Family fun on the inflatable water park at GC Aqua Park

Champions of fun.

Climb, slide, splash and laugh together at the Gold Coast’s inflatable water park.

Ages 5+Confident swimmers

50 or 100 minutesTwo ways to play

Lifejackets suppliedCompulsory on the water

Waterfront locationMarine Parade, Southport

See the park in action

Slides, splashes and a whole lot of family fun. Take a look.

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Session options

Find your park time

Pick your time on the water. See the starting price here, then choose your date to book.

Open today 9am to 5pm · last session 4pm
Seasonal opening hoursScheduled hours. Check your date for availability, weather and operating changes.

Quick hit

50-minute session

From $29 per person

A complete lap of slides, obstacles and wipeout zones without committing the whole day.

50-minute times

All in

All-day pass

From $65 per person

For families who want the maximum time and the freedom to make a bigger day of it.

All-day times

Starting ticket prices in AUD. Choose your date for the final price and available times. Required GC Aqua Park aqua socks cost $5 per pair unless your package includes them. Bring your GC Aqua Park pair if it is in good condition. Any applicable fees are shown before payment.

Children sliding and jumping into the water from a GC Aqua Park inflatable slide

Fun City for under 5s: $15
One child under 5 and one supervisor aged 10+. Fun City only.

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One location. A whole family day.

Come for a splash. Stay for the day.

An easy half-day adventure or a full family day out. After your aqua park session, make the most of Broadwater Parklands with free playgrounds, water play and a picnic by the water.

Family planning their visit at GC Aqua Park

Know before you go

Three steps to the water

  1. Choose your sessionCheck tickets for current times, availability and prices for your date.
  2. Get everyone readyComplete waivers, bring swimwear and towels, and check the aqua-sock requirements.
  3. Arrive 30 minutes earlyAllow time for check-in, fitting lifejackets and the safety briefing.
Plan your visit

Fun you can feel good about

Adventure backed by experience

Main-park participants must be aged 5 or over and able to swim. Children under 10 need a paying supervisor aged 10 or older in the water, with one supervisor for every two children. Everyone receives a briefing and wears a supplied lifejacket.

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Trusted and recognised

Industry-leading safety and technology.

Designed to help families feel comfortable trying something bold together.

See all awards & accreditations
  • Quality Tourism Accredited Business
  • Best of Queensland Experiences 2025
  • Tripadvisor Travellers’ Choice Awards 2025
  • Accessible and Inclusive Host 2023–24
  • Queensland Tourism Awards 2023 bronze winner
  • Gold Coast Business Excellence Awards 2024 annual category winner
  • Australian Tourism Awards 2024 highly commended
  • Disability Awareness Introduction accreditation
  • Queensland Tourism Awards 2025 gold winner
  • Australian Tourism Awards 2025 finalist
Birthday parties and group sessions at GC Aqua Park

Bring your crew

Parties, schools and big groups

Turn the park into the backdrop for a birthday, team day, school excursion or a huge day out with friends.

Built by a champion, made for families

A lifetime on the water, shared with everyone

Three-time world wakeboarding champion Daniel Watkins created GC Aqua Park to make water-based adventure more accessible. His experience supports the park’s focus on safe systems, innovation and unforgettable family connection.

Our home is your home

Plan the support that makes your visit work

Water wheelies, beach matting, sensory information and direct planning support are available. Talk to the team before booking so the visit can be prepared around your needs.

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Give them a day to remember

Wrap up some Christmas fun

A splash-filled day beats another thing on the shelf. Choose a gift-card amount and let them pick their session.

Ideas to get you started: $50 · $100 · $150 · $200

These are suggestions. Choose any amount from $1 to $10,000 at checkout.

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Make a day of it

Plan your Gold Coast trip

Stay in Southport

Stay close to the Broadwater and plan an easy family visit.

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Southport with kids

More family activities to enjoy around your splash session.

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Ready to share the stoke?

Choose the day. Bring the family. Make the memory.

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