Gold Coast Summer Holiday Experiences for the Family
Hot days on the Gold Coast call for water slides, theme park thrills and a paddle out to spot dolphins, with plenty of ways to cool the whole family off between beach sessions. Here's how to fill a summer holiday itinerary that keeps everyone happy.
Village Roadshow Single Day Multi Theme Park Pass
The Single Day Multi Theme Park Pass covers Warner Bros Movie World, Sea World, Wet'n'Wild and Paradise Country in one ticket, mixing rollercoasters and character meet and greets with water slides and farmyard animals. Kids aged 2 and under enter free, making it an easy way to pack several summer days into one.
1 Day WhiteWater World Ticket
The 1 Day WhiteWater World Ticket gets the family into this seasonal water park beside Dreamworld, with Wiggle Bay built for younger kids and bigger thrills like The Bro and Temple of Huey for everyone else. Child tickets apply for ages 3 to 13, and the park runs seasonally through the warmer months.
Gold Coast Morning Dolphin Kayaking and Snorkeling Tour
The Morning Dolphin Kayaking and Snorkeling Tour paddles across the Broadwater to a secluded island, spotting dolphins and stingrays along the way before a snorkel and a continental breakfast on the beach. No experience is needed, life jackets are provided for non swimmers, and the minimum age is 6 with a family rate for 2 adults and 2 children.
Arro Jet Boating and Gold Coast Aqua Park Combo
The Arro Jet Boating and Gold Coast Aqua Park Combo pairs a 45 minute high speed jet boat ride on the Broadwater with a 50 minute session at Australia's largest inflatable water park at Southport. The minimum age is 5 with a height requirement of 110cm, and kids aged 5 to 13 must be accompanied by an adult.
Frequently asked questions
What age can kids join Gold Coast summer water activities?
It varies by activity, WhiteWater World has child tickets from age 3, the dolphin kayaking tour has a minimum age of 6, and the jet boat and Aqua Park combo starts from age 5.
Is the multi theme park pass good value for families?
Yes, it covers 4 parks in a single ticket, Movie World, Sea World, Wet'n'Wild and Paradise Country, with kids 2 and under entering free.
When is WhiteWater World open?
WhiteWater World operates seasonally through the warmer months, so it's worth checking current opening hours before planning your summer visit.
Do we need swimming experience for the kayak and snorkel tour?
No, the tour is beginner friendly with full equipment and a safety briefing included, and life jackets are provided for non swimmers.
What's included in the jet boat and Aqua Park combo?
A 45 minute jet boating experience on the Broadwater plus a 50 minute session at the Gold Coast Aqua Park's 600 metres of inflatable obstacles.
Local tip: book water based activities for the morning during summer, the Broadwater is calmest early and the theme park water rides are a welcome way to beat the afternoon heat.
Sort your family's Gold Coast summer day above, theme park thrills, water park slides, dolphin spotting, or a jet boat and Aqua Park double header. All good days are waiting.