GC Aqua Park
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GC Aqua Park is a floating inflatable water park in Broadwater Parklands, Southport, on the Gold Coast waterfront opposite Australia Fair Shopping Centre.
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Why go
- Move between floating inflatable platforms above the Nerang River and Coral Sea.
- A compact waterfront park near Southport’s CBD.
Opening hours
Today10:00 – 17:00Show all
Monday10:00 – 17:00
Tuesday10:00 – 17:00
Wednesday10:00 – 17:00
Thursday10:00 – 17:00
Friday10:00 – 17:00
Saturday09:00 – 17:00
Sunday09:00 – 17:00
With kids
- Children aged five and older can use the main park. Children aged five to nine need a paying supervisor over ten on the water.
- A supervisor may accompany no more than two children aged five to nine.
Tips for your visit
- When the tide is below one metre, the big swing and zip line close because the water is too shallow.
Know before you go
- Only the park’s own aqua socks are accepted, and all participants must wear them.
- Life jackets are provided and must be worn.
- Participants must be able to swim in saltwater and pull their own weight onto and across the course.
- The park offers an Accessible Play ticket for guests with disabilities.
Facilities
- Café
- First-aid room Air-conditioned; also usable as a quiet space.
Shorts
How to get there
- On footAddress: Marine Parade, Southport, Queensland 4215. Walk from the nearest tram or bus stop to the park.
- ParkingParking is available around Broadwater Parklands, including at Pier Pavilion, near the trees and near Anzac Hill.
- CarThe Gold Coast Highway provides a route north from Surfers Paradise and Broadbeach toward the park.
Accessibility
- Water Wheelies chair Helps guests cross sand and reach shallow water.
- Entrance access Ramps and beach matting run along the entrance pathways to undercover areas and the café. This describes access around the venue, not onto the floating course.
- Wheelchair-accessible seating An undercover area lets wheelchair users watch the park.
- Accessible restrooms Public restrooms are directly behind the venue in the parklands.
- Accessible parking One space is behind the venue on Marine Parade; additional accessible parking in Broadwater Parklands has paths into the venue.
Sources: Gold Coast/Southport - Wikivoyage (do) · Gold Coast Inflatable Water Park | GC Aqua Park · Accessibility Guide - GC Aqua Park · GC Aqua Park Tickets, Times and Visitor Informa… · checked 28 Sep 2026
Where
Marine Parade Broadwater Parklands, Southport
- Website
- gcaquapark.com.au/
- Phone
- +61 7 5241 1615
Plan from here: Evening walk →
Questions and answers
Is there an option for children under five at GC Aqua Park?
Fun City is for children under five, accompanied by a guardian.
Must participants follow a buddy system at GC Aqua Park?
Yes. Everyone must follow the buddy system.
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