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- Whether you're a tourist looking for a unique way to see the sights, or a local looking to rediscover your city, the Aquaduck city and river tour is a must-do Gold Coast experience.
- What you'll experience: a 1-hour city and river tour on the Aquaduck vehicle, live commentary about the sights you'll see, and kids get to drive the boat!
- Sights you'll see: Surfers Paradise Beach, Main Beach, Southport Yacht Club, Marina Mirage, Palazzo Versace, Broadwater, Waterfront mansions, and more.
- Every junior captain gets their very own personalized Aquaduck Captain's Certificate to take home - at no extra charge!
- Whether you're a tourist looking for a unique way to see the sights, or a local looking to rediscover your city, the Aquaduck city and river tour is a must-do Gold Coast experience.
- What you'll experience: a 1-hour city and river tour on the Aquaduck vehicle, live commentary about the sights you'll see, and kids get to drive the boat!
- Sights you'll see: Surfers Paradise Beach, Main Beach, Southport Yacht Club, Marina Mirage, Palazzo Versace, Broadwater, Waterfront mansions, and more.
- Every junior captain gets their very own personalized Aquaduck Captain's Certificate to take home - at no extra charge!
Inclusions
- 1-hour Gold Coast city and river tour on Aquaduck amphibious bus
- English-speaking guide
- Live commentary
- Boat driving and Captain's certificate for kids
- Tip: For breathtaking 360° views of the Gold Coast, visit the observation deck at the top of the Q1 building, just a short walk from the tour start point.
- This experience is not accessible by wheelchair and pram/strollers.
- Due to vehicle restrictions, pets cannot tag along for this experience.
- Your guide dogs are welcome on this experience.
- Children under the age of 16 years must be accompanied by an adult aged 18 and above.
- The 5:45pm tour operates in low light conditions. To ensure everyone’s safety, children cannot captain the boat during the twilight trip.
- You can cancel these tickets up to 19 hours before the experience begins and get a full refund.
- Discover the Gold Coast like never before with this land and water tour on Quack'r Duck's amphibious vehicle, perfect for families on a budget.
- What you'll experience: A 1-hour tour by land and water, with live commentary onboard, plus a body tattoo transfer and a complimentary Spot the Difference quiz for kids.
- Sights you'll see: The Esplanade, Main Beach, Sheraton Mirage, Palazzo Versace, SeaWorld, Broadwater, The Southport Yacht Club, Nerang River, and Paradise Waters.
- The Family Saver discount offers fantastic value for two adults and two children to enjoy the land and sea adventure together.
- Discover the Gold Coast like never before with this land and water tour on Quack'r Duck's amphibious vehicle, perfect for families on a budget.
- What you'll experience: A 1-hour tour by land and water, with live commentary onboard, plus a body tattoo transfer and a complimentary Spot the Difference quiz for kids.
- Sights you'll see: The Esplanade, Main Beach, Sheraton Mirage, Palazzo Versace, SeaWorld, Broadwater, The Southport Yacht Club, Nerang River, and Paradise Waters.
- The Family Saver discount offers fantastic value for two adults and two children to enjoy the land and sea adventure together.
Inclusions
- 1-hour Gold Coast city and river tour on Quack'rDuck amphibious bus
- English-speaking guide
- Live commentary
- "Spot the Difference" quiz for kids
- Family saver discount for 2 adults and 2 children (if option selected)
- Tip: For casual dining after your tour, try the Surfers Paradise Beer Garden or Hurricane's Grill, both near the tour departure point.
- This experience is not accessible by wheelchair and pram/strollers.
- Due to vehicle restrictions, pets cannot tag along for this experience.
- Your guide dogs are welcome on this experience.
- You can cancel these tickets up to 24 hours before the experience begins and get a full refund.
- Hop aboard the amphibious “duck” for an exciting day that guarantees to show you the best of Gold Coast and the Broadwater.
- Keep an eye out for the luxurious waterfront mansions and eye-catching landmarks of the suburban Sovereign Islands.
- Spin and swirl on a jet boat that gives you a unique view of Sovereign Islands along with the chance of spotting some dolphins.
- You have the option of upgrading to the 55-minute tour to get a longer and more complete experience of Gold Coasts
- Hop aboard the amphibious “duck” for an exciting day that guarantees to show you the best of Gold Coast and the Broadwater.
- Keep an eye out for the luxurious waterfront mansions and eye-catching landmarks of the suburban Sovereign Islands.
- Spin and swirl on a jet boat that gives you a unique view of Sovereign Islands along with the chance of spotting some dolphins.
- You have the option of upgrading to the 55-minute tour to get a longer and more complete experience of Gold Coasts
Inclusions
- 30/55-min Jetboat express (as per option selected)
- 1 hour Aquaduck tour
- Free digital photos
- Tip: Put some sunscreen and drink lots of water before stepping onto the jet boat.
- This experience is wheelchair accessible.
- Guests must be a minimum of 4 years to get aboard the jet boat. Children below 3 years must be accompanied by a parent or guardian.
- Your safety comes first. So, guests with back, neck, cardiac issues or shoulder dislocations, and pregnant women are restricted from participating in this experience.
- You can cancel these tickets up to 24 hours before the experience begins and get a full refund.
Combo (Save 5%): Aquaduck Tour + Gold Coast Attraction Choice
from AU$85.80
AU$81.51
5% off
- Two iconic experiences, one awesome deal: Aquaduck's amphibious tour plus your favorite Gold Coast attraction. Fun for all ages at a great price.
- What you’ll experience: 1-hour Aquaduck tour with commentary, kids' driving opportunity, Captain's certificate, and entry to selected Gold Coast attraction.
- With the city and boat tour, choose your adrenaline fix – plummet down Dreamworld coasters or dive into Warner Bros Movie World's action-packed adventures.
- You could also soak in 360-degree views of Gold Coast from SkyPoint's 230m-high lofty perch or go on a mind-bending journey through Infinity's sensory wonderland.
- Two iconic experiences, one awesome deal: Aquaduck's amphibious tour plus your favorite Gold Coast attraction. Fun for all ages at a great price.
- What you’ll experience: 1-hour Aquaduck tour with commentary, kids' driving opportunity, Captain's certificate, and entry to selected Gold Coast attraction.
- With the city and boat tour, choose your adrenaline fix – plummet down Dreamworld coasters or dive into Warner Bros Movie World's action-packed adventures.
- You could also soak in 360-degree views of Gold Coast from SkyPoint's 230m-high lofty perch or go on a mind-bending journey through Infinity's sensory wonderland.
Inclusions
Aquaduck Tour
- 1-hour Gold Coast city and river tour on Aquaduck amphibious bus
- English-speaking guide
- Live commentary
- Boat driving and Captain's certificate for kids
Infinity Attraction
- Entry to Infinity Attraction Gold Coast
SkyPoint Observation Deck
- Entry to SkyPoint Observation Deck
Warner Bros. Movie World
- 1-day entry to Warner Bros. Movie World
Dreamworld
- 1-day entry to Dreamworld
Exclusions
Dreamworld
- Entry into WhiteWater World
Warner Bros. Movie World
- The Flash: Speed Force
- Green Lantern coaster
- DC Rivals HyperCoaster
- The Flight of the Wicked Witch
- Batwing Spaceshot
- Kansas Twister
- Road Runner Rollercoaster
- Superman Escape
- Justice League 3D – The Ride
- Wild West Falls Adventure Ride
- Looney Tunes Carousel
- Junior Driving School
- Looney Tunes Splash Zone
- Scooby-Doo Spooky Coaster
Dreamworld
- Steel Taipan triple-launch coaster
- The Giant Drop and The Claw
- Jungle Rush and Murrissippi Motors
- Serpent Slayer, hard or soft
- Motocoaster (motorcycle racing)
- Sky Voyager (sky theater)
- Vintage Cars
- Dreamworld Express
- Deep Sea Dodgems
- Belinda’s Tree House
- Play School Wheel
- Big Red Planes
- Big Red Boat Coaster
AquaDuck Tour
- Tip: Make sure to note down places of interest so you can choose to visit them later if you wish.
- Prams and large bags cannot be stored on the bus or at the booking office.
- Children under the age of 16 years must be accompanied by an adult aged 18 and above.
- The 5:45pm tour operates in low light conditions. To ensure everyone’s safety, children cannot captain the boat during the twilight trip.
- This experience is not accessible by wheelchair and pram/strollers.
- Your guide dogs are welcome on this experience.
Infinity Attraction
- Tip: The attraction encourages exploration and interaction, so don't hesitate to touch, feel, and play with the exhibits.
- Make sure to book with Infinity at least 24 hours in advance for wheelchair access. Infinity's contact number will be printed on your voucher.
- If special effects lighting, sound, dark confined spaces, or illusions of height and depth cause you concern, please make further inquiries before purchasing admission.
- If uneven and unstable floors in some areas might affect you, please make further inquiries before entry.
- This experience is not recommended for babies and toddlers. Children must be able to walk through unassisted.
- This experience is not recommended for children under 8 years of age or anyone with a severe fear of darkness.
SkyPoint Observation Deck
- Tip: If you’re starting your day at SkyPoint, check out Bistro + Bar for their breakfast buffet.
- Children aged 18 and below must be accompanied and supervised by an adult.
- The SkyPoint is wheelchair accessible.
- Entry to SkyPoint on Friday and Saturday nights after 8pm is allowed only to guests over 18 years due to the Club theme.
Warner Bros. Movie World
- Tip: Don't forget to catch the daily Street Star Parade for a dose of Hollywood glitz, Gold Coast style.
- This experience is wheelchair and pram/stroller accessible.
Dreamworld
- Tip: Stay for the Dreamworld Night Market (at an additional cost, kids go free) for food trucks, live tunes, family entertainment, and more.
- This experience is wheelchair and pram/stroller accessible.
- Some attractions have individual age or height requirements and are not suitable for pregnant women.
- These tickets can't be cancelled or rescheduled.
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Why go on a Gold Coast Duck Tour?
- A unique adventure: The Gold Coast Duck Tour offers an exciting experience where you tour both on land and water in a specially designed amphibious duck bus.
- Cruise in the water: After a tour of the city, the bus ventures into the water to give you a unique cruising experience, without ever having to get down!
- See iconic landmarks: See famous attractions of the city like Surfers Paradise, Southport, etc., from a unique vantage point.
- Learn fascinating details: Knowledgeable guides share fascinating stories and insights about the region's history and culture.
- Drive the bus: Let your child drive the Aquaduck bus under the Captain’s guidance and take home a certificate!
- Family-friendly experience: Perfect for all ages, a Gold Coast Duck Tour is perfect for family adventures.
Plan Your Gold Coast Duck Tour
Timings
Getting There
Facilities
Accessibility
Rules
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Aquaduck
Every day: 9:45 AM to 5:45 PM; last tour at 4:45 PM
Tour duration: 1 hour
Quack’rDuck
Every day: 9:15 AM to 6 PM; last tour at 4:45 PM
Tour duration: 1 hour 5 mins
Best Time to go on a Gold Coast Duck Tour
May to October is the best time to visit Gold Coast and enjoy duck tours. The area enjoys clear skies and beautiful sunshine in these months. June to August may be sunny but can get quite cold out on the waters, so be prepared for chilly weather.
Aquaduck
Address: Aquaduck, Circle On Cavill Shopping Centre, Cavill Ave, Surfers Paradise QLD 4217, Australia. Find on Maps
By Bus: Route 3104, 700, 705, 731; Nearest Stop: Surfers Paradise
By Tram: Gold Coast G-Link; Nearest Stop: Cavill Avenue Station Stop #14
By Car: Gold Coast Airport (23 km)
Car Parking: Aquaduck is close to several car parks including:
- Chevron Renaissance
- Secure Parking - Hilton Surfers Paradise Car Park
- Bruce Bishop Car Park
Quack’rDuck
Address: 7 Elkhorn Ave, Surfers Paradise QLD 4217, Australia. Find on Maps
By Bus: Lines 700, 705; Nearest Stop: Cypress Avenue
By Tram: Gold Coast G-Link; Nearest Stop: Northcliffe
By Car: Gold Coast Airport (22 km)
Car Parking: Quack’rDuck is close to the following car parks:
- Secure Parking - Chevron Renaissance Car Park
- Chevron Renaissance
- Care Park - Piazza on the Boulevard Car Park
- Stroller parking: You can bring your strollers and park them at the tour desk.
- Toilets: Public toilets are available close to either side of Elkhorn Avenue.
- Souvenirs: You can purchase various souvenirs like caps, visors, backpacks, whistles, etc.
- Free baby tickets: Children between 0-1 years can take the duck tour for free.
- Wheelchair accessibility: Unfortunately, Gold Coast Duck Tours are not wheelchair accessible.
- Wheelchair availability: Gold Coast Duck Tours does not provide wheelchairs or strollers. You must bring your own.
- Changing rooms: Changing rooms aren’t available if you book Gold Coast Duck Tours.
- Check-in time: Check-in is 20 minutes before departure. Failure to do so may prevent you from accessing the tour. Be sure to arrive on time for the same.
- Food: You cannot bring or eat food during the tour. Water bottles are allowed.
- Seats: While you can select your seats, you may need to sit in the remaining set if you’re the last one to arrive.
- Drop-off points: There is one common drop-off point. You cannot stop anywhere.
Infinity Attraction - Infinity Attraction is just 350 metres from Aquaduck Gold Coast. You can encounter illusion-based special effects and music. (5 minutes away)
Ripley's Believe It or Not! Surfers Paradise - This museum is perfect for families, offering kitschy oddities like shrunken human heads and rare animal skeletons. (6 minutes away)
Skypoint Climb - Skypoint Climb takes you 230 metres above Gold Coast, giving you fantastic views of the beautiful region. (9 minutes away)
Sea World - Head to the Sea World with your friends and family to immerse in a thrilling adventure to remember for life. (6 minutes away)
Frequently Asked Questions About Gold Coast Duck Tours
How much does a Gold Coast Duck Tour cost?
Gold Coast Duck Tour costs vary based on the tour you book. Quack’rDuck Gold Coast Cruise & City Tour is the more affordable option at AU$45.
How to book a Gold Coast Duck Tour?
You can easily book your Gold Coast Duck Tours online.
Why should I book my Gold Coast Duck Tour online?
Booking your Gold Coast Duck Tours online comes with multiple benefits.
- Advanced booking: As these tours are quite popular, they tend to get booked well in advance. Booking your Gold Coast Duck Tour online ensures you have a seat on the bus, even on crowded days.
- Customer service: With online bookings, you get reliable customer service to help with any concerns.
- Free cancellations: You can also easily cancel your Gold Coast Duck Tour if your plans change.
What does a Gold Coast Duck Tour include?
A Gold Coast Duck Tour includes an expert guide, live commentary on some of the city’s famous attractions, a short cruise in the water in the same duck bus, and also audio guides in multiple languages, depending on the tour you book.
Are discounts available on Gold Coast Duck Tours?
You can always avail of great discounts on Gold Coast Duck Tours online.
Are Gold Coast Duck Tours guided?
Yes, all the Gold Coast Duck Tours are fully guided. You can also get an audio guide in the language you want, based on availability.
Can I cancel my Gold Coast Duck Tour?
Depending on the tour you book, Gold Coast Duck Tours can be cancelled up to 24 hours before the start of your tour.
What are the timings for Gold Coast Duck Tours?
Gold Coast Duck Tours begin at 9:15 AM and end at 6 PM. You will be asked to book a slot of your preference while booking your tickets, which will also be mentioned in the mobile voucher you receive.
What is the duration of Gold Coast Duck Tours?
Gold Coast Duck Tours usually last about an hour. You can select your preferred time slot while booking your tickets.
How do I reach the boarding point for my Gold Coast Duck Tour?
We suggest taking a tram or bus to the boarding point of your Gold Coast Duck Tour. Get more information on how to reach.
Is it worth going on a Gold Coast Duck Tour?
A Gold Coast Duck Tour is a unique experience that takes you on a ride in an amphibious vehicle that doesn’t just tour the streets but also goes into the water. Drive past some of Gold Coast’s iconic attractions and learn about their significance with live commentary before taking a short river cruise. With the opportunity to also drive the duck bus, Gold Coast Duck Tours are a must-try experience for adults and children alike.
Are Gold Coast Duck Tours wheelchair-accessible?
No, Gold Coast Duck Tours are not wheelchair-accessible.