words :)
What an incredible day! We started with a stop at Natural Bridge. We took a short, shaded walk down to a river which had a waterfall that flows into a cave underneath a natural stone bridge. Then we were off to Surfers Paradise. We had free time to do whatever we wanted or there were several other tours which could be taken (Jet Boat or AquaDuck Tour). After wandering around Surfers Paradise we were treated to lunch at Q1 which is a restaurant 77 floors above the city/beach. The food was good and the views phenomenal. Next we were off to The Spit. We walked all the way to the end of the Spit and took in the views of surfers, dogs on the beach, sailboats and even a sea turtle. The last stop of the day was Coombabah Preserve. This was the highlight of the trip. We saw hundreds of kangaroos, 3 koalas and a wallaby.
I should mention that this tour included a lot of walking (15,000+ steps) and could be difficult for some. But it was so enjoyable and worth all the walking. Our guides Amber and Jamie were great and so knowledgeable. 10/10 Recommend
Response from Host, Apr 2026
Thank you for this wonderful review! It's a jam-packed day but we try to show you the very best the Gold Coast has to offer! From the city to the sea, and out into the mountain, there is truely so much to experience. We're all so glad to hear it was a great day for you all! :)
Full day trip. You will be walking in rainforest, grass, and sand. You might want to have hard trainers plus flip flops (thongs). It will probably rain and have ferocious sun. All part of the experience! Amber was our guide and she really made the trip special. She is passionate about nature and we learned so much from her about Trapdoor spiders, paddy melon wallabies, Gimpy Gimpy, to name but a few. The stop at the Spit - wow! The waves were wild. So good. Sky Point for a good value lunch (which included a choice of food and drinks) - fab views. We were lucky to get the view in the sun. Weather wasn't kind so my plan of sunning myself on Surfers Paradise beach were quickly abandoned in the gale force wind and rain 😂. We managed to see 2 koalas in the trees, a kookaburra, and a huge mob of kangaroos, as well as many other birds. Honestly a brilliant trip. Great communication from the company. I highly recommend this to you.
This is a really good tour. Amber is such a great tour guide! She went above and beyond in making sure that we saw the best of Gold Coast! The lunch included was great as well.
This is one of the best tours I've ever booked . Good job!
Response from Host, Feb 2026
Thank you for this wonderful review! Amber will be touched to hear your kind words and know she was able to make such an impact! The Gold Coast has so many hidden gems, if you only know where to look :)
The tour driver was knowledgeable and balanced the narrative with time for quiet. He was great. We enjoyed the day very much.
Response from Host, Feb 2026
Thank you so much! Our tour guides work hard to find that balance and we're glad to hear we were able to achieve it on that day! :)
Very good tour. Our tour guide, Mark, was very knowledgeable about the history of the Gold Coast and had valuable information on the animals we were seeing as well as Springbrook overall. The tour company, Southern Cross Tours, provided excellent customer service, and great communication communications. I recommend.
Response from Host, Feb 2026
Thank you so much for the lovely review! 🌟
We’re thrilled to hear you enjoyed the tour and that Mark’s knowledge of the Gold Coast, Springbrook, and the local wildlife made the experience even more special. He’ll be delighted to know his passion and insights made an impact.
We also really appreciate your kind words about our customer service and communication—those details matter a lot to us. Thanks again for the recommendation, and we hope to welcome you back on another Southern Cross Tours adventure soon!
Brilliant day out from Brisbane covering a lot of ground it would be difficult to do on your own or impossible on public transport. Early morning pick up was from three central Brisbane locations. The driver/guide, Amber was prompt and great fun - and the minibus is modern and comfortable - providing a cool environment in the hot climate. The day started with a scenic drive through the stunning Numinbah Valley to Springbrook National Park, where we walked (gentle, easy footpath) to the Natural Bridge Falls. Then onwards to Surfer's Paradise for two hours. I'd highly recommend the AquaDuck tour which can be booked at a discount from the operator ahead of time as it provides a fun experience for both adults and kids. The included lunch at the Skypoint Observation Deck underlined the advantage of an inclusive tour - reserved table and food & drink ordered and delivered, no queuing or hunting for a table. Finally the Spit and Coombabah Lakeland Conservation Park, for Kangaroo (many) and Koala (one!) spotting rounded out a very enjoyable day, with return drop off in Brisbane.
Response from Host, Jan 2026
Thank you for such a detailed and fantastic review! We’re delighted to hear you enjoyed the full day experience and found it such a convenient and enjoyable way to explore the Gold Coast highlights from Brisbane. Amber will be thrilled to know her guiding, punctuality, and fun approach made the day even more memorable. From the scenic Numinbah Valley and Natural Bridge to Surfers Paradise, Skypoint, and wildlife spotting at Coombabah, it’s wonderful to hear each part of the itinerary stood out. We really appreciate the recommendation — especially the AquaDuck tip — and hope to welcome you back for another adventure in the future!
Mark was a great guide. It was a great day at the natural bridge after a rainfall and saw so many mushrooms and a smaller python. Mark was so knowledgeable on the area and history of it all.
Response from Host, Jan 2026
Thank you so much for this wonderful review! Mark will be so delighted to hear your kind words :)
This is a must see tour from Melbourne or visit would feel incomplete without it. The landscapes and views were breathtaking. If I could live there, I would not hesitate seeing those views everyday. Our tour guide Rick was amazing, funny, and very knowledgeable. Only tip is get a fly repeller.
Response from Host, Dec 2025
Hi there! We're so glad to hear you enjoyed your experience so much and had such a wonderful trip, although I think this review might be meant for another company as we only operate on the Gold Coast. If your ever down in Brisbane we'd be happy to have you come with us though! :)
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Amazing Tour with Southern Cross Tours!
We had an absolutely fantastic day with Matt from Southern Cross Tours! He’s an incredible tour guide — so friendly, knowledgeable, and clearly someone who truly loves what he does. His passion and energy made the whole experience so enjoyable.
Even though the weather was awful and the Q1 Observation Tower (where we were meant to have lunch) was closed, the team didn’t miss a beat. They quickly organized an alternative restaurant and even treated us to a free ride on the AquaDuck, which was such a fun surprise!
Despite the rain, it turned out to be a brilliant day — full of laughs, great company, and fantastic sights. We’d definitely do it again and highly recommend Matt and the Southern Cross Tours team to anyone visiting!
Response from Host, Nov 2025
Thank you so much for your wonderful 5-star review Bethany! 🌟 We’re thrilled to hear you had such a fantastic day out with Matt — he’ll be over the moon to know his passion and energy made your experience so memorable. We really appreciate your kind words about how the team handled the unexpected weather. We always do our best to keep the day fun and seamless, no matter what Mother Nature throws our way — and we’re so glad you enjoyed the AquaDuck adventure!
Thanks again for joining us, and we hope to welcome you back for another Southern Cross Tours experience soon!
Warm regards,
The Southern Cross Tours Team :)
Fantastic full day tour of the the Gold Coast. We started at the koala and kangaroo conservation area where we saw lots of animals in there own environment. Traveling next to the split then surfers paradise, lunch at the sky point with unbelievable views over the area then back to the natural cave waterfall
We used southern cross tours. The whole trip was made even better by our driver mark who’s knowledge of everything Australia was second to none he is clearly very passionate about his job and loves giving information to his guests. Thankyou mark for making our day trip so special you are credit to your job and company
Response from Host, Jul 2025
Thank you for this amazing review! Mark will be so happy to hear he was able to create such a good impression with his tour. All our guides take so much pride in the experience and the knowledge they are able to share with our wonderful guests. :)
A nature's lover tour, very unique. Biodiversity - a must see! Tour guide Mark was superb! He is an excellent tour guide...extremely knowledgeable. This is a great opportunity to explore Australia's eco system.
Response from Host, Jul 2025
Thank you for your kind words! Mark will be so delighted to hear that you had such a good experience with him :)
This was the best tour we have taken
In a very long time. Mark our tour guide was fantastic. Very knowledgeable and approachable. We felt as if we had known him for years. Highly recommend this tour!!!
Response from Host, May 2025
Thank you for the wonderful review! Mark is such a sweet guide, with the gift for making people feel welcome. He'll be so touched to hear your kind words!
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