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Top 10 Activities in Gold Coast [2025]
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Scuba Diving in Gold Coast
4.4
6.7 km from downtown
Highlights:
<p><font color="#05073b">The Gold Coast is located on the east coast of Australia. Diving activities have attracted much attention in recent years, especially with the opening of the world-class underwater attraction Wonder Reef, which has become one of Australia's premier diving destinations.</font></p><p><span style="color: #0000ff;"><img class="confluence-embedded-image confluence-external-resource" height="250" src="https://nephele.ctrip.com/target/100a1a0000019hwv89757_W_10000_1200.jpg?proc=autoorient" data-image-src="https://nephele.ctrip.com/target/100a1a0000019hwv89757_W_10000_1200.jpg?proc=autoorient"></span></p><p><font color="#05073b"><b>Unique creatures and landscapes: </b>The waters near the Gold Coast are home to dozens of marine species, including groupers, clownfish, crayfish and octopus, as well as the colorful and vibrant Prince of Scotland shipwreck site in a living coral reef, providing a unique adventure experience for diving enthusiasts. The Gold Coast recently added a world-class underwater attraction, Wonder Reef, which is the world's first buoyant reef designed by an artist. It consists of 9 beautiful coral reef spirals, attracting countless marine life and forming a unique diving experience. It is like a huge kelp forest, moving with the energy of the ocean, forming a vivid underwater painting. This vertically sinking dive site is suitable for divers of all PADI certification levels and has become one of the dive sites that divers "most want to check in".</font></p><p><span style="color: #0000ff;"><img class="confluence-embedded-image confluence-external-resource" height="250" src="https://nephele.ctrip.com/target/0100i12000hmab7xf7872_W_10000_1200.jpg?proc=autoorient" data-image-src="https://nephele.ctrip.com/target/0100i12000hmab7xf7872_W_10000_1200.jpg?proc=autoorient"></span></p><p><font color="#05073b"><b>Excellent visibility: </b>The waters of the Gold Coast are clear, with a visibility of 15-25 meters, allowing divers to clearly see every corner of the seabed.</font></p><p><img class="confluence-embedded-image confluence-external-resource" height="250" src="https://nephele.ctrip.com/target/0101k12000hmac11yC572_W_10000_1200.jpg?proc=autoorient" data-image-src="https://nephele.ctrip.com/target/0101k12000hmac11yC572_W_10000_1200.jpg?proc=autoorient"></p><p><font color="#05073b"><b>Comfortable air and water temperature: </b>The Gold Coast has a subtropical climate and offers scuba diving all year round. The water temperature is about 22°C in winter (July to August) and reaches a maximum of about 27°C in summer (February). The best diving season is from October to May of the following year. During this period, the water temperature is suitable and the marine life is active, which is very suitable for divers to explore underwater.</font></p><p><span style="color: #0000ff;"><img class="confluence-embedded-image confluence-external-resource" height="250" src="https://nephele.ctrip.com/target/0106a12000hmaaub0CB38_W_10000_1200.jpg?proc=autoorient" data-image-src="https://nephele.ctrip.com/target/0106a12000hmaaub0CB38_W_10000_1200.jpg?proc=autoorient"></span></p><p><font color="#05073b"><b>Diverse diving difficulties: </b>The Gold Coast offers a wealth of diving options, from snorkeling to deep diving, from coral reefs to underwater caves. Whether it is a beginner or an experienced diver, the Gold Coast has diving spots suitable for them.</font></p><p><span style="color: #0000ff;"><img class="confluence-embedded-image confluence-external-resource" height="250" src="https://nephele.ctrip.com/target/0101g12000hmacerc5076_W_10000_1200.jpg?proc=autoorient" data-image-src="https://nephele.ctrip.com/target/0101g12000hmacerc5076_W_10000_1200.jpg?proc=autoorient"></span></p><p><font color="#05073b">The Gold Coast has become a paradise for diving enthusiasts with its unique diving landscape, high visibility, and suitable air and water temperature. Here, divers can start an intimate encounter with the wonders of the seabed and write their own underwater legends.</font></p>
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Sailing in Gold Coast
3.9
963m from downtown
Highlights:
Sailing is a sport that combines competition, entertainment and adventure, relying on the natural wind to act on the sails and the boats to be driven by people.
It not only exercises the participants' physical coordination and mental flexibility, but also brings a unique experience of getting close to nature and challenging oneself. In the Gold Coast, sailing is very popular because of its unique marine conditions and rich sailing resources.
The Gold Coast has 42 kilometers of high-quality beaches and clear blue waters, providing an excellent natural environment for sailing. Participants can enjoy the magnificent coastline, golden beaches and distant mountains on the sailboat, and feel the tranquility and magnificence of nature.
The Gold Coast has many professional sailing clubs and rental centers, providing various types of sailboats and rental services from beginners to professionals. Whether it is a single-person sailboat, a double-person sailboat or a large keel sailboat, it can meet the needs of different participants.
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Helicopter Rides in Gold Coast
3.8
6.7 km from downtown
Highlights:
<p><span style="color: #05073b;">The Gold Coast is famous for its endless golden beaches, blue waters and rich natural landscapes. Experience a helicopter tour here and you will enjoy an unparalleled visual feast and a unique flying experience. </span></p><p><strong><span style="color: #05073b;">Panoramic visual experience:</span></strong><span style="color: #05073b;"><span style="color: #060607;">Experiencing a helicopter on the Gold Coast usually allows you to overlook the spectacular coastline, clear waters and rolling hinterland from the air. You will have the opportunity to enjoy many famous attractions including Surfers Paradise, Broadbeach, the iconic Q1 building, Burleigh Heads National Park and Tallebudgera Creek. <br></span></span><img class="confluence-embedded-image confluence-external-resource" width="345" src="https://nephele.ctrip.com/target/0104y12000hk8y12hBAF7_W_10000_1200.png?proc=autoorient" data-image-src="https://nephele.ctrip.com/target/0104y12000hk8y12hBAF7_W_10000_1200.png?proc=autoorient" style="width: 25%;"></p><p><span style="color: #05073b;"><span style="color: #060607;"><strong>Convenient take-off and landing points:</strong></span></span><span style="color: #05073b;"><span style="color: #060607;">The helicopter landing point is located in the core area of the Gold Coast, providing you with great convenience. There are many flight duration options, including 5-minute, 10-minute and 15-minute sightseeing flights, usually with group and private tours to meet the needs of different tourists. <br></span></span><img class="confluence-embedded-image confluence-external-resource" width="344" src="https://nephele.ctrip.com/target/0102312000hk8yplj32FD_W_10000_1200.jpg?proc=autoorient" data-image-src="https://nephele.ctrip.com/target/0102312000hk8yplj32FD_W_10000_1200.jpg?proc=autoorient" style="width: 25%;"></p><p><strong>Excellent climate and weather conditions</strong>: <span style="color: #060607;">The Gold Coast has a subtropical monsoon climate, with sunshine all year round and humid air, making it suitable for flying most of the year. Clear skies, suitable temperatures and low cloud heights provide excellent weather conditions for helicopter tours. Here, you can enjoy the fun of flying with greater peace of mind without having to worry about the impact of bad weather. <br></span><img class="confluence-embedded-image confluence-external-resource" height="250" src="https://nephele.ctrip.com/target/0102x12000hk8ymqlBE67_W_10000_1200.jpg?proc=autoorient" data-image-src="https://nephele.ctrip.com/target/0102x12000hk8ymqlBE67_W_10000_1200.jpg?proc=autoorient" style="width: 25%;"></p><p><span style="color: #060607;"><strong>Rich operator value-added services</strong><span style="color: #05073b;">: Gold Coast helicopter service providers usually provide a full range of value-added services, such as photography, video opportunities, commentary, etc., to make your flight experience more perfect. In addition, they usually provide linkage services with other activities, such as surfing, diving, etc., to make your trip to the Gold Coast more colorful.<img class="confluence-embedded-image confluence-external-resource" height="250" src="https://nephele.ctrip.com/target/0103p12000hk8ypiy01CA_W_10000_1200.png?proc=autoorient" data-image-src="https://nephele.ctrip.com/target/0103p12000hk8ypiy01CA_W_10000_1200.png?proc=autoorient" style="width: 25%;"></span></span></p><p><span style="color: #060607;"><span style="color: #05073b;">Experience a helicopter flight over the Gold Coast and enjoy the coastline and natural wonders from high altitude. </span></span></p>
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Whale Watching At Sea in Gold Coast
3.6
6.3 km from downtown
Highlights:
The whale watching season on the Gold Coast usually lasts from June to November each year. This season is the best time to watch whales. Humpback whales migrate thousands of kilometers north from the distant Antarctic every year to the warm east coast of Australia to give birth to young whales.
As an excellent location on the whale migration route, the Gold Coast provides tourists with a variety of ways to watch whales. Among them, the most popular is to go out to sea to watch whales with Sea World Cruises. Visitors can gather at the main beach pier of Sea World Cruises in advance to board the ship and start the whale watching trip.
Generally, the number of whales passing through the Gold Coast is very large, and the success rate of whale watching is as high as more than 98%. Even completely wild whales may meet tourists at sea. Humpback whales usually dive for about 5 to 10 minutes at a time. Tourists wait patiently in the nearby waters, and the probability of them appearing again is relatively high.
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Hot Air Ballooning in Australia
3.5
From £137.88
2 km from downtown
Highlights:
<p style="margin-bottom: 0px; padding: 0px; color: rgb(23, 43, 77); font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, "Segoe UI", Roboto, Oxygen, Ubuntu, "Fira Sans", "Droid Sans", "Helvetica Neue", sans-serif;"><span style="color: rgb(5, 7, 59);">In the vast Australian continent</span><span style="color: rgb(5, 7, 59);">, following the hot air balloon slowly rising into the sky is a romantic way to explore this magical land. </span></p><p style="margin-bottom: 0px; padding: 0px; color: rgb(23, 43, 77); font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, "Segoe UI", Roboto, Oxygen, Ubuntu, "Fira Sans", "Droid Sans", "Helvetica Neue", sans-serif;"><img src="https://nephele.ctrip.com/target/0104e12000hhoecwpAA66_W_10000_1200.jpg?proc=autoorient" alt="https://nephele.ctrip.com/target/0104e12000hhoecwpAA66_W_10000_1200.jpg?proc=autoorient" style="width: 50%;"></p><p style="margin-top: 10px; margin-bottom: 0px; padding: 0px; color: rgb(23, 43, 77); font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, "Segoe UI", Roboto, Oxygen, Ubuntu, "Fira Sans", "Droid Sans", "Helvetica Neue", sans-serif;"><strong><span style="color: rgb(5, 7, 59);">Rare Natural Landscapes: </span></strong><span style="color: rgb(5, 7, 59);">Australia has rare natural landscapes in the world, such as the colorful Great Barrier Reef, the solemnity of Uluru, as well as farms and rolling mountains. Riding a hot air balloon, you can appreciate these masterpieces of nature from another perspective in the sky and feel the shock and awe. </span></p><p style="margin-top: 10px; margin-bottom: 0px; padding: 0px; color: rgb(23, 43, 77); font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, "Segoe UI", Roboto, Oxygen, Ubuntu, "Fira Sans", "Droid Sans", "Helvetica Neue", sans-serif;"><img src="https://nephele.ctrip.com/target/0103i12000hhoecwn0BE6_W_10000_1200.jpg?proc=autoorient" alt="https://nephele.ctrip.com/target/0103i12000hhoecwn0BE6_W_10000_1200.jpg?proc=autoorient" style="width: 50%;"></p><p style="margin-top: 10px; margin-bottom: 0px; padding: 0px; color: rgb(23, 43, 77); font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, "Segoe UI", Roboto, Oxygen, Ubuntu, "Fira Sans", "Droid Sans", "Helvetica Neue", sans-serif;"><span style="color: rgb(5, 7, 59);"><strong>Suitable climate and wind conditions: </strong>Australia has a mild maritime climate. Most areas have moderate temperatures in spring and autumn, and the wind is stable and controllable, providing good flight conditions for hot air balloons.</span></p><p style="margin-top: 10px; margin-bottom: 0px; padding: 0px; color: rgb(23, 43, 77); font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, "Segoe UI", Roboto, Oxygen, Ubuntu, "Fira Sans", "Droid Sans", "Helvetica Neue", sans-serif;"><img src="https://nephele.ctrip.com/target/100m0q000000gkkrj074A_W_10000_1200.jpg?proc=autoorient" alt="https://nephele.ctrip.com/target/100m0q000000gkkrj074A_W_10000_1200.jpg?proc=autoorient" style="width: 50%;"></p><p style="margin-top: 10px; margin-bottom: 0px; padding: 0px; color: rgb(23, 43, 77); font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, "Segoe UI", Roboto, Oxygen, Ubuntu, "Fira Sans", "Droid Sans", "Helvetica Neue", sans-serif;"><span style="color: rgb(5, 7, 59);"><strong>Professional service guarantee:</strong> Australia's hot air balloon services are mature and professional, and the operators have a long history and rich experience. Most hot air balloon companies have obtained ISO certification, and the pilots are highly skilled and know the flight routes well, ensuring that every passenger can enjoy a safe and comfortable flight experience. </span></p><p style="margin-top: 10px; margin-bottom: 0px; padding: 0px; color: rgb(23, 43, 77); font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, "Segoe UI", Roboto, Oxygen, Ubuntu, "Fira Sans", "Droid Sans", "Helvetica Neue", sans-serif;"><img src="https://nephele.ctrip.com/target/100b0q000000gdteyAFB8_W_10000_1200.jpg?proc=autoorient" alt="https://nephele.ctrip.com/target/100b0q000000gdteyAFB8_W_10000_1200.jpg?proc=autoorient" style="width: 50%;"></p><p style="margin-top: 10px; margin-bottom: 0px; padding: 0px; color: rgb(23, 43, 77); font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, "Segoe UI", Roboto, Oxygen, Ubuntu, "Fira Sans", "Droid Sans", "Helvetica Neue", sans-serif;"><span style="color: rgb(5, 7, 59);">As the morning light begins to rise, you will overlook an unparalleled magnificent landscape, from the vast red center to the gorgeous coastline, where every place is a perfect blend of nature and tranquility.</span></p>
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Surfing in Gold Coast
4.1
15.6 km from downtown
Highlights:
The Gold Coast is located on the east coast of Australia, about an hour's drive from Brisbane. There are dozens of kilometers of high-quality beaches here, which attract surfing enthusiasts from all over the world with its unique natural conditions. The most famous one is this section known as the "Surfer's Paradise".
The main surfing spots on the Gold Coast are distributed in Snapper Rocks, Rainbow Bay, Currumbin Lane and other places. Among them, Snapper Rocks is located in part of the Super Coast and is famous for forming the longest and most stable waves in the world. It is the venue for the annual Quiksilver Pro surfing competition and has always attracted surfing masters from all over the world.
The Gold Coast surfing experience is a water activity that combines natural scenery, challenges and fun. Whether you are a surfing master or a beginner, you can find your own surfing paradise here.
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