Gold Coast City Sights Tour from Brisbane

Highlights

  • Best known for its expanses of spectacular golden beaches, the Gold Coast of Queensland is a remarkably diverse destination with something for everyone. Your full-day tour begins with pickup in a comfortable, air-conditioned coach from Surfers Paradise in the late morning, or earlier morning pickup in Brisbane. Soak up passing sights as your driver-guide shares informative commentary, and stop for an hour at Pacific Fair Shopping Centre to browse through the stores or grab morning tea (own expense). Climb aboard a riverboat for a 2-hour crab trip along the Broadwater Canal that snakes through the Gold Coast wetlands. Glide past luxurious waterfront homes, 5-star hotels like the Palazzo Versace and the high-end retail complex of Marina Mirage. Learn how to catch a crab and enjoy your delicious seafood lunch in the tranquil waters.  Back in the coach in the afternoon, admire the high-rise condos and wave breaks that frame Surfers Paradise as we make our way to visit Burleigh Heads. Here, enjoy a fantastic perspective on miles of long sandy beaches that stretch as far as the eye can see.  We continue our day with a drive through the Gold Coast Region passing Varsity Lake, Robina and Advance Town as we admire the Gold Coast Hinterland.  After soaking up the peaceful atmosphere of southern Queensland, relax on the drive north, where your tour concludes with drop-off back at your original departure point.

Summary

Best known for its expanses of spectacular golden beaches, the Gold Coast of Queensland is a remarkably diverse destination with something for everyone. Your full-day tour begins with pickup in a comfortable, air-conditioned coach from Surfers Paradise in the late morning, or earlier morning pickup in Brisbane. Soak up passing sights as your driver-guide shares informative commentary, and stop for an hour at Pacific Fair Shopping Centre to browse through the stores or grab morning tea (own expense). Climb aboard a riverboat for a 2-hour crab trip along the Broadwater Canal that snakes through the Gold Coast wetlands. Glide past luxurious waterfront homes, 5-star hotels like the Palazzo Versace and the high-end retail complex of Marina Mirage. Learn how to catch a crab and enjoy your delicious seafood lunch in the tranquil waters.  Back in the coach in the afternoon, admire the high-rise condos and wave breaks that frame Surfers Paradise as we make our way to visit Burleigh Heads. Here, enjoy a fantastic perspective on miles of long sandy beaches that stretch as far as the eye can see.  We continue our day with a drive through the Gold Coast Region passing Varsity Lake, Robina and Advance Town as we admire the Gold Coast Hinterland.  After soaking up the peaceful atmosphere of southern Queensland, relax on the drive north, where your tour concludes with drop-off back at your original departure point.

Tour info

Duration
9 hours 15 minutes
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Why take this tour?

Explore the diversity of the Gold Coast on a day trip that includes the city sights of Surfers Paradise, visiting the famous surf beach of Burleigh Heads, the coastal highlights along the beautiful Southport Broadwater and experience catching a crab.You'll see it all on this full-day trip departing either from Brisbane or the Gold Coast and be amazed by the numerous contrasting experiences you can squeeze into just one day.

What’s included?

  • Hotel pickup and drop off (Sebel Hotel Brisbane)

  • Air-conditioned vehicle

  • 2 hours Crab Catching Cruise in Gold Coast Broadwater

  • Seafood lunch(1/2 crab, 2 oysters and 2 prawns / no vegetarian option)

  • Burleigh heads

  • Entry/Admission - Broadwater Parklands

  • Q1 Tower Entrance fee 10:00am (Optional)

  • Helicopter Ride 2:00pm (Optional)

Things to know

Before you book

  • Duration: 9h 15m

  • Mobile tickets accepted

  • Instant confirmation

Covid Policy

  • Regularly sanitized high-traffic areas
  • Guides required to regularly wash hands
  • Hand sanitizer available to travelers and staff

Your health and safety is our top priority and our staff are trained in hygiene and infection control but we ask please if you are feeling unwell, do not attend your day tour. Your tour fee will be fully refunded.

Cancellation Policy

    For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.

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Australian Day Tours

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