About this tour
Combine art gallery browsing with waterfront cruising on the Gold Coast. Board Hopo for either a quick return journey or an all-day hop-on hop-off pass to HOTA, then spend time in the gallery viewing contemporary exhibitions. Your $30 food and beverage voucher gets you into The Exhibitionist Bar, where you can eat, drink, and take in water views across the precinct. Runs 2–6 hours depending on which cruise option you pick.
Highlights
- Return cruise or full-day hop-on hop-off ferry access to HOTA
- Browse contemporary art at HOTA Gallery at your own pace
- Thirty-dollar food-and-drink credit at The Exhibitionist Bar
- Waterfront dining with Gold Coast waterway views
- Fully wheelchair accessible, prams welcome
What to expect
You'll board Hopo from Surfers Paradise and either take a short scenic cruise back or claim an all-day pass to jump on and off ferries serving the HOTA precinct. Once at the gallery, wander through current contemporary exhibitions at your leisure—ticketed shows aren't included, but the main gallery space is open. Grab a drink or bite at The Exhibitionist Bar using your voucher, claim a waterside seat, and watch boats move past. The whole experience is relaxed; there's no tight schedule.
Good to know
Specialised infant seats are available; all areas are wheelchair accessible. Public transport is nearby if you prefer not to cruise. Note that major ticketed exhibitions require separate admission. Best visited on a clear day to make the most of waterfront views.
Tour sold and operated by Viator via Viator. Descriptions on this page are original BugBitten summaries written by our team — not copied from the operator. Prices and availability are confirmed at checkout.