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Your Guide to Activities and Events on the Gold Coast This Summer
Mon Dec 14, 2020 Not sure what to do with the family now when the kids are off school? Don't worry! We have done some research and listed the top ten activities on the Gold Coast this summer.
Plan a Thrilling Buck's Party on the Gold Coast with Jet Boat Extreme
Tue Nov 3, 2020 Jet Boat Extreme offers different jet boat ride packages that include an ultimate jet boat experience. Call us at 07 5538 8890 or book online to schedule a thrilling Buck’s party on the Gold Coast today!
Gold Coast Tourism Industry Needs Your Help After Covid-19
Tue Aug 25, 2020 Recovery from the Covid-19 downturn will not take place overnight but we are now very much ready and more than excited to see your family play, again while being safe and healthy at the same time.
10 Must-visit attractions at Sea World Gold Coast
Wed Feb 26, 2020 Sea World Gold Coast is great fun for the whole family. We have compiled a list of the top attraction to experience when you visit the popular theme park located in Main Beach, Gold Coast.
Family-Fun Activities These School Holidays
Wed Dec 11, 2019 There are plenty of things to do and even more to see on the Gold Coast. From exploring natural attractions to enjoying out-of-this-world entertainment, families will never run out of fun activities to do during the school holidays.
Gold Coast 600 is on track for October - Join in on the fun!
Thu Sep 19, 2019 For three days, Surfers Paradise with surrounds will turn into adrenaline central, with Round 13 of the Virgin Australia Supercars Championship on display as well as world-class music entertainment and local adventures suited to the entire family.
Get 'All Shook Up' During VIVA Surfers Paradise
Tue Jun 25, 2019 Classic rock tribute festival VIVA Surfers Paradise is hitting Surfers Paradise for 10 jam-packed days over July to celebrate the likes of Elvis Presley, Queen, Elton John, The Beatles and more! Why not get 'All Shook Up' with our awesome jet boating experience?
Introducing Gold Coast Heli Tours + Jet Boat Ride
Tue Nov 27, 2018 Have you ever wanted to see the sunny Gold Coast from up high in the sky? Well, now you can with our scenic helicopter tour + jet boat ride. Witness the Gold Coasts inland waterways, Turf Club and The Star Casino, before dropping in altitude to get a closer look...
Best Of Both: Jet Boat Ride Plus Sea World Drop Off
Mon Jan 8, 2018 As one of the best theme parks on the Gold Coast, Sea World is a family favourite. There is so much to see and do at Sea World, from amazing marine animal encounters and exhibits, thrill rides, shows and plenty of activities for young ones...
Why we are a 'must see' attraction!
Fri Nov 10, 2017 The Gold Coast is known for the huge range of activities and things to do for tourists and locals. There’s something for everyone and depending on how long you are visiting for, it can be hard to try and choose between...
XCATs headed to Australia's vibrant Gold Coast
Wed Jul 22, 2015 Round 4 of the UIM XCAT World Series. This most sought-after brand of powerboat racing will be showcased on the Gold Coast from August 21-23.
Sand Safari - Surfers Paradise
Mon Feb 2, 2015 Let the magic begin with this years sand sculpting, let it take you to an enchanted wonderland on the Surfers Paradise Foreshore & various locations across...
Fun Day for the English Team with Jet Boat Extreme
Tue Oct 21, 2014 Joshua Charnley, Zak Hardaker, George Burgess and fellow Team Mates, out on the Gold Coast with Jet Boat Extreme in the Weekend...
Introduction to Gold Coast Light Rail
Tue Jul 8, 2014 The G: will commence services 21 July 2014 when trams will begin running up and down the coast between Gold Coast University Hospital and Broadbeach South from 5am to midnight...
The Whales Are Here
Tue Jun 24, 2014 In the southern winter, whales from the Antarctic journey north past New Zealand and into Australia's northern coastal waters.
Enjoy Jet Boat Extreme This Schoolies Break
Wed Nov 13, 2013 Schoolies Week on the Gold Coast offers a once in a lifetime Schoolies experience you will never forget! Spend endless day’s sunbaking on the golden beaches...
ArmorAll Gold Coast 600 25 - 27 Oct V8 Supercars
Thu Oct 24, 2013 Everybody loves a Parade - and none is more magical, musical and thrilling than the 2013 V8 Superfest Gold Coast Parade on Sunday 20 October 2013...
Free Entertainment Country Music Festival
Sun Jun 23, 2013 In great weather set next to the pristine beachfront of Queensland’s Broadbeach on the Gold Coast, the festival will see a perfect mix of board shorts and banjos...
British and Irish Lions Tour
Sun Jun 23, 2013 So close:- The British & Irish Lions maintained their record of never having lost a Test match in Brisbane as they hung on to win the opening...
Hold onto your hats. And horses!
Fri May 31, 2013 Yeeee-haaaaw, it's Rodeo Gold Coast National Finals! If bucking broncos are your thing, you're in for a treat as the top 15 cowboys and cowgirls compete in four days of heart-stopping action.
Blues this Weekend on the Gold Coast
Wed May 22, 2013 The 2013 Blues on Broadbeach features Ian Moss, Vanessa Amorosi, Jon Stevens plus loads more - all completely free!
Gold Coast Boat Show
Mon May 20, 2013 The Sanctuary Cove International Boat Show (SCIBS) is an annual four-day event which attracts exhibitors and visitors from across Australia and around the globe.
Sharing the Surf
Sun Apr 28, 2013 It was that time of year again, when the annual Australian Surf Life Saving Championships, fondly known as “The Aussies,”...
The Day has come for all the Fun our Finalist can imagine
Mon Mar 18, 2013 Are you ready? What a week we have in store for our Miss Hawaiian Tropic Australia/New Zealand Finalists!
Miss Hawaiian Tropic girls set to swing by
Mon Mar 18, 2013 This Wednesday (20th March) we have the task of taking the Miss Hawaiian Tropic girls for a ride around Surfers.XXXX Sail Paradise Regatta
Mon Mar 11, 2013 At Jetboat Extreme we do't have the monopoly on excitement on the water! In it's forth year now...
Surfers Paradise Festival
Thu Feb 21, 2013 This year the Surfers Paradise Festival is back - bigger and better than ever! Celebrating Gold Coast...
Welcome the Year of The Snake
Fri Feb 8, 2013 Chinese New Year is always a colourful and vibrant celebration wherever you are in the world - and Surfers is no exception.Australia Day at Evandale
Fri Jan 25, 2013 This Australia Day join the biggest and best celebration of all things Aussie at Evandale, Bundall - Wood chopping championships...
Forget your buckets and spades!
Wed Jan 16, 2013 The 2013 Australian Sand Sculpting Championships are heading to Surfers Paradise Beach between Friday 15 and Sunday 24 February...
Magic Millions Race Day
Thu Jan 10, 2013 It's that time of year again, and with New Year's resolutions firmly under our belt, it's time to dust off the glad-rags and prepare for a day of fun at the races...
New Year's Eve
Fri Dec 14, 2012 This New Year’s Eve be prepared to be swept off your feet by the Super Hero themed New Year fireworks in Surfers Paradise!Stuck for that perfect gift?
Fri Dec 7, 2012 We all know someone who has everything don’t we... annoying aren’t they?!Voices of Angels
Sun Dec 2, 2012 The crew at Jetboat Extreme may not have the voices of angels, but that doesn’t stop us enjoying a bit of Christmas Carols on the beach!
Guess who's coming to town!
Fri Nov 23, 2012 We’re not sure yet if All She Want’s for Christmas is a ride on the Gold Coast’s most extreme jet boat ride, but we are sure that Mariah Carey...
Surfers Paradise Beachfront Night Markets
Fri Nov 16, 2012 Looking for a unique gift or just something to treat yourself with?
Surfers Paradise festival gets underway
Tue Jun 19, 2012 The month long Surfers Paradise Festival gets underway tomorrow with the official opening ceremony...
Rock on in Coolangatta!
Fri Jun 1, 2012 The month long Surfers Paradise Festival gets underway tomorrow with the official opening ceremony kicking...
Broadbeach has got the Blues
Wed May 16, 2012 The 11th annual Blues on Broadbeach Music Festival is set to kick off next week with an impressive line up of talented local, national and international artists
Show your Mum some love this Mothers' Day
Wed May 9, 2012 Why not give your Mum something to remember this Mothers' Day and send her down to Jetboat Extreme...
We will remember them
Tue Apr 24, 2012 ANZAC Day will be commemorated tomorrow (April 25) throughout Australia and New Zealand and by ex-pats around the world...
Harry Potter stars heading to Gold Coast
Fri Apr 20, 2012 Organisers of the 10th annual Gold Coast Film Festival have managed to secure Harry Potter stars James and Oliver Phelps...
Feel like a challenge?
Thu Apr 12, 2012 Surfers Paradise is a multisporters dream this month with both the Cooly Classic ocean swimming race and Gold Coast Trialthon
Easter - it's not all about chocolate!
Tue Apr 3, 2012 We are on the final countdown to Easter 2012 now and if you haven't already made plans it's not too late...
Sublime is... what we got
Thu Mar 29, 2012 After a long hiatus two of the original members of American punk band Sublime are returning to Australian soil to perform...
Top surf life savers line up for Aussies
Thu Mar 22, 2012 One of the most iconic events on the Australian Surf Life Saving calendar kicks off on the Gold Coast on Monday...
Attention all lovers of the great outdoors
Wed Mar 14, 2012 If you are keen on the great outdoors you would be crazy to miss the 2012 Caravan Camping 4WD Fish and Boat Show in the Parklands...
Stay dry Australia!
Thu Mar 8, 2012 Thousands of residents across Australia's flood-hit east have been forced to evacuate as the El Nino weather pattern continues to slam the country...
Many hands make light work
Fri Mar 2, 2012 If you've ever wondered how you can make a real difference to your community - there's never been an easier way than signing...
Bag yourself a bargain
Tue Feb 21, 2012 There's never been a better time to visit the Gold Coast! With accommodation deals offering visitors to the Gold Coast a whopping...
Welcome to motor and water sport heaven
Mon Feb 13, 2012 Broadbeach will play host to the Australian Motorcycle Expo this weekend which will showcase all motor sports including everything from motorcycles to jet skis...
Get to the Gold Coast this weekend
Thu Feb 9, 2012 Rocking Rod is hitting the Gold Coast this week and there is no reason why you shouldn't too...
Kiwis love the Gold Coast so let's help 'em celebrate
Fri Feb 3, 2012 We’ve celebrated Australia Day for 2012 so why not get in on the act when the throngs of local and visiting Kiwis celebrate their national day...
Australia Day all the way!
Thu Jan 26, 2012 It's time to celebrate being an Aussie! Australia Day comes but once a year and we hope you are all...
Summer storms hit Surfers Paradise
Wed Jan 18, 2012 Wild, wet, water... a combination of words which spell fun to the team at Jetboat Extreme but when you are talking about an extreme weather...
2012 off to a busy start on the coast
Mon Jan 9, 2012 Welcome to a new year. 2012 is getting off to a very busy start here on the Gold Coast, visitors and locals will be spoilt for...
Power, speed and skill to grace the beach this weekend
Fri Dec 16, 2011 If you are visiting the Gold Coast this weekend be sure to check out the first round of the Kellogg's Nutrigrain Ironman and Ironwoman...
Sun, sand, surf and spike
Wed Dec 7, 2011 This weekend sees the region's most talented volleyballers returning to the spectacular Surfers Paradise...
'tis the season
Fri Dec 2, 2011 Wow it's December already! Does anyone else wonder where 2011 went?...
It's your turn NSW!
Fri Nov 25, 2011 Local Police are praising the behaviour of school leavers during the first week of Schoolies festivites...
Nova broadcasts live from Jetboat Extreme
Wed Nov 16, 2011 Making a live news broadcast from a high-speed jetboat ride throws up a few challenges but Nova FM's Mitch Lewis...
Spin out this Schoolies with Jetboat Extreme
Thu Nov 10, 2011 Schoolies Week 2011 is almost upon us. Since the 1970s school leavers have flocked to the Gold Coast in huge numbers to celebrate...
Boats, boats and more boats
Fri Nov 4, 2011 There's plenty happening on the Gold Coast this weekend but being water lovers we didn't want you to miss out on...
UNBIASED Gold Coast Itinerary
Fri Oct 28, 2011 We promised and now we deliver - your free UNBIASED Gold Coast Itinerary.
