Gold Coast Activities, Attractions & Things to do

Activities & Attractions on the Gold Coast, Queensland Australia.

The range of attractions and things to do on the Gold Coast is close to endless featuring something for everyones taste and budget. Ranging from theme parks and adventure attractions to relaxing scenic parks and discovery tours which could be at sea, in the air or on the ground!

The great thing is, not all of things to do & see on the Gold Coast cost money, as there is also an array of parks and walking tracks through amazingly beautiful National parks that truely are priceless...oh yeah...along with the magic beaches and coastline!

Also see:
Gold Coast Theme Parks/Wildlife Parks »,    Gold Coast Cinemas/Theatres »,    Gold Coast National Parks »,    Gold Coast Wineries »,    Gold Coast Golf Courses »,


Here is list of some of the popular things to do on the Gold Coast:

Adventurous/Action

Surf in Paradise
Learn to surf in friendly waves with Surf in Paradise Surf School. With only six people per class you'll get individual help, advice and encouragement from friendly teachers. Visit their website for details on lesson prices and packages.

The WRX Experience
Experience the thrill of driving a rally tuned 350hp Subaru WRX around a purpose built track along with Buggy Mania where you can race off road karts built for all ages. Located at Lot 1, Pimpama Jacobs Well Road, Pimpama QLD 4209.

Le Mans Kart racing
Offers a variety of go karts for all ages and experience and a challenging 700m circuit. Located at 232 Old Pacific Highway Pimpana Queensland Australia.

Holden Performance Driving Centre
The Holden Performance Driving Centre is an $8m facility that includes V8 Super School on the Gold Coast. Facilities include a 2km training circuit, skid pan, full fleet of training vehicles consisting of a variety of the latest Holden models, an off road four wheel drive training course and Motor Sport Gallery.

Flight Experience Q1
Ever wanted to fly a commercial airliner or wondered what it was like to sit in the captains seat? Well, Flight Experience features flight simulators similar to that used by airlines to train their pilots, with an 100% authentic replica cockpit. Various packages are available. Located at the retail centre of the Q1 building.

Gold Coast Heli Tours
Enjoy a helicopter tour of the Gold Coast taking in all the sights from an amazing viewpoint. Located at Mirage Heliport - Marina Mirage - Seaworld Drive, Main Beach. QLD 4217

Gold Coast Sky Dive
Parachuting on the Gold Coast, Gold Coast Sky Dive offer tandem sky dive and parachuting experiences. Located at Hanger 22, Lores Bonney Circuit, Bilinga, QLD. 4224 (near Gold Coast Airport).

Glider Joy Flights
Byron Bay Gliding offer flights over the most spectacular parts of the Gold Coast and Northern NSW region with a range of flight experience options to suit different budgets and time durations. Flights can depart from either Byron Bay or the Gold Coast Airport.

Gold Coast Sea Planes
Gold Coast Sea Planes offer scenic flights and a variety of packages for scenic tours, getaways and air charter. Located at Level 1, Suite 144 Marina Mirage, Seaworld Drive Main Beach, Qld, Australia. 4217

Tiger Moth Joy Rides
Tiger Moth Joy Rides on the Gold Coast offer a range of scenic flight packages and experiences in a rare vintage Tiger Moth Airplane. Located at Green Meadows Rd, Pimpama, QLD.( near Dreamworld)

Numinbah Valley Adventure Trails
Catering for all levels of experience and ages they offer a unique range of horse riding trails & lessons, abseiling, rock-climbing, caving, bushwalking and farm activities amongst the unspoilt tracts of mountain, caves, rivers and rainforest. Located on the Nerang Murwillumbah Road, Gold Coast Hinterland, QLD 4211

Balloon Down Under
Hot Air Balloon flights are another way to explore the magnificent views of the Gold Coast in a memorable way.

BKS Fishing Charters
Experience ocean reef and game fishing with everything supplied, suitable for first time anglers and experienced fisherpeople.

Relaxing/Sightseeing

Luxury Gold Coast Tours
Enjoy the Gold Coast in absolute luxury with one hour tours, day tours, scenic tours and winery tours on offer via a range of luxury vehicles and coaches.

Whale Watching Tours
Gold Coast Whale watching season runs from June to early October.

Rainforest Skywalk
Enjoy the spectacular views on the lush Gold Coast Hinterland from the new canopy walk.

Couran Point Day Cruise
Take a day cruise to Couran Point on South Stradbroke Island. The resort offers pristine beaches, nature walks along with activities for all ages.

Glow Worm Caves
Take a trip to Tamborine mountain and visit the Glow Worm caves and Winery Vineyard at Cedar Creek Estate.

Free!

Mt Tamborine Walking Tracks
This site provides a great list and description of the walking tracks located amongst the beauty of Tamborine Mountain National Park.

Federation Walk
A 3.7km track through patches of littoral rainforest through to the sand pumping jetty and the Gold Coast Sea Way.

Skate Boarding & Skate Parks
The Gold Coast Council provides a number of skate parks for enthusiasts at various locations.

Gold Coast Parks & Reserves
The Gold Coast is lucky to have a variety of well maintained, beautiful parks, most with amenities for recreation, relaxing and picnic/BBQ.

A list of free activities
A list of more free activities, from the Gold Coast City Council.