5 Family-Friendly Things To Do Around The Gold Coast If You're Travelling On A Budget

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Plus, if you're travelling with children, there are tonnes of family-friendly things to do. Whether you enjoy nature and wildlife, or the city and the indoors, the Gold Coast offers something for everyone.

And the best part is that you won't have to break the bank to have a great time!

Price: Free for 1.30pm pelican feeding show
Address: Charis Seafoods, 371 Marine Parade, Labrador QLD 4215, Australia
Operating hours: 7am to 7pm (open daily)

Head over to Charis Seafood's Kiosk and Seafood Market for the freshest and largest supply of oysters, prawns, mussels, fish, sashimi, and more on the Coast. Every day at 1.30pm, you'll also get to witness a free pelican feeding show, where close to a hundred pelicans will gather for their daily feeding.

Price: Free entry
Address: Miami Marketta, 23 Hillcrest Parade, Miami QLD 4220, Australia
Operating hours: 5pm to 10pm (Wednesday, Friday, and Saturday)

Miami Marketta is the Gold Coast's original street food market, serving up international cuisine from the back streets of Thailand, Barcelona, New York City, and more. In fact, the food vendors at Miami Marketta change up their seasonal specials every 90 days, introducing delicious fare according to what's in season.

This bustling market is also home to bars, entertainment, and live music, with ticketed events throughout the year, so make sure you plan your trip accordingly.

Price:
- $31 AUD (RM95) for adults
- $23 AUD (RM71) for children three to 13 years old
- Free for children under two years old

Address: SkyPoint Observation Deck, Level 77, Q1 Building, Surfers Paradise QLD 4217, Australia
Operating hours: 7.30am to 9pm (open daily)

Experience 360° views of the Gold Coast from one of the tallest buildings in Australia. Now open until 9pm daily, you can enter SkyPoint Observation Deck multiple times a day to catch the Coast's stunning views at different times of the day. From sunrise to sunset, and till the Coast bursts to life with city lights, this is definitely worth a trip.

Parents can also choose to do the SkyPoint Climb at 270m above sea level and enjoy the stunning views of golden sands, lush mountains, and the cityscape right at your feet.

Price: Free
Address: HOTA, Home Of The Arts, 135 Bundall Rd, Surfers Paradise QLD 4217, Australia
Operating hours: Open daily (different hours daily)

HOTA is the city's arts and cultural institution. They regularly host free art exhibitions as well as hands-on workshops in the Little ArtLab which is suitable for kids of all ages. Check out their website for their activity calendar to find out what's on during your visit.

If you're here on a Sunday, leave time to explore the HOTA Markets, one of the best community markets on the Gold Coast with music and delicious food trucks. It's open from 6am to 11am.

If you haven't heard of G:link before, it's the Gold Coast's tram network, connecting you from Surfers Paradise to Broadbeach — where you can find an array of restaurants, beaches, and shopping — all the way to Southport, home to huge playgrounds and Australia Fairs Shopping Centre.

What's cool is that for $10 AUD (RM30), you can get unlimited tram and bus rides around the Gold Coast's main precincts!

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