Gold Coast Broadwater

Come join this family-owned and operated business with over 20 years whale watching experience, committed to offering you the best customer service and memories to last a lifetime. With caring and knowledgeable crew who are focused on your comfort and safety as well as guaranteed whale sightings, you can travel with peace of mind. Within minutes of departure, Spirit of Gold Coast will have you up close and personal with these majestic creatures as they embark on their annual migration along the east coast of Australia. This amazing journey is a truly captivating experience, as right before your very eyes these 40-ton Humpback Whales breach, wave their pectoral fins and slap their tails. Join us for the journey of a lifetime - a memorable adventure to be shared with friends and family.

Discover the Gold Coast in luxury and embark on a sightseeing cruise while enjoying a delicious buffet lunch. Gaze at panoramic views on the upper deck, and watch the city skyline pass you by. Taste delicious king prawns, roast chicken, or fresh-baked ham, then enjoy a tasty cocktail. Step aboard the luxurious vessel, Spirit of Elston, and enjoy one of the best sightseeing and dining experiences on the Gold Coast. Take in views that showcase some of the city's most famous landmarks, such as the glittering waters of the Gold Coast Broadwater, Sea World, and the glamorous Palazzo Versace. Satisfy your appetite with an irresistible buffet lunch, including locally sourced king prawns, succulent roast chicken, freshly baked ham off the bone and delicious salads. Pair lunch with wine, craft beer, or treat yourself to a tasty cocktail. Head upstairs to the open-air top deck and soak in the sunshine with a drink in hand, while listening to entertaining commentary from our expert crew about the iconic Gold Coast.

Join a luxury helicopter experience in the city of Gold Coast with live commentary from your pilot. Start from a state-of-the-art terminal and get onboard an air-conditioned helicopter to enjoy aerial views of the city, Broadwater, Main Beach, and Gold Coast Hinterland. Fly over the Broadwater before crossing the golden sand beaches of Main Beach. Head south along the coastline passing Surfers Paradise, home to the cities towering high-rises, including the iconic Q1 Building which stands at 1056 feet tall. As your helicopter soars towards Broadbeach, see distant stunning views of Point Danger and Burleigh Heads. Over Broadbeach, buckle up as your pilot helicopter makes a descending turn. On the journey north, enjoy views of Surfers Paradise and Porpoise Point. Then, make a turn over South Stradbroke Island. As you head back to the terminal, experience spectacular views of the city, the Broadwater, and the Sea World Theme Park from above on this 10 minute helicopter flight.

Discover the best of the Gold Coast, from both land and sea, with this guided tour by amphibious bus. Experience a sightseeing activity with a twist, as your tour vehicle transforms from a bus into a cruise boat. Set off from the heart of Surfers Paradise on a tour that journeys from roads into the Gold Coast Broadwater. Kids and adults will feel the thrill as the duck-themed vessel splashes into the water, transitioning from a bus tour into a relaxing cruise. See homes of the rich and famous in Paradise Waters, and admire super yachts in Southport Yacht Club. Keep a look out for local wildlife, and enjoy the informative commentary, before returning to Surfers Paradise.

Scale the heights of adventure with a tandem or triple parasailing adventure in Surfers Paradise. Accompanied by an instructor, hop on a parasailing boat specifically designed for the job. Feel your cares slip away as you drift softly on warm air currents and drink in the gorgeous views below. After you’ve been briefed about your flight, sit back on a boat and listen to music on the water. After the boat reaches the fly zone on the Broadwater, it's time to make your way to the platform at the back to get ready for your flight. Get fitted into your harness and clipped to a parachute by deckhands. Once the skipped gauges the perfect conditions, be released high into the sky (at a controlled rate) to begin your parasailing adventure. Once you are high enough, enjoy 360° views ranging from the Surfers Paradise skyline to South Stradbroke and WaveBreak islands and around the mountain ranges of the Gold Coast, including Springbrook and Tambourine Mountains. Down below, spot schools of fish, pelicans, and other water birds on the Broadwater. If you're lucky, you can see bottle-nosed dolphins, sea turtles, and the odd dugong. After your flight, get back on the boat. Please note there is a 10% surcharge payable on all Qld Public Holidays & all school holidays payable at time of check in

Meet your instructor at Budds Beach in Surfers Paradise. Learn how to kayak and hop aboard to navigate the tranquil waters of the Gold Coast Broadwater. Enjoy an excursion for both novice and seasoned kayakers, gliding seamlessly in state-of-the-art and user-friendly sit-on-top double kayaks. Paddle the beautiful Gold Coast waterways, marvel at the sunset skyline of Surfers Paradise, and travel past some elegant homes. Make your way to Macintosh Island and get photos with the local peacocks. Finally, begin the journey back to Surfers Paradise and unwind as you take in the coastal scenery at dusk.

Experience the thrill of the region’s largest inflatable water park with an aquatic session at GC Aqua Park. Enjoy 50 minutes of unbridled joy as you tackle the inflatable obstacles, or double the fun with a 100-minute pass. To begin your experience, head to GC Aqua Park in the stunning Broadwater Parklands of the Gold Coast. Once inside, make a splash, bounce through inflatable playgrounds, and enjoy an aquatic adventure for your chosen time period. Conquer water slides and dynamic obstacles in this water-filled wonderland. With its prime beachside location open all year round, the GC Aqua Park ensures you can soak up the beauty of the surroundings while enjoying the aquatic festivities. Rest assured your family is safe with attentive lifeguards providing a secure environment. Take a break at Barrels Café and recharge with tasty snacks and refreshing drinks (at your own expense), surrounded by the relaxing ambiance of Broadwater Parklands.

Our sunset cruises provide the perfect setting for a special occasion, whether that be a birthday, engagement, anniversary, graduation or just a celebration of life!! There is something truly magical about a Gold Coast Sunset. The sky is painted with shades of pink, orange and purple, creating a stunning backdrop for your cruise photos. As the sun sets, the city lights start to twinkle, reflecting off the water and creating a beautiful spectacle. Our sunset cruises are the perfect way to end the day on a high note.

Climb aboard in Surfers Paradise and begin your journey through the intricate canals of the Gold Coast. Cruise past the Marina Mirage, Palazzo Versace, and Sea World. Have the chance to witness Australian wildlife including dolphins and sea eagles. Take in spectacular views of the area as it lights up at night. Navigate into the Gold Coast Broadwater, come across some luxurious residences, and listen to an insightful fun facts commentary of the Gold Coast and Surfers Paradise. Enjoy included cheese and crackers and purchase drinks from the fully licensed bar offering icy cold beers, wine, champagne, cocktails, and soft drinks. Admire the glorious sunset from the spacious sundeck before making your way back to the starting point.

Surfers Paradise to Wavebreak Island 'Pelicans and Picnic' Cruise - Complimentary Cheese and Fruit Platter as well as a glass of Prosecco for our (18+) guests! A fantastic way to spend some time on the Gold Coast's beautiful Broadwater - cruising past the spectacular Pelican feeding ritual to arrive at your Island destination where you will relax with a gourmet picnic! Guests cruise with 'Beachcomber' for a 3 hour tour to be marooned - just briefly - on Gold Coast's famous Wavebreak Island! Itinerary: This tour embarks moments after 1pm from the beach at Lionel Perry Park where our boat 'Beachcomber' will pull into shore to invite guests aboard via our beach access steps/ladder at the bow of our boat. This cruise takes guests North past the spectacular houses fronting the Nerang River and out into the Gold Coast Broadwater, past Southport Yacht Club, Marina Mirage and SeaWorld. We'll pause on our Island journey to witness the 1:30pm ritual of the famous Pelican feeding where close to a hundred pelicans swoop in to gather for their lunch time seafood feast! Discover the resident sea life of dolphins, green sea turtles and even the occasional dugong. Our next stop on our tour is across the waterways to Wavebreak Island where our guests can be Island castaways for about an hour and a half! 'Beachcomber's' beach-access front ladder provides the perfect access to get the Island sand beneath your feet. We've prepared a Picnic Hamper (+ picnic blanket/cabana) that our guests can choose to take ashore to enjoy their Prosecco and Cheese and Fruit Platter on the Island! or Guests can choose to stay aboard Beachcomber and enjoy their Prosecco and Platter while relaxing on deck! While we anchor at Wavebreak, we'll tie our Aqua Lily Mat up beside Beachcomber so our guests can enjoy some float therapy! Fishing at Wavebreak Island is also an option! Guests can yabby pump for bait (tide permitting) and borrow one of Beachcomber's fishing rods to cast a line from the beach. Then, after your Island escape, it will be all back on board for a leisurely 30 minute cruise back to Surfers Paradise. Included in Tour: Complimentary Cheese and Fruit Platter - platter pictured is for 2 adults. Soft Drinks and Bottled Drinking water on board for all to enjoy. Glass (or two) of Prosecco! (for guests 18+) Large ice-filled esky for your BYO storage! Marine toilet on board. Shared Charter for up to 12 guests! Age range 'infant' is a child under the age of 3. Numbers are still required due to boat capacity regulations.