Gold Coast Rainy Day Activities
The Gold Coast is a city that has built its reputation as a tourism destination almost entirely based on its famously consistent weather that provides an estimated average of around 300 days worth of sunshine per year. Because of this, on those occasions when the weather turns sour, people are often left with cancelled plans and asking what to do on the Gold Coast on a rainy day.
Do we stay indoors? Yes sometimes ! or do we get out and get wet! The Gold coast has many water activities even when it’s rainy, these companies still operate rain or sunshine.
We’ve put together a list of some of the best things to do on the Gold Coast on rainy days in order to get the most out of your holiday or day out !
- Get Wet surf school
- Paradise jet boating
- Gold Coast Watersports
- Surfers Paradise River Cruises and Wyndham Cruises
- Gold Coast Shopping Centres
- Surf World
- iFLY
- King Tutts Putt Putt
- Infinity
- Ripleys Believe it or not
- Gold Coast Arts Centre
- Draculas
- Australian Outback Spectacular
- Pink Flamingo
- The Star Gold Coast
Get Wet Surf School
Operates daily , your going to get wet anyhow so why let the rain stop you. The beaches are never busy on rainy days so you have the waves to yourself , this experience is awesome if you have never been surfing.
Paradise Jet Boating
Offers 30min express and 60 mins tours out on our Broadwaters , these guys are crazy fun ! 360 turns , power jets , top speeds. The perfect Gold Coast Rainy Day Activity.
Gold Coast Watersports
Will get you out on the jet skis or flyboard! It’s a fun adrenaline activity. Get wet Go wild and trust me you will love the experience.
Surfers Paradise River Cruises and Wyndham Cruises
Daily tours with morning tea, lunch , afternoon tea and dinner , plenty of space indoors so you can stay dry and enjoy the stunning views , it’s a very peaceful and calming feeling on the water when it’s raining.
Gold Coast Shopping Centres
With over 5 major shopping centres around the Gold Coast . Rain = the perfect excuse to go shopping undercover. Recent openings at Pacific Fair, Harbour Town, Australia fair ,Robina Town Centre and Westfield , you’ll have plenty of sweet shops and food outlets to choose from.
Surf World
Want to stay dry, but still enjoy the ocean? Surf World’s got you covered! The unique museum showcases Australia’s largest collection of surfboards, photographs, histories and memorabilia that explore the culture and character of the Gold Coast and Australia’s surf heritage.
King Tutts Putt Putt
Indoor Putt Putt is great for the whole family to have some fun , King Tutts Putt Putt has an indoor course for wet days.
Infinity
Infinity in Surfers Paradise is a crowd pleaser, a super fun activity to do with your friends and family on a rainy day! Infinity’s maze is both challenging and mind blowing. It’s an extraordinary series of 20 multi- sensory environments filled with unique special effects, emotive atmospheric sound fields, sensuous aromas, ultra-groovy music and spectacular illusions that appear to go all the way to infinity.
Ripleys Believe it or not
Believe it or not, is a great indoor attraction for you, your family and yes, even your friends. It’s a museum full of odd, unique and incredible artefacts, art, photographs and stories of the 200+ countries Mr Ripley has visited over the years.
Gold Coast’s Art Centre
The Gold Coast Arts Centre is an easily identifiable building with a unique design. It plays host to a comfortable theatre offering a selection of arthouse and films, which can make for a refreshing break from the standard explosion-filled Hollywood blockbusters playing at mainstream cinemas.
Draculas
Draculas is a night of total entertainment! Combining burlesque, contemporary music, comedy and quality dining, all in the one incredible venue! A fast paced, wild ride theatre of crazy! But be aware, this is a MA15+ show, so leave the kids at home and get ready to be entertained .
Australian Outback Spectacular
Australian Outback Spectacular really is one of the most spectacular shows you will see on the Gold Coast a must see with the family and the kids will be blown away , begin on a journey to the heartland of Australia through an all new show featuring true Australian characters, a transformative arena, Australian animals and extraordinary technology.
Pink Flamingo
The Pink Flamingo Spiegel Club is the best entertainment destination on the Gold Coast featuring burlesque & cabaret shows perfect for those Gold Coast Rainy Day Activities. Buy your tickets today.
The Star Gold Coast
With so many activities and ideas for a rainy day ,The Star Gold Coast is an adults playground and the perfect entertainment destination for those bad weather days. Award winning restaurants throughout the hotel , you can also watch a show or movie in their theatre or just choose from one of the many bars to have a drink with your friends.
