The Gold Coast is Australia’s favourite holiday destination with an abundance of places to visit and things to do including glorious beaches, rainforests and many Gold Coast attractions to suit families, couples and solo travellers. A favourite on many travel bucket lists are the Gold Coast Theme Parks which have put the city on the global map. Come explore the best <a href="/en/gold-coast/theme-parks">Theme Parks</a> in Australia with Dreamworld, Movie World, Sea World, and Wet 'n' Wild multi-day passes available right here saving you both time and money. If you are wishing to get up close to the wildlife then check out <a href="/en/gold-coast/currumbin-wildlife-sanctuary-general-admission">Currumbin Wildlife Sanctuary</a> to fill your days with koala cuddles or scream your lungs out on Gold Coast's exhilarating <a href="/en/gold-coast/activities/jet-boating">jet boating</a> experiences tearing up the Gold Coast Broadwater. For those who crave action, adventure and time in nature, there's plenty of waterways to explore on a <a href="/en/gold-coast/water-sports/kayaking-tours">kayaking tour</a> or hit the open waters for a majestic <a href="/en/gold-coast/whale-watching">whale watching cruise</a> (June-Oct only). But, for a truly extraordinary experience that will stay with you forever, a magical sunrise <a href="/en/gold-coast/activities/hot-air-ballooning">hot air balloon flight</a> over the Gold Coast beaches or rainforest is an absolute must. All days are set to be good days with a huge range of things to do in the Gold Coast by day or night, rain or shine.

Gold Coast

Whale Watching Cruise

Join Australia’s marine experts on a whale watch cruise and encounter majestic humpback whales aboard a luxurious vessel on the Gold Coast.

Sea World Cruises -  Buffet Lunch Cruise

Cruise the pristine Gold Coast waterways with a leisurely 2-hour buffet lunch and sightseeing cruise, departing from the heart of Surfers Paradise. 

Sea World Cruises - Sightseeing Dinner Cruise

Spend an evening of sightseeing and dining on the sparkling Gold Coast waterways aboard this luxurious dinner cruise.

Whale Watching Cruise - Captain's Lounge Upgrade

Join Australia’s marine experts on a 2.5 hour whale watch cruise and encounter majestic humpback whales aboard a luxurious vessel on the Gold Coast.

The Gold Coast is the iconic Australian beach holiday destination. Long, wide surf beaches, vibrant night life and a party atmosphere makes the Gold Coast a magnet for partygoers. The Gold Coast is however much more than the beach. With a full spectrum of accommodation from self contained family units to luxurious beachfront apartments, [theme parks](/gold-coast/theme-parks), [water sports](/gold-coast/water-sports), [cruises](/gold-coast/cruises) and myriad of other [activities](/gold-coast/activities) and even [whale-watching](/gold-coast/whale-watching)the Gold Coast has something to offer every visitor. It truly deserves its title of the number one Australian holiday destination.

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Whale Watching Cruise

Sea World Cruises - Buffet Lunch Cruise

Sea World Cruises - Sightseeing Dinner Cruise

Whale Watching Cruise - Captain's Lounge Upgrade