Keep your kids busy with these activities on the Gold Coast during the upcoming school holiday break.
If you're staying local these school holidays or will be visiting the Gold Coast and looking for things to do, you've come to the right place.
Here's a whole list of ideas to keep the little ones busy during their next school break.
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3 iconic Gold Coast things to do with your kids
- Ride all of the rides at Dreamworld
- Meet Australia’s cuddliest (and not so cuddly) critters at the Currumbin Wildlife Sanctuary
- See the Gold Coast from above and head up to SkyPoint Observation Deck on the 77th floor of the Q1 Tower
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44% off Gold coast Mini Snow Park tickets from Groupon
Experience snow activities without going to cold and real snow.
- Location: Surfers Paradise
$10 off Movie World tickets from Groupon
Meet your favorite stars and experience the fun and fantasy in Movie World.
- Duration: 1 day
- Location: Oxenford Pacific Hwy, Oxenford
61% off 2-hour surf lesson from Groupon
Soak up the sun and take on the waves with the ultimate surf lesson package.
- Duration: 2 hours
- Location: Miami, Australia
Reptile park entry for just $8 from Scoopon
Your Luke's Reptile Kingdom pass allows you to get up close with different animals, creating a very unique 1 to 1 experience!
- Duration: 2 hours
- Location: Carrara, Australia
$10 off Sea World entry from Groupon
Get below the surface and discover a whole new world of fun and adventure at Sea World. Get up close and personal with dolphins, penguins, polar bears and so much more!
- Duration: Flexible
- Location: Main Beach, Queensland
$20 off snorkelling adventure from Groupon
Snorkel around the calm waters of Wave Break Island to see and explore over 400 varieties of fish.
- Duration: Flexible
- Location: Gold Coast Dive Centre, Miami
10 ways to keep your kids busy during school holidays in Gold Coast
Horse Riding Experience from RedBalloon
Let the children know how to take care of horses in a fun way. Includes safety equipment.
- Duration: 1 hour
- Location: Gold Coast Hinterland, QLD
- Price per person
$25
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Mt Tamborine Rainforest tour from RedBalloon
Includes morning tea, wine tasting, 4WD ride and guided walking tour at the rainforest.
- Duration: Half-day
- Location: Surfers Paradise, Gold Coast
- Price is per person
$58 (child)
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High ropes course from RedBalloon
A full-day of challenge that takes you on over 5 courses spanning and 10 acres of rope and wire challenges.
- Duration: 1 day
- Location: Tamborine National Park, QLD
- Price per person
$55 (adult)
$45 (child)
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Jet boating from RedBalloon
An exciting boat ride that let you experience 360 degree spins, slides and fish tails.
- Duration: 55 minutes
- Location: Gold Coast, QLD
- Price per person
$57
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Go Karting from RedBalloon
Enjoy 28 laps of go karting with this 2 sessions package. Minimum age of 7.
- Location: Helensvale, QLD
- Price per person
$50
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Circus Workshop from RedBalloon
Learn circus tricks with this workshop for kids aged 5-15 years.
- Duration: 2 hours
- Location: Gold Coast, QLD
- Price per person
$49
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Currumbin Wildlife Sanctuary from RedBalloon
Experience wild lorikeet feeding, flight bird show and get the chance to hug a koala bear.
- Duration: 1 day
- Location: Gold Coast QLD
- Price per person
$39.95
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Gold Coast Theme Park Pass from Groupon
Visit Warner Bros. Movie World, Sea World and Wet'n'Wild Gold Coast with this pass perfect for the whole family.
- Duration: 1 day
- Location: Gold Coast
- Price per person
$119
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Whale Watching Tours from Experience Oz
A whale watching cruise that is a must in Gold Coast. Bring the whole family with muffins and morning tea onboard.
- Duration: 2.5 hour
- Location: Gold Coast
iVenture Card for Gold Coast from iVenture Card
Enjoy multiple activities on the Gold Coast for one low price, including wildlife sanctuaries, sailing trips, and day tours to the hinterland
- Location: Gold Coast
- Price is per person
From $105 (Child)
From $125 (Adult)
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iFly Gold Coast: Indoor Skydiving from Viator
Experience skydiving without taking the to the sky. Perfect for the family who wants to experience the adrenaline rush of skydiving.
- Duration: 90 minutes
- Location: Gold Coast
- Price per person
$69
View details10 school holiday events on the Gold Coast during the winter break
These school holidays you don’t have to venture far and wide to keep the kids entertained. We’ve found a slew of fun and active choices for even the pickiest of kids and some fun for the adults too.
- Nickelodeon Fun Days: Pair a day of shopping at Pacific Fair with an opportunity for your kids to meet their favourite Nickelodeon characters. Kids can enjoy a range of free play zones and meet and greets featuring their favourite Nick Jr. characters. 2-15 July
- Jack and the Beanstalk: The sky’s the limit with this family classic. Watch the story of a village boy, one cow and a magical bag of beans come to life on the big stage. 15 June-14 July
- Bricks 4 Kidz: Get their creative juices flowing with these fun LEGO workshops. Kids can take their crafting skills to the next level with Minecraft, robotics and even a Jurassic Park themed session. 3-5 July
- Coast Club School Holiday Activities: Keen for an adventure these holidays? The Gold Coast Recreation Centre will be running full-day and half-day activity programs to help get the adrenaline pumping. Kids can try their hands at abseiling, canoe trips, caving and high ropes. 2-13 July
- Marine Biologist Field Day: Get to be a marine biologist for a day and learn what’s involved in their day-to-day job. Kids will be able to ask the in-house marine biologist questions about the mini marine life and mangroves, learn to dig a turtle nest and how to investigate microorganisms under a microscope. 4 and 6 July
- Kids Who Care Repair Workshop: Teach your child how to get hands-on and creative with a variety of different activities to get them thinking about how they can actively care for and repair things. 4, 6, 11 and 16 July
- Wild Adventures School Holiday Program: Get right in the heart of the action at Currumbin Wildlife Sanctuary where you can participate in enrichment feeding, get exclusive behind the scenes access and up-close and personal animal encounters. 9-13 July
- Coastal Bike Challenge: Time for some good old-fashioned bike riding coupled with a coastal treasure hunt. Solve puzzles and riddles along the way for prizes and learn about our coastal features and the work that is being done to protect our coastline. 11 and 13 July
- Wolfgang: Experience the latest family-friendly production from Circa, featuring a mix of circus, movement and music. Watch as the notes are physically lifted off the page as performers bring Mozart’s renowned compositions to life amidst a storm of powder, tumbles and crashes. 12-13 July
- ARTLAB: Let their creative side run wild these holidays as they make your own unique jewellery pieces from found objects and recycled materials. 8 July
3 free school holidays activities Gold Coast
- Splash around at any of the area’s beaches, like Main Beach, Broadbeach or Burleigh Heads
- Explore the rainforests of the Gold Coast hinterland on a bushwalk
- Cool down at a local park's splash pad
