Saturday 27 September 2025 | 09:30 AM
Discover the process behind turning seawater into safe, reliable drinking water.
Operational since 2009, the Gold Coast Desalination Plant plays a vital role in securing South East Queensland’s water supply – particularly during droughts, floods, or when conventional water treatment plants are offline.
This guided tour offers a behind-the-scenes look at the desalination process, the plant’s integration with the SEQ Water Grid, and how desalinated water is distributed across the region to enhance long-term water security.
Age requirement: 12+ years. Guests 12–18 must be accompanied by an adult.
Safety requirements: Long sleeves, long pants and closed-in flat shoes required. All guests are required to wear PPE that will be provided.
Consider using public transport or active travel. Plan your trip with Translink's journey planner.
Parking may be limited. For metered parking, use the EasyPark app to start, end, and extend your parking direct from your phone to avoid fines. For more information visit City of Gold Coast's Parking page.
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Gold Coast Desalination Plant, Boyd Street, Tugun, 4224, View Map
Gold Coast Desalination Plant, Boyd Street , Tugun 4224