The Gold Coast is ‘famous for fun’ and offers activities and attractions for everyone – the hardest part is choosing what to do! So we’ve come up with a list of ‘7 things you HAVE to do on the Gold Coast this summer!’ to help you start planning your visit …
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LEARN TO SURF … or STAND UP PADDLE BOARD
Take advantage of the Gold Coast’s beautiful beaches and book yourself in for a surfing or SUP lesson. SUP is great for those who prefer still water, and surfing lessons are available all along the coast!
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GOLD COAST WATER BIKES
This unique activity is fairly new to the Gold Coast and looks like a whole lot of fun! Explore our beautiful beaches. Choose from a 1-hour hire session of just the water-bike, a 2-hour water bike and snorkelling tour to the neighbouring Wave Break Island or a 3-hour Water Bike Safari featuring a hot breakfast and 4WD tour on South Stradbroke Island. (pictured)
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DINNER & A SHOW
*Be moved by the story some of Australia’s greatest war heroes in ‘Salute to the Light Horse’ at Australian Outback Spectacular while you enjoy a 3 course Aussie feast with drinks.
*For a night of frightfully good fun head up the coast to Broadbeach’s Dracula’s Cabaret Dinner and Show where you’ll experience the fun and mayhem of their devilishly talented on-stage cast. You’ll also be treated to a sinfully delicious 3 course meal.
*Catch a show at The Star Gold Coast (formerly Jupiters) and grab a pre or post theatre bite to eat at one of their 8 restaurants. -
GET CRUISY
Enjoy the abundant waterways with a cruise on the Gold Coast. There’s options from sightseeing cruises, to dinner cruises to all the amphibious fun of the Aquaduck or QuackrDuck land and water adventures.
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EXPLORE THE GREEN BEHIND THE GOLD
Don’t miss the chance to visit the beautiful region of the Gold Coast Hinterland – with stunning scenery, quaint towns, amazing boutique stores, shopping, dining and wineries. You can explore the region at your own pace if you choose to self-drive, or you can let someone else do the planning and driving and join one of the great tours on offer.
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MEET THE LOCALS
Head to Currumbin Wildlife Sanctuary and spend a day watching informative shows and talks, and seeing the wide array of Australian wildlife including cuddly koalas, kangaroos, rainbow lorikeets, crocodiles and more!
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MARKETS & MALLS
The Gold Coast boasts some excellent weekend farmers, artisan and foodie markets as well as world-class malls such as Pacific Fair Shopping Centre.
CLICK HERE – For more inspiration as well as tour and activity bookings.
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