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Immerse yourself in a day of art, culture, and breathtaking waterfront views with the HOTA - Home of the Arts Cruise & Dine Experience Pass. Begin your journey aboard Hopo, where you can enjoy an all day Hop-on Hop-off Sightseeing Day Pass, taking in the stunning Gold Coast waterways.
Step into the vibrant world of HOTA Gallery, home to inspiring exhibitions and stunning contemporary art. After exploring the gallery, treat yourself to a culinary experience at The Exhibitionist Bar with your included $30 food and beverage voucher per person, where you can sip, savour, and soak up the spectacular sweeping Gold Coast views.
How It Works
◦ Flexible Booking: You are not required to select a date or time at the time of purchase
◦ Seamless Scheduling: After completing your purchase, simply reach out to our dedicated Hopo customer service team to arrange your preferred date and departure time
◦ Experience Deadline: All experiences must be redeemed and completed by November 30th, 2025
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Inclusions
- HOTA Cruise & Dine Experience Pass for 2
- Hopo – Hop-on Hop-off All Day Sightseeing Pass to explore the Gold Coast’s stunning waterways
- Entry to HOTA Gallery – Access to the HOTA, Home of the Arts Gallery, featuring world-class exhibitions and contemporary artworks (excludes featured & ticketed exhibitions)
- $30 Food & Beverage Voucher per person – Redeemable at The Exhibitionist Bar with spectacular city views
- Flexible Sightseeing Stops – Hop on and off at key locations including Surfers Paradise, HOTA, Marina Mirage, Sea World and Broadwater Parklands
- Breathtaking Waterfront & City Views – Enjoy panoramic views from both the water and HOTA’s Rooftop Bar, The Exhibitionist Bar
- Self-Paced Experience – Enjoy the day at your leisure, choosing how long to spend cruising, exploring art, and dining
Exclusions
- Featured and ticketed exhibitions at the HOTA Gallery
Itinerary
- Suggested Itinerary:
- 11:00 AM – Check in at the Hopo Ferry Kiosk, Appel Park, Surfers Paradise, and receive your cruise tickets and $30 food and beverage voucher
- 11:15 AM – Depart Surfers Paradise aboard Hopo Ferry
- 11:23 AM – Arrive at HOTA, Home of the Arts. Visit the HOTA Gallery home to inspiring exhibitions and contemporary masterpieces. For up to date exhibitions, visit hota.com.au
- 12.30 PM - Enjoy lunch or indulge in one of the specialty cocktails using your $30 food and beverage voucher while taking in panoramic views from The Exhibitionist Bar
1:57 PM – Depart HOTA aboard Hopo
2:05 PM – Arrive back at Surfers Paradise
Time
- Hopo departs Surfers Paradise hourly from 9.15am to 4.15pm and returns to * * *
- Surfers Paradise from HOTA hourly from 10.57am to 5.57pm
- The Exhibitionist Bar is open Monday to Tuesday (10am-4pm), Wednesday to * *
- Saturday (10am-10pm) and Sunday (9am-4pm)
- HOTA Cafe is open Monday to Thursday (8.30am-3.30pm), Friday (8.30am-8pm), *Saturday (9am-8pm) and Sunday (7.30am-3.30pm)
- Times are subject to change without notice
Departure Location
- Hopo departs from Surfers Paradise Ferry Wharf, Appel Park, 10 Ferny Ave, Surfers Paradise
- Check-in at the Hopo Ferry Kiosk located in Appel Park, at least 15 minutes prior to your scheduled departure time
- Paid parking is available nearby at Bruce Bishop, Circle on Cavill, Chevron Renaissance, and Cypress Avenue car parks
Terms And Conditions
- All savings based on the $50 bonus value received when purchasing the Love GC Card.
- When booking with The Tour Collective Group, you are agreeing to abide by the Terms and Conditions of travel. For full terms and conditions, please visit https://tourco.com.au/terms-conditions/
- First-come, first-served basis: Seats on Hopo are subject to availability, so we recommend arriving early
- Voucher Redemption: Present your food and beverage voucher upon entry at The Exhibitionist Bar
- Dining Availability: If The Exhibitionist Bar is unavailable (e.g., closed for a private function), your voucher can be redeemed at HOTA Café
- For full Love GC Cards Terms and Conditions, please visit https://experiencegoldcoast.com/love-gc-terms-and-conditions
Cancellation Policy
- Cancellations are accepted 24 hours before departure without penalty. The payment is non-refundable if the booking is cancelled within 24 hours of the booking date.
Booking Information
- Confirmation in the form of a tour voucher will be received at the time of booking
- Please contact the friendly Hopo team on (07) 5655 3528 to book in your preferred experience date and time and quote your voucher number
- HOTA Cruise & Dine experience must be redeemed and completed by November 30th, 2025
- For more information, visit https://hopo.com.au/
- Cancellations are accepted 24 hours before departure without penalty. The payment is non-refundable if the booking is cancelled within 24 hours of the booking date