Family-Fun Activities These School Holidays

School’s almost out! Kids love nothing more than the school holidays and there’s no reason why the whole family shouldn’t make the most of the break. A weekend (or an entire week!) on the Gold Coast is quite a plan. There are plenty of things to do and even more to see. 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 on the Gold Coast.

Hike at Mount Tamborine

Let’s start with five activities you can enjoy for free. First up is hiking at Mount Tamborine. Less than an hour’s drive from Surfers Paradise, this natural attraction offers several hinterland hikes that will give amazing views of lush greeneries and spectacular waterfalls. While you’re there, go ahead and brave the Tamborine Rainforest Walk, a track 30 metres above Tambourine’s rainforest.

Have a Picnic

A picnic is a great way to bond with the kids and there are plenty of places on the Gold Coast where you can sit down and enjoy a picnic spread. There’s the Burleigh Heads National Park that gives an awesome hill-side view of the beach; the Cascade Gardens at Broadbeach, a serene riverside sanctuary; the Gold Coast Botanical Gardens, an awesome destination for garden and nature lovers; and Macintosh Island in Surfers Paradise, tranquil home to a variety of bird species.

Visit Tallebudgera Creek

The calm waters that feed out of the Coral Sea is a perfect place for kids to enjoy kayaking, paddle boarding, and swimming safely. Down the creek, you’ll find plenty of spots to catch fish and small beaches to just relax while watching the beautiful blue waters.

Enjoy a Day at the Beach

Speaking of relaxing at the beach, it’s definitely something you can enjoy every day of the school holiday. The Gold Coast has about 70 kilometres of coastline with the most amazing beaches in the world. You can go to Surfers Paradise, the most popular of Gold Coast beach or visit Palm Beach, a quiet and less-crowded destination. Whatever beach you choose to visit, you can expect to enjoy an array of activities that suit people of all ages.

Explore Currumbin Wildlife Sanctuary

These school holidays, why not introduce your kids to some of the amazing animals found only in Australia. The best place in the Gold Coast to do is the Currumbin Wildlife Sanctuary. This Zoological garden is home to Lorikeets, Kangaroos, Wallabies, Dingoes, Wombats, Tasmanian Devils, Bilbies, and many others. For a small price, you can have a close encounter with all of them and enjoy other fun activities like the TreeTop Challenge.

Visit Holoverse

Take your family to Holoverse and enter a world of virtual reality where you can stand face-to-face with holographic dinosaurs and dolphins, play hologram arcades, and experience Africa virtually. Located in Southport, Holoverse is the world’s first holographic theme park is perfect for your kids. Visit their website and you can find different family pass options that will suit all types of families.

Enjoy iFly Indoor Skydiving

If you’re looking for a thrilling activity in Surfers Paradise after a relaxing time at the beach, then try iFly Indoor Skydiving. The place has state-of-the-art vertical wind tunnels with simulated skies where you can learn the basics of skydiving. It’s where you can fulfil your dreams of flying. Don’t worry for iFly is totally safe for kids and an awesome experience that they’ll remember for a long time.

Try Alpine Indoor Climbing

Challenge your physical prowess with something new and exciting. Alpine Indoor Climbing is the perfect activity for everyone in the family to test their strength. Whether you are a beginner or an experienced climber, Alpine has the right course to challenge you. Even the kids aged 10 years and above can enjoy this fun Gold Coast activity. Alpine Indoor Climbing is in Robina Town Centre, some 8 kilometres West of Miami Beach.

Play Mini-Golf

Have some old-school fun at a mini-golf course. It’s a great place for kids to learn about the sport! The best place for mini golf is Putt Putt if you’re in Mermaid Beach, while King Tutts should do you good when in Surfers Paradise. Go online and you’ll find  websites offering vouchers for family tickets to the two mini-golf courses.

Ride a JetBoat

Another exciting activity the family can enjoy during the school holidays is jet boating. It’s a must-do activity for thrill-seeking families that will let you experience the beautiful waters of the Gold Coast in a new exciting way. And there’s no better place to get this awesome experience than JetBoat Extreme.

We offer a variety of jetboat tours to choose from:

1. Ultimate JetBoat Ride – A 55-minute ride that offers an exhilarating way to check-out the stunning Surfers Paradise with one of JetBoat Extreme’s 5-star jet boats powered by 650hp twin jet power turbo engines. The family ticket price is $175 (2 Adults and 2 Children).

2. Jetboat + Helitour – See the Gold Coast on the waters and from above. This package will give you a 55-minute jet boat ride, plus a scenic helicopter flight that takes off from Marina Mirage Heliport. For just $168 for adults and $136 for children, you’ll get marvellous panoramic views of Broadbeach, Sea World, Main Beach, South Stradbroke Island, and Surfers Paradise.

3. Jetboat + Lunch – After an exhilarating jet boat ride, find yourself eating a sumptuous lunch at a poolside restaurant called Driftwood Social. The adult price is $78 while child price is $62.

4. Jetboat + Surf Lesson – For $139 (adult) and $112 (child), you’ll learn surfing for 2 hours from a surfing pro. After the lesson, you’ll have the opportunity to practice your newly acquired skills right away on the waters.

Call Jetboat Extreme on 07 5538 8890 or book online today and experience jet boating in the Gold Coast the best way with one of our jet boat packages.