The Gold Coast has a lot to offer holidaymakers. If you're travelling with the whole family, especially young children, they'll want to do something adventurous and enjoyable. We've compiled a list of Gold Coast attractions that you should not miss.
Currumbin Wildlife Sanctuary
27-hectares of thick eucalyptus and rainforest surround Currumbin Wildlife Sanctuary. The sanctuary is a well-known Gold Coast tourist attraction with intriguing and interactive displays, presentations, and food options.
You may snuggle a koala, get up close and personal with a crocodile, walk amid a swarm of kangaroos, or watch reptiles, birds, and marsupials in incredible wildlife presentations like Blinky Bill's Rookie Ranger Station and Pelican & Eel Show. There is also an Aboriginal Culture Show and a Wildlife Hospital Presentation.
You can also get lunch at the Sanctuary Cafe, located near the Sanctuary's entrance. Breakfast and lunch are served in a quiet and casual ambience surrounded by gorgeous gardens and wildlife.
Alternatively, you can enjoy burgers at Wild Burgers, munchies at Kangaroo Outpost near Kangaroo Paddocks, or ice cream at Aussie Scoop Ice Cream Parlour near Lorikeet Arena.
Village Roadshow Theme Parks
There are numerous world-class theme parks on the Gold Coast where you can enjoy the most extensive collection of thrill coasters, slides, shows, and animal encounters, with more amazing attractions coming shortly. If you have the time, go to all of them. However, prioritize which one you want to see first to make the most of your trip.
The Movie World is the best venue to encounter Looney Tunes characters and DC superheroes, including Superman, Batman, and Wonder Woman. There are also thrill rides like Batwing Spacehot and unique experiences like WB Studio Showcase and New York Film Academy Australia Hot Sets.
Do you want a day full of thrilling rides, presentations, and marine animals? Visitors at Sea World can see, interact with, and learn about various marine animals, including Australia's only polar bears, playful dolphins, seals, penguins, sharks, turtles, and rays. In addition, visit Nickelodeon Land, the park's family attraction, where kids can meet Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, Dora the Explorer, Boots, SpongeBob SquarePants, and Patrick Star.
Paradise Country is where to go for an authentic Australian farm experience that embodies Australian bush culture. Paradise Country, located behind Warner Bros Movie World and Wet'n'Wild at Oxenford on the Gold Coast, is open daily and offers exciting stockmanship displays, koala cuddling, kangaroo feeding, whip cracking, boomerang throwing, sheep shearing demonstrations, damper and Billy Tea by the campfire, and the famous BBQ lunch with live Aussie entertainment.
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Dreamworld, White Water World & Skypoint
Dreamworld is Australia's favourite theme park and offers rides, attractions, and experiences suitable for families, thrill-seekers, and wildlife enthusiasts. Skadoosh Bumper Cars and Escape from Madagascar are two of the many family rides available at Dreamworld. At King Julien Theatre, kids can meet the Madagascar characters. Teens and adults will enjoy The Pandamonium and The Giant Drop, two of the many exhilarating rides. Wildlife enthusiasts will enjoy the Tiger Presentation on Tiger Island and the Crocodile Enclosure's Crocodile Talk.
WhiteWater World, on the other hand, is a great place to unwind. This one-of-a-kind water park is co-located with Dreamworld and offers slides and rides. Head up to the SkyPoint Observation Deck & Climb Adventure for an even more thrilling adventure. This is Dreamworld's sister attraction, housed in Australia's highest building. At the observation deck, you can take in the beauty of the Gold Coast or try any of the SkyPoint Climb adventures.
Purchase a Visitors 3 Day Pass to gain access to all three experiences for six months.
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