Are you looking for birthday ideas on the Gold Coast? With its laidback atmosphere, endless attractions and picture-perfect beaches its no surprise so many people choose to head down the coast when it is time to celebrate.
With plenty of activities to enjoy both indoors and outdoors, below we have listed our favourite birthday ideas on the Gold Coast.
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Outdoor Birthday Ideas – Gold Coast
Beach Day and Surf Lessons
A birthday on the Gold Coast would almost seem wrong if it didn’t include a trip to the beach. One birthday idea could be to pack a picnic and meet a group of friends at your favourite beach.
You could also organise a surf lesson party which is not only unique but will teach the kids a new skill and no doubt make for some fun memories. Most surf schools have a party option you can book.
Visit a Farm
IMAGE CREDIT: Tropical Fruit World on Facebook
Experience farm life at Tropical Fruit World, just a little further south, in northern NSW. Not just a farm where you can try some tropical produce, a party here includes some pretty unique activities.
Kids can enjoy tractor rides, farm animals, a boat ride to an island playground, mini putt-putt golf, a ride on the flying fox, play equipment, basketball, volleyball and so much more!
Get Your Thrills at a Theme Park
Home to three of the biggest theme parks in Australia, an obvious birthday idea kids will go crazy for on the Gold Coast is a visit to one of the theme parks.
Dreamworld, Seaworld and Movieworld all offer non-stop rides, shows and attractions for the kids. Each park offers different birthday VIP experiences you can book, or you can simply take a group for the day!
Sink a Hole-in-One at Putt Putt
Kids love to play mini golf and at Putt Putt Mermaid Beach they specialise in just this! A birthday here can involve rounds on their mini golf course, party food, or even a night time ‘Glow’ party. Think how much fun it will be for the kids and their friends when you add a glow ball and glow bracelets into the putting mix.
Get Zooming at Go Karting
Test your driving skills and have fun while go karting. Located just 15 minutes from the Gold Coast on the M1, Slideways is a birthday party idea for any child who loves a bit of fast-paced action and adventure.
The track itself is 475m long and is built over three levels! It is mainly indoors, so can be enjoyed rain, hail or shine. Of course, they host kids’ parties too.
Visit the Parklands
When it comes to waterside locations on the Gold Coast perfect for setting up your birthday celebration, Broadwater Parklands sits pretty high on our list.
Overlooking the broadwater, the fenced parklands include an insane playground with jumping pillow and monorail, a shallow depth water play area with tipping bucket, manicured lawns, and gorgeous grassed and seating areas.
It is also the entry point for the GC Aqua Park. That’s a lot of birthday fun to be had all in one stunning location.
Slip and Slide at a Gold Coast Playground
A good playground with a sheltered gazebo, adequate facilities, and wide grassy fields is all most kids need as a location for their perfect birthday celebration.
On the Gold Coast, the level of incredible playgrounds to choose from is mighty impressive. From beachside giants to fairy-themed gems, you are bound to find the perfect playground on our list of best playgrounds on the Gold Coast.
Learn Stunts
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The best birthday ideas are ones people have never done before. What kid doesn’t like the idea of performing death-defying stunts?
At Stunt Park, kids can celebrate their birthday in a SAFE and fun environment, learning a variety of stunts and wowing their friends and family.
A 3-hour fun-filled kids birthday party session includes two hours of training in four activities, then one hour of party time (BYO food and drinks).
Be Active at a Sporty Party
Most kids love getting active and being involved in sport. If your child’s idea of a perfect birthday is to be on a field or shooting hoops then you might want to look into a birthday at KDV Sports.
Here your child can choose to play a variety of sporting activities with their friends, while also enjoying all the fun perks like party games, cake and even a disco!
Get Out on the Water
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If you are on the Gold Coast and would love to surprise your birthday child with a unique experience then we recommend booking a ride of the Aquaduck.
Able to travel both on land and water, the whole family (and their friends) can take a one hour city tour and river cruise, with kids even able to get their ‘Aquaduck licence’ after having a turn steering it while on the water. You can actually book a kids’ party on the Aquaduck too!
Indoor Birthday Ideas – Gold Coast
Enjoy a Hologram Experience
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It might be right in the heart of Cavill Avenue in Surfers Paradise, but step inside Holoverse and your birthday will be transported to another world!
The birthday group will start in a 3D party room where fish and turtles fly around as they eat party food. They then move into another room and choose a 3D adventure to go on together. There are even 3D escape rooms and arcade games to play. Very futuristic!
Find the Exit in an Escape Room
If your birthday child loves a challenge and enjoys problem solving then you should definitely consider booking an escape room for their party.
In small groups, guests will have a limited time frame to crack the codes provided to unlock the room they are in. Adrenalin-pumping, fun, and also very rewarding – escape rooms are getting more and more popular for birthday celebrations.
Create a Masterpiece at an Art Class
For most kids, the idea of getting dirty, making slime and painting the walls is like a birthday dream come true. There is actually a playcentre on the Gold Coast that recognises this and can turn all of the fun experiences into a birthday party for your child! How cool is that?!
The Messy Place will host your party, provide food, drinks and games – as well as all of those delightfully messy activities. Perfect for younger kids. Even better, they will be doing all the cleaning up after!
Get Bouncing at an Indoor Trampoline Park
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Get your kid’s hearts, minds, and bodies jumping – literally – with a party at BOUNCEinc Gold Coast’s indoor trampoline park.
A pretty popular go-to birthday idea for parents, BOUNCEinc caters for all ages (there is a mini bounce version too) with free style trampolines, giant bags, and even dodgeball! You can choose an unhosted party, one with a host, a party room, food, and games.
Host an Interactive Party
IMAGE CREDIT: Infinity Gold Coast
Infinity is a unique journey into spectacular, interactive, futuristic maze-like worlds of wonder. An extraordinary series of multi-sensual play environments filled with unique special effects, emotive atmospheric sound fields, sensuous aromas, ultra-groovy music and amazing illusions that appear to go all the way to infinity!
Even better – they host kids’ parties! Suitable for children over 8, they get the full experience and followed by a meal at Betty’s Burgers.
Have Fun at an Indoor Entertainment Venue
IMAGE CREDIT: Game Over Gold Coast
Another birthday idea perfect for kids who love to be involved in everything, get active, and enjoy a range of different sporting activities is one involving Game Over on the Gold Coast.
Billed as a premier indoor entertainment centre, the venue’s feature attraction is the giant indoor karting track but there is also mini golf, a zip coaster, laser tag, climbing walls and an arcade too.
Get Pampered
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If you have a little one who loves to be pampered then they will love everything about the parties offered by Pampered Princess. True to its name, the company has princess pamper, makeover and disco-themed rooms.
Kids will love getting all of the treatments done while they enjoy the party food and games with their friends. After a couple of hours they will well and truly leave feeling like an princess!
Soar High at Indoor Skydiving
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This birthday idea will have your child feeling like they are floating on air – and they literally will be!
Booking an experience or party at iFly will mean their group get to experience the weightlessness and freefall of skydiving in a safe and fun environment.
Designed for children aged 6 – 16 years, the parties also include a decorated party table, gift for the birthday child and more!
Enjoy a Unique Art Party
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Another birthday idea for the creative and spirited child is a Splatter and Splash booking at DIY Invasion. No set up or clean up is needed by you – they will take care of everything.
There are also some other pretty cool party options, depending on your child’s interests. These include Paint and Play, Custom Resin Names, Paint Your Own Skateboard Deck and more.
If you are still after some more ideas check out Best things to do on the Gold Coast with kids and for some gift giving inspiration Kids Experience Gifts.
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