Aquaduck Gold Coast 1 hour City and River Tour

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Overview

Available languages

English

1 hour

Mobile ticket

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

1

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.

Admission Not Applicable
2

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.

Admission Not Applicable

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.

Options

Tour

Reviews

4.55

377 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

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  • Group of 30 Friends on the Duck

    GeorgiaH84,May 18, 2026

    - Review from Tripadvisor

    5.00

    We 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.

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  • Nice Experience

    Theresa H,Apr 23, 2026

    - Review from Viator

    5.00

    It 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

    4.00

    Really 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

    5.00

    Worth 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

    5.00

    Excellent 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

    5.00

    Informative 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

    1.00

    We 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.

  • Great Outing for tourists

    Y3146NFkristyc,Dec 22, 2025

    - Review from Tripadvisor

    4.00

    It was a great way to see a few sites and have a bit if fun. Weather was lovely too. Both guides (can't remember their names) made it informative and fun.

  • Amazing

    Resort03663145406,Dec 20, 2025

    - Review from Tripadvisor

    5.00

    We had an amazing time on the Aquaduck. Big thanks to Tracy, Rozie, and Chris, they were friendly, professional, and fantastic with the kids. Fun, informative, and well organised. Highly recommend.

  • Great for kids

    TootEllen,Dec 17, 2025

    - Review from Tripadvisor

    5.00

    Great experience especially for kids as they get to be ‘captains’ and drive the boat on the waterway.. our two guides Leigh and Olivia were excellent and very funny and friendly.

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From A$65.00