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The Ultimate Family Weekend On The Gold Coast

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Looking for fun and interesting places to holiday or a weekend away? Here is the perfect itinerary for those wanting to explore the Gold Coast to create their ultimate WILD family weekend! The Big 5 MUST-DO activities for a WILD family weekend or holiday on the Gold Coast. 1. Stay at Australia’s Most Kid-Friendly Resort!…

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Looking for fun and interesting places to holiday or a weekend away? Here is the perfect itinerary for those wanting to explore the Gold Coast to create their ultimate WILD family weekend! The Big 5 MUST-DO activities for a WILD family weekend or holiday on the Gold Coast.

1. Stay at Australia’s Most Kid-Friendly Resort!

Paradise Resort takes family accommodation to the next level! Catering to families with babies and toddlers through to teens, this resort is located a few minutes’ walk from the beach in the heart of Surfers Paradise. Voted as Australia’s best family resort, this accommodation service offers more than a room to sleep. From waterparks to ice-rinks and a kids club (plus exclusive areas just for the grownups) Paradise Resort is a fantastic accommodation option with incredible best resort facilities!

2. Explore the Beautiful Beaches on Offer

The Gold Coast is where you’ll find some of the most incredible beaches in the world, offering a range of patrolled beaches between the Southport Spit to Coolangatta.

Set up a picnic or light up the barbie at Burleigh Point and watch the golden surfers paddle out into the line-up as you wait for the sun to go down. The iconic Burleigh Headland is also a gateway to an ocean circuit of rock formations and coastal vegetation – a National Park trail that’s popular among outdoor fitness fiends and tourists, who pinch themselves at the epic views. Along the way are several sidetracks that take you down to the rocky foreshore and sandy beaches of Tallebudgera Creek.

Learn more about the patrolled beaches and where you can find them here.

3. Visit Currumbin Wildlife Sanctuary!

Explore even MORE at Currumbin Wildlife Sanctuary! Cuddle a Koala, pat a kangaroo, feed a crocodile, or discover Lost Valley – a forgotten world where you can get up close to exotic animals. Watch Wild Skies Free Flight Bird Show or immerse yourself in a captivating presentation at our Currumbin Wildlife Hospital. Kids can go wild at Wild Island Adventure Splash Zone featuring 12 a range of timed water jets, streams, and waterfalls to run through! 

With daily shows and encounters available, there’s fun for everyone!

A group of people sitting on a picnic blanket in a grassy area surrounded by lush greenery and trees.

4. Hire a SUP!

While you are down this way, why not start the day and hire a SUP (stand up paddleboard). Currumbin Alley is the place to get your SUP on. Challenge how balanced you are and cruise along the beautiful Currumbin Creek! This is a fun experience for the whole family that will provide you with some laughs and memories! 

5. Ride the Aquaduck!

Departing from Surfers Paradise, embark on the most unique tour and experience the Gold Coast from a duck-shaped boat (and bus). Quack around and sit back and relax as you explore some landmarks on water and land!