Father’s Day on the Gold Coast: Things to do and dining options for 2025
Sort out all your Father’s Day plans, from scenic flights over the sunshine state to family-favourite dinners.
Top deals on Father's Day activities
With Father's Day slowly making its way around for another year, we've made organising an extra-memorable occasion a whole lot easier. From seafood platters to skydiving, these restaurants and experiences have something for every dad. Here are our top recommendations for things to do and places to eat for Father's Day on the Gold Coast.
Our top picks for Father's Day breakfast on the Gold Coast
Gold Coast Hot Air Balloon Flight with Breakfast and Photo from Experience Oz
- Inclusions: Hot air balloon flight photo package, breakfast, and hotel pickup
- Location: Pick up at Sheraton Grand Mirage Resort, 71 Seaworld Drive, Main Beach
- Cost: $349 per person
Gold Coast Hot Air Balloon with Buffet Breakfast at Chelo's Restaurant from Tripadvisor
- Inclusions: Deluxe hot air balloon tour with a decadent buffet breakfast at the award-winning Chelo's Restaurant.
- Location: The Star Gold Coast Casino, 1 Casino Dr, Broadbeach, Gold Coast, QLD
- Cost: $746.32 for two people
Our top picks for Father's Day lunch on the Gold Coast
Lunch and Sightseeing Cruise on the Gold Coast from RedBalloon
Cruise and dine along the Gold Coast's scenic waterways on Valentine's Day. You'll cruise past Palazzo Versace and Marina Mirage while tucking into fresh prawns, fruit and salad.
- Location: Departs from Surfers Paradise
- Price: $89 per person or $237 for a family of 4
Private Lunch Charter on the Gold Coast from finder.com.au
- Inclusions: 5-hour private boat hire, glass of prosecco on arrival, platter of finger foods, soft drinks, water, tea and coffee
- Location: Pick up in Southport, 864 Main Beach
- Cost: $1200 boat hire
Our top picks for Father's Day dinner on the Gold Coast
Two-Course Set Menu at The Peacock Inn Chinese Restaurant from Groupon
- Inclusions: Two-course Chinese set menu
- Location: Shop 1, 2705 Gold Coast Highway, Broadbeach Gold Coast, QLD
- Cost: $52 for two, $104 for four
Teppanyaki Set Menu at Hanasaki Teppanyaki Broadbeach from Groupon
- Inclusions: Eight-course Teppanyaki set menu with rice and dessert
- Location: 3 / 2643 Gold Coast Hwy, Broadbeach, Queensland 4218
- Cost: $69 for two
Our top picks for Father's Day meal kits you can get delivered to your doorstep on the Gold Coast
Australian Craft Beers At Home Tasting from RedBalloon
Mixed Wine Kit from RedBalloon
- Inclusions: a bottle each of Craftsman Ingenuity Series Chardonnay, Chapel Hill The Parson Shiraz, Gilardi 'Ravelet' Rose, Riddoch Coonawarra Cuvee Chardonnay Pinot Noir NV, Dorrien Estate Bin No 7 Shiraz Cabernet and Casalforte Pinot Grigio
- Location: Can be delivered for free to your chosen address
- Cost: $120
Homemade Pasta Kit from RedBalloon
- Inclusions: Homemade pasta-making kit presented in a gift box with satin tissue and ribbons, pasta-making machine, Molini pizza fine Italian flour, a bottle of Riparosso Illuminati, Don Antonio pasta sauce, a personal gift message and delivery.
- Location: This kit can be delivered to any address in Australia.
- Cost: $149
Homemade Spanish Paella Kit from RedBalloon
- Inclusions: Paella kit presented as a gift with satin tissue and ribbons, paella pan, Spanish paella rice, paella spices, a bottle of Tocado Macabeo white wine, a bottle of Tocado Grenache red wine, a spatula, a personalised message and delivery.
- Location: This kit can be delivered to any address in Australia.
- Cost: $139
Top things to do on Father's Day on the Gold Coast
Sunset Sailing Cruise
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Drive a Supercar
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Hot Air Balloon Ride
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Thrilling Jet Boat Ride
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Up to 20% off global car hire
Europcar
Crib+ Campervan Hire
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Cheap Flights to Gold Coast
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Go Kart Racing
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Fishing Experience
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Whale Watching Cruise
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The Condo Campervan
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Gold Coast Hotel Deals
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Free things to do on the Gold Coast on Father's Day
- Catch the sunrise at Burleigh Heads National Park
- Go for a bike ride along the Gold Coast Oceanway
- Hit the beach for a day of swimming and basking in the sun
- Feed the lorikeets at Currumbin Wildlife Sanctuary
- Hike at one of the many National Parks in the Gold Coast hinterland
- Walk through the canopy at O'Reilly's Tree Top Walk
- Set up a picnic at Cedar Creek Falls
See the latest Father's Day experiences, stays and dining deals
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Buy 2 or more and get 10% off with code
Available on activities including skydives, whale watching cruises, day tours and getaways. Must purchase 2 or more vouchers. Destinations include Gold Coast, Cairns, Melbourne, Sydney and Brisbane. T&Cs apply.
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Gold Coast car hires from $18.17/day
Available on select rental dates in 2020. Car types include standard, economy, compact and more. T&Cs apply.
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Gold Coast car hires from $43
Available on select rental dates in 2025 with Avis, Budget, Sixt, Europcar and more. Destinations include Brisbane, Toowoomba, Lamington National Park and more.
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