Aquaduck Gold Coast 1 hour City and River Tour
Overview
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.
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
Meeting Location
Circle On Cavill Shopping Centre
Cavill Avenue, Surfers Paradise QLD 4217, Australia
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
What To Expect
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Surfers Paradise (pass by)
Surfers Paradise Beach (pass by)
Main Beach (pass by)
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- Seating is pre-allocated by the Aquaduck staff
- While there’s no room for strollers on board the Duck, you can park them at our Cavill Ave shop while you cruise!
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 90 travelers
Frequently Asked Questions (8)
Q: Will I get seasick on Aquaduck Gold Coast 1 hour City and River Tour?
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Activity code: C-89107P1
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Frequently Asked Questions (8)
The answers provided below were previously given in response to questions from City Balloon Tours customers.
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If you have any doubts about becoming seasick on the water, we recommend taking a Dramamine® Motion Sickness Relief tablet the night before your trip. Some people recommend taking it the night before your cruise and then again that morning so you will not feel so drowsy.
Feb 2023- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
- Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (AEST).
- 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.
There is no minimum age for this tour, so bring your wee one along for an adventure. This tour requires at least one adult to accompany children..
Apr 2025If a date or time is not listed on the calendar, it’s sold out or unavailable for another reason. Support cannot assist further if a date or time is not on the calendar.
If you find a date and time that works for you, book it NOW because things always sell out at this time of year.
Apr 2025Accessibility information for the Aquaduck Gold Coast 1 hour City and River Tour is as follows:
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Aquaduck Gold Coast 1 hour City and River Tour will be included in your confirmation email from City Balloon Tours. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!
Mar 2024Once your refund is processed, it usually shows on your card statement within 5–10 business days. The exact timing depends on your bank or card issuer.
Want it sooner? When you cancel, choose Receive a refund to my wallet instead. The credit is in your Wallet straight away and is applied automatically at checkout on your next booking when you’re signed in with the same email. You can see your balance any time in My Wallet.
If you paid part of your booking with Wallet credit, that part always goes back to your Wallet. Trip protection isn’t refundable.
Oct 2026What'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
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- Seating is pre-allocated by the Aquaduck staff
- While there’s no room for strollers on board the Duck, you can park them at our Cavill Ave shop while you cruise!
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 90 travelers
