Public listings checked 25/10/2026. Dates use each event’s local time. Check organiser details before travelling.
Explore the region
Find outings across the Gold Coast, from Southport and Surfers Paradise to Burleigh Heads, Coolangatta and the hinterland. These listings stay within Queensland.
Listings across Broadbeach, Burleigh Heads, Coolangatta, Coomera, Currumbin, Helensvale, Main Beach, Mermaid Beach, Nerang, Oxenford, Robina, Southport, Surfers Paradise.
Attractions and places to visit
82 places in this selection. Opening hours, access and admission vary; check the place details.
Aqua Sculpt at the JW Marriott Gold Coast Resort & Spa, Surfers Paradise offers a unique one-of-a-kind wellness experience, combining the strength and flow of Pilates with the serenity of floating on water. Using purpose designed floating boards in their stunning lagoon pool, participants are guided through movement that challenges balance, tones muscle, and calms the mind, all while immersed in nature.
Aqua Sculpt delivers a workout and a restorative escape. Every session tones the body while offering space to reset mentally, blending exercise with mindfulness in a way that traditional studio sessions cannot. Designed for beginners, it is a welcoming experience for anyone seeking something innovative, restorative, and memorable during their time in the Gold Coast.
Conveniently located in the heart of Surfers Paradise, this hotel pool provides a stunning backdrop of waterfalls and sand surrounding their award winning lagoon pool.
Held in shallow, calm waters, boards are anchored using weights making them safe and accessible. Founded in Australia and now expanding globally, visitors are invited to discover why this experience is fast becoming one of the Australia's most talked-about wellness attractions.
Open to both the public and hotel guests. Bookings are essential as limited spots. Over 18 years only. https://www.aquasculpt.au/goldcoast
Free Onsite Parking available
Just bring your activewear or swimmers and you're ready to go!
Welcome to Spa by JW, an experience that favours simplicity over complexity, clarity over mystery.
Knowing your time is valuable, Spa by JW offer express spa treatments as a simple indulgence. And their inviting spa lounge is the perfect place to gather with a group or simply unwind and take a moment.
Spa by JW delivers experiential retail and treatments that are tailored to your exact needs and focused on delivering four distinctive benefits — calm, indulge, invigorate and renew. Whether you're fatigued from a long journey or simply desire a well-deserved retreat, they provide a personalised spa experience that is as effortless as it is rewarding.
Begin your journey with your desired results in mind.
Aquis Park - Home of the Gold Coast Turf Club and Event Centre is home to one of Australia's richest and most-renowned racedays, Magic Millions. With all 20 function spaces and restaurants boasting natural light and panoramic views of the spectacular Gold Coast!
Hosting close to 60 race meetings every year, the Gold Coast Turf Club has become one of the most sought after function venues on the Gold Coast for both raceday and non-raceday events and is situated on a 38 hectare property in the heart of the Gold Coast.
The Gold Coast Event Centre is the new home of events on the Gold Coast. Located within the Gold Coast Turf Club precinct the 2,000 square metre venue is an impressive structure that can host over 3,500 guests. GCTC can assist with conferences and events seven days a week including gala dinners for up to 1,200 guests, exhibitions, tradeshows, conferences and memorable outdoor welcome functions utilising our spectacular and luscious lawns.
Members and the public have the choice from over a dozen separate bars and dining options. With friendly faces, live racing, great ambiance and sensational views of the Gold Coast skyline, you'll be sure to have great experience at GCTC.
Experience an iconic Gold Coast favourite that's been blowing minds for 25 years.
Challenge your senses and ignite your imagination on a fun, unique and mind-blowing journey into spectacular, futuristic maze-like worlds of wonder. It's a dreamlike, interactive fun house of the future!
Laugh and scream in an extraordinary series of around 20 multi-sensory environments filled with unique special effects, atmospheric sound fields, ultra-groovy music and amazing, spectacular illusions that appear to go all the way to infinity. It's an exciting, hilarious, interactive experience with unforgettable impact! It's fun for all ages over eight, great family entertainment and a fantastic group or team activity.
The fun never ends at Infinity - take the trip!
Gold Coast Turf Club hosts approximately 50 race meetings a year and is also home to several highly anticipated major events. The Magic Millions Raceday, the prestigious Melbourne Cup, Gold Coast Cup, Pink Ribbon Cup and Jewel Raceday. The Club also boasts two fantastic restaurants with tiered level seating ensuring great track viewing. The Skyline and Gallery restaurants truly offer a unique dining experience.
There is also a brand new fully enclosed air-conditioned area for Members and the general public with state of the art TAB betting facilities, bookmakers and big screens. Members and the public have the choice of over a dozen separate bars, restaurants and bistros. Friendly faces, changing activities and events, a great ambience and sensational 180-degree views will ensure the day’s experience becomes the best social outing you can have.
Whether with your partner, family, friends, social or sporting club, make a date for a day at the track to soak up a truly exciting and glorious atmosphere.
Situated in the northern Gold Coast between Surfers Paradise and The Spit, Main Beach has a more mellow vibe where leisurely seaside strolls, tranquil sunrises and lazy days in the sand and surf come naturally.
The clusters of palm trees that line the beach front enhance the tropical feel, and high end beachfront resorts and holiday apartments add to the laidback glam. Beach goers can enjoy long expansive stretches of sand and space with a great view south to the city skyline. The beachfront parklands are well equipped with BBQs, tables, shade structures, playgrounds and beach showers.
Main Beach has two patrolled areas in front of Lifeguard Tower 39 and 40 - always swim between the flags. Surfers often find waves to ride at exposed beach breaks, but wave quality varies depending on swell direction, winds and sand bar formation.
McIntosh Island Park is situated in the middle of Surfers Paradise. An oasis in the midst of high rises, this park is a sanctuary for many! This park has been established for many many years, and most Gold Coasters can remember visiting during their childhood!
McIntosh Island Park is a very popular spot for a picnics and gatherings with family and friends. The large park offers many options for your party or gathering, with large trees providing excellent shade options. The cascading stream running through the park is home to several species of birds and provides a tranquil atmosphere.
This is one of the most popular parks for wedding ceremonies. The central location to many hotel reception venues makes this a great spot for wedding celebrations, large or small. The beautiful green leafy trees and quaint bridge are a beautiful backdrop for wedding photographs. Click here for more information on holding your wedding ceremony in McIntosh Island Park.
The kids playground is a great one with several slides and various climbing equipment as well as swings. The playground has sand underneath, and a shade sail providing protection from the hot days.
Elevated, French-inspired Island Living. Influenced by their namesake, Saint Barthélemy; a french speaking island in the Caribbean. Curated and collected, minimalist modernism meets vintage eclectic. Laidback, Layered and lived in elegance, celebrating natural coastal fibres and artisan craftsmanship.
St Barts at Brickworks offers furniture, art, homewares, textiles, fashion, jewellery, and gifts.
The RQAS Gallery displays a large cross section of exciting original art using different mediums and styles. Each month there is a new exhibition based on a different theme with freestyle entrees as well.
It is free to enter the gallery which has a gift shop and coffee area.
RQAS artists from across the Gold Coast display their art here and pictures are for sale if you wish to buy but the Gallery mostly welcomes those who want to just peruse and have a coffee.
You could also join one of their many and differing art classes.
RQAS provides an environment of support and camaraderie to its members encouraging artistic growth and innovation. All at minimal cost.
Come and spend a few hours relaxing, looking at beautiful art work, have a drink and snack. All just across the road from pristine beaches.
Truly experience the Gold Coast relaxed lifestyle.
Surfing International is a surf school located at Main Beach on the Gold Coast, offering fun and authentic surfing experiences for beginners, families, students and travellers.
Visitors can experience the Australian surf lifestyle through group and private surf lessons led by qualified and experienced instructors. Lessons include surfboards and all necessary equipment, with a strong focus on safety, enjoyment and helping every participant catch their first waves.
In addition to regular surf lessons at Main Beach, Surfing International offers surf tours and day experiences combining surfing with the opportunity to explore iconic coastal destinations such as the Gold Coast and Byron Bay.
Whether it's your first time surfing or you're looking to improve your skills, Surfing International provides a friendly and memorable way to experience one of Australia's most iconic activities.
Established in 1946, Southport Yacht Club has a beautiful setting with panoramic views of their multimillion dollar 300 berth Private Marina and of the Southport Broadwater. Dining can be enjoyed from the Waterfront Restaurant, whatever your desire, they have the dining facilities and setting in which to kick back, unwind and enjoy the scenery.
Southport Yacht Club's Clubhouse is complete with two major function rooms. The Compass Room, located on level one, accommodates their larger events, from wedding receptions, corporate functions and birthdays through to more exquisite cocktail parties, whilst their unique sun drenched Western Lawn with boardroom and grassed Eastern Lawn provide a natural marine canvas for any occasion.
Southport Yacht Club is known worldwide for its exceptional sailing, power boat and fishing fraternities, incorporating everything boating -from power boats, dinghies, one design-racing, trailer sailors, to cruising yachts and elite racing yachts. While the big boats are based at Main Beach, Hollywell offers excellent facilities and a supportive environment for all levels of sailing expertise with sailing camps and learn to sail courses offered.
Finally Southport Yacht Club's private retreat, Dux, is located on South Stradbroke Island and proves to be a very popular weekend destination for many members.
Stretching along the Southport Spit, Hollindale Park is a hub for family fun and boasts a number of amenities for a great day out.
There are barbecues, picnic tables and shelters available as well as a playground for the kids. Wide pathways wind through the park, which are perfect for walking, running or cycling. For a bite to eat, check out the Southport Surf Life Saving club or the Main Beach Pavilion, both located within the park.
