Find a day that fits your crew.

GC Aqua Park

An inflatable water course at Broadwater Parklands. Pair a booked water session with time in the surrounding parklands. Main-park participants need swimming ability as well as meeting the age rules.

Published age information

Main park: ages 5+. Children aged 5–9 need paying on-water supervision. Check current ratio, supervisor eligibility and swimming rules with the park. Under-5 Fun City is a separate product.

Time to allow

Choose a 50- or 100-minute session. Allow extra time for check-in and the safety briefing.

Cost and extras

Paid ticket per participant. Required park aqua socks are separate unless included in the selected package; fees and availability need checking for your date.

Broadwater Parklands

Waterfront open space on Marine Parade with playgrounds, picnic areas and the Rockpools waterplay facility. A useful base for a flexible day with optional paid activities.

Published age information

Choose play equipment and water activities to suit each child, with appropriate supervision.

Time to allow

Explore at your own pace and stay as long as suits your group.

Cost and extras

Public park and free play areas; parking, food and commercial activities are separate. Check Rockpools operating changes before relying on waterplay.

INFINITY Attraction

A walk-through installation of lighting effects, mirrors and sensory environments at Chevron Renaissance. Consider each visitor's comfort with darkness and sound before choosing it.

Published age information

Recommended for ages 8+. Children under 12 need an accompanying adult. Consider each child’s comfort with darkness, lighting and sound.

Time to allow

Operator estimates around 30 minutes, plus possible queueing.

Cost and extras

Admission tickets; compare the official family and individual ticket conditions. Souvenir purchases are separate.

Putt Putt Mermaid Beach

Mini golf with three themed 18-hole courses. Choose a one-course or multi-course outing to suit your group.

Published age information

Ask the venue about equipment and supervision for younger children.

Time to allow

Visit length depends on the number of courses, group size and pace.

Cost and extras

Paid by ticket/course option. Party packages are separate from ordinary admission.

Holey Moley Surfers Paradise

Themed mini golf in the Galaxy Centre, with other entertainment in the same complex. Use the Surfers Paradise listing when booking because the brand also operates other locations.

Published age information

Licensed venue. Confirm current under-18 admission times and adult supervision directly before booking.

Time to allow

Choose 9 or 18 holes. Allow extra time for a larger group.

Cost and extras

Activity, day and ticket category affect price. Compare a family option against individual admissions for the same game length.

SkyPoint Observation Deck

An observation deck inside Q1 with views across the coast and hinterland. Deck entry and the external SkyPoint Climb are separate experiences.

Published age information

Under-18s require adult supervision under conditions of entry. Evening restrictions can apply; check the chosen visit time.

Time to allow

Explore the deck at your own pace. Check for private-event closures before visiting.

Cost and extras

Paid deck admission, with date and package options. Food and external-climb tickets are different products.

Currumbin Wildlife Sanctuary

A wildlife attraction with keeper presentations and animal encounters. Choose whether to make a general admission visit or add separately booked experiences.

Published age information

Check the age and supervision requirements for any animal encounter or extra experience you want to book.

Time to allow

Day admission; choose a visit length around the published daily programme.

Cost and extras

Paid general admission. Check whether encounters, other experiences and parking add to your selected ticket.

TreeTop Challenge Currumbin

High-ropes courses and ziplines within Currumbin Wildlife Sanctuary. Check reach and supervision requirements, plus what your climbing ticket includes.

Published age information

Ages 8+. Under-12s need an accompanying adult on course. Minimum fingertip reach is 165cm for specified courses and 185cm for higher levels; other conditions apply.

Time to allow

Operator describes a 2–3 hour adventure, with preparation and safety briefing. Check your booked session.

Cost and extras

Paid climbing session. Confirm whether sanctuary admission is included in the exact product selected.

BOUNCE Gold Coast

Indoor trampolines and active-play zones at 5 Sunlight Drive. Choose the ticket and zones that suit your group.

Published age information

Zones and tickets have different age or height conditions. Check your child’s height and the rules for the areas they want to use.

Time to allow

Choose a 60-, 90- or 120-minute admission option.

Cost and extras

Paid timed session. Peak and off-peak prices differ. Confirm grip-sock requirements and package inclusions.

Topgolf Gold Coast

Target-golf games from covered hitting bays. Compare the whole bay booking and any food commitment, particularly for a smaller group.

Published age information

Junior equipment is available. Confirm the current adult-supervision requirements for under-18s before booking.

Time to allow

Choose the bay booking length that suits your group.

Cost and extras

Check booked bay time, number of players and package inclusions. Food and drinks may be additional.

David Fleay Wildlife Park

A Queensland Parks wildlife park focused on native species and ranger presentations. Check display availability when planning around a particular animal.

Published age information

Choose presentations and walking areas to suit your group, with appropriate supervision for children.

Time to allow

Explore at your own pace and plan around the day’s ranger presentations.

Cost and extras

Paid admission via Queensland Parks. Temporary offers and display availability need checking at booking.

The Nocturnal House is temporarily closed for maintenance, so platypus and other nocturnal species are unavailable. Check the park’s current notice before visiting.

HOTA Gallery

Contemporary art and family programmes within the HOTA precinct. Select a particular exhibition or workshop before deciding on cost and age suitability.

Published age information

Programme-specific. ArtLab lists ages 6–12; younger-child programmes have separate recommendations. Check the event page.

Time to allow

Explore at your own pace, or check the duration of your booked programme.

Cost and extras

Check admission for the exhibition or programme you choose. Art Explorers and Quiet Hour are listed as free; check dates and registration.

Gold Coast Regional Botanic Gardens

Gardens with regional plant collections, walking areas and spaces for a self-paced outing. A useful choice when a booked session or thrill activity is not what the group wants.

Published age information

Choose paths and activities to suit your group, with appropriate supervision for children.

Time to allow

Explore at your own pace and stay as long as suits your group.

Cost and extras

Free garden entry. Workshops, transport and purchases are separate where applicable.

Burleigh Head National Park

A coastal headland with formed walking tracks through forest and beside the rocky foreshore. Choose a signed route and check park alerts before setting out.

Published age information

Choose a track for the group’s fitness and ability. Supervise children and walk during daylight.

Time to allow

Route-specific. Use the official map for distance, grade and current closures.

Cost and extras

No general walking admission charge. Transport, parking and any organised activities are separate.

Timezone Surfers Paradise

Arcade and entertainment venue on Level 1 of Paradise Centre in Cavill Mall. Decide the game-card or activity spend before arriving, especially with several children.

Published age information

Check the age, height and supervision rules for each attraction your group wants to use.

Time to allow

Visit length depends on the games and play package you choose.

Cost and extras

Paid games and attractions. Card credit, timed play and individual activities are different products; confirm Surfers Paradise inclusions.

Game Over Gold Coast karting

Indoor electric kart racing with separate junior and adult sessions. Check age and height together before booking a family group.

Published age information

Individual junior karts: ages 7–12, minimum height 120cm. Adult karts: ages 13+, minimum height 150cm. Additional weight and safety rules apply. Duo kart is a separate product.

Time to allow

Race length is lap/time based and product-specific. Include arrival and briefing time.

Cost and extras

Paid per race or combination package. Juniors and adults race separately, which affects how a family booking works.

Sea World

A theme-park option with marine-animal experiences, rides and presentations. Compare the exact day pass or multi-park product against how much time you plan to spend.

Published age information

Entry ticket categories are separate from ride and encounter requirements. Check each planned attraction's conditions.

Time to allow

Plan around the operating hours, attractions and presentations for your chosen date.

Cost and extras

Paid park entry. Encounters, lockers, food and other optional products may add to the ticket cost.