Wildlife & Nature Experiences in Surfers & Broadbeach

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Whale Watch Queensland - wildlife experiences on the Gold Coast

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Whale Watch Queensland (Surfers Paradise)4.8 (23)

From $79pp

Hear the whales through a hydrophone and watch a live underwater feed from your seat on board Whale Watch 1.

Gold Coast Rainforest Tours - 4WD and sand dune tours on the Gold Coast

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Gold Coast Rainforest Tours (Surfers Paradise)4.9 (94)

From $99pp

Private rainforest tours let a group set its own pace, with a flexible itinerary and a 4WD or van instead of a crowded bus.

Choosing an Animal Encounter

Both wildlife operators in this region start in Surfers Paradise, but they head in opposite directions. Whale Watch Queensland goes offshore for humpbacks, and Gold Coast Rainforest Tours goes inland for waterfalls, kangaroos and glow worms.

Water or hinterland, and how to choose:

Season is the big factor, as whale tours run from June while the migration passes.
Group scale is different: Whale Watch Queensland takes group bookings of 10 to 50 adults, while the rainforest tours stay small.
Starting prices are From $79 per person on the vessel and From $99 per person inland.
Getting there differs, with door-to-door pick-up on the rainforest tours and set pick-up points for the whales.
Birthdays are named by both, with corporate events added on the whale side and team-building on the rainforest side.

Surfers & Broadbeach Wildlife & Nature Experiences

A marine mammal specialist talks through what the whales are doing during the tour.
A live underwater camera and hydrophone show what is below the surface.
Group bookings pay a 50% deposit, with the balance due 14 days before departure.
A tour with no humpbacks earns a free return ticket.

Waterfalls and kangaroos: heading inland instead

A low level of fitness is enough for the Springbrook day, with a swim at one of the falls.
Kangaroos and koalas are wild, so sightings are never guaranteed on that walk.
Glow worm trips go at night, which suits a group free in the evening.
Entry fees are included, and a private tour can be arranged for your own group.

Common Questions About Meeting the Animals

Which wildlife trip from Surfers Paradise can take a work group of 40?

Whale Watch Queensland seats 50 on its vessel. Gold Coast Rainforest Tours can discuss larger parties on request.

When can a group see whales from this part of the Gold Coast?

Tours run from June, during the humpback migration. Ask about specific dates when you enquire.

Is either wildlife outing suitable for someone with mobility needs?

Wheelchairs and walking frames cannot be accommodated on Whale Watch 1. Ask Gold Coast Rainforest Tours about its walks.

Can a Broadbeach family join the glow worm night tour?

Pick-up covers Surfers Paradise and most surrounding suburbs, and kids are welcome. Confirm your suburb when you enquire.