Gold Coast
is where highrise apartments meet the beach
Welcome to Gold Coast
Built for pleasure and remaining a place dedicated to sun, surf and the body beautiful, this strip of coast is possibly Australia’s most iconic holiday destination. Its shimmering high-rises can, when glimpsed from afar, resemble a make-believe city, and its reputation for tackiness is occasionally deserved. But this is far outstripped by the area's youthful spirit and startling physical beauty: some 52km of pristine sand with countless epic surf breaks, stunning sunsets, blissful water temperatures and 300 sunny days a year.
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2-Hour Beginners Surf Lesson at Surfers Paradise
Lessons will be held at the best location for all skill levels, from someone who has never tried a surf lesson, to both beginners and intermediate surfers.The Spit, located at at Main Beach, is where the locals go to learn surfing, it is safe and the waves are small and easy to ride. The Spit is the only beach on the Gold Coast that does not have high rise buildings, it is very beautiful. Your instructors are experts at teaching and they will do everything they can to make you feel safe and have lots of fun, even if you are not a good swimmer. All equipment rental is included as part of this package. You can also take commemorative photos of every class that you can purchase and receive via USB drive (own expense).Free transport to and from the beach is available from all hotels in Surfers Paradise. If you have your own car there is all day free parking. The lessons are at 10am and 1pm daily.
Learn to Surf at Surfers Paradise on the Gold Coast
Meet at the beach shop at the beach end of Cavill Avenue, at least 10 minutes prior to the lesson start time. Complete the booking form and collect your rash shirt or wetsuit and surf board with legrope. Walk to the beach with your gear (we will look after your clothing and vakuables in the shop). Instruction will begin with a safety talk and basic instruction on the beach. Spend about 30 minutes in the water to catch your first few waves with the instructors help. Return to the beach for additional instruction on stand up techniques. Spend the rest of the time in the water catching waves and standing up with instructors assistance.
One Hour unlimited Slides and Ice Kart Session
Whether it's skiing or boarding, tubing or karting, the Gold Coast Snow Park offers something for everyone. Run yourself ragged with one hour of unlimited slides, hitting the slopes on a tube or with your own ski or snowboard equipment. For confident skiers and boarders, experience the thrill of tearing down their most popular ramp and landing on a giant cushion of air! Then it's time to ditch the gear and race your mates in a go cart, zooming around an awesome track that's simulates driving on ice. The onsite cafe provides barista made coffee, donuts, drinks, ice creams and desserts to keep you recharged and hydrated.
Steve Q Private Surf Instructor
ItineraryThis is a typical itinerary for this productHour surf lessonDuration: 1 hourLocation: Surfers Paradise Beach, Surfers Paradise, Gold Coast, Queensland
Coastal Exploration Mini Bus Tour with Q1 Skypoint Visit
ItineraryThis is a typical itinerary for this productStop At: The Spit, Gold Coast, QueenslandExplore the Sand Pumping Jetty, The Spit Federation Walk.Duration: 1 hour 30 minutesStop At: The Spit, Gold Coast, QueenslandStop at Philip Park Beach, a quiet section of beach perfect to take nature shots.Duration: 20 minutesPass By: Surfers Paradise Beach, Surfers Paradise, Gold Coast, QueenslandDrive along the beach front from the Spit, passing Main Beach and Surfers Paradise on our way to Q1 Observation Deck.Stop At: SkyPoint Observation Deck, Surfers Paradise, Gold Coast, QueenslandVisit Skypoints Observation Deck, 230m above sea level. The tour ends here, stay as long as you like. Your pass is valid all day.Duration: 1 hour
Byron Bay and Lighthouse
ItineraryThis is a typical itinerary for this productStop At: Byron Bay, Byron Bay, Byron Shire, New South WalesExperience the wonderful town of Byron Bay with its beautiful beach, vibrant shops and restaurants, and visit the land mark Byron Bay Lighthouse, which is the eastern most point of Australia. Duration: 4 hoursStop At: Byron Bay, Byron Bay, Byron Shire, New South WalesExperience the wonderful town of Byron Bay with its beautiful beach, vibrant shops and restaurants, and visit the land mark Byron Bay Lighthouse, which is the eastern most point of Australia.Duration: 4 hours