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Home/Destinations/Brisbane/Gold Coast

Gold Coast Day Trips

Beaches and thrills: day trips from Brisbane reach the Gold Coast, with its golden surf beaches at Surfers Paradise, famous theme parks and buzzing seaside scene. Queensland’s playground by the sea.

193 tours · prices per person, book with partner

Brisbane River Cruise with entry to Lone Pine Koala Sanctuary
Brisbane
Brisbane River Cruise with entry to Lone Pine Koala Sanctuary
4.8(1,710)·5h 30min
from$98/ person
via Viator
Morning Sightseeing Cruise: 10:30am-12pm (90min)
Brisbane
Morning Sightseeing Cruise: 10:30am-12pm (90min)
4.6(1,002)·1h 30min
from$37/ person
via Viator
Moreton Island Day Trip (Kayak, Snorkel & Sandboard) frm Brisbane or Gold Coast
Brisbane
Moreton Island Day Trip (Kayak, Snorkel & Sandboard) frm Brisbane or Gold Coast
4.4(704)·9–13 hours
from$127/ person
via Viator
Lone Pine Koala Sanctuary Day Pass
Brisbane
Lone Pine Koala Sanctuary Day Pass
4.6(585)·2–5 hours
from$45/ person
via Viator
Currumbin Wildlife Sanctuary General Entry Ticket
Gold Coast
Currumbin Wildlife Sanctuary General Entry Ticket
4.3(559)·2–6 hours
from$50/ person
via Viator
North Stradbroke Island WILDLIFE Adventure Tour from Brisbane
Brisbane
North Stradbroke Island WILDLIFE Adventure Tour from Brisbane
4.9(518)·9h 30min
from$106/ person
via Viator
Mount Tamborine Wine Tasting Tour from Brisbane or the Gold Coast
Gold Coast
Mount Tamborine Wine Tasting Tour from Brisbane or the Gold Coast
4.8(473)·8 hours
from$142/ person
via Viator
Australia Zoo Day Trip from Brisbane
Brisbane
Australia Zoo Day Trip from Brisbane
4.9(462)·8h 30min
from$134/ person
via Viator
Gold Coast Whale Watching Cruise
Gold Coast
Gold Coast Whale Watching Cruise
4.9(382)·2h 30min
from$62/ person
via Viator
1.5 hr Jet Ski Safari tour to South Stradbroke Island!
Gold Coast
1.5 hr Jet Ski Safari tour to South Stradbroke Island!
4.9(380)·3 hours
from$212/ person
via Viator
Springbrook andTamborine Rainforest Tour Incl Natural Bridge and Glow Worm Cave
Brisbane
Springbrook andTamborine Rainforest Tour Incl Natural Bridge and Glow Worm Cave
4.7(346)·9h 30min
from$141/ person
via Viator
Gold Coast Parasailing – Tandem & Triple Flights
Gold Coast
Gold Coast Parasailing – Tandem & Triple Flights
4.8(297)·1h 30min
from$70/ person
via Viator
North Stradbroke Island Day Tour from Brisbane – Small Group
Brisbane
North Stradbroke Island Day Tour from Brisbane – Small Group
4.7(294)·10 hours
from$141/ person
via Viator
Springbrook Waterfalls & Natural Bridge Tour from Gold Coast
Surfers Paradise
Springbrook Waterfalls & Natural Bridge Tour from Gold Coast
4.7(277)·5h 30min
from$89/ person
via Viator
Great Keppel Island Day Trip Bundle from Yeppoon
Queensland
Great Keppel Island Day Trip Bundle from Yeppoon
4.6(237)·7h 30min
from$78/ person
via Viator
Gold Coast: 50-Minute Jet Boat Ride from Surfers Paradise
Surfers Paradise
Gold Coast: 50-Minute Jet Boat Ride from Surfers Paradise
4.9(225)·50 min
from$56/ person
via Viator
Sunshine Coast Hinterland and Noosa Day Trip from Brisbane Incl Eumundi Markets
Brisbane
Sunshine Coast Hinterland and Noosa Day Trip from Brisbane Incl Eumundi Markets
4.5(206)·10 hours
from$134/ person
via Viator
Midday Sightseeing Cruise: 12.30pm-2pm (90min)
Brisbane
Midday Sightseeing Cruise: 12.30pm-2pm (90min)
4.6(182)·1h 30min
from$35/ person
via Viator
Brisbane Airport: Shared Transfer to Gold Coast
Brisbane
Brisbane Airport: Shared Transfer to Gold Coast
4.3(144)·1 hour
from$59/ person
via Viator
Learn to Surf at Broadbeach on the Gold Coast
Brisbane
Learn to Surf at Broadbeach on the Gold Coast
4.9(128)·2 hours
from$67/ person
via Viator
O'Reilly's Lamington and Tree Top Canopy Tour from Brisbane
Brisbane
O'Reilly's Lamington and Tree Top Canopy Tour from Brisbane
4.2(114)·10 hours
from$104/ person
via Viator
Stradbroke Island Eco Day Trip from Brisbane – Wildlife & Beaches
Brisbane
Stradbroke Island Eco Day Trip from Brisbane – Wildlife & Beaches
5.0(110)·11 hours
from$141/ person
via Viator
Gold Coast Helicopter 10 min Flight and Jet Boat Ride
Surfers Paradise
Gold Coast Helicopter 10 min Flight and Jet Boat Ride
4.8(100)·1h 30min
from$149/ person
via Viator
Surf Lesson on the Gold Coasts locals Favourite beach (Ages 14+)
Gold Coast
Surf Lesson on the Gold Coasts locals Favourite beach (Ages 14+)
4.9(99)·2 hours
from$53/ person
via Viator
Gold Coast Quack'rDuck Amphibious Tour from Surfers Paradise
Surfers Paradise
Gold Coast Quack'rDuck Amphibious Tour from Surfers Paradise
4.5(87)·1h 5min
from$46/ person
via Viator
Wave Break Island Scuba Diving on the Gold Coast
Surfers Paradise
Wave Break Island Scuba Diving on the Gold Coast
4.4(82)·4 hours
from$91/ person
via Viator
SkyPoint Observation Deck Ticket
Gold Coast
SkyPoint Observation Deck Ticket
4.4(61)·2 hours
from$30/ person
via Viator
VIP Luxury Airport Transfer BNE to Gold Coast / Gold Coast to BNE
Brisbane
VIP Luxury Airport Transfer BNE to Gold Coast / Gold Coast to BNE
4.9(51)·1–2 hours
from$258/ person
via Viator
Gold Coast Full Day Learn To Surf Adventure
Gold Coast
Gold Coast Full Day Learn To Surf Adventure
5.0(47)·7 hours
from$98/ person
via Viator
Mount Tamborine Winery Tour with Lunch from Brisbane
Gold Coast
Mount Tamborine Winery Tour with Lunch from Brisbane
4.6(39)·6–8 hours
from$183/ person
via Viator
Stradbroke Island 4WD Day Trip from Brisbane
Brisbane
Stradbroke Island 4WD Day Trip from Brisbane
4.9(33)·7h 30min
from$223/ person
via Viator
Kangaroos, mangroves and the ocean
Brisbane
Kangaroos, mangroves and the ocean
5.0(24)·6 hours
from$170/ person
via Viator
Gold Coast Day Tour From Brisbane
Brisbane
Gold Coast Day Tour From Brisbane
4.9(22)·11–12 hours
from$183/ person
via Viator
Parasailing on the Gold Coast, Fly solo, Tandem or Triple
Gold Coast
Parasailing on the Gold Coast, Fly solo, Tandem or Triple
4.8(19)·2 hours
from$67/ person
via Viator
Gold Coast 30 Minute Jetski Tour in Surfers Paradise
Surfers Paradise
Gold Coast 30 Minute Jetski Tour in Surfers Paradise
5.0(15)·1h 30min
from$85/ person
via Viator
Gold Coast 30-Minute Jet Boat Ride - More Speed, More Spins
Gold Coast
Gold Coast 30-Minute Jet Boat Ride - More Speed, More Spins
5.0(6)·30 min
from$35/ person
via Viator
5-Day Byron Bay and Evans Head Surf Adventure from Brisbane, Gold Coast or Byron Bay
Gold Coast
5-Day Byron Bay and Evans Head Surf Adventure from Brisbane, Gold Coast or Byron Bay
5.0(3)·5 days
from$566/ person
via Viator
7-Day Byron Bay, Evans Head and Moonee Beach Surf Safari from Brisbane, Gold Coast or Byron Bay
Gold Coast
7-Day Byron Bay, Evans Head and Moonee Beach Surf Safari from Brisbane, Gold Coast or Byron Bay
5.0(1)·2 days
from$707/ person
via Viator

Gold Coast in Brisbane — FAQ

How far is the Gold Coast from Brisbane?
About an hour south, an easy and popular day trip.
What is the Gold Coast known for?
Its surf beaches, Surfers Paradise skyline and major theme parks.
Can you visit the Gold Coast on a day trip?
Yes — tours and trains make it a straightforward day out.

More things to do in Brisbane

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