Gold Coast & Brisbane

With 57km of coastline and 21,000 hectares of rainforest, the Gold Coast is one of the most sensational tourist destinations in the world. Brisbane, Queensland’s capital City, is a cosmopolitan hub for arts, culture and dining, heavy on laid-back charm and recently announced as the host for the 2032 Olympic Games. In addition to all of this, first-class marinas, shipyards and yachting services make the Gold Coast and Brisbane a superb destination for yacht charters and Superyachts to explore.

South Bank is Brisbane’s premier lifestyle and cultural destination. Located on the southern banks of the Brisbane River, its 17 hectares of lush parklands, world-class eateries, stunning river views and hundreds of delightful events all year round make it the perfect place to relax and unwind. Ride The Wheel of Brisbane, visit the Nepalese Pagoda, take a dip at Streets Beach, marvel at the Arbour, explore the Epicurious Garden, stroll the evening Collective Markets and more. Riverlife located at the base of the Kangaroo Point Cliffs offer various adventure activities including kayaking tours, stand up paddle boarding and abseiling.
Treat yourself to water-front views and exquisite food at Aquitaine Brasserie, Popolo Italian Kitchen & Bar and OTTO. Cool down with a Frozen Margarita at El Camino Cantina or take a short stroll and indulge in a sugar rush at Gelato Messina.

Cuddling a koala is an iconic Australian experience. Tick this off your bucket list with a Koala and River cruise to Lone Pine Koala Sanctuary. Your native animal adventure won’t stop with the koalas. Lone Pine is also home to a wide range of other native Australian animals, including kangaroos, wallabies, wombats, dingoes, platypuses, and even crocodiles.

Home to 155 islands, Moreton Bay is Brisbane’s 1000km² aquatic playground.
Hand-feed the wild dolphins at Tangalooma Island Resort, surf and fish at Stradbroke Island, or cruise the clear blue waters of Horseshoe Bay.

Described as the “Gem of South East Queensland”, Moreton Island itself is an extraordinary island getaway with fantastic scenery, huge sand dunes, glassy lakes, rocky outcrops, wild forests, and stunning beaches.

Located just north of the Tangalooma Island Resort are the Tangalooma Wrecks, a cluster of ships scuttled by the Queensland Government between 1963 and 1984 to provide a safe anchorage spot for recreational boat owners on the eastern side of Moreton Bay. With Coral forming in and around the wrecks, it provides a haven for over 100 species of fish and marine life.

Peel Island is a small, heritage-listed island and national park located just 4km from the mainland at Cleveland. The remote island paradise is enjoyed by locals and visitors and can only be accessed by boat. Horseshoe Bay on the southern side is the most popular beach on the island, and the only one with sand. It has some spectacular sandstone outcrops to explore as well as crystal clear waters to cruise.
For keen snorkelers, check out the historic shipwreck in Platypus Bay as well as the Harry Atkinson Artificial Reef, which was constructed to the north of Peel Island. Horseshoe Bay and Platypus Bay are both pristine, calm spots for swimming. Keep an eye out for Dugongs, wobbegongs, turtles, and dolphins which frequent the waters around the island.

Discover the beautiful body of water known as the Gold Coast Broadwater. Enjoy wonderful conditions for boating year-round thanks to protection offered by the Spit, South Stradbroke Island and the little jewel that is Wavebreak Island – a man-made island created in 1985. Its name gives away its purpose as it was created to stabilise and protect the area from land erosion. The island also helps prevent the ocean swell from coming into the Broadwater and provides a safe place for boats to get protection from the winds.
A popular anchorage for day charters from the Gold Coast, Wavebreak Island has stunning views back of the city skyline, yet still feels a million miles away.

South Stradbroke Island, or ‘South Straddie’ as she is affectionately know by the locals, is a beautiful and natural wonderland offering superb surfing, swimming and bushwalking and is one of the few places on Australia’s east coast where you can view both the sun rise and set. There’s an abundance of native wildlife among this 1800-hectare conservation park which is ideal for hiking, rock climbing and ocean fishing. Archaeologists have found evidence of an indigenous population living on Stradbroke Island for at least 21,000 years prior to the arrival of Captain Arthur Phillip’s First Fleet, and when you’re on the island you get a sense that the majority of it hasn’t changed too much over that time.

For theme park aficionados, the Gold Coast is the place to be.
Kids (and kids at heart) will love Warner Bros Movie World, home to awesome superheroes, electrifying roller coasters and captivating stunt shows. Ride the thrilling DC Rivals Hypercoaster, Doomsday Destroyer, and Green Lantern Coaster and then visit the Aquaman Exhibition to see costumes and sets from the film.

Dreamworld is one of the Gold Coast’s best loved theme parks and home to a range of native Australian animals. Get up close and personal with crocodiles, tree kangaroos, and dingoes. Or, if you’re feeling brave, join a sunset safari to Tiger Island for a face-to-face encounter with these endangered cats. Make sure you bring your swimsuit because White Water World is right next door. Stop in to enjoy an array of exhilarating waterslides.

Before you leave, be sure to visit Sea World, the largest marine park in Australia. Step aboard the monorail for a fantastic overview of the park. Sign up for an animal adventure to meet the dolphins, swim with the seals, feed the rays, or hang out on the ice with the penguins. Enjoy fresh fish and chips at the Dockside Tavern and then head over to Sea World Lake to marvel at the world-class stunts performed by Australia’s best athletes at the Thunder Lake Stunt Show.

Just an hour’s drive inland from Surfers Paradise, Lamington National Park offers magnificent rainforest scenery, sparkling waterfalls, and abundant native wildlife. The park is home to more than 190 species of bird, including a wide variety of vividly coloured rosellas and lorikeets and the majestic wedge-tailed eagle.

Keep an eye out for the elaborate creations of the glossy black male bowerbirds, who build and decorate unique structures to entice a mate. Take the winding hilltop road to O’Reilly’s Rainforest Retreat, a romantic guesthouse and spa ideal for a private couples’ retreat. Continue your exploration on the O’Reilly’s Tree Top Walk, a thrilling 180m series of suspension bridges in the rainforest canopy.

Back down on the coast, Currumbin Wildlife Sanctuary is a bird-lover’s heaven. Check out WildSkies, Currumbin’s new free flight bird show and witness the magnificent display of Australia’s most beautiful birds as they fly freely across the audience. Hang around after the show to have your photo taken with a stunning bird of prey. Later, be enthralled by flocks of cheeky rainbow lorikeets that fly down to eat from your hand.