What to do in South Stradbroke Island

Activities, attractions and tours

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Things to do

Surfers Paradise Skyline

Surfers Paradise Sightseeing Midday River Cruise

฿341
per adult
Surfers Paradise Sightseeing Midday River Cruise
Surfers Paradise Sightseeing Sunset River Cruise

Surfers Paradise Sightseeing Sunset River Cruise

฿907
per adult
98% of travellers recommend
Surfers Paradise Sightseeing Sunset River Cruise
Surfers Paradise: Buffet Dinner Sightseeing Cruise

Surfers Paradise: Buffet Dinner Sightseeing Cruise

฿3,038
per adult
96% of travellers recommend
Surfers Paradise: Buffet Dinner Sightseeing Cruise
Surfers Paradise city lights

Surfers Paradise Sightseeing City Lights Cruise

฿459
per adult
90% of travellers recommend
Surfers Paradise Sightseeing City Lights Cruise
Surfers Paradise Sightseeing River Cruises

Surfers Paradise Sightseeing River Cruises

฿643
per adult
98% of travellers recommend
Surfers Paradise Sightseeing River Cruises
Picture 3 for Activity Surfers Paradise: 2 Hour Surf Experience on the Gold Coast

Surfers Paradise: Surf Experience on the Gold Coast

฿1,978
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Surfers Paradise: Surf Experience on the Gold Coast
2 Day Ticket Dreamworld + SkyPoint

2 Day Ticket Dreamworld + SkyPoint

฿3,038
per adult
2 Day Ticket Dreamworld + SkyPoint
Gold Coast Hop On Hop Off Sightseeing Cruise 1 Day Pass

Gold Coast Hop On Hop Off Sightseeing Cruise 1 Day Pass

฿1,060
per adult
Gold Coast Hop On Hop Off Sightseeing Cruise 1 Day Pass
Electron Maze

Infinity Attraction - Admission

฿751
per adult
84% of travellers recommend
Infinity Attraction - Admission
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1. Surfers Paradise Beach

Take a swim, surf the waves, get your kicks on a jet-boat ride, spot whales, browse the market and shops, and then join the crowds for a drink at one of the night clubs or pubs. Compact Surfers Paradise has accommodation, shopping, nightlife and the beach all within walking distance.
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2. Warner Bros. Movie World

Warner Bros. Movie World is a theme park full of thrilling rides, stunts and encounters with movie and comic-book stars. This fantasyland is next door to the Village Roadshow Studios and includes a super-sized water tank for film shoots. Kids will be thrilled to walk among the costumed superheroes and cartoon characters who roam the park and give performances throughout the day.
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3. Cavill Avenue

find fun and entertainment along the way.
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4. Dreamworld

Dreamworld features a wide selection of fantastical and diverse Australian attractions all in one place. Exploring this huge theme park takes a whole day and incorporates wildlife observation, movie-themed attractions, and thrilling rides.
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5. Sea World

Sea World Resort & Water Park is a hotel and water park with a theme park right next door. Enjoy a room with a harbor or ocean views, a SpongeBob-themed water playground, boat and Jet Ski rides, children’s activities and animal encounters. Dolphins and polar bears in the theme park delight mass audiences, but you can also interact individually with the sea animals. The park has a rescue program for injured and orphaned coastal creatures.
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What to do in South Stradbroke Island

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South Stradbroke Island Conservation Park

Explore the great outdoors at South Stradbroke Island Conservation Park, a lovely green space in Gold Coast.
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Where to stay in South Stradbroke Island

Find the best South Stradbroke Island areas for the activities you enjoy most.
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Surfers Paradise

Surfers Paradise Beach and Home of the Arts are a few top attractions in Surfers Paradise. Hop around the city on the metro at Cypress Avenue Station or Florida Gardens station and check out the area's stunning beaches, luxurious spas and popular shops.

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Broadbeach

The stunning beaches, first-class casinos and popular shops are notable features of Broadbeach. Make a stop by The Star Gold Coast or The Oasis while you're visiting, and jump aboard the metro at Broadbeach South Light Rail Station to get around town.

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Burleigh Heads

A noteworthy feature of Burleigh Heads is its stunning beaches. While you're in town, be sure to stop and check out Burleigh Beach and Burleigh Head National Park.

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Coolangatta

The stunning beaches and popular shops are just a few highlights of Coolangatta. Make a stop by Kirra Beach or Coolangatta Beach while you're exploring the area.

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Palm Beach

Palm Beach is known for its pristine beaches, and you can make a stop by Tallebudgera Creek and Palm Beach while in the area.

Day trip destinations from South Stradbroke Island

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Brisbane

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Gold Coast