Gold Coast Rainy Day Activities for the Whole Family
A grey sky doesn't have to slow a Gold Coast family holiday down, Surfers Paradise and Helensvale are packed with indoor attractions built for exactly this moment. From mind bending illusions to go karts, laser tag and a museum full of famous faces, here's where to take the family when the weather turns.
Infinity Attraction Tickets
The Infinity Attraction is a futuristic, maze like fun house of around 20 multi sensual rooms packed with special effects, optical illusions and surprises at every turn, right in the heart of Surfers Paradise. It's suited to ages 8 and up, with kids under 12 needing an accompanying adult, and makes for a genuinely surprising hour out of the rain.
ArtVo Gold Coast Tickets
The ArtVo Gold Coast gallery at Robina Town Centre lets the whole family step inside hand painted murals and optical illusions across 8 themed zones, perfect for playful photos with everyone from little ones to grandparents, and suitable for prams and wheelchairs too.
Gold Coast Wax Museum Tickets
The Gold Coast Wax Museum is home to more than 110 life size wax figures in the heart of Surfers Paradise, from pop stars to past Prime Ministers, plus a guided tour through the Chamber of Horrors included in general admission, a fun rainy afternoon for kids who love spotting familiar faces.
Go Karting, Laser Tag and Indoor Climbing Combo
The Go Karting, Laser Tag and Indoor Climbing Combo at Game Over in Helensvale packs a go kart race, a laser tag mission and a climbing wall session into one indoor visit, with junior karts for ages 7 to 12 and adult karts for 13 and up, a high energy pick for families with older kids and teens.
Frequently asked questions
What's a good Gold Coast rainy day activity for young kids?
ArtVo Gold Coast and the Wax Museum both suit younger kids, with no minimum age and plenty to look at and photograph as a family.
Is the Infinity Attraction suitable for young children?
It's recommended for ages 8 and up, with some low light environments that can be unsettling for younger kids, and children under 12 must be accompanied by an adult.
What age do you need to be for the Go Karting, Laser Tag and Climbing Combo?
Junior karts suit ages 7 to 12 at a minimum height of 120cm, while adult karts are for ages 13 and up at a minimum height of 150cm.
How long does a visit to ArtVo Gold Coast take?
Most families spend around 1.5 to 2 hours exploring the 8 themed zones and taking photos, depending on group size.
Are these Gold Coast rainy day activities all indoors?
Yes, Infinity, ArtVo, the Wax Museum and the Game Over combo are all fully indoor venues, making them a reliable choice whatever the weather is doing outside.
Local tip: book Infinity or ArtVo for the morning when venues are quieter, then save the Game Over combo for the afternoon once the kids have burned off some energy elsewhere.
Sort your family's Gold Coast rainy day plans above, mind bending illusions, a wax museum full of familiar faces, or go karts and laser tag for the more energetic members of the crew. All good days are waiting.