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Gold Coast
Tours Queensland's Most Complete Day Tour Collection · Est. 1974

Ocean adventures, ancient rainforest, world-class wine, surf lessons, craft breweries, whale watching and so much more — the Gold Coast's finest guided experiences, all in one place.

Ocean & Water

Gold Coast's magnificent coastal experiences — from dawn to dusk

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Humpback whale breaching Gold Coast whale watching cruise Ocean June–Nov

Whale Watching Tours

Witness 30,000+ humpback whales on their annual migration. 98%+ sighting success rate, expert marine biologists, 6 tour options from 2.5 hours to private charter.

Gold Coast sunset cruise Broadwater champagne Ocean Daily

Sunset Cruise

Golden hour on the Broadwater — champagne, gourmet canapés and the Gold Coast skyline at its most cinematic. Millionaire's Row and city lights. 1.5–2 hours.

Surf lessons Gold Coast beach beginner surfer Active

Surf Lessons

Learn to surf on Australia's most famous surf coast — Greenmount, Mermaid Beach and Currumbin Alley. Beginner to intermediate. All equipment, expert instructors.

Hinterland & Rainforest

UNESCO World Heritage Gondwana rainforest — ancient, wild and 45 minutes from the beach

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Hinterland waterfalls Springbrook Purling Brook Falls Gold Coast Hinterland

Hinterland Waterfalls Tour

Springbrook National Park, Natural Bridge glow worm cave, Purling Brook Falls (106m cascade) and pristine rainforest swimming holes. Full day, expert guide, picnic lunch.

Gold Coast hinterland rainforest walks canopy Hinterland

Rainforest Walks

Guided rainforest walks through Tamborine Mountain, Springbrook and Lamington — difficulty ratings from easy to challenging, seasonal wildlife and ecology interpretation.

Tamborine Wine and Rainforest Tour Skywalk distillery Hinterland Best Seller

Tamborine Wine & Rainforest Tour

3 wineries, craft distillery gin tasting, Rainforest Skywalk and Gallery Walk in one perfectly curated hinterland day. 2-course lunch with wine pairing included.

Gold Coast hinterland hub Tamborine Springbrook Lamington Hinterland

Hinterland Adventures Hub

The complete guide to all Gold Coast Hinterland experiences — destinations, distances, wildlife and how to choose the right hinterland tour for you.

Wine & Spirits

Boutique cellar doors, craft distilleries and award-winning vineyards in the Gold Coast hinterland

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Gold Coast wine tours Scenic Rim cellar doors wineries Wine

Gold Coast Wine Tours

Scenic Rim and Tamborine Mountain — O'Reilly's Canungra Valley, Witches Falls, Cedar Creek Estate, Albert River Winery and more. 4–6 cellar doors, gourmet lunch.

Mount Tamborine wine tours cellar door tastings Wine Popular

Mount Tamborine Wine Tours

4–5 boutique Tamborine Mountain cellar doors including Cedar Creek, Witches Falls and Mason Wines. 2-course gourmet lunch. Brisbane and Gold Coast pickup.

Tamborine wine and rainforest tour three wineries Wine + Nature

Wine & Rainforest Tour

The most complete Tamborine Mountain day — 3 wineries, craft distillery, Rainforest Skywalk and Gallery Walk. Everything in one perfectly paced full day from $245pp.

Food & Drink

The Gold Coast's thriving food culture — from farm-to-table to craft beer and artisan distilleries

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Gold Coast foodie tour markets cuisine restaurants Food

Gold Coast Foodie Tour

Discover hidden culinary gems and taste the best local flavours — markets, artisan producers, coastal restaurants and the Gold Coast's most talked-about café scenes.

Gold Coast brewery tour craft beer paddle tap room Food & Drink Must Do

Brewery & Distillery Tour

Sample Gold Coast's best craft beers and artisan spirits — tap-room paddles, distillery tours and behind-the-scenes access at the region's most exciting independent producers.

Gold Coast food and drink hub guide restaurants markets Food Hub

Food & Drink Hub

The complete guide to Gold Coast food and drink tours — from brewery trails to foodie adventures, restaurant guides and the best local produce experiences.

Active & Sport

Physically engaging Gold Coast experiences — surf breaks, fairways and more

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Surf lessons Gold Coast beginner surfing wave Active Year-Round

Surf Lessons

Professional surf lessons at 10 Gold Coast breaks. Beginner to intermediate, max 8 per instructor, all equipment included. 3 daily sessions. Family passes available.

Gold Coast golf tours championship courses fairways Active

Golf Tours

The Gold Coast's top championship courses — Royal Pines, RACV Royal Pines and Hidden Valley. Green fees, cart hire and post-round hospitality. For all handicaps.

Seniors & Accessible Tours

Comfortable, unhurried Gold Coast tours designed for seniors, retirees and mobility-conscious travellers

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Seniors & Over-55 Tours

6 specially designed tours for seniors and retirees — Tamborine Mountain, Springbrook, coastal drives, wildlife, glow worms and wine. Wheelchair accessible. Hotel pickup. Small groups (max 12).

When to Go

Gold Coast Tours
by Season

The Gold Coast is a year-round destination, but each season unlocks a different set of experiences. Here's what's best when.

Summer
Dec — Feb
Surf Lessons Hinterland Walks Food Tours Sunset Cruise

Warm water, lush rainforest after summer rains, peak surf conditions. Hinterland is dramatically alive. Excellent swimming in waterfalls. Book well ahead.

Autumn
Mar — May
Wine Tours Waterfalls Tour Golf Tours Brewery Tour

Ideal photography light, stable weather, smaller surf perfect for beginners. Wine harvest season. Hinterland falls at consistent flow. Uncrowded beaches.

Winter
Jun — Aug
🐋 Whale Watching Seniors Tours Wine Tours Hinterland

Whale season opens (peak July–August). Crisp, clear hinterland days. No crowds. Ideal temperatures for seniors and accessible tours. Best whale sightings.

Spring
Sep — Nov
🐋 Whale + Calves Sunset Cruise All Tours Foodie Tour

Peak mother-calf whale encounters. Perfect weather for all tours. Wildflowers in hinterland. Long evenings for sunset cruises. Best all-round season.

Why Cooee Tours

50 Years of
Gold Coast Expertise

Since 1974, Cooee Tours has been the Gold Coast's most trusted guided tour operator — small groups, expert local guides and every detail handled so you can simply enjoy.

50+
Years Operating

Established 1974 — a half-century of guided tours across Queensland's most spectacular destinations

4.9/5
Average Rating

Consistently rated Queensland's best guided tour operator across thousands of verified guest reviews

15+
Tour Experiences

The most comprehensive Gold Coast tour portfolio of any local operator — ocean to hinterland, wine to wildlife

Max 12
Guests Per Guide

Small groups as standard — genuine personal attention, flexibility and the intimacy that large operators simply cannot offer

What Guests Say

Loved by
Travellers

★★★★★

"We did three tours in one week — the whale watching, the waterfalls and the sunset cruise. Every single one was exceptional. Cooee Tours genuinely knows the Gold Coast inside and out. Worth every dollar."

James & Rachel T.
Sydney, NSW · 3 Tours

★★★★★

"The hinterland waterfalls tour was genuinely the highlight of our entire Queensland holiday. The guide's passion and knowledge made it completely unforgettable. Small groups mean you actually feel like you've experienced something, not just been processed through it."

Emma & Michael H.
Melbourne, VIC

★★★★★

"As first-time visitors from overseas, Cooee Tours was recommended by our hotel and we can see why. The Tamborine Wine & Rainforest Tour was spectacular — wine, nature, food and culture all in one day. Perfect."

Hiroshi & Yuki M.
Tokyo, Japan · International Visitors
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