Top 10 Hidden Gems Things to do in Gold Coast, Queensland

ABC Helicopters, the Gold Coast's long established locally operated helicopter Scenic Joy Flight and Charter company. Located on the beautiful GOLD COAST, it's our people and our helicopters that makes us the best. We offer premium Helicopter Scenic Flights and Charters to everywhere in the beautiful South East Queensland Region in safety and comfort.

The Canyon flyer is the most extreme adventure attraction on the Gold Coast and is Australia's largest guided Zipline Canopy Tour of up to 10 adventurers with 2 awesome guides. The Zipline Tour, consists of 7 Huge Zip Lines that cross Cedar Creek Canyon multiple Times. During the Zipline Tour you get more than 60m high and get up to speeds as fast as 70km's per hour!

Seaway water Bike Tours offer the thrilling experience of cycling across the water on board of the world's most advanced water bike. Our tours combine water cycling with other amazing activities such as snorkeling, bush walking, 4WD safari, seaplane adventure and Aussie beach BBQ. Come and join us to experience the water like never before.

The Gold Coast's quietest and only Zero Emission Electric Boat Company. Cruising in a safe, green, clean and quite Duffy Electric Boat is like having your "Own Limo on the Water". Renting a Duffy Electric Boat is the best way to enjoy a fun day or evening cruising the Gold Coast Waterways with your family and friends. When you glide across the water in a Duffy Electric Boat, you'll be treated to a totally different boating experience. Silky smooth and whisper quiet, it's the classy alternative to polluting, loud and offensive outboards. Your family, friends, and even your senses will thank you! Duffy Electric Boats are extremely easy to operate, self drive, and no boat license is required. Each boat comfortably sits up to 10-12 people. With four boats in the fleet they can accommodate up to 42 guests at any one time. Each boat has a full canopy top, full window enclosure, and great sounding CD player with iPod hookup. Something to celebrate? Duffy Electric Boats are the perfect way to spend a birthday, anniversary, HEN'S party, Christmas Parties, retirement, date night, or party with family, friends, or out of town guests. Activities can be organised to your specific needs, specialising in superb nautical events.

Enjoy waterfalls, lush rainforest, flora and fauna Morning Tea, Lunch, Afternoon Tea FREE Be Guided by a former Queensland Wildlife Ranger Avoid the buses and the crowds Min. 2 people | Max. 6 people Hotel pick up and drop off

Imagine the thrill of Ziplining between mountains experiencing stunning heights and amazing speeds, or the exhilaration of gliding through the air - high above Crocodiles, Kangaroos, Emus & Dingo’s! At the TreeTop Challenge, we provide truly unforgettable TreeTop Adventures! On the Gold Coast we have Australia's largest, highest and fastest Guided Zipline Tour as well as Australia’s Largest TreeTop Adventure Parks. The TreeTop Challenge are market leaders in Adventure Tourism having recently won Gold in the 2017 QLD Tourism Awards and we are located at Tamborine Mountain as well as Currumbin Wildlife Sanctuary. Inside the Wildlife Sanctuary, our Adventure Park traverses high above many iconic animal enclosures giving you the experience of zip-lining over crocodiles, kangaroos and dingoes while at Tamborine Mountain you will experience stunning rainforest, epic speeds and massive heights!

Established in 2014, Rainforest Tours Australia has been guiding people through parts of South-East Queensland for years, sharing a deep knowledge and passion for the local wilderness areas. With a local presence, expert guides and a commitment to sharing the wonders of our natural world in a safe and sustainable way, we pride ourselves on providing the ultimate rainforest experience. Browse our reviews to find out more.

Please support small businesses and book direct on our website! Barefoot Downunder run brewery and distillery tours on the Gold Coast and in Byron Bay offering full day and half day experiences. Join us on our brewery and distillery tours for a refreshing taste of Byron Bay, Tweed Valley and the Gold Coast region. Sit back and relax while your passionate beer guides take you around safely to sip, taste and drink a range of unique craft beers a including IPA's, Pale Ales, Lagers, and special releases as well as craft spirits including gins and rums on our famous flavour experience. Visit local craft breweries and family owned distilleries, escape to beautiful locations where the red earth meets the avocado trees with views of Mt Warning off in the distance. Relax on a local sugar cane farm sipping on cocktails with friends and family. Drink delicious craft beer that has been fermented to the sound of music!

Enjoy a delicious and entertaining guided walk through some of the Gold Coast’s best restaurants, bars and cafes. In small group tours you’ll discover great new food experiences, unique locations and the special delight of eating well. For visitors it is a guaranteed quality eating holiday experience not to be missed. Delicious food, wine and cocktails are included in the price. Meet the local vendors, learn the history, get a behind the scenes food and wine experience while being guided by a professional tour guide from Gold Coast Food and Wine Tours!

Learn to surf with Australian Surfing Adventures. We provide professional surf lessons for all levels, Surf Camps around the East Coast of Australia, Surf + Yoga retreats and much more. Based on Queensland's Gold Coast, Australian Surfing Adventures (ASA) is the ultimate learn to surf school. ASA know what it takes to create a memorable, fun, and adventurous life experience in and out of the water!