About this tour
A private, flexible eight-to-nine-hour day trip from Brisbane to the Gold Coast, built around your group's interests. You'll visit Currumbin to see koalas, walk coastal tracks at Burleigh Heads, explore Surfer's Paradise beach, and end at Q1 SkyPoint for panoramic views. Your driver picks you up at a time and location you choose, adjusts pace and stops based on what you want to see, and supplies water, snacks, and a gift pack throughout.
Highlights
- Private group only — no shared bus, no strangers
- Koala encounter at Currumbin (entry not included, arranged separately)
- Coastal walks at Burleigh Heads with ocean views
- Flexible itinerary shaped to your interests in real time
- Q1 SkyPoint observation deck finish with 360-degree vistas
- Choice of vehicle and custom pickup time from Brisbane
- Bottled water, snacks, and surprise gift pack included
What to expect
Your driver collects you from your chosen Brisbane location at your preferred time in a climate-controlled vehicle stocked with water and snacks. The group heads south toward the Gold Coast, with the first stop at Currumbin Wildlife Sanctuary (entry paid separately) to see koalas and interact with wildlife. From there, you'll move through coastal spots like Elephant Rock and the walking trails at Burleigh Heads, pausing for photos and ocean views. Mid-day takes in Surfer's Paradise beach, where you set how long to stay. The day concludes at Q1 SkyPoint (observation deck entry separate), where you take in Gold Coast panoramas before the return drive to Brisbane. Throughout, the pace and additional stops are yours to direct.
What travellers say
- No fixed schedule — adapts to your group's pace and preferences
- Private vehicle beats crowded coach tours for comfort and flexibility
- Knowledgeable driver familiar with quiet, local Gold Coast angles
- Pickup and dropoff at times and locations you nominate
- Snacks, water, and gifts included throughout the day
- Wildlife and observation deck entries charged separately, adding cost
- Eight-to-nine hours includes long driving time to and from Brisbane
- Small compact wheelchairs only; larger mobility aids not accommodated
- Weather can limit beach time and coastal walk enjoyment
Themes summarised by our team from public information about this tour. Verify specifics on the operator's page before booking.
Good to know
This suits groups wanting a tailored, private alternative to large-group tours — you're not waiting for strangers or following a fixed schedule. The driver adapts based on weather, wildlife encounters, and what interests you. Physically, it's low-intensity; most time is vehicle-based or gentle walking. Fair-weather activity — beach stops and coastal walks can be affected by rain or rough conditions. Currumbin Wildlife Sanctuary and Q1 SkyPoint entries are not included and must be paid on the day. Small compact wheelchairs are accessible; larger mobility equipment may not fit the vehicle. Infants must sit on an adult's lap. Total time includes driving, so active time on-site is less than eight-to-nine hours. Peak Gold Coast times (school holidays, weekends) can mean busier beaches and carparks.
Tour sold and operated by Viator via Viator. Descriptions on this page are original BookNow summaries written by our team — not copied from the operator. Prices and availability are confirmed at checkout.