About this tour
A three-hour boat journey from central Surfers Paradise to Wavebreak Island, an island accessible only by water. You'll cruise the Nerang River and Gold Coast Broadwater, timing arrival to watch over a hundred pelicans gather for their daily feed. The boat anchors at Wavebreak Island where you can swim, try your hand at fishing with yabby pumps and borrowed rods, play with inflatable water toys, and enjoy chilled Prosecco on the sand. Groups run with a minimum of four guests, maximum twelve.
Highlights
- Watch over 100 pelicans arrive for their daily feeding
- Cruise through Gold Coast Broadwater and past Marina Mirage
- Cast a line from Wavebreak Island's beach with borrowed gear
- Float on aqua mats and inflatable rings during summer months
- Sip Prosecco from the beach gazebo at anchor
- Dig for yabby bait using hand pumps
- Swim and explore an island reachable only by boat
What to expect
Depart Surfers Paradise and settle in for a leisurely cruise along the river system, passing working marinas and waterfront landmarks. The boat slows as pelicans congregate—the feeding is natural, unhurried, and draws genuine crowds of the birds. Once anchored at Wavebreak Island, the pace shifts to whatever suits you: some guests wade in and fish, others sprawl on beach blankets with a glass of something cold, a few jump on the floats. The boat provides gazebo shade, blankets, and toys, so you're set up to stay put rather than rush through. The return journey mirrors the outbound route.
Good to know
Minimum four guests required to operate. Water and soft drinks included; bring sunscreen and hat. Beach chairs available on request. Floating toys available September to April. Not suitable for those with spinal injuries due to boat motion. Prams and strollers can be accommodated. Service animals welcome.
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.