Aquaduck Gold Coast 1 hour City and River Tour
Overview
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1 hour
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1 hour Aquaduck city and river tour. Departing from the heart of Surfers
Paradise, tours aboard the amphibious ‘Aquaduck’ combine an informative city-tour with a unique and exciting river-cruise. Travelling past the glitzy waterfront mansions of the rich and famous and taking in the spectacular views of the Gold Coast waterways and its famous landmarks.
FOC infants (0-1yrs) must be pre-booked on the Aquaduck due to regulations and passenger number restrictions.
Please note that we do not have storage for prams and large bags on board or at our departure point. Kindly leave them in your car or hotel room.
Additional Info
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Public transportation options are available nearby
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Children must be accompanied by an adult
There is no storage for prams and large bags on board or at the departure point. Please leave them in your car or hotel room.
Seating is pre-allocated by the Aquaduck staff
What To Expect
Surfers Paradise
One of the most internationally recognisable icons on the Gold Coast, Surfers Paradise, has always been an entertainment playground with a social scene for the most social of socialites. The Surfers Paradise you have always known is ever-evolving and this vibrant hub is now home to some of the best restaurants, bars and attractions on the Gold Coast. With a world-class beach and an incredible skyline of high-rises lining the coast, Surfers Paradise is guaranteed to surprise you, delight you and keep the good times rolling well into the night.
Surfers Paradise Beach
The three-kilometre strip of golden sand between Surfers Paradise and the Pacific Ocean is Australia's iconic beach, a postcard-perfect locale that conjures up 'paradise' to millions.
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Tour
What‘s Included
Kids drive the duck & get a captains certificate
1 hour city tour and river cruise
Live commentary on board in English
Hotel pickup and drop-off
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Reviews
380 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Great tour hosts
TracyP2141,Jun 5, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00The tour hosts Margie and Richie were bloody awesome. Full of knowledge and great sense of humor. The experience was just awesome
Such fun
Jill C,Jun 1, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Two trips in one, city and river, we had a great experience on with Chris and Katie, awesome guides!!
Aquaduck ride
Darienne S,May 31, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00The aquaduck was so much fun! The tour guide and driver were excellent. Definitely would recommend this for anyone
Group of 30 Friends on the Duck
GeorgiaH84,May 18, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We booked the entire Duck for our group of 30 for a social outing and it was a nice bonus to get a discounted rate for a group. Our Aquaduck Captain Jerry and guide Tracey were fantastic - very knowledgeable about the local area and were happy to answer questions and kept us laughing and entertained the entire trip. Jerry was fantastic with the kids in the group - giving them each a turn to drive the Duck and Tracey had a certificate for each of them as well. As a Gold Coast local for over 25 years - I had never been on the Duck - but I very much enjoyed the outing and would happily recommend locals and visitors alike give it a try.
Nice Experience
Theresa H,Apr 23, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00It was nice. The driver and host were humorous. Danny was especially great. I was having a hard time catching my breath after walking to the pick up location and he let me board the bus early and even offered me his personal water bottle. I was very grateful. All in all was nice. They let the kids sit in the driver’s seat and I thought that was very cool and the kids seemed to enjoy it.
Really enjoyed the time...
Phil S,Mar 16, 2026
- Review from Viator
4.00Really enjoyed the time on the water. The staff were friendly and the whole process was seamless. Highly recommend
Aqua Duck tour well worth it
Ursula A,Mar 5, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Worth going on. Very knowledgeable, careful and friendly staff. Gentle and caring with children. Safety features mentioned
Duckies tours, gold coast, excellent, very enjoyable, relaxing experience on the water and around the town. Good tour b
Andrew G,Jan 24, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Excellent tour around the town and on the water. Got the kids involved captaining the boat. Good tour guides
A must do trip for everyone.
Michelle S,Jan 15, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Informative and great for kids. Short but fun. A must do trip for everyone. Get to drive the boat is fun.
Don't be late. Zero flexibility and no empathy for tourists.
G9414UJandyh,Jan 11, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
1.00We were running late for our 3:00 pm Aquaduck tour due to heavy traffic. We called ahead to inform them that we would arrive 5–10 minutes late and asked if they could wait. The customer service representative said they couldn’t promise anything but would pass the message on to the operator. We arrived at the meeting point at 3:06 pm, but the tour had already departed. As a result, we lost $290 and received no refund, even after contacting Tripadvisor twice. So, do not be even a minute late, as Aquaduck operates its tours with “scientific accuracy.” Unfortunately, this rigid approach comes with zero understanding for real-world situations.
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