Read more: The best Australia itinerary options Aquaduck ... A white-knuckle ride on a jetboat through the Gold Coast’s canals and out onto open water will provide your kids with an experience ...

For an underground hint, try the bar at the region's dining hot-spot, Rick Shores, built so close to the water it's designed ...

As the name suggests, the 2km-stretch of beach is a paradise for surfers with the first high-rise building constructed in 1953, paving the way for the distinctive skyline we know today. It has ...