Best overall
2 Hour Ultimate Learn to Surf Adventure
Highest Outty Ranking in the city right now.
Outty Ranking 91 · from $46
Things to do in Gold Coast, compared
We rank 173 experiences in Gold Coast, Australia, and compare the top 20 on ranking, price, length, and traveler rating. The strongest overall is 2 Hour Ultimate Learn to Surf Adventure at 91 out of 100, the lowest entry price is $5 per person, and 1 experience sits in the Outty 90+ Club. Traveler ratings shown here are provided by Viator and Tripadvisor.
Which one should you book?
Best value
ArtVo Gold Coast – Queensland’s First Trick Art Gallery
The lowest price we rank above 70, so cheap without being a compromise.
Outty Ranking 86 · from $21
Best with kids
Gold Coast Hot Air Balloon Flight
Top ranked experience the operator lists as family friendly.
Outty Ranking 85 · from $284
Most proven
Whale Watching Tour with Spirit of Gold Coast
The deepest traveler review history of anything we rank here.
Outty Ranking 84 · from $53
Best short trip
50 Minutes, Southport GC Aqua Park Inflatable Water Activity
The quickest strong option when you only have a spare morning.
Outty Ranking 83 · from $21
Full comparison
| Experience | Outty Ranking | Verdict | From | Duration | Traveler rating | Cancellation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 Hour Ultimate Learn to Surf Adventure | 91 | 90+ Club | $46 | 2h | 5.0/5 (252) | Free to 24h before |
| Gold Coast Whale Watching Cruise | 90 | Exceptional | $71 | 2.5h | 4.9/5 (385) | Free to 24h before |
| Mount Tamborine Wine Tasting Tour from Brisbane or the Gold Coast | 88 | Exceptional | $143 | 8h | 4.8/5 (473) | Free to 24h before |
| Whale Watching by Sea World Cruises | 88 | Exceptional | $64 | 2.5h | 4.8/5 (366) | Free to 24h before |
| ArtVo Gold Coast – Queensland’s First Trick Art Gallery | 86 | Exceptional | $21 | 2h | 4.9/5 (153) | Free to 24h before |
| Gold Coast Hot Air Balloon Flight | 85 | Exceptional | $284 | 4h | 4.9/5 (704) | Free to 24h before |
| Gold Coast Kayaking & Snorkelling Tour (2.5 Hours) | 84 | Exceptional | $71 | 2.5h | 4.7/5 (363) | Free to 24h before |
| 1.5 hr Jet Ski Safari tour to South Stradbroke Island! | 84 | Exceptional | $214 | 3h | 4.9/5 (381) | Free to 24h before |
| Whale Watching Tour with Spirit of Gold Coast | 84 | Exceptional | $53 | 2.8h | 4.6/5 (924) | Free to 24h before |
| Gold Coast Buffet Lunch Sightseeing Cruise | 84 | Exceptional | $78 | 2h | 4.8/5 (298) | Free to 24h before |
| 50 Minutes, Southport GC Aqua Park Inflatable Water Activity | 83 | Exceptional | $21 | 0.8h | 5.0/5 (247) | None |
| 30 min Jet Ski Safari | 83 | Exceptional | $93 | 2h | 5.0/5 (160) | Free to 24h before |
| Tamborine Mountain High Ropes and Zipline Adventure Park | 82 | Exceptional | $57 | 3h | 4.8/5 (164) | Free to 24h before |
| Surf Lesson on the Gold Coasts locals Favourite beach (Ages 14+) | 82 | Exceptional | $54 | 2h | 4.9/5 (99) | Free to 24h before |
| Gold Coast Parasailing – Tandem & Triple Flights | 82 | Exceptional | $71 | 1.5h | 4.8/5 (298) | Free to 24h before |
| Gold Coast Ultimate High-Speed Jet Boat Adventure | 82 | Exceptional | $35 | 0.8h | 5.0/5 (98) | Free to 24h before |
| Gold Coast Canyon Flyer Zipline Tour | 81 | Exceptional | $97 | 3h | 4.9/5 (110) | Free to 24h before |
| GC Aqua Park 100 Minute Inflatable Water Park Activity, Southport | 81 | Exceptional | $28 | 1.7h | 5.0/5 (155) | None |
| Learn to Surf at Coolangatta on the Gold Coast | 81 | Exceptional | $67 | 2h | 5.0/5 (81) | Free to 24h before |
| Surfers Paradise Sightseeing Sunset River Cruise | 80 | Exceptional | $39 | 1.5h | 4.7/5 (165) | Free to 24h before |
Traveler ratings and review counts are provided by Viator and Tripadvisor. The Outty Ranking is our own evaluation and is calculated independently of them.