Experience the ultimate Gold Coast adventure in one unforgettable day. Begin with a morning of wildlife spotting at Coombabah Lakeland Conservation Park, where kangaroos and koalas roam freely, followed by the opportunity to spot dolphins and seasonal whales at The Spit. Learn about the rich culture of the local Yugambeh people along the way. Savor a delicious lunch with breathtaking 360° views at the SkyPoint Observation Deck atop Australia’s tallest building. Enjoy free time in Surfers Paradise to explore your way—race across the water on a thrilling Paradise Jet Boat ride, hop aboard the iconic Aquaduck, shop along Cavill Mall, or simply unwind on the golden beach. End the day with a scenic drive through the stunning Numinbah Valley to Springbrook National Park. Immerse yourself in the World Heritage-listed Gondwana rainforest, where cascading waterfalls and ancient landscapes await. It’s a day packed with nature, culture, and adventure!
From the operator’s live schedule on Viator, checked Oct 7.
Begin your adventure with a serene walk-through Coombabah Lakelands Conservation Park where kangaroos and koalas are common sights.
Grab a light refreshment and enjoy a leisurely stroll along The Spit seawall with spectacular views of the coastline whilst spotting whales (seasonal), dolphins and other sea life. (refreshment at own cost) Learn the history, culture and customs of the local Yugambeh aboriginal First Nations people from expert guides, officially endorsed by the Yugambeh Museum.
Spend time on the beach soaking up the sun or go for a swim to cool down. This time also includes your visit Skypoint and lunch (admission and lunch included)
Included lunch with 360° views at Skypoint Observation Deck at Queensland’s tallest building, Q1. You must arrive at Skypoint no later than 1:30 pm for lunch.
Experience the spectacular beauty of UNESCO World Heritage listed Springbrook National Park with a fully guided rainforest walk to Natural Bridge Waterfall
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For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Gold Coast Day Tour From Brisbane lasts about 11–12 hours. The itinerary has 5 stops.
Prices start at $184 per person for this Brisbane experience, booked through Viator with the price shown before checkout. There is 1 booking option, so the final price depends on the option you choose.
According to the operator’s current schedule, it runs on Tuesdays and Thursdays, starting at 7:00 AM.
Children aged 2–16 pay from $147, adults from $184.
Yes. Cancel at least 1 day before the start for a full refund. Later cancellations are non-refundable.
The meeting point is Please arrive 10 minutes before your pickup time. Other Brisbane CBD pick up locations available. Please contact the local tour operator directly at least 24hrs prior to your tour to confirm / change your hotel pick up. Phone +61 7 5655 0716. Hotel pickup is not part of this experience.
The experience is available in EN.
It is a small-group experience with a maximum of 15 participants.
Specialized infant seats are available Contact us after booking if you require an infant seat. Infant ticket does not include any food or beverage.
Yes, bookings are confirmed instantly.
Travellers rate it 4.9 out of 5 across 23 reviews on Viator and Tripadvisor; it is run by Southern Cross Tours.
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Steve was a fantastic guide, he made us all feel welcome and couldn’t do enough for us. The trip was first class, a full day, visited some amazing sights in the Gold Coast. Lunch was excellent We would recommend this trip to anyone it was thoroughly worth it and a very enjoyable day.
It was a great day trip with a lot of sites to see. Rainforest and waterfall walk in the morning in a tour through surfers paradise in the afternoon.
It is the best day tour from Brisbane.They pick you up where you stay making it very easy and convenient.Steve our tour guide made my day by being very thoughtful remembering our names and engaging in conversations with us all.l felt included and part of the group.Thank you Southern Cross Tours!
Thank you so much for this wonderful review! Steves passion and love for what he does really shines through on these tours. He will be touched to hear he was able to have such an impact on you all and your experience :)
Amazing tour! Jamie was a wonderful tour guide and super responsive to our interests during the tour. This is a great option if you want to see several things in the Gold Coast region! Highly recommend!
Thank you so much for your wonderful review, Stephanie! We're thrilled to hear this was the best tour of your trip to Brisbane. It's fantastic to know Jamie made the day so enjoyable and tailored the experience to your interests. We'll be sure to pass on your kind words to him. Thank you for your recommendation, and we hope to welcome you back on another Southern Cross Tour in the future! 🌿
Matt was an excellent tour guide! Saw koalas and kangaroos, and the lunch at the top of the tower was a lot better quality than expected.
Thank you for your fantastic review! We're so pleased to hear Matt made your day so enjoyable. Seeing koalas and kangaroos is always a highlight, and we're glad you were pleasantly surprised by the quality of the lunch at the top of the tower. We hope to welcome you back on another Southern Cross Tours adventure soon! 😊🌿
Our guide was wonderful and very informative! Only reason tour not a 5 is due to uncooperative weather a ND lack of koalas.
Hi Bonnie, Thank you for taking the time to leave us a review! We're so pleased to hear you enjoyed your day and that your guide made the experience both enjoyable and informative. It sounds like Mother Nature wasn't quite on our side during your visit, while we'd love to guarantee sunshine and koala sightings, our local wildlife are just that wild,so they don't always choose to make an appearance. We really appreciate your feedback and hope to welcome you back for another adventure in the future. Kind regards, The Southern Cross Tours Team
Loved this tour. We had a really nice hike through the rain forest, saw a waterfall, went to surfers paradise, had a nice lunch there, then went to see Koalas and Kangaroos! Jamie was an awesome tour guide!
Thank you for this wonderful review! Jamie will be so touched to hear your kind words and know he was able to create such a magical experience :)
It was a great day. Our guide Ryan did a fabulous job all day keeping us on schedule to get to all of the activities included in the package.
Thank you for the wonderful review! Orion will be touched by your kind words :)
What an incredible day! We started with a stop at Natural Bridge. We took a short, shaded walk down to a river which had a waterfall that flows into a cave underneath a natural stone bridge. Then we were off to Surfers Paradise. We had free time to do whatever we wanted or there were several other tours which could be taken (Jet Boat or AquaDuck Tour). After wandering around Surfers Paradise we were treated to lunch at Q1 which is a restaurant 77 floors above the city/beach. The food was good and the views phenomenal. Next we were off to The Spit. We walked all the way to the end of the Spit and took in the views of surfers, dogs on the beach, sailboats and even a sea turtle. The last stop of the day was Coombabah Preserve. This was the highlight of the trip. We saw hundreds of kangaroos, 3 koalas and a wallaby. I should mention that this tour included a lot of walking (15,000+ steps) and could be difficult for some. But it was so enjoyable and worth all the walking. Our guides Amber and Jamie were great and so knowledgeable. 10/10 Recommend
Thank you for this wonderful review! It's a jam-packed day but we try to show you the very best the Gold Coast has to offer! From the city to the sea, and out into the mountain, there is truely so much to experience. We're all so glad to hear it was a great day for you all! :)
Full day trip. You will be walking in rainforest, grass, and sand. You might want to have hard trainers plus flip flops (thongs). It will probably rain and have ferocious sun. All part of the experience! Amber was our guide and she really made the trip special. She is passionate about nature and we learned so much from her about Trapdoor spiders, paddy melon wallabies, Gimpy Gimpy, to name but a few. The stop at the Spit - wow! The waves were wild. So good. Sky Point for a good value lunch (which included a choice of food and drinks) - fab views. We were lucky to get the view in the sun. Weather wasn't kind so my plan of sunning myself on Surfers Paradise beach were quickly abandoned in the gale force wind and rain 😂. We managed to see 2 koalas in the trees, a kookaburra, and a huge mob of kangaroos, as well as many other birds. Honestly a brilliant trip. Great communication from the company. I highly recommend this to you.
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