Gold Coast to New South Wales

Short on time? Sample the natural beauty of the Gold Coast on this outdoor tour. Hop on a sea kayak and paddle your way over to Wave Break Island to swim and snorkel amid tropical fish and colorful coral. Spot dolphins, stingrays, and sea turtles along the coast, and enjoy a snack before heading back to shore.

Zip through the Gold Coast’s sparkling waters and sunny skies with a package that offers an action-packed jet boat ride and a scenic helicopter tour.  See landmarks including Palazzo Versace Hotel, Marina Mirage, SeaWorld, Runaway Bay, Paradise Point, Sovereign Islands and Moreton Bay Marine Park. Your jet boat captain takes the vessel on a 55-minute ride with high-speed tricks that spin the boat around in thrilling circles and turns. The 5-minute helicopter tour provides an aerial perspective on the region’s landmarks and beautiful beaches.

Cook Island, a short boat trip from the Gold Coast, is an accessible and appealing dive site for all experience levels. A colourful and interesting mix of reef and pelagic fish call Cook Island home: pufferfish, gropers, surgeonfish, anemonefish, leatherjackets, parrotfish, trevally, bullseyes and sweetlips are some of the most common residents. Photographers will find plenty of photogenic subjects, with nudibranchs, stingrays, turtles, wobbegongs and even leopard sharks over summer.

Go scuba diving off Wave Break Island on this tour from Queensland's Gold Coast. You'll have the chance to spot some of the island's 450 species of fish and other marine life. Beginner divers are welcome.

Zip through the scenic Gold Coast Broadwater on a high-octane jet boat ride that combines speed-driven fun with sightseeing. Hang on as your boat performs 360-degree spins, power slides and other tricks, then slow down to see Southport Yacht Club, Palazzo Versace Hotel and Marina Mirage. You'll also buzz past Seaworld, the mansions of Sovereign Island and Moreton Bay Marine Park, venturing further than other similar tours. Dolphins and other marine life often seen in these waterways — keep your eyes peeled!

Be a boat captain for a day with a leisurely cruise through the Gold Coast’s scenic canals. Even without experience or a boating license, you can pilot a canopy-covered vessel with room for up to 10 friends or family members and plenty of amenities. You decide where to go and when to stop, enjoying unparalleled views from the water of Gold Coast luxury homes, beaches, and marine life.

Feel a rush of adrenaline as you soar through the air on this tandem sky dive over Byron Bay.  Enjoy the thrill of a 60-second free fall from a height of more than 15,000 feet (4,572 meters), then look down over the spectacular beaches and bay during the five-minute parachute descent. Once you’re safely back on solid ground, celebrate your achievement with a personalized photo certificate to show off to friends and family back home.

Spend the morning swimming, snorkeling, and kayaking around South Stradbroke and Wave Break islands on this cruise from the Gold Coast. Paddle your way from through clear waters to South Stradbroke Island by kayak, then see colorful birds and wallabies on a bushwalk and go snorkeling. Continue to Wave Break Island, where you can enjoy a light lunch, go stand up paddleboarding, relax in the Chill-Out zone, and spot dolphins, sea turtles, and stingrays along the coast.

This comprehensive full-day tour allows you to sightsee, swim, hike, and bushwalk through The Royal National Park. Including transportation to the Figure 8 Pools, only about an hour's drive from Sydney, you'll discover coastal views and local wildlife. Pickup and drop-off at a central Sydney meeting location.

Visit Tropical Fruit World, where you can learn about tropical fruit around the world and taste the fruit grown on the farm. Cruise down the farm's waterway and feed the wild birds as they swim and swoop alongside the boat, then transfer to a miniature train for a ride through the eucalyptus trees.

Take a spin on Australia’s ultimate jet boating experience. The Premium Broadwater Adventure is 55 minutes & 35 kilometres of jetboating fun departing directly into the Broadwater at Main Beach, beside Sea World. Then get set to soar through the air as you parasail above the Broadwater, taking in the magnificent 360 degree views. This combo package is for 2 people.

On this family-friendly tour of a 200-acre commercial fruit plantation you’ll learn how tropical fruits grow, how they’re harvested and planted, and, most importantly, how they taste. Enjoy a fully guided plantation safari, tasting show, wildlife-spotting cruise, fauna park, and Aussie bush tucker experience. Shop for more frit, juices, ice-creams, and other snacks at the on-site cafe.

Depart from the heart of Surfers Paradise aboard the amphibious ‘Duck’. Rides combine informative city-tours with unique and exciting river-cruising. Travel past the glitzy waterfront mansions of the rich and famous and take in the spectacular views of the Gold Coast waterways and its famous landmarks. Then… Experience Australia’s most exciting jet boat ride with our 55minute Premium Jet Boat Adventure. Famous for the unique blend of thrills and sightseeing, tours include exciting jet boat spins and slides combined with the magic of wild dolphin spotting and Sovereign Island’s amazing waterfront mansions.

Both experienced and beginner surfers will enjoy this two-day camping and surfing trip to the Tweed Coast. Joining this all-inclusive tour is the easy way to visit the attractive region without worrying about any of the arrangements. Learn new water skills (or perfect old ones), enjoy the scenery, and eat well, with all meals included. You’ll receive personalized service on the small-group tour, and it’s suitable for families.

Cook Island, a short boat trip from the Gold Coast, is an accessible and appealing dive site for all experience levels. A colourful and interesting mix of reef and pelagic fish call Cook Island home: pufferfish, gropers, surgeonfish, anemonefish, leatherjackets, parrotfish, trevally, bullseyes and sweetlips are some of the most common residents. Photographers will find plenty of photogenic subjects, with nudibranchs, stingrays, turtles, wobbegongs and even leopard sharks over summer.

It’s the ultimate watersports combo. Experience Paradise Jet Boating's premium “Adventure Ride”... famous for its unique blend of thrills and adventure mixed with beautiful scenery and sightseeing. Then blast your way across the Broadwater on your own 1500cc SeaDoo Jet Ski, enjoying the endless horizons and magical scenery. No experience necessary

Go snorkeling in the waters of the Gold Coast for the chance to see some of the area's hundreds of species of fish and other marine life. Enjoy calm waters and a guide to provide any assistance.

Zoom around the waters of the Gold Coast Broadwater on this 55 minute thrilling jet boat ride. As you race through the scenic waterway, your captain points out landmarks including Southport Yacht Club, Palazzo Versace Hotel, Marina Mirage, Seaworld, Sovereign Island and Moreton Bay Marine Park. You might even spot wildlife such as dolphins, wallabies and birds. Since this tour goes further than others, you can see and do more while enjoying the fun of high-octane adventure.

Take to the waves at one of Australia’s most beautiful beaches on this full-day surfing adventure from the Gold Coast or Byron Bay. Master the basics or brush up on your skills with the help of an expert instructor, then put it all into practice on the beaches of the Tweed Coast. This intensive learn to surf experience includes two 1.5-hour lessons, round-trip transfers, lunch at Fingal Head Lighthouse and professional souvenir photos.

Our Gold Coast Brewery Tour will bring everyone together for a fun thirsty day of sipping, tasting and visiting award-winning breweries on the Gold Coast and Northern NSW region. Join the ONLY brewery tour on the Gold Coast that takes you to 4 unique breweries in a day where you can sip on locally-made craft beer while siting back and relaxing in a beautiful environment. Taste the explosion of flavours from each crafted beer while you learn insightful info from your passionate beer guides (beer pilots). Expand your taste buds by sampling seasonal flavours with local ingredients that make incredible IPA’s, Red Ales, Lagers, Pale Ales, NEIPA’s, Porters and taproom only releases. Grab a roadie from the breweries, if you like, for the ride, enjoy a good yarn and chat with your FUN and friendly beer pilots as they safely move you around venue to venue. Don’t miss this epic experience as there is never a dull moment when you're out with us.

Learn to surf at Byron Bay and other favorite surf beaches of Australia's eastern coast on this all-inclusive, 7-day tour. Get a handle on the surfing safety, etiquette, and moves with 11 progressive lessons plus guided surfs and plenty of opportunity to try out your new skills. Top-of-the-line surf gear is provided, along with minivan transport, most meals, and surf shack accommodation so you skip the stress over logistics and focus on catching that perfect break.

Whether you’re an absolute beginner or catching barrels like a pro, hunt down the perfect wave in two stunning surf locations: Byron Bay and Evans Head. This 5-day adventure includes 10 1.5-hour surf lessons, transfers, gear, a professional photo package, four nights’ B&B accommodation, lunch every day, a celebration dinner—and even a T-shirt and cap. Finish with the confidence to go surfing for the rest of your life.

Combine your 30 minute Paradise Jet Boating Adventure Ride with Beers on the deck at Fishos Paradise Jet Boating’s Broadwater Adventure JetBoat rides are famous for their unique combination of thrills & adventure mixed with stunning scenery & sightseeing. Experience 360° spins, high speed drifting and other exciting manoeuvres….while exploring the beautiful Gold Coast waterways.

Soak up the views from Australia’s most easterly point before visiting Byron Bay’s hottest food and drink spots. After taking in the sweeping views from Cape Byron Lighthouse you can opt to take a refreshing dip at Wategos Beach. Next up we’ll visit hip hilltop cafe Top Shop for a caffeine hit before we head to The Farm. This lush, working farm on the fringe of Byron is anchored by the lauded Three Blue Ducks restaurant, where we’ll tuck into an incredible lunch showcasing produce harvested just metres from our table. There’ll be plenty of time to take a stroll around the property to meet the Highland cows and crack some Macadamias before we head to Stone & Wood to sample the famed Byron Bay brewery’s multi-award-winning beers. Before heading back to Goldie, we’ll enjoy a tasting at one of Byron’s boutique distilleries. Set in a lush rainforest, Cape Byron Distillery specialises in gin (with whisky on the way), while Lord Byron Distillery produces rum, vodka, gin and more.