Hidden gems: Things to dos in Gold Coast City

Discover the city's hidden treasures—remarkable spots that are relatively undiscovered but offer exceptional experiences. Our selection criteria? A rating of 4.5 or higher with fewer than 150 reviews. Explore these lesser-known yet outstanding places that promise a delightful visit in Gold Coast City. This list contains 22 places from Things to do category.

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Lifeguard Tower 33 (Clifford Street)
Tourist attraction
5.00 (6 reviews) (~1.75 km from centre)
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Evandale Parklands
Park
5.00 (5 reviews) (~0.31 km from centre)
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Surfers Paradise Riverview Apartment
Tourist attraction
5.00 (5 reviews) (~1.29 km from centre)
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Surfers Paradise Esplanade
Park
👍👍 Sights and sounds of crashing wave! Surfers Paradise in the late evening.
4.90 (88 reviews) (~1.65 km from centre)
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Allan And Gwen Ramsey Park
Park
4.90 (7 reviews) (~0.82 km from centre)
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Gold Coast & Hinterland Museum Historical Society
Local history museum
👍👍 This place is packed with historic artifacts as well as featuring some historic old settler buildings. The one in the photo is a settlers cottage. The grounds include a little rain forest walk and historic cemetery. Well worth the visit. We went as a group to paint - the staff were very helpful and...
4.80 (32 reviews) (~1.02 km from centre)
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MUSCLE CAR MUSEUM
Museum
👍👍 It was an honour to visit this privately owned collection of beautifully kept classic muscle cars. The staff were so friendly and helpful with a fantastic knowledge of all the vehicles on display, well done. Will definitely be visiting again on our next trip.
4.80 (25 reviews) (~0.61 km from centre)
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Home of the Arts Lake
Pond
👍👍 Came here for the day as we wanted a break from the busyness of surfers, and looking for a cheap day out. It’s part of HOPA the arts centre just outside. We got the ferry from the surfers boat ramp on the hopa ferry to the park which only takes about 10 minutes. The ferries leave about every hour an...
4.80 (6 reviews) (~0.39 km from centre)
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Dillaway family park
Garden
4.80 (6 reviews) (~1.97 km from centre)
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Evandale Lake
Swimming lake
👍👍 Great place for a swimming and picnic. shower and clean public toilet at this place. It's my one of the favorite place to take my daughter for a swim. It's very busy on Sunday morning, hard to find the car parking spot. It will be easy to get the parking spot after lunch time after the market is clo...
4.70 (138 reviews) (~0.4 km from centre)
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Budds Beach
Beach
Small riverfront beach with some tree shade, plus washrooms, showers, a jetty, playground & cafe.
4.70 (79 reviews) (~1.35 km from centre)
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Korman Family Park
Park
👍👍 Great park and beautiful spot. Car park is available on the street, public toilet and BBQ at this place.
4.70 (7 reviews) (~0.61 km from centre)
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Scenic Dog Park
Dog park
👍👍 Great and beautiful place. Dog exercise, playground, exercise equipments. Easy street parking. Very quiet and peaceful place. No public toilet
4.60 (102 reviews) (~1.65 km from centre)
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Harry Bond Park
Park
👍👍 Beautiful spot with beautiful scenery 😊❤️
4.60 (61 reviews) (~1.15 km from centre)
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Presence Church
Place of worship
😠 Surf city (now presence church) church is a very modern church. Contemporary is worship and causal in apparel. We were greeted by a nice elderly lady that asked not too many prodding questions even though we said, “we are not from this country”. Throughout the worship, announcements, and even in th...
4.60 (52 reviews) (~1.42 km from centre)
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Home Of The Arts (HOTA) Parklands
Park
👍👍 Great new gallery at the Gold Coast. Impressive buildings and lovely exhibitions.
4.60 (40 reviews) (~0.33 km from centre)
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Green Bridge- Pedestrian access (Chevron Island to HOTA)
Tourist attraction
👍👍 As of 30th Dec 2019 the bridge isn’t completely finished. However I have put my drone in the air and I can see that this will be a fantastic addition to the Gold Coast, allowing easy access from Chevron to Evendale Park via this foot bridge. What’s more is that it adds an easy connection for tourist...
4.60 (15 reviews) (~0.46 km from centre)
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Franquin Park
Park
👍👍 Great place to visit
4.60 (7 reviews) (~0.92 km from centre)
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Linda's Place Glazed Pots and Water Features
Home improvement store
👍👍 Great prices. Good selection. Very helpful staff
4.50 (103 reviews) (~0.97 km from centre)
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Skypoint Climb
Tourist attraction
👍👍 Oh. Never thought climbing the exterior of the tamest building in Queensland would be on my list. But glad I did it as it is a must do adventure activity in Gold Coast. 270 meters above sea level, specifically designed climb suits and full-body harness. Super safe. And you get a pass to the SkyPoint...
4.50 (57 reviews) (~1.54 km from centre)
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