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Hidden Gems in Gold Coast

57km of surf beaches backed by theme parks and rainforest hinterland — Australia's playground. The lesser-known corners of Gold Coast most tourists miss — offbeat tours and local-favorite experiences, bookable on the spot.

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Top experiences in Gold Coast

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2h to 8h

Sydney Private Custom Tour: Highlights & Hidden Gems with a Local

This isn’t a standard sightseeing tour.

Top-rated · 4.8★
Free cancellation

From $70 a person

Gold Coast Airport: Shared Transfer to Gold Coast Suburbs

Con-x-ion airport shuttle is the swift, efficient, comfortable and safe way to travel to your Gold Coast Accommodation directly to the door!

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From $23 a person

Hong Kong's Tin Hau Hidden Gems Food Tour with 7+ Local Tastings

On our Secret Food Tour: Hong Kong, our food experts will take you on an adventurous culinary journey with mouth-watering local delicacies, cultural insights, and hidden...

Top-rated · 4.9★
Free cancellation

From $107 a person

50 min

Chicago's Gold Coast Hidden History: A Self-Guided Audio Walk

Amy Bizzarri, author of 111 Places in Chicago That You Must Not Miss, takes you on a fascinating self-guided audio tour of hidden historical spots in Chicago's gilded Gold Coast.

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Short pick · ≤2h

From $8 a person

Gold Coast Hop On Hop Off Sightseeing Cruise 1 Day Pass

Cruise the stunning Gold Coast waterways aboard the city’s only hop-on hop-off explorer and best-value sightseeing tour.

4.8★ · 78 reviews
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From $32 a person

1h to 4h

Gold Coast Boat Hire Self-Drive with No License Required

Sea the Sights and stand out from the others - experience the thrill of being your own captain onboard our fleet of affordable, unique electric boats for hire, providing the...

4.9★ · 58 reviews
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From $117 a person

2h 30m

Gold Coast Tandem Skydive

Take the plunge and tandem skydive over the Gold Coast's beautiful beaches.

Top-rated · 4.9★
Free cancellation

From $372 a person

2h 30m

Gold Coast Kayaking & Snorkelling Tour (2.5 Hours)

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 the city.

Top-rated · 4.7★
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From $70 a person

30 min

Australia's First Upside Down House Photo Experience

Enter the House Down Under and experience the world in an inverted perspective!

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From $15 a person

1h 30m

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 the Gold Coast...

4.7★ · 148 reviews
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From $39 a person

2h 30m

Gold Coast Whale Watching Cruise

Don't just see the Whales, EXPERIENCE THEM!

Top-rated · 4.9★
Free cancellation

From $62 a person

2h to 4h

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, scale rocky crevasses and surf the...

Top-rated · 4.9★
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From $21 a person

1h 30m

Gold Coast Helicopter 10 min Flight and Jet Boat Ride

See the sights of the Gold Coast from the sea and air on this combo helicopter flight and jet boat ride package.

4.8★ · 95 reviews
Free cancellation

From $149 a person

1h 30m

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 & memorable experience • Soar in the sky 400ft high...

Top-rated · 4.8★
Free cancellation

From $70 a person

Surf Lesson on the Gold Coasts locals Favourite beach (Ages 14+)

Anyone can now experience the thrill of a surfing lesson at one of the area's best surf schools.

4.9★ · 99 reviews
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From $53 a person

40 min

Gold Coast JetBlast Jet Boat Ride – 40-Minute Thrill Experience

40 Minute Jetboat Jet Blast Ride Time or budget constraints? This is the perfect jet boating option for you. • 40 minutes & 20 kilometres Jet-Blast. Departing from Surfers...

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Short pick · ≤2h

From $39 a person

1h to 2h

Luxury Airport Transfer Gold Coast-Brisbane / Brisbane-Gold Coast

Travel in comfort and ease with our reliable private airport transfer service between Brisbane Airport to Gold Coast or vice versa.

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From $63 a person

Private Vacation Photoshoot with Photographer in Gold Coast

⭐ Top-Rated Vacation Photoshoots 2025 We're not just photographers, we're storytellers capturing your holiday exactly as it feels. With over six years of experience photographing...

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From $150 a person

Surfers Paradise - 2 Hour Gold Coast Sightseeing Cruise

Discover the Gold Coast in style on a 2-hour sightseeing cruise along Hopo’s vibrant ferry route.

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From $21 a person

Best of Brisbane Walking Tour: All Sights & Hidden Gems

Experience the most comprehensive walking tour Brisbane has to offer with a guide who calls the city home.

Top-rated · 4.9★
Free cancellation

From $63 a person

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 heart of Surfers Paradise.