Updated August 18, 2026
FATHER’S DAY – SUNDAY, 6 SEPTEMBER 2026
Do you feel like spoiling your dad this Father’s Day? We have made up a list of the best experiences and goodies you can find on the Gold Coast to celebrate him!
iFLY Indoor Skydiving
Learn how to fly in a wind tunnel above a massive wind generator at iFLY Indoor Skydiving. All you have to do is step into the wind tunnel and you’re lifted into flight on a cushion of air. Of course, the trained instructors at iFLY will help you during your experience.
Make sure that you pre-book the “high fly” for the ultimate thrill!
Book now (Use code “HGCONLINE” to save 20%).
Surfers Paradise
FOX IN A BOX
Celebrate Father’s Day on the Gold Coast with an unforgettable experience at Fox in a Box, Europe’s No.1 escape room company, now in Surfers Paradise! It’s the perfect way to bond with Dad, working together to solve puzzles and escape the room as a team. A unique and thrilling way to connect and create lasting memories this Father’s Day.
Choose from 1 of 8 immersive rooms here.
Book now (Use code “HELLOGC2310” to save 10%).
Surfers Paradise
The Shooting Centre
Let off some steam at The Shooting Centre in Southport! It caters specifically for inexperienced and unlicensed shooters. A Shooting Range Officer is assigned to you, who will instruct you on how to safely operate a firearm and shoot correctly. All guns are harnessed in a tether frame to prevent anyone from getting hurt while allowing you to fully operate the firearm.
Book now (Present this voucher to shoot 5 guns for only $140).
Southport
Odyssey Jet Ski Tours
Looking to surprise Dad with something thrilling this Father’s Day? Treat him to an unforgettable adventure with Odyssey Jet Ski Tours! Located in the heart of Surfers Paradise, their guided jet ski tours take you through the scenic rivers, past waterfront mansions and out onto the Broadwater, where you can weave through islands, sandbars and mangroves. Choose from 30-minute, 1-hour or 2-hour adventures, depending on how much of a thrill Dad is up for. It’s the perfect gift for dads who already have everything!
Surfers Paradise
Gold Coast Indoor Shooting Centre
Looking for a Father’s Day gift with a little more adrenaline? Treat Dad to a session at Gold Coast Indoor Shooting Centre in Southport! No firearms licence or previous experience is required, with professional instructors there to guide you every step of the way. Choose from a range of shooting experiences and packages, whether dad is a complete beginner or has tried it before.
It’s a fun Father’s Day experience for dads who’d rather make memories than unwrap another pair of socks!
Book now (Present this voucher to get the $140 Hot Shot).
Southport
WHERE TO PLAY GOLF ON THE GOLD COAST
With more than 35 courses coastwide, the Gold Coast has the most golf courses per capita in the whole of Australia! To see our pick of the best public golf courses around the coast read our blog below.
