34 THINGS TO DO IN THE GOLD COAST FOR FAMILIES

“Famous for Fun” is the Gold Coast tagline, and it certainly lives up to its claim. 

Love theme parks? Done! Love pristine beaches? Plenty! Love the Gold Coast hinterlands? It’s there! Love exercise? Start stretching! Love sunshine? Got that too! Without a doubt, The Gold Coast is worth visiting for all these reasons.

Learn to Surf

Learning to surf is one of the most popular attractions on The Gold Coast as it has the most optimal waves for beginners. They are large enough that you can actually surf but gentle enough that you don’t fall off.  

Visit Currumbin Wildlife Sanctuary

For animal lovers, a trip to Currumbin Wildlife Sanctuary is a must. You can meet all the Aussie animals, take the extreme high ropes green challenge, cuddle a koala, feed the kangaroos, see the salt-water crocodiles and Tasmanian Devils. 

Visit Sea World

You can watch the world’s best stunt performers mastering aerial flips and gravity-defying stunts in the Jet Ski Show, and watch the dolphin’s doing the same in the Imagine Dolphin Show. 

Attend the Australian Outback Spectacular

The show tells the gripping story of 2 struggling Australian farmers and their fight to survive in the unforgiving lands. The community come together to help them and overcome their struggles. 

Cruise Over to Moreton Island

The boat ride to Moreton Island is very scenic, with views of the glistening Gold Coast skyline getting smaller and smaller as you sail off to more untouched waters. 

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