Things to do on Valentine’s Day on the Gold Coast in 2024

Don't take chances this Valentine's Day. Instead, head to this highly lauded seafood restaurant and tuck into a 3-course meal filled with octopus salads, spaghetti prawns and more.

• Location: Shop 6/50 Marine Parade, Southport
• Price: $79.95 for 2

Enjoy a memorable and enchanting breakfast in the Tweed Valley. Toast to love with your significant other and enjoy the serene surroundings.

• Location: Tweed Valley, NSW
• Price: $1,440 for 2 people

Cruise and dine along the Gold Coast's scenic waterways on Valentine's Day. You'll cruise past Palazzo Versace and Marina Mirage while tucking into fresh prawns, fruit and salad.

• Location: Departs from Surfers Paradise
• Price: $89 per person or $237 for a family of 4

Take them out for a lunch date with waterfront views. This 2-course meal features an entree or dessert and a main. Choose from beef, steak, snapper, garlic prawns, galaxy mussels and more.

• Location: Shop 6/50 Marine Parade, Southport
• Price: $79 for 2

Fresh seafood, good company and friendly service are what you get with this Surfers Pavilion meal deal. A sample menu includes freshly shucked oysters, chilled bugs, chilli mussels and kingfish sashimi.

• Location: 30-34 Ferny Avenue, Surfers Paradise
• Price: $64 for 2

Float across the land in a magical hot air balloon ride. Taking off right before dawn you'll catch unimpeded views of the Gold Coast or hinterland as the sun washes over them.

• Location: Gold Coast
• Price: $377 per person

There's nothing quite like a huge adrenaline rush to bring 2 people together. Fall for each other as you fall out of the sky on a thrilling skydive.

• Location: Gold Coast
• Price: $425

After work, surprise your love with a magical night inside a glow worm cave. As part of the tour you'll wander through the forest by torchlight, enter an ancient cave speckled with glow worms and go on a night safari in search of the forest's nocturnal creatures.

• Location: Pick up from Gold Coast's main hotels
• Price: $266.40

Sail with your Valentine during the most romantic part of the day: golden hour and sunset. A bar is available to buy drinks. Go on. You know you should.

• Location: Surfers Paradise
• Price: $39

Take the afternoon off work to cruise down the Gold Coasts' most beautiful waterways. Afterwards there's plenty of time to explore the city before tucking into a romantic dinner.

• Location: Surfers Paradise
• Price: $35

Romance schomance. Make your Valentine's Day gift fun with Quack'R'Duck. It's a vehicle that literally drives into the water and then "swims". You have to see it to believe it.

• Location: Surfers Paradise
• Price: $35

Have some fun with your loved one today by hopping on as many thrilling rides at Dreamworld that you can handle.

• Location: 1 Dreamworld Parkway, Coomera
• Price: $105 per person

Cuddle up to cute and friendly locals like koalas, kangaroos and wombats and snap shots of exotic alligators and snakes. Don't forget to time your day around shows and feeds for the full experience.

• Location: 28 Tomewin Street, Currumbin
• Price: $54.95 per adult

Take the day off for time for 2 on this private tour away from the city. On the itinerary are 3 wine tastings, romantic scenic lookout spots, a 2-course lunch and a meet-and-greet with some alpacas.

• Location: Surfers Paradise
• Price: $229 per person

Explore the great outdoors on Valentine's Day with a kayaking and snorkelling trip. Snorkel with marine life, paddle across serene blue water, explore Wave Break Island and take in views of the city skyline.

• Location: Biggera Waters
• Cost: $79 per person

If you and your partner love playing games, go for go karting, laser tag and indoor climbing in a single trip this Valentine's Day. Whether you're going on a double date or you want to enjoy some friendly competition with your Valentine on 14 February, this bundle including go karting, laser tag and indoor climbing is a great option.

• Location: 88 Siganto Drive, Helensvale
• Cost: $77 per person

Go all out for Valentine's Day this year and take to the skies for a scenic helicopter joy ride. You'll get a bird's-eye view of the Gold Coast coastline and attractions including the Q1 Building and Jupiter's Casino.

• Location: Gold Coast Airport
• Cost: $402 per person

Be adventurous on 14 February and experience the thrill of a jet boat ride on the Gold Coast

• Location: Surfers Paradise
• Price: $79 per person

Have double the fun this Valentine's Day with parasailing from 350 feet in the air and a 45-minute boat ride. The perfect Valentine's Day date for adventurous couples.

• Location: Main Beach
• Price: $180 for 2 people

Animal lovers can go behind the scenes for this very special encounter with Sea World's penguins.

• Location: Seaworld Drive, Main Beach
• Cost: $139 per person

Test your smarts and your ability to work together by cracking puzzles and solving crimes at this escape room.

• Location: 2/162 Scarborough Street, Southport
• Cost: $84 for 2 people

The QT is an absolute dream with modern features that drip with personality. Spend the night, spend a few nights.

• Location: 7 Staghorn Ave, Gold Coast
• Price: $897 per room per night

This luxurious stay has its own patch of private beach though if the weather isn't quite right there's an outdoor pool for you and your loved one to enjoy.

• Location: 71 Sea World Drive Main Beach
• Price: $382 per room per night

Stay close to the action and spoil your better half with an overnight stay at Crowne Plaza. It features 2 outdoor swimming pools, a spa and a poolside restaurant and bar.

• Location: 2807 Gold Coast Hwy, Surfers Paradise
• Price: $595 per room per night

Private, romantic, unique. This staycation ticks all the boxes. Hidden among the subtropical forests of Tamborine Mountain this private treehouse escape features a king bed, spa, fireplace and outdoor balcony. Chocolates and sparkling wine will be waiting for you when you arrive and a breakfast basket will be delivered daily.

• Location: Pethers Rainforest Retreat, 28B Geissmann St, Tamborine Mountain
• Cost: $740 per package