Top Attractions in Gold Coast

From theme parks to mountains, beaches to glow worms the Gold Coast has an entire world of fun for you!

Surfers Paradise

The Gold Coast is known for its stunning beaches, particularly a large stretch of surfing beaches known as Surfers Paradise. Home to some of Australia’s best local and international music festivals, bustling nightlife, and fantastic high-end accommodation and shopping facilities, Surfers Paradise is an icon of the Gold Coast.

Head to the sand and join a surfing lesson or lay down a towel for a relaxing afternoon in the sun. With 16 lifeguard towers lining the 16km stretch of beach there’s plenty of space between the flags to splash in the water and play in the crashing waves.

If you’re a keen fisher, Surfers Paradise is a fantastic place for beach fishing, with many locals lining the shores hoping to catch a bite. Walk the beach and set yourself up near local fishers as they’ve found all the best locations for reeling in a fish or two for dinner.

With temperatures rarely dropping below 20°, even in the middle of winter, it’s always the perfect time of year for a trip to the beach!

Mount Tamborine

From the sea to the sky, Mount Tamborine is less than an hour’s drive from the Gold Coast’s beautiful beachfront.

Mount Tamborine is home to an astounding array of native flora and fauna. The lush forests protect wildlife from the nearby hustle and bustle of the city and provide humans with an outlet to get close to nature and unwind.

Take a trip to the Tamborine Rainforest Skywalk. Set 30metres above the ground in the rainforest’s canopy, the walk is perfect for thrill-seeking nature lovers. In the Eco Gallery, you can learn all about the local animals and plants of the region and uncover the history of its Indigenous community.

Glow Worms

Some of the world’s most fascinating creatures call the Gold Coast home. Arachnocampa Flava, or Glow Worms, are endemic to Queensland. These captivating animals literally glow in the dark. Tucked away in caves or hidden under lush canopies, these small bugs emit a blue-green glow to attract mosquitos which they eat.

Join a guided tour of the caves where the glow worms live and learn more about these incredible creatures. Be careful to not shine any light at them or use flash photography since these tiny bugs are incredibly important to Australia’s eco-system and bright lights can stop them from doing their job!

Theme Parks

It’d be wrong to not mention that the Gold Coast is the theme park capital of Australia. It has no less than four fantastic parks, all boasting state-of-the-art rides and attractions.

Head to Hollywood on the Gold Coast by visiting Warner Brothers Movie World. With classic movie-themed rides and adrenaline-inducing rollercoasters, Movie World is perfect for visitors young and old. Cool down in the hot Gold Coast weather at Wet’n’Wild! With ten sides and attractions, there’s something for the thrill seeker to the relaxed swimmer. Or splash around in the wave pool for some contained water fun!

At Sea World Marine Park, you can learn all about marine animals and get up close and personal with the behind-the-scenes adventures. Get seats to the Thunder Lake Stunt Show and see water stunts like never before! Rounding out the selection is Australia’s biggest theme park, Dreamworld. Soar through the sky at 75km an hour on The Claw, one of Dreamworld’s best adrenaline-inducing rides!

The Gold Coast has an array of adventures waiting for you and the whole family!

Recommended Gold Coast Tours: Natural Arch & Springbrook Tour
Price: $98
Company: Sightseeing Tours Australia