Things to do for School Holidays on the Gold Coast

Summer school holidays are the perfect time to get our and enjoy this beautiful region we live in! Weather you are on a budget or want to spoil the kids there is something for everyone. Here are some ideas of what's going on this SUMMER in the GOLD COAST

Tours/Activities:

• Hot Air Balloon Gold Coast- Are your kids early birds? This is the perfect idea for you. Up at the crack of dawn and whisked away to the amazing Mt Tamborine and Scenic Rim region to float above the clouds in a Hot Air balloon. Now you can't tell us that you haven't always wanted to try that. All wrapped up by 11 in the morning, with plenty of time to hit the beach
• Paradise Jet Boating- Are you kids the high speed adventure seekers? This is the perfect experience for them! Jump aboard a Jet boat and hit the water for some 360 degree spins, high speed drifting, sightseeing and incredible beach buzzing. Book this with Hot Air and receive $$ off! 
• Glow Worm Caves- Looking for a night time experience in nature? Join Southern Cross 4WD tours for their Rainforest and Glow worm tour. See an amazing array of nocturnal wildlife as well as seeing Glow worms in their natural environment alongside Tamborine Mountains spring fed waterfall. Booking this as a package with Hot Air Ballooning and receive $$ off!
• Aqua Duck- Have you ever been on an amphibious vehicle? Cruise by the road and then drive straight into the ocean. Yep, this boat on wheels will have you and the kids excited from start to finish. Hot Air are currently running a promotion which includes Hot Air Ballooning plus a free Aqua Duck tour. Exclusive to us only!

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Free/Cheap Ideas:

• Go to the beach!- This is an obvious choice! With one of the most iconic stretches of coastline in the world how can you go wrong. Here are some of our favourites. Burleigh Beach, South Stradbroke, Rainbow Bay and Budds Beach.
• Bike Ride- Jump on your deadly treadly and ride from Main Beach to Burleigh. A great way to start the day or head there for sunset, you won't be disappointed. 
• Picnic or Park BBQ- Take advantage of the amazing bbq facilities at most public parks. 
• Currumbin WildLife Sanctuary- Daily from 8am and 4pm they host a FREE lorikeet bird feeding for all ages.
• Markets- Cheap street eats, local craft and good times all round. The Gold Coast is home to the BEST local markets. Here are some to check out. Sanctuary Markets at Currumbin Wildlife Sanctuary, Hinterland Feast in Country Paradise Parklands, Coomera Markets, Mt Tamborine Markets. 

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