Top rated Things to dos in Surfers Paradise, Australia to elevate your visit (Updated December, 2023)

Top rated Things to dos in Surfers Paradise

Experience the best that Surfers Paradise has to offer with our curated list of top-rated places. Sorted by average review scores from venues boasting over 30 reviews, these establishments promise exceptional quality and experiences to elevate your visit in the city. This list contains 156 places from Things to do category.

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Jet Boat Extreme

Tourist attraction

👍👍 A must do experience!! You must give the Jet Boat Extreme experience a try. We’re from Melbourne, Victoria and came to the GC for some rest and recreation. Well, this wasn’t part of the plan and not what we had in mind. However thanks to our friend’s insistence we tried it and so glad we didn’t miss...

5.00 (5K reviews) (~0.94 km from centre)

Go Ballooning

Tourist attraction

👍👍 Was a great experience and has been on my bucket list to do one. Curtis was a good bus driver, Murray was a great pilot for the ride and it was something that I will be talking about for quite some time now with friends and family

5.00 (2.5K reviews) (~3.49 km from centre)

Corporate Chauffeurs Gold Coast

Tour operator

👍👍 Brilliant reliable car service used in personal capacity to transport my family incl. young toddler from airport to hotel. Driver Kurtis met us off the plane and took our bags, car was comfortable and seat perfect for 15 month old. Also did return journey and was on time and professional. Amazing se...

5.00 (419 reviews) (~1.1 km from centre)

Granddad Jack's Craft Distillery

Distillery

👍👍 We attended the private cocktail making master class with a group of friends. Thank you for a wonderful evening. From start to finish, dealing with the staff was an absolute pleasure. Please pass on to the powers that be, that Cooper was an excellent host. Converting beer drinkers to cocktail fan...

5.00 (326 reviews) (~8.9 km from centre)

Floating Away - Gold Coast

Wellness center

👍👍 Today was my first ever float. I came in rather nervous that I wouldn’t be able to relax enough and enjoy the experience. Well wasn’t I wrong. I loved the whole experience and particularly enjoyed reading the explanations why my body and mind reacted in a couple of ways that I didn’t understand. I n...

5.00 (166 reviews) (~3.65 km from centre)

GC Aqua Park

Theme park

👍👍 I booked the aqua park for the first part of our work Christmas party. We all had so much fun and can’t recommend it enough! some of the obstacles are pretty tough, but we were all in stitches with laughter trying to attempt them. Thanks for a great day - we will be back :)

4.90 (7.5K reviews) (~3.46 km from centre)

ArtVo Gold Coast

Art gallery

👍 Such a great creative experience for kids and adults alike. The theatrical and imagination 🎭 aspects really needs to be embraced for the images to capture the fantasy. The price was reasonable for the amount of fun and laughs had and no issue with parking. Staff were courteous, helpful and assisted...

4.90 (1.4K reviews) (~9.17 km from centre)

Madocke Beer Brewing Company

Brewery

👍👍 One must say, they have truly outdone themselves in bringing the finest international beer to Australia. You can sense the passion and commitment that the team has towards high-quality brews. It even stands out on google. It's not just the beer that makes this brewery stand out. The atmosphere and...

4.90 (89 reviews) (~3.73 km from centre)

Surfers Paradise Esplanade

Park

👍👍 Sights and sounds of crashing wave! Surfers Paradise in the late evening.

4.90 (76 reviews) (~1.43 km from centre)

The Great Lawn, Broadwater Parklands

City park

👍👍 Lots of parking. Beautiful lawns. Gentle sheltered beach access. Variety of seating and tables available. Beautiful artwork. Well maintained. Pathways are broad and smooth.

4.90 (70 reviews) (~3.77 km from centre)

Top Gear Fishing Charters

Fishing charter

👍👍 Group of ten had the best time with Top Gear Fishing Charters. Captain Brian and his team were so friendly and helpful from the booking process to the charter we had 5 star service. Will be back for sure. Thank you

4.90 (69 reviews) (~3.46 km from centre)

Kurrawa Beach

Beach

Long sandy beach for swimming, sunbathing & water sports, with lifeguards & a nearby park.

4.90 (64 reviews) (~3.98 km from centre)

Emerald Lakes Parklands

Park

👍👍 Beautiful place to relax and to do some sight seeing around.It was a beautiful scenery indeed today for a perfect weather ❤️

4.90 (37 reviews) (~4.76 km from centre)

FINEPRINTCO Art Bar & Bon Appetour

Bar

👍👍 Ok, let’s be straight here. It’s a challenge to find this bar, located within the Ferry Road Brickworks Centre in Southport. But be assured, it’s worth every second you spend finding it! Bar manager Rumtin is a kind of liquid chef, and his passion, skill and dedication to the art of mixology show...

4.90 (33 reviews) (~2.32 km from centre)

Coombabah Lake Conservation Park

Nature preserve

👍 Beautiful and fairly easy walking trail. It's a family friendly trail where you can take kids too. Lot of kangaroos, some koalas. There are lot of mosquitoes so consider having a repellent.

4.80 (472 reviews) (~9.76 km from centre)

Zone Bowling Surfers Paradise

Bowling alley

👍👍 Perfect way to spend the day during a rainy afternoon in Gold Coast We had a lot of fun, they have a restaurant inside as well

4.80 (316 reviews) (~1.36 km from centre)

Cabana Offleash Dog Area

Dog park

👍👍 There’s a huge amount of space here for dogs that to play off leash in the grass or in the water. There’s a nice little section of beach so you can sit while your dog goes for a swim. Because the grass area is so large, it’s easy to get away from other dogs if you’ve got a new puppy or a dog not ful...

4.80 (274 reviews) (~3.89 km from centre)

North Burleigh Lookout (Little Burleigh)

Tourist attraction

👍👍 Beautiful lookout with views from Burleigh Heads to the south, Surfers Paradise to the north and the Pacific Ocean in front. Great spot for sunrise and sunsets.

4.80 (241 reviews) (~8.43 km from centre)

Miami Beach

Beach

Famous destination with historic landmarks & sandy shores, plus luxury hotels & vibrant nightlife.

4.80 (150 reviews) (~7.81 km from centre)

Mick Schamburg Park Lookout

Tourist attraction

👍👍 My favorite place to go when I’m feeling down. Just getting up there and looking out onto the horizon puts a giant bright smile on my face again.

4.80 (108 reviews) (~8.55 km from centre)

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Top rated Things to dos in Surfers Paradise, Australia