Gold Coast Activities for the Whole Family
From a splashy jet boat ride through the Broadwater to a theme park day and an outback dinner show, the Gold Coast packs a huge range of family activities into one stretch of coastline. Here are some of the best ways to fill your family's Gold Coast itinerary.
Surfers Paradise Jetboat Ride
The Surfers Paradise Ultimate 55 Minute Jetboat Ride blasts through the Broadwater with 360 degree spins and fishtails, departing from the heart of Surfers Paradise within walking distance of major hotels. Child tickets apply for ages 5 to 14, with a minimum height requirement of 110cm, and a family rate is available for 2 adults and 2 children.
1 Day Dreamworld Ticket
The 1 Day Dreamworld Ticket covers a full day of rides for every age, from the family friendly Jungle Rush rollercoaster to Kenny and Belinda's Dreamland built specifically for small children, plus daily Tiger Island talks and live entertainment throughout the park.
Currumbin Wildlife Sanctuary
The Currumbin Wildlife Sanctuary Tickets let families hand feed kangaroos and catch the twice daily Rainbow Lorikeet feeding across a lush rainforest setting. Child tickets apply for ages 3 to 17, with infants under 2 free, and the sanctuary is wheelchair friendly with skip the queue entry.
Australian Outback Spectacular Heartland Dinner and Show
The Australian Outback Spectacular Heartland Dinner and Show is a lively evening of stunt riders, stockhorses and a three course Aussie BBQ dinner, with a free stockman's hat to take home. Child tickets apply for ages 3 to 13, the venue is wheelchair friendly and parking is free.
Frequently asked questions
Is the Surfers Paradise jet boat ride suitable for kids?
Yes, child tickets apply for ages 5 to 14, with a minimum height requirement of 110cm for safety.
What age can kids visit Currumbin Wildlife Sanctuary?
There's no minimum age, with child tickets from age 3 and infants under 2 entering free.
Does the Dreamworld ticket include rides for younger kids?
Yes, Kenny and Belinda's Dreamland is built specifically for small children, alongside family friendly rides like Jungle Rush for slightly older kids.
What's included in the Australian Outback Spectacular ticket?
A three course Australian BBQ dinner, drinks throughout the show and a complimentary Australian Outback Stockman's hat, with child tickets from age 3.
Can we fit more than one activity into a single Gold Coast day?
It's possible to pair a daytime activity like Dreamworld or the wildlife sanctuary with an evening show like the Outback Spectacular, since most shows run from early evening.
Local tip: save high energy activities like the jet boat ride for the morning while everyone's fresh, then wind down with wildlife encounters or dinner and a show later in the day.
Sort your family's Gold Coast activity above, thrill rides, theme park fun, wildlife encounters, or a dinner and show night out. All good days are waiting.