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The best way to experience the green and the gold on this full-day tour from Brisbane.
Experience the ultimate Gold Coast adventure in one unforgettable day. Begin with a morning of wildlife spotting at Coombabah Lakeland Conservation Park, where kangaroos and koalas roam freely, followed by dolphins and seasonal whale sightings at The Spit. Learn about the rich culture of the local Yugambeh people along the way.Savor a delicious lunch with breathtaking 360° views at the SkyPoint Observation Deck atop Australia’s tallest building. Enjoy free time in Surfers Paradise to explore your way—race across the water on a thrilling Paradise Jet Boat ride, hop aboard the iconic Aquaduck, shop along Cavill Mall, or simply unwind on the golden beach.
End the day with a scenic drive through the stunning Numinbah Valley to Springbrook National Park. Immerse yourself in the World Heritage-listed Gondwana rainforest, where cascading waterfalls and ancient landscapes await. It’s a day packed with nature, culture, and adventure!
Tour duration is approximately 11.5hrs including travel from Brisbane to Gold Coast and return.
Please ensure you select your preferred pickup location when booking and arrive 15 minutes prior to your pickup time to ensure you do not miss the bus.
Tour Highlights
- Spot koalas and kangaroos in the wild at Coombabah Lakes Conservation Area.
- View seasonal whales, dolphins, and marine life at The Spit with stunning Gold Coast coastline vistas.
- Discover Natural Bridge in UNESCO-listed Springbrook National Park, the Gold Coast Hinterland’s iconic waterfall.
- Enjoy authentic and respectful indigenous commentary endorsed by the Yugambeh Museum, delivered by expert guides.
- Savor lunch with 360° views at Skypoint Observation Deck atop Q1, Australia’s tallest building.
- Free time to explore Surfers Paradise: swim at the iconic beach or shop at Cavill Mall.
- Scenic drive through Numinbah Valley’s cliffs and green pastures.
- *Optional add-ons: Thrilling Jet Boat ride or the amphibious Aquaduck.
- Conservation Park fees included.
Inclusions
- Pick up and drop off from selected Brisbane CBD and Southbank locations.
- Conservation & National Park Fees.
- Entry fee to Skypoint Observation Deck.
- Lunch.
- Expert tour guide providing in vehicle and guided walking commentary.
Add-ons (not included)
- Paradise Jet Boating “Jet Blast” 60 minute jetboat ride at 11:45am.
- Gold Coast Aquaduck “River Cruise & City Tour” at 12.15pm
- Please note: *Add-Ons are subject to availability and are at own expense, offered at heavily exclusive discounted rates. You will only have time to do one *Add-On!
To book your add-on Paradise Jet Boating or Aquaduck tour:
Please select your departure for the day tour from the calendar.
You will then be prompted to purchase the add on at a special 50% off rate. Please select the correct qty for the add on.
This will then be added to your cart at checkout.
The 50% off Paradise Jet Boating and Aquaduck is only available when purchasing as an add on at the time you book your Brisbane to Gold Coast tour. If you have any questions please call our friendly reservations team on +61 7 5655 0716.
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Both of them are very responsible and informative. They were eager to introduce the rainforest to us. See their passions on the birds and plants. We enjoyed the tours very much.

As a travel agent who regularly books Southern Cross Tours for my clients, I finally had the chance to experience the Tamborine Mountain tour myself — and I couldn’t be more impressed!
Our guide, Bill, was absolutely incredible. He’s not only knowledgeable but truly passionate about the region. From local history to rainforest ecology, he brought every stop to life with stories and insights that made the experience unforgettable.
The tour was well-paced with delicious tastings, scenic views, and charming local spots. As someone who recommends these tours professionally, it feels amazing to know that our clients are in such good hands.
I only wish I had more time — I’d do every tour they offer!
Highly recommend Southern Cross Tours, and if you get Bill as your guide, you’re in for a treat!



The bus was um, well we saw cockroaches inside. I suspect it was because we were allowed to eat on the bus. It's possible they came from outside, but it made me feel gross. Maybe we can spend 10-15 minutes eating outside the bus? It would mean finishing the tour 10-15 minutes later, but at least we wouldn't have to sit next to cockroaches.
I guess our guide was in a hurry to make sure we were on time and beat the rush, but I felt he drove unnecessarily fast, it's terrible for folks with motion sickness. The drive felt like I was on some sort of theme park ride, but it got us where we needed to go.
I think it should be universal practice for tour guides to give a time for when we need to get back. At our first stop, he said we could stretch our legs, but not walk too far, maybe a bit, but not too much. We didn't know what that meant. It would have been way less confusing to say "We'll meet back here in 10 minutes."
We saw the things we wanted to see and did everything we wanted to do, so it was all right. The walk is very easy, great if you just want a first impression of the sights.
If this tour were a third less expensive, I would have felt more positively about it. Our snack was a muffin and drink, the sights can be reached privately, and even factoring in profits for the company, I just don't see how it reached $100 per person.




Car was comfortable and the size of the group was small enough that it felt coordinated throughout.




The your was great and the tour guide was super friendly ,her name is Amanda.Highly recommend to go on tour with her and she shared with us useful informations and she kept offering to take pictures for us.
Definitely will use the tours again and highly recommend to others to not hesitate to explore the amazing nature of Australia 🦘🏞️












Coast which was fun to know. Our tour guide Chriss was really encouraging and enthusiastic about the tour and it motivated us. We encountered various small animals and saw the glow worms during the tour. Over all it was a great experience and I highly recommend it to everyone.
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I highly recommend .

Surprise of the day was when at the O'Reilly retreat, Bill did a great series of bird calls, which brought in the birds closer.







Daniel was a fantastic tour guide that is great with his customers !


Saw a few glow worms, not a huge amount but the headlights from the nearby road could be the reason for that. Amber had a lot of interesting knowledge about the lifecycle though so well worth it.
Would definitely recommend this tour.
