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Attractions
The surest way to create memories you’ll talk about for years to come, the attractions of the Gold Coast bring smiles to people of all ages and stages. With exhilarating rides, exotic animals and endless waterslides to help you cool off, the Gold Coast offers the full spectrum of interactive entertainment - from dazzling grand scale theme parks to small, hilariously kitsch museums. When you get home prepare for a lot of sentences to begin with, “Remember that time on the Gold Coast when...”
Adventure Parc
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Military commando training facility meets oversize playground set on a mountain in the Gold Coast rainforest. Designed for maximum fun and safety, the obstacles, flying foxes, ladder climbs, and balance bridges are an experience for adults and children at various levels. cws.org.au/adventureparc
Australian Outback Spectacular
A grand-scale celebration of the Australian outback spirit. Enjoyed by over one million visitors since opening, the latest spectacular production is titled Spirit of the Horse and it celebrates the courageous spirit of the Australian horse and legend that is Phar Lap. outbackspectacular.myfun.com.au
Currumbin Wildlife Sanctuary
The most iconic Australian native animals in a natural bushland environment, this is a true wildlife sanctuary with education and animal hospital facilities within the open parkland. The most popular residents include a huge crocodile, koalas that like to be cuddled, a mob of kangaroos, and the flock of feeding lorikeets. cws.org.au
Dreamworld
Rides, attractions and wildlife for everyone. The Big Seven thrill rides live up to their promise, while the variety of attractions including Wiggles World, V8 Supercars Redline, and Illuminate Light and Laser Spectacular have become must-see features for many visitors. Tiger Island and the Australian Wildlife Experience ensure everyone has a day to remember. dreamworld.com.au
Go Ride A Wave
One sure way to boost beach cred in Australia is to be able to surf, so surely there is no more credible place to learn to surf than on Surfers Paradise beach. It is surprisingly easy to learn with anyone from kids to seniors, even dogs, standing up in their first lesson. gorideawave.com.au
Paradise Country
The authentic Aussie bush experience in one fair dinkum farm. The koalas, emus, and kangaroos share the park with flocks of sheep, herds of cows, goats, horses and cattle dogs all kept in line by real stockmen and shearers. Visitors also get to throw a boomerang, crack a whip, boil a billy tea and eat outback damper. paradisecountry.myfun.com.au
Paradise Jetboating
The peaceful harbour is left behind as you reach 80 kilometers per hour. The captain signals a 360 degree spin and your knuckles turn white in anticipation. The Gold Coast Broadwater with its beaches, islands, and inlets is the perfect stage for high speed spins, turns, twists and slides. paradisejetboating.com.au
Sea World
It’s not just the sharks, dolphins, seals, and stingrays that make an impression, polar bears and penguins in the middle of the Gold Coast are really something to see. The wildlife encounters are the heartfelt favourites while the themed attractions including Castaway Bay, Jet Stunt Extreme, and the Sea Viper Ride dial up the adrenaline levels. seaworld.myfun.com.au
SkyPoint and SkyPoint Climb
Looking around from 230 metres above Surfers Paradise, things look very different, amazing in fact. The coastline, city, canals, and hinterland are all part of the one massive vista. Standing at the building edge protected only by a wall of glass is exciting enough, climbing outside onto Australia’s highest external building walk is another level all together. skypoint.com.au
Tamborine Rainforest Skywalk
Explore the rainforest from amongst the tree tops. From educational reference points to stand-still-and-take-it-allin lookouts, this is a heightened (literally 30 metres off the ground) experience in perception and wonder. rainforestskywalk.com.au
Tropical Fruit World
Over 500 varieties of exotic fruit in one location, you are sure to discover a new taste of flavour. Take a tractor train tour, a jungle river cruise, hand feed native animals or learn the secrets of fruit you have never tasted before. Enjoy a drink at the Rainforest Cafe or lunch at their licensed Plantation House Restaurant. Tropical Fruit World is open seven days a week from 10am to 5pm. tropicalfruitworld.com.au
Warner Bros Movie World
Forget about just watching a Hollywood blockbuster, try being surrounded by one. The Superman Escape ride whizzes past as the Green Lantern coaster takes flight, Bugs Bunny high-fives Scooby-Doo as Hollywood stunt drivers turn a working movie set into a high-speed car chase. It’s lights, camera, action - fun. movieworld.myfun.com.au
