Free things to do in Gold Coast
9 places with no entry fee, with the official website of each.
Places
O'Reilly's Tree Top Walk
Lamington National Park, Canungra
Nine suspension bridges about 15 metres above the ground in the Green Mountains rainforest, with two observation platforms. Entry is free and donations for maintenance are accepted.
DirectionsCoombabah Lakelands Conservation Area
Coombabah
Wetland and mangrove reserve with more than 16 km of trails and a bird observatory. Open every day from 6:00 to 18:00. The city presents its natural spaces as a free option.
DirectionsBlues on Broadbeach
Broadbeach
Music festival in May. The 2027 edition runs from 13 to 16 May. Almost all stages are free to enter; only the Kurrawa Park stage on Sunday is paid.
SeaFire
Surfers Paradise
Free fireworks competition on the beach. The 2026 edition was on 20 June. The 2027 date was not published.
What's On Gold Coast
The whole city
Free council calendar of events and markets, with listings published by each organiser.
Miami Marketta
Miami
Street food and live music market at 23 Hillcrest Parade. Open Wednesday to Saturday from 17:00, with free entry except ticketed concerts.
DirectionsSurfers Paradise Beachfront Markets
Surfers Paradise
Market on the beach promenade on Wednesdays, Fridays and Saturdays, from 16:00 to 21:00. Entry is free.
DirectionsCarrara Markets
Carrara
Weekend market on the corner of Gooding Drive and Manchester Road. Open Saturdays and Sundays from 8:00 to 15:00, with free entry and parking.
DirectionsBurleigh Farmers Market
Burleigh Heads
Producers' market at Burleigh Heads State School. Open on Saturdays from 7:00 to 12:00, with free entry and parking.
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Free according to its website on 5 Nov 2026. Sometimes that only covers general entry, and it may change, so check before you go. No link on this page pays us.