Top Gold Coast Nature and Wildlife Tours

Witness Humpback Whales on the Gold Coast. Cruise departs from Sea World in Main Beach and continues past South Stradbroke Island. Only 20 minutes to the nearby water of the Australian Whale Sanctuary. The Spirit of Migaloo II is Australia’s newest and most advanced whale watching vessel operating in the Gold Coast. With marine naturalists onboard, passengers can enjoy a front row seat to all the action from six external viewing platforms and tiered stadium seating from sea level to the sun deck. The spacious decks all around the vessel and smaller passenger numbers ensure that the experience is a personal one with the freedom to move around and enjoy uninterrupted views of the Humpback Whales wherever you are on the boat. Whale Watching Season is late May to early November.

Enjoy a close encounter with Australia's native animals at the Currumbin Wildlife Sanctuary, located on the Gold Coast. Your ticket includes admission to the park plus daily keeper presentations and animal shows. Admire critters such as the kangaroo, Tasmanian devil, koala, wombat, echidna and reptiles that live in natural-style bush and rainforest habitats. Walk through the stunning 5-acre forest of the Lost Valley and see unique flora and wildlife such as lemurs, red pandas, capybaras and other exotic reptiles.

Overlooking the Tweed Valley, yet only 20 minutes from the Gold Coast airport, our award-winning farm delivers a unique experience of lovers of fun, food, nature, health and well-being. Join us on a fully guided tour of our 200 acre plantation. You will find a commercial fruit farm which operates in harmony with the countryside, inspiring guests with our window into farming life and our love for the natural environment. Admission tickets include a fully guided Plantation Safari, Fruit Tasting Show, Wildlife Boat Cruise, Fauna Park and an Introduction into Australian Bush Tucker. Enjoy unique shopping and sampling of our exclusive products made with our own farm fruit in our Gift Market. Delicious breakfast, lunch, ice creams, juices and much more are served daily in our incredible Plantation Café. Located just 20 minutes from the beaches and border. It is essential to book tickets on our website before visiting! Open daily from 10 am NSW time.

Head into the Gold Coast hinterland for an evening of luminescent glow worms, a torch-lit rain forest walk, and stargazing in the clear night sky. Deep inside the World Heritage-listed Gondwana Rainforest, marvel at the natural phenomenon of thousands of tiny glow worms lighting up an ancient cave before trekking among the nocturnal creatures of Queensland on a guided night safari. Cap off the evening with stargazing at the Springbrook Research Observatory and a steaming cup of coffee or hot chocolate.

Experience the Gold Coast’s beautiful Surfers Paradise on a tour aboard an amphibious Aquaduck. Bring the kids and hop aboard this unusual dual-purpose vessel for a jaunt along the area’s picturesque beaches and past local landmarks like Palazzo Versace and Marina Mirage. Then, enjoy a thrilling river cruise past the glitz of millionaire’s row as the Aquaduck transforms from a bus into a boat.

Exploring the Gold Coast Hinterland can be a challenge if you don’t have your own transport, but this full-day tour from the Gold Coast offers the perfect introduction. Discover the natural wonders of the Springbrook National Park, stopping to take in the views of Mt Warning and the Numinbah Valley, and admire landmarks including the Natural Arch, Rainbow Falls, and Goomalarah Falls.

You will be part of the closest and one of the most intimate encounters in the region due to the eye-level viewing offered by the safari-style vessel. This whale watch is unique, and our highly experienced skipper and crew are on hand throughout to make this experience personal as well as professional. They have a wealth of knowledge and passion for whales and the stunning Gold Coast region they look forward to sharing with you.

Short on time? Sample the natural beauty of the Gold Coast on this outdoor tour. Hop on a sea kayak and paddle your way over to Wave Break Island to swim and snorkel amid tropical fish and colorful coral. Spot dolphins, stingrays, and sea turtles along the coast, and enjoy a snack before heading back to shore.

Finally a tour that tells the stories behind the glitz and glamour of the Gold Coast! Secrets, Scandals and Sunsets is a fun look at the tales of the millionaire high flyers, fraudsters, celebrities and their lives on the Gold Coast complete with beer, bubbles and snacks. The one and a half hour tour is a fantastic way to celebrate summer, kicking off at 5pm on Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays This tour is ideal for a pre dinner drink and some fun with your partner or a group of friends. From 15 years and above This is Aquaduck as you have never seen it before. Tickets include alcoholic or soft drinks and snacks. Please note you are unable to book on this site within 48hrs of travel. Please contact us if you wish to book within this timeframe.

Start your day off right with a half-day kayak tour to South Stradbroke Island. Enjoy a great vantage point on the beaches and wildlife of the Gold Coast as you paddle at a leisurely pace, stopping to snorkel off Wavebreak Island, visit secluded beaches, and enjoy a picnic breakfast on the beach. Your expert guide shares informative commentary about the region's ecology and animals, and provides full instruction on kayaking and snorkeling — making this tour suitable for both experienced paddlers and first-timers.

Exploring the Gold Coast hinterland can be tricky for those unfamiliar with the area. See places you'd never find on your own on this guided tour to Tamborine Mountain. Embark on a rainforest walk to Curtis Falls, travel through Eucalyptus Forest, and explore the Tamborine Mountain Forest Skywalk, a network of forest floor trails, steel bridges through the highest points of the upper canopy, and a 131-foot (40-meter) cantilevered bridge that soars 98 feet (30 meters) above the creek and rainforest below.

Discover the Federation Walk Coastal Reserve in Main Beach on a Gold Coast Segway tour. You'll cruise through an undeveloped area of sand dunes—one of the last remaining in the area—and admire the bush scenery. Enjoy the chance to take your Segway off-road onto gravel and sandy terrain, and ride along an ocean path.

Australia’s Gold Coast is known for high rises and white sand beaches, but this tour proves that the Australia’s biggest maritime creatures are also fans of the Gold Coast lifestyle, Take the opportunity to meet whales, turtles and dugong on this short tour, without the long voyage involved in many other sea life tours.

Step aboard our small vessel and take part in this enchanting experience, where we take you humpback whales watching off the stunning shores of the Gold Coast! An excellent chance to take in the beauty and wonder of these gentle giants. Keep a lookout for orcas, dolphins, and seabirds as well. Detailed educational commentary about the whales and our surroundings provided.

Daily Service, Helensvale Station to and from Tamborine Mountain. Servicing, Eagle Heights, Mount Tamborine, North Tamborine, The Skywalk, Thunderbird Park and Treetop Challenge. See amazing wildlife in a geological rich oasis that is Tamborine Mountain, visit waterfalls, translucent rock pools, inspiring landscapes, towering rainforest, majestic views and star-studded skies all add to the magic that is Tamborine Mountain. Enjoy an affordable mountain adventure, a romantic escape, or a family holiday. Stay a day or a week.

Make your way through watery, winding, hightide passages that turn and bend during this half-day, guided, 49-mile (80-kilometer) Jet Ski adventure. Follow your guide through hairpin turns testing your speed as you lookout at the lush, tropical plant life that flanks your watery path. Glide over the water under mangrove trees before stopping at a South Stradbroke Island bar for lunch.

We deliver this experience on our working honey farm and this is a true 'hands on' experience to share with you everything about the bees! This is an immersive experience so you will be suited up in a head to toe in one of our white protective triple layer ventilated beekeeping outfit. We'll venture out to our nearby Bee Farm, once we arrive at the Apiary we'll give you some advice on staying calm and what to expect with your close encounter. With the safety and guidance of a Beekeeper you'll be able to approach the hives and witness the breathtaking natural phenomenon that is honeybees hard at work. Our Apiary is located in the heart of suburban Brisbane and is rich in biodiversity and our bees forage happily on the area’s flowering native flora. We will share with you the workings of an operational productive hive, open their beehive home and check out the busy bees doing their thing. We will show you the different stages of bee development and look out for the Queen Bee!

Easily travel around Sydney’s Gold Coast on this Segway tour. Hop on your all-terrain Segway and ride along the Main Beach pathway into the Federation Walk Coastal Reserve, an undeveloped sand dune system along the coast. The Segway will allow you to smoothly tackle gravel, sand, and concrete in the bush and rainforest on this short tour.

Experience the natural beauty of Queensland on this private tour of Springbrook National Park. Upon arrival at the park, our local guide will lead you on a walk to waterfalls, dramatic gorges, sweeping views, and lush rainforests. We will dive deep into the local history and learn about geological changes that lead to the natural glamour you will witness on this tour. All of the things that make Springbrook National Park a must see for anyone visiting the Gold Coast area compiled in a private, intimate experience tailored to your own pace and your discretion. Capture timeless shots from highland lookouts, while keeping a keen eye and ear out for birds. Due to clearing in neighboring areas, the national park has become a haven for hundreds of bird species. Our guide will be sure to point these out to those interested and provide additional information about the flora and fauna of the area. Join us for a walk on the wildside in Springbrook National Park!

The most comprehensive boat cruise on the Gold Coast! This tour runs for up to 8 hours and showcases the world famous Tangalooma Wrecks of Moreton Island. We also Cruise past both North and South Stradbroke Island and Wave Break Island's with sightings of dolphins, turtles, rays and fish commonly seen.You will also have the opportunity to enjoy a gentle walk on Moreton Island looking for native wildlife. We also offer a selection of locally grown fruit to enjoy while on the cruise and make the experience even more enjoyable.

An exhilarating and head turning tour of some of the Southern Gold Coast's most attractive and 'most instagrammed' sights, in a heart racing vehicle with a professional photographer there to capture every moment.

Join us for a tour through Mt.Tamborine’s exciting scenery as we venture through the lush sub-tropical rainforest in your own private 4WD vehicle. Come say hello to the native wildlife (yes, koalas), raise a glass at Heritage Winery Reds and enjoy a tea break in the midst of the Hinterland. Over the course of five hours, our local guide will take you under his knowledgeable wings and provide precious insights into the indigenous way of life, local flora & fauna and the local fascinating history.

Departing from Brisbane, enjoy this 10 day Australian surfing adventure giving you an experience you will hold on to for a lifetime! Travel from Brisbane to Sydney and learn how to surf with friends whilst checking out some of Australia's best coastline. You'll visit must see attractions, national parks and hidden gems along the way.

Journey into the hinterlands on this 5-hour afternoon tour of the Springbrook National Park from the Gold Coast. Explore the UNESCO-listed Goondawanna rainforests by coach, stopping to walk through the jungle, peek into ancient caves and enjoy views of Mount Warning from the Best of All Lookout.  Visit natural wonders like Purling Brook Falls, Numinbah valley and Rainbow Falls, and soak up the scenery from the Canyon Lookout. This small-group tour is limited to 16 people for a personalised experience, and includes hotel pick-up and afternoon tea.