• Ideal for visitors wanting a fun, informative and memorable Gold Coast river cruise and city sightseeing experience in one tour.

Explore Surfers Paradise on the famous Aquaduck amphibious tour. Enjoy a 1-hour Gold Coast city sightseeing drive and Broadwater river cruise, see luxury waterfront homes, spot wildlife and let kids take the wheel of the Duck.

What to expect

Join one of the most distinctive sightseeing experiences on the Gold Coast aboard the Aquaduck amphibious vehicle. This one-hour tour combines a Surfers Paradise city tour with a Gold Coast river cruise, offering visitors a unique way to explore both the streets and waterways in a single adventure.

Departing from Cavill Avenue in Surfers Paradise, the tour begins with a guided drive along the famous beachfront esplanade. Your knowledgeable guide provides live commentary sharing the history of Surfers Paradise, pointing out major landmarks, popular attractions and one of the world’s most famous surf beaches.

The route continues through Main Beach and along the stylish Tedder Avenue, an area known for celebrity sightings and boutique dining. From here the excitement builds as the Aquaduck approaches the Broadwater.

The highlight of the experience occurs when the amphibious vehicle drives straight into the water and transforms instantly from bus to boat. Once afloat, the Aquaduck becomes a relaxing Gold Coast river cruise across the Broadwater.

As the vessel cruises along the waterways, guests can move around on board and capture photos of the Surfers Paradise skyline, luxury waterfront homes and superyachts moored near Marina Mirage. Keep watch for marine life including dolphins and other wildlife often seen in the Broadwater.

Children especially enjoy this tour, as they are invited to take the wheel and “drive the Duck” under supervision. Each young captain receives a souvenir captain’s certificate to take home.

Operating since 1996, the Aquaduck was Australia’s first amphibious tour and has become one of the most recognisable attractions on the Gold Coast, carrying more than 2.2 million happy guests.

Features and highlights

• Experience a unique Gold Coast amphibious tour that combines a Surfers Paradise city tour and Broadwater river cruise in one activity.
• Travel through Surfers Paradise with live commentary explaining the history, landmarks and famous beachfront locations of the Gold Coast.
• Witness the exciting moment when the amphibious Aquaduck vehicle drives directly into the Broadwater and transforms from land vehicle to boat.
• Cruise past luxury waterfront mansions, superyachts and the Marina Mirage precinct while enjoying views of the Surfers Paradise skyline.
• Look out for dolphins and other wildlife commonly seen in the calm waterways of the Gold Coast Broadwater.
• Children have the opportunity to steer the Aquaduck and receive a souvenir captain’s certificate.

 

After exploring Surfers Paradise from both the streets and the waterways on the Aquaduck tour, many visitors choose to experience the Gold Coast from an entirely different perspective. A scenic Gold Coast helicopter flight reveals the full beauty of the coastline from above. Combining an Aquaduck amphibious tour with a helicopter flight is a popular way to see the Gold Coast from land, water and air all in one day.

Tour Languages Offered

• English

Departs From

Gold Coast

Departure Time

09:15,09:45,10:30,11:00,11:45,12:15,13:45,14:15,15:00,15:30,16:15,16:45

Departure Instructions

Check in is required at the Aquaduck store 20 minutes prior to your tour departure time.

Destinations

• Surfers Paradise
• Cavill Avenue
• Broadwater

Months of Operation

January - December

Days of Operation

Daily

12 departures daily between 9:15am and 4:45pm - Select your preferred time when booking

Duration

1 Hour

Fitness Level Required

Low

Additional Information

• Please note there is no pram/stroller storage. You cannot take these items on the Duck and there is no storage area to leave them behind whilst on tour. Please leave your prams in your car or accommodation.
• Seating is pre-allocated by the Aquaduck staff.
• Aquaduck doesnt have toilets on board - please go before checking in.
• Only bottled water is permitted on tour. No other food or drink is permitted.

• Sunglasses
• Waterbottle

Infants 0-1 years ride free on your lap. Please ensure you book infants when making your booking as we require total group numbers.