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Best Rainy Day Things To Do On The Gold Coast

Updated: Nov 15, 2025

Looking for the best things to do on a rainy day on the Gold Coast? From paint splattering, an auto museum and indoor golf to an upside down house, here are 10 fantastic activities to enjoy:

Splatter & Splash Room

Queensland's first Splatter and Splash room* has opened at Stapylton, just a 40 minute drive from Brisbane.

ColourGrid

ColourGrid is a high-energy interactive game at Timezone Surfers Paradise that requires a mix of speed, skill, and seriously sharp reflexes

Gold Coast Motor Museum

Located on 12 acres in the Gold Coast hinterland, the Gold Coast Motor Museum showcases a diverse collection of vintage cars and bikes spanning from 1911 to 1988

Be transported into a new reality and expect the unexpected, with this multi-player virtual game played inside a 200sqm arena at Southport

HOTA

At HOTA (Home of the Arts) on the Gold Coast, you can enjoy a diverse selection of films, from indie and international cinema to classic favourites, all in a state-of-the-art cinema nestled in a vibrant cultural hub.

House Down Under

Get ready to flip your world upside down at House Down Under on the Gold Coast

X-Golf

X-Golf Ashmore isn’t just about golf—it’s a multi-faceted entertainment venue that caters to a variety of interests

Best Gold Coast Vintage, Retro and Op Shops

Best Gold Coast Retro, Charity and Op Shops

Looking to revive unique and collectible preloved threads and good? Check out these fabulous shops

The F.E.D

The F.E.D is a world-class food and entertainment precinct, housed in Eagleby's Distillery Road Market

Game Over

Game Over is Australia’s premier indoor adventure destination, featuring an electric go-kart track, laser tag, climbing courses and more

360 Allstars

BMX, basketball, breakdancing, beatboxing and more combine at 360 ALLSTARS

Jun 30-Jul 10

Italian Serenatas

A dramatic journey with The Australian Brandenburg Orchestra through the heart of Baroque Italy.

Jul 2

Door Seven Haunted House

A spine-chilling immersive experience that is like stepping into a horror movie

GreazeFest 2026

GreazeFest is back for 3 huge days of music, cars and kulture!

Jul 31 - Aug 2

Second Coming

La Boite Theatre presents Second Coming, a love letter to Earth wrapped in corporate salvation

Aug 6-22

School Holidays at Village Roadshow Theme Parks

School holidays are sorted with endless family fun waiting at Village Roadshow Theme Parks

School Holidays at Village Roadshow Theme Parks

6 Best Coastal Walks

From Burleigh to Coolangatta and up to The Spit, these coastal walks give you the chance to explore some of the Gold Coast’s most beautiful stretches of coastline

6 of the Best Coastal Walks on the Gold Coast

MUST DO

Ashton's The Great Australian Circus

Ashton’s Great Australian Circus is lighting up the Gold Coast with a brand-new production at Broadwater Parklands

Ashton's The Great Australian Circus

WINTER FAMILY HOLIDAY

BIG4 Gold Coast Holiday Park

This Winter, create magical family memories with a stay packed full of adventure, including daily breakfast, six fun-filled kids' activities and easy access to the region's biggest theme parks

BIG4 Gold Coast Holiday Park

WEEKEND AWAY

The Westin Brisbane

Treat yourself to a getaway at this unique and refreshing urban retreat with a focus on wellbeing, relaxation and effortless luxury, located in the heart of Brisbane's CBD

The Westin Brisbane

A stunning tribute to Barbra Streisand