Gold Coast School Holiday Activities

Gold Coast School Holiday Activities

Every year 11million visitors flock to the Gold Coast and many of these will arrive during the summer school holidays to experience our award winning beaches, heritage listed hinterland and enjoy the plethora of tours and attractions all the while enjoying our relaxed Gold Coast lifestyle.

If you’re planning on visiting the Gold Coast these summer school holidays here are a few tips to help you get the most out of your holiday.

Surfers Paradise is the hub for Gold Coast School Holiday Activities and adventures. Whether you’re staying there or not, a day and evening strolling through Surfers Paradise is a must. Be entertained by buskers and street performers, enjoy a coffee or lunch in one of the many alfresco cafes and visit the local attractions such as Ripleys Believe it or not or Infinity.

Take a relaxed stroll along the 1km of recently renovated foreshore which is also the location of the Surfers Paradise Beachfront Night Markets each Wednesday, Friday and Sunday night from 4pm – 9pm.

One of the the most popular Gold Coast activities is the iconic Aquaduck 1hr Gold Coast Tour & Cruise. This is an absolute must-do activity while on the Gold Coast during school holidays, and the kids even get to drive the duck.

Looking for adventure? These Gold School Holiday Activities are a must!

With hundreds of Things To Do on the Gold Coast there is no chance of getting bored on your Gold Coast School holiday. Being the Theme Park capital of Australia you have 5 parks to choose from – including Dreamworld, Movie World, Sea World, Wet ‘n’ Wild and whitewater World. Aside from the Theme Parks the Gold Coast also offers other unique activities including jet boating on the Broadwater with Paradise Jet Boating, take an indoor skydiving flight with iFLY Gold Coast.

You might be looking for the best Gold Coast school holiday activities, well sometimes the best things in life are free. Voted one of Australia’s Top 10 beaches, the golden sand and warm waters of Surfers Paradise beach is popular with tourists. See what all the fuss is about and take a dip in the crystal clear waters of the Pacific Ocean. Surfers Paradise beach is a lifeguard patrolled area so make sure you swim between the flags.

Venture west from the beach and explore the green behind the gold with a visit to the Gold Coast’s National Parks including Lamington, Springbrook or Tamborine. Southern Cross Tours offers a variety of day tours departing your coastal accommodation house. Tours include morning/afternoon tea, bush walks, wine tasting, the famous bird feeding at O’Reillys Rainforest Retreat.

Experience the best Gold Coast Hot Air Balloon Flight. Reach thrilling heights and soak in the views of the Gold Coast during a breathtaking sunrise hot balloon flight. Lift off as the sun begins to shine on a new day and float with the breeze above the Gold Coast and surrounding Hinterland areas.

If a Gold Coast hot air balloon flight is an experience that has been on your bucket list for a while, come and fly with the experts for an unforgettable adventure. Step into the balloon and be whisked away above the golden shores and lush rainforest where you’ll be blown away by the natural beauty that sits within the Gold Coast. Once the balloon is deflated, watch as the specialised crane packs away the balloon without customer help saving you approximately 30 minutes of your day.
An optional 5-star breakfast at the Sheraton Grand Mirage Resort is available for those who wish to cap off the extravagant experience with a glass of bubbly and a delicious feast. Set the alarms early, this is an experience that is worth getting up early for!
This is truely one of the Gold Coast School Holiday Activities that you will never forget.

The Gold Coast has a range of accommodation choices available from Backpacker hostels to family-friendly resorts such as Paradise Resort and Sea World Resort, leading hotel chains including Novotel Surfers Paradise and apartments with ocean views at The Breakers. There are hundreds of hotels from Broadbeach to Main Beach alone. There are options to suit all traveller styles and budgets making the Gold Coast an affordable travel destination for visitors from all walks of life from all across the globe. So book yourself a room these school holidays and come and see why the Gold Coast is “Famous For Fun!”