Lorikeet Feeding at Currumbin Wildlife Sanctuary

- Native Australian species of parrots, Lorikeets are beautiful colorful birds who spend their time on trees and eat pollen, fruit, nectar, and insects.
- The Currumbin Wildlife Sanctuary has both morning and afternoon feeding sessions and is one of the best things to do in gold coast on a budget as it is completely free.
- Simply hold out a plate of bread covered in sweet syrup, and the birds will flock to you to eat or even accompany you by sitting on your shoulder.
- Head out to see the birds in their natural habitat and enjoy the beautiful weather on the Gold coast.
- This incredible experience can be had without purchasing tickets to the Currumbin Wildlife Sanctuary.
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Paddle Boarding at Tallebudgera Creek

- If you are looking for cheap things to do on the Gold Coast, head over to the Tallebudgera Creek to indulge in water activities like stand-up paddling.
- It is one of the best things to do in gold coast on a budget.You can explore Echo beach towards the north and witness the beautiful blue waters and greenery around.
- The Tallebudgera Creek is one of the best places if you are looking to have a peaceful and relaxed time.
- You can easily rent a paddle board at the Cheyne Horan Shop which is located at the Tallebudgera Creek Recreation Center.
- The three outdoor swimming pools, beach campground, and free self-parking are the area's top attractions after you've finished paddle boarding, making this trip reasonably priced.

Checkout Glow Worm Caves

- One of the most beautiful things to do in gold coast on a budget is to witness the cave illuminated by the light of millions of tiny worms.
- Visit the world UNESCO heritage site, the Springbrook National Park, and head over to the natural bridge.
- The walking trail towards the bridge is easy at only one kilometer and once you reach the natural bridge waterfall, you can head to the natural cave.
- Visit the cave at night when you can see the small flies or beetles that glow a small blue light to attract other bugs.
- The experience is free and you can capture these beautiful creatures from December to March every year.
Timings:10:00 AM - 3:30 PM

Go Whale Watching From the Headlands

- Whale watching from the headlands is one of the top things to do in gold coast on a budget as it will give you an adrenaline rush.
- Whales are known to cross by the Gold coast from May to November and you can just head out to the highlands and see if you can spot a whale.
- Some of the top viewpoints for whale watching are Point Danger at Coolangatta, Kirra Hill at Kirra, Tumgun Lookout/Burleigh point at Burleigh Heads, and Miami Hill at Miami.A can make it a picnic day and pack a blanket, snacks, and cameras along with you.
- You can also get your binoculars and witness these huge marine creatures.

Have Fun at Ten Pin Bowling

- One of the best cheap things to do on Gold Coast, Strike Bowling Bar is located in the surfer's paradise.
- If you are looking for some fun activities with friends or families, you can enjoy the traditional bowling experience.
- You can also enjoy some drinks at the bar, play at the pool table, or even head over to the private karaoke rooms and enjoy singing some latest hits.
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Checkout Dracula's Haunted House

- If you are looking for some fun activities, one of the top things to do in gold coast on a budget is to enter Dracula's Haunted House and have a thrilling experience.
- The Dracula's Haunted House walk is for 30 minutes where you go through five floors of spine-chilling optical illusions, horror displays, and many special effects.
- There are three zones to choose from, the Phobia Level, the Carnival of Freaks, and the Dead Zone.Go on a walk at the haunted house and find many creatures like creepy creepers, ghouls, witches, and spiders who will give you terrors.
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Go Visit Gold Coast Regional Botanic Gardens

- Set on 21 hectares of land, visiting the Botanic gardens is one of the top things to do in Gold coast on a budget where you can indulge in many activities.
- Eucalyptus Open Woodland, Freshwater Wetlands, Horticultural Display Gardens are some of the best ones.
- The Butterfly Garden and the Araucaria Forest, and Blackbutt are just a few of the attractions you can visit.
- You can also visit the sensory garden to get a sense of the smells and textures of the plants and flowers.
- Take a guided walk to see lots of bees and local birds.The park offers many amenities like a BBQ, picnic areas, and a children's playground, so you can go there with your family and enjoy a picnic
Timings: 5:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Visit Currumbin Rock Pools

- Just a 15-minute drive from Currumbin Beach, swimming in the Currumbin Rock Pools is one cheap things to do on Gold Coast.
- The Currumbin Rock Pools is an excellent spot for a day out or a weekend getaway as they have many facilities like picnic tables, BBQs, and washrooms.
- There are many pool depths for everyone to enjoy and other attractions like rope swings, rock slides and ledges to jump off can be enjoyed here.
- You can also go on an 800-meter walking trail to cascading waterfalls, and enjoy more rock pools and a historic bush sawmill.
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Visit Home of the Arts Gallery

- When looking for things to do in Gold Coast on a budget,the home of the art gallery is one of the top destinations as you can visit and explore the art gallery for free.
- You can look at colorful sculptures and artwork from many recognized artists.
- There are four levels with many exhibitions and artworks from the City Collection.
- Also head outdoors to admire art and sculptures in the parklands.
- Visit the 5th floor to grab a bite at the restaurant or enjoy lounging in the rooftop bar
Timings: 9:00 AM - 7:30 PM
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Checkout Laser Skirmish

- If you are looking for things to do in Gold Coast on a budget with your family, head over to the Laser Skirmish to spend some quality time.
- You can enjoy your day with tactical fun and battle your rivals.
- Complete mazes, dark tunnels, and ramps to win against your opponent
- You have to aim at your opponent with a laser using strategic, reflexive aiming.
- Enjoy many indoor activities like an indoor go-karting track and a Clip N Climb.
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