Sky Point Tower and Climb Has Spectacular Views Over the Famous Gold Coast Beaches

9 Gold Coast Outdoor Experiences You Haven't Thought Of

 The Gold Coast is famous for it's soft, white-sand beaches. But hidden by the gold, is the green of the hinterland with secret local's hangouts you'll want to experience on your next trip. 

Where to Stay

We recommend staying at the JW Marriott Resort, Surfers Paradise, to be centrally located. Plus for a short time, they have amazing BONUS DEALS that include a Food and Beverage Credit at the Gold Coast's Best Japanese Restaurant, a $100 Dining Voucher, Daily JW Marriott Signature Cocktails,  Cocktails, an upgrade to a stunning Ocean View Room, a Bottle of Wine, Daily Breakfast, Free Wi-Fi, Free Valet Parking, Late Checkout and of course the Gold Coast's ONLY Tropical Fish Lagoon Swimming Pool where you can go snorkelling. Click Here to find out more.

1. Top Golf

​Tee off at Topgolf Gold Coast by hitting micro-chipped golf balls into targets from your very own bay. Get serious by keeping score or enjoy a social game of golf complemented by great food and live music. Either way, you’ll have a ball! This experience is entirely wheelchair-friendly, too!

2. Currumbin Creek's Boatshed

Head to Currumbin Creek’s Boatshed for a 1.5-hour glide on a stand-up paddleboard for just $20. You’ll get a banging body workout and immerse yourself in the serenity of the sea at the same time.

3. Gold Coast Wakeboard

Live out your wakeboarding aspirations at Gold Coast Wake Park who’ll have you flying across the water at speed (and possibly pulling some aerial manoeuvres after some lessons) in no time.

4. Sky Point Climb

Scale Australia’s highest external building on the Q1 SkyPoint Climb where you’ll be safely strapped in but find yourself on the outside of the building climbing to 270 metres above the sea. Views are epic and the adrenaline charge is guaranteed.

5 Currumbin Wildlife's Tree Top Challenge

Take on the Treetop Challenge at Currumbin Wildlife Sanctuary with over 11 zip-lines that will take you 3.5 hours of action-packed climbing and zipping to complete.

6. Kurrawa's All Abilities Playground

Make a play date at the All Abilities Playground at Kurrawa Park to find multiple zones dedicated to play for various ages and abilities incorporating sensory, educational, and imagination provoking play spaces.

7. Springbrook National Park

Chase one of our biggest waterfalls at Purling Brook Falls in Springbrook National Park, where the drama is electric after it rains. 300 feet of plunging natural beauty and a lovely hour-long walk through the lush rainforest to get there will be your reward.

8. Gold Coast Botanic Gardens

Take a stroll through the Gold Coast Regional Botanic Gardens, a 10-minute drive from central Surfers Paradise to explore 31 verdant hectares of parklands and lakes. Follow in the ancient footsteps of the Yugambeh people at the Story of Country garden or just stop and smell those roses. Free guided walks are also on offer.

9. Natural Bridge and Glow Wors

Take a twilight walk to Natural Bridge where towering rainforest giants make magical homes for wildlife, a waterfall cascade over a natural stone bridge, or leave late in the afternoon and you may spot the magical Glow Worm cave under the arch.