Day Trips to and from the Island

Couran Cove Island Resort is located close to the mainland which makes on-shore visits a breeze to organise. Whether you indulge in a day of fishing or golfing or hit the coast for shopping or theme park adventure, relax in the knowledge that your island escape awaits at the end of a busy day. As a value bonus for all holiday stay's of three nights or longer, you'll receive unlimited ferry transfers for the one return ferry price.

Located along the boardwalk just next to the island reception building, our Activities and Tours Desk is the one-stop information and booking desk to assist in planning your holiday activities. Choose from a variety of tours on offer each day. You can prepare your week of adventure and fun by reading our Weekly Resort Activity guide provided to you on check-in, or available at the Island reception desk. Gold Coast activity brochures, from theme parks to golf courses, are also available at the Tours Desk or Island Reception.

Day Trip to Couran Cove - Fully Guided Ecotourism Experience!

An invitation for you to experience a day at Couran Cove Island Resort. This is a unique experience away from the glitz and hustle of Surfers Paradise where you can discover a truly unique natural Ecotourism resort with the diversity of South Stradbroke Island's flora and fauna, while indulging in an international award-winning island resort with a diverse range of facilities and activities.

'Get Away For The Day' Package Inclusions:

Bookings for this unique experience are $85 per adult, $45 per child (3 to 12 years), $65 for seniors and concession card holders. The day tour package includes return ferry transfers, lunch at our resort dining outlets, a fully guided Environmental tour of the resort's Ecotourism and Island History, and access to all resort facilities (some resort facilities are at additional cost).

Bookings are strictly subject to Monday, Wednesday and Friday's only and may not be available during resort peak occupancies such as Australian school holidays and public holiday long weekends. Pre-bookings of 24 hours in advance are required with our Activities and Tours Desk on 07 5597 9995 or email us at tourdesk@couran.com. For full details and itinerary, please download our "Get Away For The Day" package flyer.

"Note that Day Tours to the island are not available during peak holiday season from Monday 21st December 2009 to 26th January 2010."

Island Discovery Excursions

Enjoy a 4WD Pin Bar trip exploring the diversity of the ocean, beach and sand dunes of South Stradbroke Island. Book a fishing adventure or sailing excursion on the calm waters of the Gold Coast Broadwater. All off-island tours can be booked at the Activities and Tours Desk on the island during your stay or call our Tours and Activities desk on 07 5597 995 before your holiday for more information.

Award-Winning Golf Courses

Play the beautiful and challenging fairways of two of Australia’s finest resort courses – Sanctuary Cove and Hope Island – a mere 15 minute water taxi ride from Couran Cove Island Resort. Golf tours include transfers, green fees and golf cart hire (club hire is additional).

World Famous Theme Parks

For an unforgettable day of family fun and entertainment, take a day trip to the world famous Gold Coast theme parks. Couran Cove is ideally located at the northern end of the Gold Coast, so the parks are just a short ferry, coach or taxi ride away from your island resort experience. Our Activities and Tours Desk can arrange theme park entry tickets and transfers to Dreamworld and Whitewater World, Movie World, Wet 'n' Wild and Sea World. The question is how many will you visit on one holiday?Let the kids decide!

Brand Outlet Shopping

Visit the Gold Coast’s biggest brand outlet shopping centre at Harbour Town. All the leading brands and top shops are here Nike, David Jones, Calvin Klein, Red Earth, Esprit -surrounded by cafe's and restaurants. Other major centres you can visit for a day are Pacific Fair, Surfer’s Paradise, Australia Fair and Marina Mirage.

Whale Watching Tours!!

Whale Watching tours are available from Couran Cove Island Resort from June to November !!!

Experience the annual migration of 10,000 majestic humpback whales from a luxury high speed wave piercing catamaran.The largest commercial whale watching vessel on the Gold Coast provides a licensed cocktail bar, souvenir shop and air-conditioned lounge areas, 5 outdoor spacious viewing areas and large video displays with informative commentary from their experienced eco-team and marine biologist.

Your half day discovery with Whale Watching Gold Coast includes the convenience of pick-up and drop-off right at our Island Resort - no need to transfer back to the mainland!!

For further details on the Whale Watching Experience and to book, email our Resort Tours and Activities team at toursdesk@couran.com .