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Gold Coast Island Adventures
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Indicative Rate* $49.00 to $139.00 Tour Only
Description
Join Gold Coast Island Adventures and Gold Coast Whale Adventures (Tallship Cruises) for unique experiences on the Gold Coast!
Enjoy a calm water sailing cruise onboard an authentic tall ship or a catamaran island adventure along the Gold Coast Broadwater, to McLarens Landing at South Stradbroke Island. Get up close and personal with humpback whales frolicking directly in front of Surfers Paradise. They offer Australia's only full day Whale and Island Adventure plus half day tour options.
... moreWhale Watching is seasonal from June to November. Island Adventure Cruises to South Stradbroke Island, are available all year.
Gold Coast Island Adventures depart from the Tallship Cruise Terminal, Mariners Cove Marina, (next to Marina Mirage).
They also offer corporate events, private functions and beach weddings.
Visit their exclusive, private island paradise at McLarens Landing, South Stradbroke Island, where you can relax and enjoy wild wallaby and kookaburra feeding as they roam around the property. Play a free game of pool, darts or volleyball. A delicious Australian style, tropical barbecue lunch is served in the ambient courtyard or Balinese pavilions. There are optional activities on the island including Segway Safaris, Parasailing, Speedboat rides, Seaplane, Jet Ski's, or 4WD Eco Tour with Sand tobogganing.
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Facilities
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Car park -
Checkin Desk -
Crewed charter -
Fishing equipment -
Guide -
Waiting Area
Activities
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Animal Watching -
Barbecue -
Canoeing -
Cruising
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Fishing
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Kayaking -
Off Road Driving -
Sailing -
Sandboarding -
Swimming -
Walking -
Whale Watching
Other Information
Children:
Children of all ages are welcome on all tours. Children under four years of age are free of charge. Child prices are for children aged four to 14 years.
Disabled:
Wheelchair access available on all tours.
Cancellation Policy
If you are unable to attend your nominated cruise due to unforeseen circumstances, 72 hours notice prior to the cruise departure time must be given to receive a full refund.
If a tour is cancelled due to extreme weather conditions, Tall Ship Sailing Cruises will give notice by at least 4.00 p.m. the day prior to the date of departure. Please note that this only happens occasionally, maybe one to two times per year.
Departure Point
Departure is from the Tallship Cruise Terminal, Shop 5 Mariners Cove Marina, 60 Seaworld Drive, Main Beach, 4217.
Please collect your boarding passes from their office 30 minutes prior to departure.
Hotel Pick-up
Return hotel transfers are available for the full day 'Whale and Island Adventure', and half day 'Whale Watching' from all Gold Coast hotels and resorts.
Return hotel transfers for the half day 'Island Adventure' are AUD15 per person.
Tariff Text
A family rate is based on two adults and two children.
For customers attending that have a nominated tour guide, Tall Ship Sailing Cruises will allow one Free Of Charge guide to attend with two full paying passengers. Please ensure your tour guide carries identification of his / her tour guide status. From time to time, booking staff will ask for this identification to be produced.
Accreditation
View more information on T-QUAL and Accreditation programs in general at www.queenslandholidays.com.au/help.cfm#additional_features
Half Day Island Adventure
Enjoy a calm water journey onboard a Luxury air-conditioned Catamaran, as you cruise along the fabulous Gold Coast Broadwater to the Bali inspired Eco Resort at McLaren's Landing on beautiful South Stradbroke Island.
At McLaren's Landing you choose how you spend your day, do as much or as little as you wish. Enjoy a delicious Barbecue Island Feast and why not purchase a refreshing Island cocktail or cold beer from their fully licensed cocktail bar.
Relax in the company of family and friends or increase the pace and choose an exciting array of optional water sports and Island activities (charges apply for motorised water sports) - paraflying, Segway Bush Track Safari, 4WD and Sand Tobogganing, Doofer rides, seaplane, jet skis and an adrenalin ride on a speed boat.
Tour Information
Tour Departure / Return Times
Departures from 01 Apr - 30 Jun
Please arrive at the Tallship Cruise Terminal 30 minutes prior to departure to collect your boarding pass.
Tour Departs From
- Marina Mirage
Tour Travels To
- McLarens Landing
Rates*
| From | To | Inclusions |
|---|---|---|
| $69.00 | $88.00 | Adult Tour - All Meals, All admissions |
Other Information
Children: Children of all ages are welcome on all tours. Children under four years of age are free of charge. Child prices are for children aged 4 to 14 years.
Disabled: Disabled access available.
Whale Watching Gold Coast Half Day Adventure
Join them for a Whale Watching Adventure. Your day begins at the Tallship Cruises Terminal, Mariners Cove Marina and board their luxurious 32 metre high speed air conditioned, wave piercing catamaran. This vessel is purpose built for the ocean and allows fantastic viewing opportunities around the vessel,
with five viewing platforms and is the largest most stable and very first whale watching vessel to commence Whale Watching on the Gold Coast. Departing from Marina Mirage daily, cruise along the spectacular Gold Coast beaches, spotting whales, dolphins and other marine creatures during this journey. Enjoy complimentary fresh muffins for morning tea, large video displays and informative commentary from their eco team. Ask about an upgrade to a full day to explore McLarens Landing, South Stradbroke Island.
Tour Information
From Gold Coast Hotel accommodation.
Tour Departure / Return Times
Departures from 01 Apr - 30 Jun
Please arrive at the Tallship Cruise Terminal 30 minutes prior to departure to collect your boarding pass.
Tour Departs From
- Marina Mirage
Tour Travels To
- Gold Coast
Rates*
| From | To | Inclusions |
|---|---|---|
| $99.00 | $99.00 | Adult Tour Only |
Other Information
Children: Children of all ages are welcome on all tours. Children under four years of age are free of charge. Child prices are for children aged 4 to 14 years.
Disabled: Wheelchair access available on all tours.
Whale Watching Gold Coast Full Day Adventure
Join them for a Whale Watching Adventure. Your day begins at the Tallship Cruises Terminal, Mariners Cove Marina and board their luxurious 32 metre high speed air conditioned, wave piercing catamaran. This vessel is purpose built for the ocean and allows fantastic viewing opportunities around the vessel,
with five viewing platforms and is the largest most stable and very first whale watching vessel to commence Whale Watching on the Gold Coast. Departing from Marina Mirage daily, cruise along the spectacular Gold Coast beaches, spotting whales, dolphins and other marine creatures during this journey. Enjoy complimentary fresh muffins for morning tea, large video displays and informative commentary from their eco team.
Tour Information
From Gold Coast Hotel accommodation.
Tour Departure / Return Times
Departures from 01 Apr - 30 Jun
Please arrive at the Tallship Cruise Terminal 30 minutes prior to departure to collect your boarding pass.
Tour Departs From
- Marina Mirage
Tour Travels To
- Gold Coast
- McLarens Landing
Rates*
| From | To | Inclusions |
|---|---|---|
| $139.00 | $139.00 | Adult Tour - All Meals, All admissions |
Other Information
Children: Children of all ages are welcome on all tours. Children under four years of age are free of charge. Child prices are for children aged 4 to 14 years.
Disabled: Wheelchair access available on all tours.
* Please note: These rates are indicative based on the minimum and maximum available costs of listed products and services. To obtain a firm price from the provider, please use the contact the operator. All prices are quoted in Australian dollars.