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The best family-friendly activities in Gold Coast for parents and kids (Updated November 2026)

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Gold Coast Buffet Lunch Sightseeing Cruise

Set sail on the stunning waters of the Gold Coast on this exclusive, two-hour lunch and sightseeing cruise, departing from a convenient spot in the …More

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Set sail on the stunning waters of the Gold Coast on this exclusive, two-hour lunch and sightseeing cruise, departing from a convenient spot in the...

2 hours Free Cancellation
4.8 (293)
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$77
Currumbin High Ropes and Zipline Adventure Park

Australia’s only zipline over a crocodile enclosure! More than 100+ high-wire challenges! 14 absolutely epic ziplines reaching up to 100m! 7 courses: Easy Green to …More

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Australia’s only zipline over a crocodile enclosure! More than 100+ high-wire challenges! 14 absolutely epic ziplines reaching up to 100m! 7 courses: Easy Green to...

3 hours 30 minutes Free Cancellation
4.8 (24)
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$57
Aquaduck Gold Coast 1 hour City and River Tour

1 hour Aquaduck city and river tour. Departing from the heart of Surfers Paradise, tours aboard the amphibious ‘Aquaduck’ combine an informative city-tour with a …More

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1 hour Aquaduck city and river tour. Departing from the heart of Surfers Paradise, tours aboard the amphibious ‘Aquaduck’ combine an informative city-tour with a...

1 hour Free Cancellation
4.6 (379)
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$46
Tamborine Mountain High Ropes and Zipline Adventure Park

Unlike other adventure parks, the TreeTop Challenge at Tamborine Mountain offers: Australia’s largest aerial adventure — more activities and ziplines than anywhere else in the …More

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Unlike other adventure parks, the TreeTop Challenge at Tamborine Mountain offers: Australia’s largest aerial adventure — more activities and ziplines than anywhere else in the...

3 hours Free Cancellation
4.9 (162)
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$57
Gold Coast Ultimate High-Speed Jet Boat Adventure

Departing from Main Beach beside Sea World, this high-speed experience puts you closer to the action zone, meaning less time in go-slow areas and more …More

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Departing from Main Beach beside Sea World, this high-speed experience puts you closer to the action zone, meaning less time in go-slow areas and more...

45 minutes Free Cancellation
5.0 (99)
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$35
Surfers Paradise Sightseeing Sunset River Cruise

Unwind in style with our 1.5-hour Sunset sightseeing Cruise, the perfect way to take in the stunning beauty of Surfers Paradise skyline, Marina Mirage, and …More

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Unwind in style with our 1.5-hour Sunset sightseeing Cruise, the perfect way to take in the stunning beauty of Surfers Paradise skyline, Marina Mirage, and...

1 hour 30 minutes Free Cancellation
4.7 (159)
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$39
Hop on Hop Off Bus - Tamborine Mountain from Gold Coast

Tour Highlights - Get picked up from your hotel and take a quick scenic drive out to the Scenic Rim and Tamborine Mountain - Self …More

Tour Highlights - Get picked up from your hotel and take a quick scenic drive out to the Scenic Rim and Tamborine Mountain - Self...

7 to 8 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
4.7 (59)
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$85
ArtVo Gold Coast – Queensland’s First Trick Art Gallery

Stepping into a world of optical illusions, the larger than life murals allow people of all ages to come face to face with wild animals, …More

Stepping into a world of optical illusions, the larger than life murals allow people of all ages to come face to face with wild animals,...

2 to 4 hours Free Cancellation
4.9 (153)
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$21
Kids Only Surf Lessons at The Spit, Main Beach (Ages 6- 13)

Our Kids lesson are designed for 100% safety and fun, conducted in safe shallow water with a max 4 kids per instructor. Enjoy learning to …More

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Our Kids lesson are designed for 100% safety and fun, conducted in safe shallow water with a max 4 kids per instructor. Enjoy learning to...

2 hours Free Cancellation
5.0 (16)
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$50
Burleigh Head: Walkabout Small Group Tour

Discover the heart of the Gold Coast on the Jellurgal Walkabout Tour. Led by an Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander guide, this immersive experience connects …More

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Discover the heart of the Gold Coast on the Jellurgal Walkabout Tour. Led by an Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander guide, this immersive experience connects...

2 hours Free Cancellation
5.0 (39)
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$42
SkyPoint Observation Deck Ticket

SkyPoint Observation Deck, located atop the iconic Q1 building in the heart of Surfers Paradise, offers breathtaking 360-degree views of the Gold Coast from 230 …More

SkyPoint Observation Deck, located atop the iconic Q1 building in the heart of Surfers Paradise, offers breathtaking 360-degree views of the Gold Coast from 230...

2 hours
4.5 (56)
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$26
Gold Coast: Dreamworld 1-Day Ticket - Valid for 12 Months

Just a short drive from both Surfers Paradise and Brisbane, Dreamworld offers world-class thrill rides, family attractions, and unforgettable wildlife encounters. Explore the new Rivertown …More

Just a short drive from both Surfers Paradise and Brisbane, Dreamworld offers world-class thrill rides, family attractions, and unforgettable wildlife encounters. Explore the new Rivertown...

1 day
3.8 (103)
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$77
Snorkelling, Kayaking & Fish Feeding Adventure

Experience the ultimate outdoor adventure and create cherished memories with loved ones on our unique kayaking trip. Paddle along the picturesque Broadwater, where encounters with …More

Experience the ultimate outdoor adventure and create cherished memories with loved ones on our unique kayaking trip. Paddle along the picturesque Broadwater, where encounters with...

2 hours Free Cancellation
4.5 (28)
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$69
Gold Coast Hot Air Balloon Flight

Go Ballooning is a family-run business that strives to provide high-quality customer experience and create unforgettable memories. The company's basket is six meters long, leaving …More

Go Ballooning is a family-run business that strives to provide high-quality customer experience and create unforgettable memories. The company's basket is six meters long, leaving...

4 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
5.0 (678)
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$282
Snorkel with Turtles Gold Coast

You will see the wonders of the Pacific Ocean from above and below the surface. Dive into the wonders of the biodiverse Turtle Island (Cook …More

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You will see the wonders of the Pacific Ocean from above and below the surface. Dive into the wonders of the biodiverse Turtle Island (Cook...

2 hours 30 minutes Free Cancellation
5.0 (167)
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$120
Gold Coast Parasailing – Tandem & Triple Flights

• Enjoy the thrills of parasailing for you and a friend or partner in this experience  • Great gift idea or idea for a fun …More

• Enjoy the thrills of parasailing for you and a friend or partner in this experience  • Great gift idea or idea for a fun...

1 hour 30 minutes Free Cancellation
4.9 (288)
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$77
Whale Watching Gold Coast

You will be part of the closest and one of the most intimate encounters in the region due to the eye-level viewing offered by the …More

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You will be part of the closest and one of the most intimate encounters in the region due to the eye-level viewing offered by the...

2 hours 30 minutes Free Cancellation
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$106
Gold Coast Hot Air Balloon + Winery Breakfast + Alpaca Experience

Capture incredible bird’s eye view photos and revel in the sunrise as you float above the beautiful countryside in the peace and serenity of a …More

Capture incredible bird’s eye view photos and revel in the sunrise as you float above the beautiful countryside in the peace and serenity of a...

4 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
4.9 (448)
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$352
Gold Coast: Kayak & Snorkel with Marine Life, Snacks & Photos

As our guest, you’ll be warmly welcomed by fantastic and friendly guides before paddling across the beautiful Broadwater to a hidden island just minutes from …More

As our guest, you’ll be warmly welcomed by fantastic and friendly guides before paddling across the beautiful Broadwater to a hidden island just minutes from...

2 hours 30 minutes Free Cancellation
4.8 (365)
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$63
2 Hour Ultimate Learn to Surf Adventure

This is the ultimate Australian Surfing Adventure. Experience the thrill as you learn surfing, have a laugh and make new friends. With a maximum of …More

This is the ultimate Australian Surfing Adventure. Experience the thrill as you learn surfing, have a laugh and make new friends. With a maximum of...

2 hours Free Cancellation
5.0 (249)
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$46
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