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Hand-picked tours across Queensland

Our team has been pulling together the best small-group tours, day trips and multi-day adventures around Queensland for years. Mick reads the traveller reviews before any tour earns a spot on this page — if a tour's a dud, it doesn't get listed.

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Sandbox Virtual Reality Experience - Surfers Paradise, Gold Coast
5.0 (119)
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Sandbox Virtual Reality Experience - Surfers Paradise, Gold Coast

Step into a motion-capture VR environment at Sandbox on the Gold Coast where your entire body drives the action. This 40-minute session uses full-body tracking and tactile feedback to create a level of physical presence you won't find in consumer headsets or typical arcade VR. You'll leave with a video of your performance.

40 minfrom AUD $45
Private, luxury Gold Coast Gondola cruise with cheese & wine
5.0 (17)
🐠 Water Activities
Australia

Private, luxury Gold Coast Gondola cruise with cheese & wine

Hire your own gondola for 90 minutes along the Gold Coast's Main Beach and Surfers Paradise waterways. You'll drift past sprawling waterfront estates whilst enjoying a bottle of wine and artisanal cheese board, arriving with a red carpet welcome. Perfect for marking an occasion or simply experiencing the canals at your own pace with up to four others aboard.

1h 30mfrom AUD $410
Kids Only Surf Lessons at The Spit, Main Beach (Ages 6- 13)
5.0 (15)
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Kids Only Surf Lessons at The Spit, Main Beach (Ages 6- 13)

Small-group surf lessons for children aged 6–13 at The Spit, a sheltered local beach near Main Beach, Australia. Two-hour sessions keep numbers tight (maximum four per instructor) so your child gets genuine attention from qualified coaches. The calm, shallow waters and stunning Surfers Paradise backdrop make it an ideal spot to learn the basics without the crowds or hazard. Equipment, facilities and all-day parking included.

2 hoursfrom AUD $70
Gold Coast: 1-Hour Jetski Tour from Surfers Paradise
5.0 (14)
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Australia

Gold Coast: 1-Hour Jetski Tour from Surfers Paradise

Throttle across the Gold Coast's waterways on a personal jet ski, starting in Surfers Paradise before opening up on the Broadwater. This two-hour experience pairs a guide on their own ski with your chance to dial the intensity up or down—cruise past riverside estates and mangrove channels, or push harder around sandbars and island outcrops. You control the speed; the guide ensures you've got the skills to handle it.

2 hoursfrom AUD $199
Parasailing on the Gold Coast, Fly solo, Tandem or Triple
5.0 (12)
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Parasailing on the Gold Coast, Fly solo, Tandem or Triple

Launch yourself 300 metres above the Gold Coast on a solo, tandem, or triple parasail. You'll drift over Surfers Paradise and the Broadwater for two hours of uninterrupted coastline views. Whether you're chasing a personal thrill or sharing the experience, you'll be harnessed safely and fitted with all gear on site. Perfect for anyone wanting to see the strip from an angle most tourists never reach.

2 hoursfrom AUD $95
Gold Coast 30 Minute Jetski Tour in Surfers Paradise
5.0 (12)
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Gold Coast 30 Minute Jetski Tour in Surfers Paradise

Tear across the Gold Coast's waterways on a jet ski, starting with confidence-building laps before heading out on a 15km coastal run. You'll throttle past the Surfers Paradise skyline, skim sandbars around South Stradbroke Island, and spot wildlife along subtropical shores. Choose your pace—flat out or cruising—then loop back to base. The whole outing takes 90 minutes and suits riders aged 7 and up, with younger kids welcome as passengers.

1h 30mfrom AUD $120
Private Transfer from Gold Coast Airport - Surfers Paradise
5.0 (10)
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Private Transfer from Gold Coast Airport - Surfers Paradise

Door-to-door private car service from Gold Coast Airport directly to Surfers Paradise, taking 60–90 minutes depending on traffic. Your driver collects you promptly and delivers you to your accommodation without detours or shared stops. Seats up to three passengers in an air-conditioned sedan with onboard WiFi, ideal if you want to settle in straight after landing rather than wait for a shuttle or navigate public transport.

1 hour – 1h 30mfrom AUD $75
Private Surf Lesson Surfers Paradise, Main Beach, Gold Coast
5.0 (10)
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Private Surf Lesson Surfers Paradise, Main Beach, Gold Coast

Learn to ride at Surfers Paradise with a dedicated instructor tailoring the lesson to your starting point. Based at Main Beach on the Gold Coast, this 90-minute session pairs you one-on-one with someone who'll stay in the water beside you, spotting technique tweaks and building confidence in real time. You'll progress faster with personalised attention than you would in a group.

1h 30mfrom AUD $230
Private Transfer from Brisbane Airports to Surfers Paradise
5.0 (6)
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Private Transfer from Brisbane Airports to Surfers Paradise

Door-to-door drive from Brisbane Airport to Surfers Paradise with a dedicated vehicle and driver. This private transfer covers the 60–90 minute journey with air conditioning, onboard WiFi, and reliable arrival timing. Accommodates up to three passengers comfortably, with infant seats available if needed. Service animals welcome.

1 hour – 1h 30mfrom AUD $160
4pm Afternoon River Cruise in Surfers Paradise
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4pm Afternoon River Cruise in Surfers Paradise

1h 30mfrom AUD $39
Surfers Paradise Photography Tour
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Surfers Paradise Photography Tour

1 hourfrom AUD $190
Private Surfers Paradise Paranormal Activity Walking Tour
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Private Surfers Paradise Paranormal Activity Walking Tour

1h 30mfrom AUD $464
Surfers Paradise to Gold Coast Airport Luxury Transfer
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Surfers Paradise to Gold Coast Airport Luxury Transfer

30 min – 45 minfrom AUD $131
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