Things to do
There's heaps to do on the Gold Coast, right on our doorstep, and best of all there’s a lot that's free.
City of Gold Coast proudly supports a range of free and low cost activities and maintains community facilities for you and your family to enjoy. Why not visit some this weekend? Find out more about things to do and places to see in and around our city by visiting the links below.
What's on in Gold Coast parks
History and heritage
Discover the heritage of the Gold Coast and take a self-guided walk along our heritage trails.
Recreational activities
- Bushwalking
- Cycling
- Dog exercise areas
- Fishing, boating and other leisure activities.
Venues and community centres
Theme parks
The Gold Coast has theme parks to get your thrills and spills, including Dreamworld, Sea World, Wet ‘n’ Wild and Warner Bros Movie World. If you’re after a more relaxed experience, Currumbin Wildlife Sanctuary, Fleay’s Wildlife Park or Australian Outback Spectacular may be more your style. Go to Visit Gold Coast for more information.
Community information
We have information for families, seniors, young people, pet owners, and for those joining our community as new residents. Use our Gold Coast Community Directory to find community services and facilities available in your local area.
- Libraries
- Media Centre
- Find a park
- Alerts
- Find a waste centre
- Report a problem
- Contact us
- Forms & applications
- Events
- Have your say
- Payments
- Permits & licensing
- Disaster management
- Community Directory
