About this experience
Explore Gold Coast's waterside landmarks, beginning with lava formations in the surrounding ranges, then board a two hour seafood lunch cruise over the Broadwater. Try some crab catching, and also try your hand at yabby pumping in the sand, and a spot of fishing during an island stop. The tour ends at Burleigh Heads, a popular surfing spot where you can take a leisurely stroll and relax by the beach.
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What to expect
Meet at Novotel Surfers Paradise
10:25 startMake your own way to the meeting point for a 10:25 departure.
Gold Coast Broadwater cruise
Board the vessel and head out onto the Broadwater for a seafood set lunch with crab catching and tasting on the water.
Sandy island stop
Step ashore for yabby pumping in the sand, a spot of fishing with gear provided, and shell picking along the shoreline.
Burleigh Heads
The bus takes you south to Burleigh Heads, where you can stroll the beach and watch the surf at one of the Gold Coast's most popular breaks.
Return to Novotel Surfers Paradise
17:00 finishThe tour concludes back at the starting point by 17:00.
Meeting point
Novotel Surfers Paradise, Gold Coast QLD, Australia
Make your own way to the Novotel Surfers Paradise and meet the group at 10:25. The tour returns to the same location by 17:00.
Open in Google MapsWhat to bring
- Comfortable clothes you don't mind getting a little sandy or wet
- Sunscreen and a hat
- Sunglasses
- Your mobile ticket (no printing needed)
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Frequently asked questions
Do I need to print my ticket?
No — a mobile ticket on your phone is accepted at the meeting point.
Is lunch really included?
Yes. A set seafood lunch is served on board the Broadwater cruise and is included in the price.
Do I need any fishing or outdoor experience?
None at all. Fishing gear is provided and the activities are designed to be fun for complete beginners.
Where does the tour start and end?
Both the start (10:25) and finish (17:00) are at the Novotel Surfers Paradise. You need to make your own way there.
Is this suitable for children?
The hands-on activities — crab catching, yabby pumping and shell picking — tend to go down well with kids, though we recommend checking the ticket options for any age restrictions at the time of booking.
What happens if the weather is bad?
Outdoor activities on the water can be affected by weather. Check the operator's cancellation policy at the time of booking for details on how weather disruptions are handled.