67 Fun Things to Do on the Gold Coast (Australia)

June 16, 2022

Things to do in gold coast australia

Where sun-kissed beaches meet lively nightclubs, endless nature and more bars and restaurants, the Gold Coast is one of Australia's most popular tourist destinations - and for good reason.

With so many fun things to do on the Gold Coast (or fun things to do on the Gold Coast as the locals say), you'll be spoiled for choice.

1 – Take your binoculars to the SkyPoint observation deck

SkyPoint Observation Deck, Gold Coast

Sure, you can take a comfortable air-conditioned lift to the observation deck on the 77th floor, but for the full experience, buckle up for the 90-minute SkyPoint climb to the breathtaking Eagle's Nest, where 360-degree views await – yet the Pacific Ocean kisses the Gold Coast beaches!

You can climb in sunlight or moonlight - both are equally impressive!

Tickets to the SkyPoint Observation Deck

2 – Tandem jump over Byron Bay

skydiving in the Gold Coast

For the ultimate thrill, jump from 15,000 feet in the air for a bird's eye view of the Gold Coast and nearby Brisbane!

Nothing beats the thrill of plummeting at nearly 125 mph for almost a minute before gliding for another 5-7 minutes.

Skydiving on the Gold Coast

3 – Go on a whale-watching cruise

Gold Coast Whale Watching Cruise

Board a ship with three observation decks and unobstructed views and set sail for the protected Australian Whale Sanctuary, where humpback whales migrate around the Australian winter to give birth.

Nothing can prepare you for the size and grace of a whale; if you're lucky, a whale might jump and splash, or be accompanied by killer whales and dolphins.

Whale watching on the Gold Coast

4 – Take a treetop walk on the Mount Tamborine Rainforest Skywalk

Mount Tamborine Rainforest Skywalk

courtesy of the Tamborine Rainforest Skywalk

Instead of squinting at the sun through the living canopies of 30 acres of gorgeous rainforest, the Skywalk takes you up into the treetops, where crystal clear streams and rock pools peek out below, all teeming with life.

Continue through the Rainforest Eco Gallery to see the aquarium with aquatic animals and meet butterflies and exotic insects.

Things to do in gold coast australia

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5 – Do a barrel in the sky over the Gold Coast

plane tour in Gold Coast