Updated January 11, 2026
Looking for school holiday activities on the Gold Coast during the school break?
Next school holidays: Saturday 12th December 2025 – Wednesday 27th January 2026
Keep your kids busy these school holidays with a range of fun activities for all ages. Make sure to bring your Hello Gold Coast coupons for great offers!
RIPLEY’S BELIEVE IT OR NOT!
Ripley’s has recently reopened with new attractions and a new look! Visit them during the school holidays to try their brand new 7D Moving Theatre!
SURFERS PARADISE
Save 40% when you book with this link
iFLY INDOOR SKYDIVING
iFLY Indoor Skydiving is the latest, most exhilarating, involving and rewarding activity imaginable… if you are 3 or 103 years old. Everyone can now learn to fly in a state-of-the-art, fully-controlled and safe environment. And the all-round viewing platform lets you share the magic with family and friends.
SURFERS PARADISE
Use code “HGCONLINE” to save up to 20% on iFLY’s packages
FOX IN A BOX ESCAPE ROOMS
Europe’s No1 escape room company is now in Surfers Paradise! Fox in a Box is ideal for families, large groups, corporates, and parties. Some of the rooms (Prison Break, Prison Break Head-to Head, Bunker and Zombie Lab) can even be customized just for children, just give us a call or ask the friendly staff at reception when you arrive.
SURFERS PARADISE
Use code “HELLOGC2310” to save 10%
INFINITY ATTRACTION
Infinity is a mind-blowing journey into spectacular, futuristic maze-like worlds of wonder – an extraordinary series of around 20 multi-sensual environments filled with unique special effects, atmospheric sound fields, ultra groovy music and illusions that appear to go all the way to infinity!
SURFERS PARADISE
Use code “hellogc” to save 15%
ASTRA LUMINA
Looking for a magical evening activity these school holidays? Astra Lumina at Currumbin Wildlife Sanctuary is a must-see! This immersive light and sound experience takes kids on a journey through a celestial dreamscape, where glowing trails, interactive displays, and cosmic projections create an unforgettable night under the stars. Perfect for families, this fully accessible adventure is great for kids of all ages, even little ones in prams can join in on the fun!
Make a full day of it by visiting Currumbin Wildlife Sanctuary during the day to see the wildlife, then watch the Sanctuary transform into a galaxy of light after sunset.
CURRUMBIN
Use code “HELLOSPRING” to save 10%
BUILD-A-BEAR WORKSHOP
Your new furry friend will be pre-filled with just the right amount of cuddliness, ready for you to bring it to life by adding your very own heart and personal touches in the fun-filled, half hour-long session. Your bear will also come with their own birth certificate becoming an instant family member!
SURFERS PARADISE
Redeem this coupon to save 10%
LOST LOCKS ESCAPE ROOMS
Lost Locks Escape Rooms is a locally owned and operated escape room attraction located in the heart of Surfers Paradise. Staffed by long-term enthusiasts who want to see everyone else get the chance to play more escape rooms with the new stories, themes, and twists and takes on puzzles for everyone from the first-timer to the old-hand.
SURFERS PARADISE
Use code “HELLOGC10” to save 10%
CURRUMBIN WILDLIFE SANCTUARY
Enjoy some family fun at Currumbin Wildlife Sanctuary! Meet Blinky Bill and the hundreds of native Australian animals on display in the natural bushland and rainforest settings. There’s more than animal encouters at the sanctuary. Don’t miss out on the photo opportunities, Segway Safaris and the Free Flight Bird Shows. In addition, you can educate the kids at the Currumbin Wildlife Hospital with a history of Australian wildlife preservation.
Currumbin Wildlife Sanctuary has fun activities for the kids during the school holidays. Check out their current School Holiday Program here!
CURRUMBIN
Redeem this coupon on arrival at main ticket entry to save 10%
MOUNTVIEW ALPACA FARM
Not only can you feed the alpacas but you can also walk them around the vineyard grounds, get some cool selfies to make your friends jealous and get the best alpaca cuddles around! Order a picnic basket from the vineyard & share time with your new fluffy friends in a relaxed and country setting next to Canungra Creek!
CANUNGRA
Use code “HELLOGC” to save 10%
TIMEZONE
With 3 locations on the Gold Coast, Timezone is the best place to smile, kill time, connect with friends, treat kids and become champions! Keep the kids entertained with arcade games, glow in the dark golf, laser tag, bumper cars, bowling, and more!
Surfers Paradise, Robina and Coolangatta
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ECLIPSE ESCAPE ROOMS
Need a school-holiday activity for older kids and teens? Eclipse Escape Rooms is a fun, high-energy challenge in the heart of Surfers Paradise. Each room is like stepping into a real-life adventure, filled with clues, puzzles and “aha!” moments the whole family can solve together.
It’s perfect for breaking up a big day at the beach or in the city. A great pick for families looking for something different these school holidays.
SURFERS PARADISE
Use code “HELLO10” to save 10%
ODYSSEY JET SKI TOURS
Turn the school holidays into an adventure with Odyssey Jet Ski Tours in Surfers Paradise. Kids and teens can ride their own jet ski (with an adult) through the Broadwater, cruising past waterfront mansions, mangroves and sandbars. No licence needed, all skill levels welcome, and tours range from short scenic rides to longer island adventures.
SURFERS PARADISE
PUTT PUTT MERMAID BEACH
Putt Putt Mermaid Beach is a school-holiday winner! Tackle three colourful 18-hole courses (Jungle, Fun Run, Waterways), then hit the arcade or grab snacks at the 19th Hole. Open day and night, with toddler-friendly putters so the whole crew can play.
MERMAID BEACH
*ADULTS @ KIDS PRICES
OR $5 OFF FAMILY PASS
ZERO LATENCY
Perfect for tech-loving kids and teens, Zero Latency Gold Coast offers epic free-roam virtual reality adventures where players can move, explore and game together without cables. Choose from action-packed VR games, VR escape rooms or Hero Zone mini-games, plus there’s axe throwing, arcade games and pool tables on site. A great indoor school holiday activity, especially on rainy days.
SOUTHPORT
*10% OFF MON – FRI
5% OFF SAT – SUN
ZONE BOWLING
Zone Bowing Surfers Paradise has ARRIVED! Experience a Zone Bowling first – interactive Bowling lanes! All right next door to over 250 of the latest and greatest Arcade games, Laser Tag, Mini Golf, Bumper cars and more, at the iconic Timezone Surfers Paradise. Go check it out these Holidays!
