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dawlishradio (contributor)

Movie World is a Warner Bros theme park with rides, slides and shows with all the glitz and glamour of Hollywood.

You can fly like a speeding bullet on the Superman Escape where you are catapulted from whoa to 100km/h in just 2 seconds!

If that only whet your appetite you could travel at 85 km/h and feel 4G’s of gravity on the totally awesome Lethal Weapon.

For something a tad tamer there’s a 70km/h drop from the top of a mountain in a canoe so hang onto your hats.

After all these thrills and spills it’s also worth checking out the Stars on Parade with Shrek, Batman, Scooby Doo, Tweety and Daffy Duck.

And for a good laugh have a look at the Police Academy Stunt Show with staged re-enactments from these popular movies.

You can also go shopping for souvenirs at the many themed shops to be found around Movie World.

Rides & Attractions are open from 10am to 5pm
Gates Close at 5:30pm

General Admission Prices –

Adults $62.00
Children ( 4 – 13 years inclusive) $40.00
Pensioners$40.00

If you plan to visit Warner Bros. Movie World, Sea World or Wet’n’Wild , then a much better deal is the 3 Park Super Pass which allows you to visit any park, any day as many times as you like for 14 days.

bubbarussell (contributor)

Warner Bros. Movie World has some decent rides, a live action show, movie exhibit and street parades.

The Lethal Weapon and Scooby Doo Rollercoaster are the best of the rides. The Wild West Falls ride is okay also. *New Ride: Movie World is set to launch its most awesome new ride on December 26th 2005 – The Superman Escape! Superman Escape will be an extraordinary rollercoaster ride experience, which travels 0 – 100 kilometres in just 2 seconds!

The Police Academy Stunt Show has been there from the opening of Movie World. It is a great show to see once, but I think they need to expand and make some new shows.

The movie exhibit changes about every 12 months or so, currently they have the Matrix Exhibit. It is a walk-through experience with a display of original sets, props and costumes.

Kids will love the Street Parade where you have the chance to party with all your favourite Warner Bros. characters including the all the Looney Tunes characters and the Scooby-Doo gang. Throughout the day, you’ll also have the chance to meet and have your photo taken with our resident Hollywood superheroes and superstars including Marilyn, Batman and the entire Looney Tunes Gang!

$58 for Adults
$37 for Children (4-13yrs)

issuerecall (contributor)

Movie world is classified as ” Hollywood on the Gold Coast” and it is just that. It features all the things movie producers have to go through to make a movie. Hey, if you are lucky they will even let you become an extra on the set for one.

We sat through a demonstration of Make-up and sound production when we were there. There are also alot of characters walking the streets of the park to amuse both young and old.
Great “TV” Land.!!!

crallcessy (contributor)

Be there early to catch the show on the streets of Movie World.. From the time I entered the theme park until I left the place, the excitement was never-ending…

You will experience a fun-filled, Gold Coast theme park family adventure with all the glitz and glamour of Hollywood. Meet your favourite stars and enjoy all the behind-the-scenes action, comedy stunts and exhilarating rides, shows and attractions!

Ohh.. Do look out for stars… I managed to catch up with Austin Powers in between rides..

And the rides…Woohoo… Being a theme park freak, i really really enjoyed all the rides… The park was way too big that I didn’t get to go for a second round… *sigh*… But i’ll definitely be back!!

My favourite rides here were Scooby Doo Spooky Coaster & Lethal Weapon…

And don’t forget to catch the Police Academy Stunt Show & Movie Magic Special Effect… Make sure to take part in their shows….

cruitpoint (contributor)

After entering Movie World, it was time to look at the list to see what time the shows were on.
The Hollywood Stunt Driver was at 11am, so we made our way to the entrance and into the stand, by this time, 10.45am, it was nearly full.
This was a different show to what I’d previously seen, so I was really looking forward to it. The camera crew were at the front of the audience, winding them up for the show. There is a movie set and a big screen so you don’t miss any of the action.
Right on 11am the show began, action right from the beginning. I hope you like the smell of burning rubber as there is plenty of this!
What we are seeing, is the making of a Hollywood action film. Expect comedy, incredible stunts, precision driving and hair-raising action right before your very eyes. By the noise from the crowd, I think the majority enjoyed this show, I know my husband and I did.

INCLUDED IN THE ENTRY PRICE

Entrance opens approx. 30 min before show time.
SHOWS….11:00AM and 1:50PM

The other show is a WESTERN – “Town Show Down”
Here you see the Sheriff and Black Bart in action in a wild west town. Expect action, gun shots, a brawl and more.
I didn’t think this was much, but once again, IT IS INCLUDED IN THE PRICE.
Children would probably love it!

SHOW TIME IN THE WESTERN VILLAGE…..12:15PM

oxidebirk (contributor)

This theme park was my husbands favourite. He got to snuggle up with Catwoman, Wonderwoman and Marilyn. Every mans fantasy, maybe but lucky for us women they always come back to us real women.

Warner Brothers Movie World will have something to please everyone. From the 4d Shrek adventure, Police Academy Stunt show or the Matrix Action Show to The Austin Powers Groovy Movie show . The kids will love the Looney Tunes musical review, the All Stars parade or Aerobics Looney Tunes Style. Don’t forget all the rides aswell. All aiming at getting the adrenalin pumping. The new ride, Superman Escape looked so totally scary. Atleast I had an excuse not to wimp out by not getting on.. It didn’t open till the 26th of December.

There are photo opportunities galore so have your cameras at the ready and snap some pic of yourself with your favourite characters or stars.

The theme park is open from 10 am to 5pm and believe me , you need all that time to see it properly.

If you buy a 3 park super pass you have unlimited access to Movie World, Wet and Wild and Sea World once you have visited the 3 parks once each and had your pass validated. This is the best value for money option all round if you intend on visiting them all and numerous times.

Public transport is available , with bus stops right out the front. You can also prebook a transfer with one of the may coaches for a very reasonable cost. This usually includes pick up and drop off to your accomodation.

lennonballot (contributor)

Warner Bros. Movie World, KNOWN as “Movie World,” is a movie related theme park on the Gold Coast, owned and operated by Village Roadshow.
Attached to the Theme Park is where actual movies are made. More recent movies have been “The Chronicles of Narnia, The Voyage of the Dawn Treader, Scooby-Doo and House of Wax and Ghost Ship. TV productions are made here too, including the Lost World series.

This was a return visit for me. I found there no longer is an attraction where you can go and see what happens when a movie is being made. Now, I would say it is more for children and the young at heart who enjoy roller coasters and other entertainment. There are shows to see, Restaurants and food outlets and shops for souvenirs. Food is fairly expensive. At 3pm, the street parade is held, this is when you see all the characters at once.

2013 GENERAL ADULT ADMISSION…..$84.99
CHILD 3-13 YEARS OLD………………….. .$49.99
PENSIONER………………………………….. ..$49.99
THESE PRICES ALLOW ENTRY FOR ONE DAY ONLY

I suggest if you are staying in the Gold Coast area, to buy the VIP pass, which includes unlimited entry to Movie World, Sea World and Wet & wild, IT IS VERY GOOD VALUE!

GATES OPEN AT 9.30 AM …..RIDES 10AM
THE PARK CLOSES AT 5PM.
A park guide is given to you at the Ticket Booth with a slip of paper inside telling the times of the shows – Don’t lose this!

Disabled people can come and enjoy the Park as there are facilities including car parking, toilets and ramps. – Wheelchairs can be hired.
MUMS – Stroller hire
Electronic Lockers
ATM’S in the Park

Even though the price is quite expensive, if you work out that most rides these days cost from $15 – $20 per ride, you will find you have your money back in no time. Go at opening time and leave at closing time, have as many rides as you want!

dummyhurry (contributor)

This is one of the main reasons to come to Movie World – To enjoy some hair raising rides.
What is good here, is there is a childrens area, where children over a certain height [measure there] CAN go on junior roller coasters and other rides, just like the adults do on the full size ones.
Please check out the web link to see if your child will be able to go on these rides. It gives the needed height of the child to be able to participate.
The Carousel is great, it has all the Disneyland characters that the children can sit on. If it is hot, there is a wet area, and if the small children want to practice their driving skills, there are some small cars they can drive around a race track. Plenty of choices to keep them amused, and plenty of smiling faces.

ALL INCLUDED IN THE PRICE!

Also, roaming around the park, are Tweety Pie, Sylvester, Daffy Duck and a few other characters who you can have your photo taken with. You can use your camera, or buy one of the professional photos.
Plenty of men were queueing for a photo with Marlilyn Monroe!

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stonesenchant (contributor)

As opposed to taking a walk on the beaches way out west, the best time to walk the Gold Coast beaches is first thing in the morning to see the sun rising from the vast Pacific Ocean.

A late afternoon walk will be with the darkening shadows of high rise hotels and resorts creeping onto the golden beaches.

Be prepared for lots of people traffic, however, as the beaches here are as busy as any pedestrian mall even first thing in the morning.

stallexpectant (contributor)

Usually known in Australia simply as ‘Surfers’, this has somehow become one of the most-known beaches in Australia and certainly the best known on the Gold Coast. I say ‘somehow’ because it certainly is not the best: other adjacent beaches (Southport, Broadbeach, Nobby’s) are virtually identical but are not compromised by the skyscrapers which cast shadows across the sand in the afternoon: other beaches further south on the Gold Coast are better because of their orientation to the prevailing winds.

So ultimately, the main appeal of Surfers is its association with the image of ‘the place to be’ and the associated town centre. It’s all about marketing, people – but if you go to the Coast you have to go to Surfers. If you didn’t, it would be a bit like going to Paris without seeing the Eiffel Tower! And, for all my reservations, if you pick the right weather on the right day, you will have a very jolly time! When we visited, despite offshore showers and some cloud, the weather was quite tropical and a relaxed crowd were enjoying the beach. Immediately across the road behind, the Surfers Paradise Surf Life Saving Club was doing a very busy trade providing life saving cold beer and lunches!

stogcharlie (contributor)

Currumbin Lake is located just around the corner from Currumbin Beach. It is where Currumbin Creek enters the Ocean, so it is tidal.

A very nice spot, it is popular with families, as it has a roped off area making it very safe for swimming. Nice, calm water to swim in and a nice beach to relax on!
This area is popular with swimmers, kayakers, canoeists, paddle boarders and Kite surfers.

There’s a free carpark accessed off Duringan Street, and more parking spaces along the beachfront (Pacific Parade). There’s a picnic area opposite the carpark along Duringan Street with covered picnic tables, toilets, kids playground and electric BBQs.

lightsplank (contributor)

Burleigh, as it is generally known, is the beach immediately on the northern side of Burleigh Heads, one of the few headlands on the Gold Coast. Beyond that until Point Lookout on Stradbroke Island something like 100 km further north, nearby “Little Burleigh” (middle distance, main photo) is the last rock outcrop in a vast near-continuous beach.

The good news is that this is one of the best beaches on the entire Gold Coast. Like the Coolangatta beaches, it is relatively sheltered from the south-easterly winds but, unlike them, is not a vast sahara-esque expanse of sand. This is a great place for surfing, though on the afternoon we visited, the waves were smallish. A few board riders struggled to pick up waves, while the Surf Rescue people amused themselves by jumping waves with their Zodiac. (photos 2,3)

Burleigh has good beachside facilities, quite reasonable parking, barbecues (photo 4) and a large surf clubhouse which includes changing rooms. The township (now suburb) of Burleigh is built right up to the headland which contains a small area of National Park (photo 5). Years ago there were koalas here and a warning sign on the road that “koalas cross here at night”, but I’d have to wonder if any remain.

dodgerboggin (contributor)

Coolangatta has several very pleasant beaches which face more or less north to northeast. That may seem a small point but the significance is that the prevailing winds tend to be east to southeast, so the winds do not blow directly onto the beach as they do with some of the beaches further north on the Coast.

The Coolangatta beaches seen in photo 1 are Rainbow Beach (nearest), Greenmount and Coolangatta (middle distance), then Kirra (behind the second headland). Beyond that, the sand curls away northward to Bilinga, with the airport a short distance inland. In the distance we can see the ranges with the National Parks. There certainly is more sand than I recall ever seeing before at these beaches.

Photo 2 is positively archival and shows, in the background, the former Coolangatta guesthouses. I was quite intrigued that one of them, “Beach House” now has transformed into high-rise apartments and can be seen in the background (RHS) of a photo in my previous “Coolangatta” tip. The internet also tells me that another guest house, “Stella Maris” where I once stayed some years after the second photo in this tip, now has been replaced by a bar and restaurant of the same name.

spanglehas (contributor)

Tweed Heads is as far north as you can get in New South Wales as it right on the Queensland border with it’s twin town of Coolangatta on the other side.

It’s about a half hour drive along the Pacific Highway from the Gold Coast and the beaches here are at least the equal of Surfers Paradise but a lot more laid back.

On a clear day here you are rewareded with great views of the Gold Coast city skyline particularly from Point Danger near the beach.

If you get here early enough you could watch the sunrise from the Pacific Ocean while eating breakfast at the Latitude 28 Cafe.

loodiagram (contributor)

Although Nobby’s is only a short distance south of Surfers Paradise, where the main crowds congregate, it is one of the less known beaches. Because of that, it is frequented mainly by holidaymakers from the immediate vicinity and does not attract the same numbers of beachgoers. I must admit that I don’t think I have ever used it! It is on exactly the same stretch of sand as Surfers though, facing in exactly the same orientation to the wind and waves, so if swimming without crowds is more important to you than being seen at ‘the right places’, this would be a good alternative.

At some time in recent years, Australia’s place names authorities have decided to dispense with apostrophes – maybe they found them too challenging while at school (LOL). So poor Nobby’s has now officially lost it’s ‘s and is officially now just Nobby Beach. The Surf Life Saving Club retains the original name, but most signs have changed. I’m sure some ‘VT Travel Bears” will be suitably outraged.

We were there on a windy and cloudy afternoon, in weather which was not ideal for lounging on beaches. The lifesavers looked somewhat bored as a scattered group of surfers braved the waves, while several kite surfers provided entertainment. The final photo in this set gives a good view of the headlands to the south, first Little Burleigh, then the larger Burleigh Heads, next Currumbin, then finally Coolangatta is in the distance to the left.

organsummer (contributor)

One of the “things to do” options listed is “Artheron tablelands” which, I have to say, amazes me. Firstly, it’s Atherton Tablelands and secondly, it’s about 2,000 kilometres away. The reef is also listed as an option and it’s over 1,000 kilometres away. I should have thought there was a lot more of interest around the Gold Coast without having to go that far.
Things like surfing for instance, which is what an awful lot of people come here for.
The photo here is of the Annual Australian Surf Life Saving Carnival where they gather from all round the country to compete in many and varied events.
This happens to be the 2006 version at Kurrawa Beach where thousands of competitors and even more spectators flocked to view the carnival.
It’s good to know that all these people, who are mainly volunteers, are prepared to give up their time in order to save lives and keep the beaches safe.

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grownlyon (contributor)

Sea World is a Theme Park located on Seaworld Drive at Main Beach, just three kilometres north of Surfers Paradise.

There is heaps of FREE PARKING and it is easy to reach by Public Bus.
It is very popular, so expect queues. It is quite expensive, so I suggest being here at opening time so that you can make the most of your day.
I also bring my own food and drink [which they don’t like]. I have it in my bag so it can’t be seen. Why I do this, is because Seaworld food and drink is triple the usual price!

I love Seaworld because of the Mammals, Animals & Birds that I see here. I can feel the sea cucumber and the star fish, and watch the sharks and the tropical fish swimming. All the shows are excellent and worth seeing.
Rides are not just for the children, but for the Adults too, and there is a water area for swimming and fun slides.
A monorail, a Gondola and a Train will take you around the park to give your feet a rest.
There are plenty of seats, and the usual souvenir outlets.

It’s a great day out, and although expensive, you have to remember that you can go on any of the rides as much as you want, the shows are included in the prices, so in comparison to what you would pay singularly, it is very good value.

DIFFERENT PASSES ARE AVAILABLE, so have a look at what suits you on the website.

In 2012, a single day pass for an ……
Adult ………………$79.99
Child 3 – 13years $49.99

Sometimes, they have excellent specials that include staying at the Seaworld Hotel and entry to Seaworld Theme Park.

petrelconsent (contributor)

Sea World is the only place in Australia where you will see Polar Bears.
Queensland has a warm to hot climate, so the Polar Bears are in a special exhibit so they can cope with the heat.

Sea World’s Polar Bear Shores has on display, two orphaned Polar bear cubs. “Hudson and Nelson,” were orphaned and found in the wilds of Canada. Seaworld brought them to Australia in 2004.

The Bears are made feel at home by living in a tundra environment, which has a cascading waterfall and a winding creek, a large deep main pool for them to dive into, an array of climbing outcrops, fallen trees, shrubs and other structures positioned to stimulate the Bears.
Here, I also had a chance to see the Bears swimming under water through one of the large viewing windows.
The day I was there, one was asleep, and the other was playing with some toys, and then went out the back to his pen.

What I noticed, is the Bears have taken on the colour of the woodchip they lie on. Their usual colour is cream, not the tanned colour like when I saw them.

It’s another well done exhibit!

maelyla (contributor)

One of the new Animal exhibits at Sea World, is ” amazing frozen world of Penguin Encounter.”

It is a fantastic exhibit, which started when I walked through a corridor with Penguin photos on either side. Next, was all the information that I needed to know about the Penguins.
Walking a fraction further, was a glass window where I stood and watched the the Penguins swimming underneath the water. I was lucky, as it was feed time, the Penguins were very active.

Upstairs I walked, and it was wow! The top area is amazing. Here, I was looking at the top of the water, which is surrounded by painted mountains that make it look so real!

The Penguins here are the world’s second largest penguin species, the King penguin, as well as the agile Gentoo penguin, with its distinctive bright red bill and long tail.
They are so cute and very inquisitive, coming right up to the window to look at their human audience. They were being fed, so I had a good close up view.
This is about the only chance of seeing these Penguins in Australia, and now, one has just had a baby Penguin.

It is included in the Sea World entry price.

SEA WORLD IS OPEN FROM …10am – 5pm
ADULTS…$79.99

A VIP PASS IS $99.99 ……………
UNLIMITED entry to Movie World, Sea World and Wet’n’Wild until 30 June 2013

heelbean (contributor)

As I don’t live that far away from Seaworld, I come here every few years to see what has changed.
They do alter the park, and create new shows so that it doesn’t become stale. A good idea!

So let me tell you what was new for children on my last visit.

It was the “Nickelodeon Spongebob Parade Pants,” a really entertaining show for the children. Bright and colourful, singing and dancing, lots of floats, and out on the water, “fish” driving the Boats, golly they looked so funny!
My grandson loved this show, and by the laughs and noise coming from the crowd sitting in the stand, I think they did too!

Don’t miss if you have children!

stancreets (contributor)

What I deemed crazy was when we chose to go for a water ride deep in the heart of in the heart of winter.

I’d asked my daughter if she’d be interested to try the Viking Revenge Flume Ride. I was quite sure that father and daughter would not have to do that because my girl is afraid of these type of ride. But totally out of the blue, she said yes to my invite. Really?

Since we were already here at Sea World, we might as well do it! She was brave to the point of brazen as she chose to ake the front! Wow! At the end, it was well worth the ride.

tamevelvet (contributor)

Sea World is a theme park for the whole family with marine life attractions, wild rides and entertaining shows.

Sea World is also committed to educating visitors and playing an active role in Australian marine research and rescue.

Shark Bay is the world’s largest man made lagoon for sharks and you can see Australia’s only Polar bears in their home at the Polar Bear Shores.

Step back in time into the 1960s at the Waterski WipeOut which is an energetic show set in the ‘Golden Era’ of Surfers Paradise.

General admission prices –
Adults $62.00
Children (4 – 13 years inclusive) $40.00
Pensioners $40.00

If you plan to visit Warner Bros. Movie World, Sea World or Wet’n’Wild , then a much better deal is the 3 Park Super Pass which allows you to visit any park, any day as many times as you like for 14 days.

boodencecil (contributor)

Seaworld is our favourite theme park on the Gold Coast as it has something for all ages. The dolphin and sea lion shows are always great, the rides cater to all ages and levels of adventurousness, and the water slide area is brilliant for cooling off. You can also take a swim with the dolphins or even snorkel with the sharks!
Food and drink can be expensive , so we always take sandwiches and water with us. Bring sunscreen and a hat as well

rudhallspeak (contributor)

Children just love SeaWorld!

ALL the rides are included in the entry price so you can go on them as often as you want!
Some of them have a height limit for safety, so smallish children can’t go on them, don’t worry, there still is plenty for them to do. Not only rides, but childrens show to watch, all top class entertainment.
There are animal shows and a touch pool, where anybody can pick up sea-creatures and have a feel.

It’s a wonderful days outing.

I would suggest bringing your own food [your not meant to], so have it hidden. SeaWorld food prices are extremely high, and it would cost a fortune to feed a family.

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mensaatom (contributor)

On the Gold Coast we have 5 main theme parks where family and friends get together to have a great day of fun.

Dreamworld is my favourite, the rides are awesome and the atmosphere is great.
Dream world has a number of fun thill rides from:
The Claw
Tower Of Terror
Tower Of Terror 2
Giant Drop
Cyclone
Wipe Out

Family Rides are:
Rapids Ride
Log Ride
Railway
Reef Diver
Riverboat
The Vortex
Stingray
Mine Ride
Vintage Cars

But we cant forget the great children rides which are:
Reptar Roller coaster
Spooty Spin
Rainforest Rampage
Slime Bowl Theatre
Bumper Cars
Spoungebob Water Play
Blues Skidoo
Sea Planes
Swinger Zinger
Marry Go Round
The Wiggles Bay

Plus Also many shows and attractions from:
Big Brother 2007
Screamworld
Nightmares
Wiggles World
Nick Central
Flowrider

Also dont forget the wildlife which is:
Tiger Island
Wildlife Experience
Sunset Safari
Farmyard Friends

Dreamworld has also a number of cafes, restaurants & drink stops located all around the park. Dreamworld’s Opening hours are 10.00am to 5.00pm for 363 days of the year, except Christmas Day and Anzac morning (25 April).
Hours may be extended during Summer and frequently in Autumn and Spring, and during school holiday periods.
Dreamworld has a number of retail shops selling all types of things from clothing to drink bottles to key chains and many many more.

tapebow (contributor)

DreamWorld is a great place for young and old.
When I first walked in I watched some of the rides and thought there was no way I was going to get on them but by the end of the day I had been on all of them!
The best time to visit the park is during school terms as there is a good amount of people there for atmosphere but the lines for rides are nice and short! Which is a bonus when you could be waiting hours just to get on a ride.
There is a section at DreamWrold called Tiger Island where their are about 3 tigers and the keepers come out twice a day to do presentations. I would recommend you go see the presentation as it’s really interesting. Just make sure you get there about 15 minutes before it starts because there is a pretty big crowd.
Also at the park is a wildlife section where you can see a few Australian animals including crocs, snakes and dingos.
With plenty of places to eat and a gift shop it’s a great place to spend the day.

termitearrow (contributor)

Dreamworld is the ultimate place for family fun with rides a plenty. Anything from nice ‘n’ slow to gut wrenching rides.

There’s the Claw where you will be propelled 9 stories high, swung at at 75km/h and spun around 360 degrees.

For something tamer there’s the Runaway Reptar Rollercoaster which is a suspended ‘Familycoaster’.

Or the Wipeout where you are spun, twisted and tumbled through body wrenching dumping breakers.

Opening hours are from 10.00am to 5.00pm except Christmas Day (December 25th) and Anzac Day (25th April).

General Admission

Adults: $62
Children (4-13 years incl.): $40
Infants (0-3 years): Free when accompanied by an adult
Pensioners/Seniors: $40* (AUS & NZ residents only, ID required)

tartletcred (contributor)

So this is the third time i’ve been to Dreamworld but the first time it’s been out of school holiday season. My big tip, go in off peak. The other two times we waited up to an hour for some rides, this time we virtually walked on to everything.
Dreamworld is mainly just there for ridesand animals (Movieworld and Seaworld are the place to go for ‘shows’). There is a really good range of rides. We took our 4 year old and the Nickledeon and Wiggles sections were enough to keep him occupied most of the morning. There’s dodgems, mini rollercoaster plane rides, big red car ride and heaps more. A few of the regular rides he was able to go on, the log ride and the other water one. And enjoyed the animals especially the tiger show and the petting/feeding section. For parents of younger kids it seemed to be the Themepark that’s keep them most entertained.
For other thrillseekers there are plently of rides (Tower of Terror, Giant Drop, WipeOut) to play all day.
Although the ticket says you can’t take in food or drink we took our own lunch and nobody checked our bag. i’d risk it, as food is at Themepark (ie. fairly pricey) prices.

denguesever (contributor)

The theme parks on the Gold Coast offer so much fun…Allocate one per day and try to have a day off inbetween each visit.
Dreamworld is my favourite(I think) It offers many different rides, including some not for the faint hearted!!!! the giant drop and the tower of terror spring to mind!!
Tiger Island is awesome…dont forget to see the show….
Movie world has action for the young and old…lots of shows and rides…
Scooby ride is my favourite….
Wet and Wild for those who love water rides and pools…Great fun here..just pick a really warm day..
SeaWorld..perfect for all the family..Dolphins and seals area beautiful….lots of fun and rides to be had..

visitsroofer (contributor)

The Goldcoast is theme park city. There’s
Dreamworld, Seaworld, Movieworld and Wet’n Wild. You can buy a three theme park pass that allows you to do the major theme parks.
Seaworld is the closest to Surfers and the other ones are accessable by bus. I liked Dreamworld the best.

continuoon (contributor)

This is my most favourite World of all the 3 Worlds that I have been… The first stop when I’m in Goldcoast next time..

If you are not into scary, not in need for speed, spine-tingling, adrenaline charged, out-of-this-world excitement rides, don’t come here…. hehehheee…. This place is full of vomit-all-your-food-out rides….

My favourite rides here are:
1. The Giant Drop
2. Cyclone
3. Tower of Terror (The long erected tower on the left side of the picture)
4. Wipeout (The yellow surf board in the picture)
5. Thunderbolt

Basically, those are the ultimate buzz rides.. Where it’s impossible for you to open your mouth to scream due to the extreme speed… By the way, there are more latest and thrilling rides now..

For the faint-hearted, there are always some other rides that you can enjoy…

Whatever your thrill meter, Dreamworld will take you on the ride of your life!

croorfilter (contributor)

Dreamworld has got Australia’s best and most extreme rides. For serious ride lovers the Tower of Terror, one of the fastest, tallest rides in the world, is guaranteed to get your heart pumping. If that doesn’t send your thrill meter off the scale, there’s always The Giant Drop or the Wipeout for some adrenaline charged excitement.

The new thrill ride The Claw opens on the 18th September 2004.

Dreamworld also has the Big Brother house; its own waterpark, with slides and pools; animal exhibits- Tiger Island and the Australian Wildlife park; Imax theatre movies and Nick Central with many other rides and attractions for kids.

beetrootlad (contributor)

Home to some of the wildest rides and attractions in Australia, Dreamworld is an action packed two-day adventure for the whole family.
The whole family can scream themselves silly on the crazy rides.You can meet the Nickelodeon stars including the Rugrats, Blues Clues, SpongeBob SquarePants and lots more.
Dreamworld is open from 10:00am to 5:00pm every day except Christmas Day and Anzac day.
There are also many characters walking the park.
It’s approximately 40 minutes south from Brisbane.

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stowbiohazard (contributor)

People always think of the beach and the theme parks when it comes to The Gold Coast. The hinterlands are usually & unfairly forgotten! It would really be a pity to miss them!

Took a Scenic Hinterland day tour (can’t remember the name of the company now) to O’Reilly’s Plateau, Lamington & Mt Tamborine National Parks. (Then it only cost me A$30)

The itinerary took the group to an Alpaca Farm (Alpacas are Llama-looking creatures, reared for their wool) where we had morning tea, then a lovely stop at Kamarun Lookout to take in the beauty of Lamington National Park.

This was followed by a 160m suspension wooden bridge Treetop walk 45m above ground upon reaching O’Reilly’s, where at one point you could climb up even further to reach the apex of the forest. Folks having no wish to sing “Top Of The World”, could stay in the lovely gardens of the Guesthouse and hand-feed noisy Crimson Rosellas and King Parrots.

Lunch was at a lovely cafe in Eagle Heights village.

The afternoon saw time spent in a rainforest walk through Joalah National Park (part of Mount Tamborine National Park) where you’ll get a chance to come real close to beautiful compact-sized Curtis Fall.

On the way back to the city, the tour stopped at a viewpoint where you can catch a panaromic view of The Gold Coast in the distance.

lethalnereid (contributor)

Next to the Tree Top Walk is the privately maintained Botanic Garden which is lovingly tended to my local volunteer green fingers.

In a forest setting along well marked meandering garden paths you will find beautifully coloured azaleas, camelias, rododendrons, bromeliads, clivias and many, many ferns.

I’m not sure about the wisdom of growing introduced plant species next to a National Park but they seem well maintained and contained.

sheetswimmer (contributor)

Tamborine Mountain is a unique tourist destination that has some of the most beautiful scenery in the Gold Coast Mountain Range. The sunsets and waterfalls are a photographers delight.

With an abundance of guesthouses, cottages, bed and breakfast, family and resort accommodation, Tamborine Mountain is an ideal base for visiting local attractions. It is also a great getaway for locals.

Apart from the several nearby national parks, there are award winning wineries, art and craft galleries, antique shops, markets, cafes and award winning restaurants.

Gallery Walk at Eagle Heights takes you through the studios, craft shops and galleries of the artistic community.

fratpunnells (contributor)

Besides the beaches, the Gold Coast has beautiful hinterland behind it. You’ll need to get a car, or take a tour to see it all. My favourite is the Natural Arch. Up on a mountain there is a short walk which takes you into the rainforest a bit and down to the river which is flowing through a large rock down into a cave below. You walk over the rock and around to get under it for a swim (somewhat chilly I warn you) hence the Natural Bridge name.
People jump down through the hole into the cave for kciks. Doesn’t do it for me so I can’t report back on it. Its deep, though I don’t suggest it, unless breakin gyour neck was part of your travel plans. There’s heaps of bush walks up in the mountains there and some B&B; places to stay which would be devine.
Photo: O’Reilly’s Rainforest – Gold Coast Hinterland
*cow – not included!*
Walk through the rainforests, stop for a meat pie or scone and tea at one of the homesteads along the road.
BONUS BONUS – this is all FREE. No money hungry tourist robbing a-holes with their hands out. No – you take your own lunch if you like, no entry fees. Go where you want….. Just PLEASE don’t break any plants or leave ANY rubbish behind. This like alot of Australia is still wonderfully pristine and you get the feeling of being the only human around when you hike out to an outlook to scan the horizon – spotting Surfers Paradise, Stradbroke Island and hills as far as the eye can see to your sides, and an ever stretching ocean in front……. awesome stuff. So, please follow my goal in life – to leave everything better than you found it.

woozysleep (contributor)

Situated on Tamborine Mountain in the Gold Coast Hinterland, this cluster of galleries and craft shops provides a wealth of diverse art and craft including paintings, sculpture, ceramics, porcelain, glass, jewellery, woodwork, fabrics and much more. From fine art to the frivolous, you will find something to suit all tastes and budgets.

You can enjoy coffee, light refreshments or lunch at one of the fine restaurants and cafes. I recommend the Country Garden Cafe for an ejoyable lunch.

Allow plenty of time for your visit because there is so much to see and do on Gallery Walk, but be sure to make time to see the natural beauty and other features of Tamborine Mountain.

roguehalftime (contributor)

People always think of the beach and the theme parks when it comes to The Gold Coast. The hinterlands are usually & unfairly forgotten! It would really be a pity to miss them!

Took a Scenic Hinterland day tour (can’t remember the name of the company now) to O’Reilly’s Plateau, Lamington & Mt Tamborine National Parks. (Then it only cost me A$30)

The itinerary took the group to an Alpaca Farm (Alpacas are Llama-looking creatures, reared for their wool) where we had morning tea, then a lovely stop at Kamarun Lookout to take in the beauty of Lamington National Park.

This was followed by a 160m suspension wooden bridge Treetop walk 45m above ground upon reaching O’Reilly’s, where at one point you could climb up even further to reach the apex of the forest. Folks having no wish to sing “Top Of The World”, could stay in the lovely gardens of the Guesthouse and hand-feed noisy Crimson Rosellas and King Parrots.

Lunch was at a lovely cafe in Eagle Heights village.

The afternoon saw time spent in a rainforest walk through Joalah National Park (part of Mount Tamborine National Park) where you’ll get a chance to come real close to beautiful compact-sized Curtis Fall.

On the way back to the city, the tour stopped at a viewpoint where you can catch a panaromic view of The Gold Coast in the distance.

wipemiss (contributor)

About 40 minutes drive from the Gold Coast is Springbrook National Park. There is so much that you can do here and I’m afraid that we didn’t come anywhere close to doing it justice. The walking track we took went to ‘Best of all Lookout’. Whether it actually is the best, I can’t really judge…as we only had time for this one! It was wonderful though…the view at the edge of the escarpment is absolutely spectacular! Even on an unclear day. It was a very easy walk…just over half a kilometre, with no steps or steep climbs. Along the way you will see amazing Antarctic Beechs, relics of the last ice age.
Other walks that we missed doing were Purlingbrook Falls, Twin Falls, and Warrie Circuit. Next time I will stay in one of the guesthouses up there and explore more thouroughly!

injuretopaz (contributor)

The aptly named Gallery Walk is the mecca that draws most tourists to Tamborine Mountain eventually.
It’s a relatively short stretch of road but is crammed with arts and crafts, cafes and restaurants, dress and blouse shops and even a Swiss clock shop.
If you’re into that sort of thing then you’ll easily wile away a few hours here, soaking up things to tempt the senses visually and tastefully. It’s the sort of place that I tend to inhabit, enjoying the eclectic nature of the artwork and then soaking up the blissful atmosphere of a table midst the soothing decor. Here you can see my son, daughter-in-law and granddaughter doing exactly that. I’ll leave you to figure out which is which.

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silicagroes (contributor)

Surfers Paradise is a suburb of the Gold Coast and is colloquially known as ‘Surfers’. It is one of the many golden white beaches that stretch for over 60km’s from Beenleigh near Brisbane to Tweed Heads on the New South Wales border.

It is a premier holiday destination for families or for couples looking for a romantic getaway.

The most unique feature of Surfer’s Paradise is that you can walk off the beach right into the heart of the CBD with shops, restaurants and cafes close by.

huffyfresh (contributor)

At 322.5m, Q1 is the world’s tallest residential tower and it dominates the Gold Coast skyline. There aren’t many spots where you can’t see this imposing glass encased structure.

It is possible to take the lift to the Observation Deck on level 77 for a 360 deg view of the Gold Coast and hinterland and coffee with cake in the Skybar Café and lounge bar.

Prices –

Adults: $17.50
Child (5-14 years) $10
Family (2 adults/2 child) $45.00

plusgiggle (contributor)

Imagine being strapped into a harness, attached to steel cables and then hauled 35m into the sky only to be released so you can fly at speeds of up to 130km/h!

If this is you then the Fly Coaster is your thrill.

Three intrepid thrillseekers
Trembling on their toes,
And taken to the toppermost,
Before they down they goes,
Screaming lungs for thrilling funs,
And adrenalin afterglows.
~robertgaz~

AU$39pp single fly
AU$35 double fly
AU$29 triple fly

axleoregon (contributor)

Along the busiest stretch of the Gold Coast is Surfers Paradise, a great spot for families with its perfect swimming beach. The Surfers Paradise beach can get very crowded though, so if you are willing to go a bit further north or south you will find some less populated beaches all along the coast.

Free beach volleyball competitions offer fun for all ages, while the nearby cafes and shopping areas make it easy to take a break from the beach.

The Paradise Centre on the main shopping street Cavill Ave, has enough games and rides to keep everyone entertained.

Every Friday night a craft market is set up along the beach esplanade where you can find quality handicrafts and gifts.

sourfielding (contributor)

If you visit the Gold Coast Arts Centre building you will notice some sculptures in the nearby park.
They’re part of a sculpture walk with about 30 works available for viewing.
Gold Coast City Art Gallery opened in 1986 and subsequently had its collection focus broadened in March 1990, when Gold Coast City Council approved the concept for the Evandale Sculpture Walk. The Sculpture Walk is situated on the triangular peninsula of land that divides the waters of the Nerang River in Surfers Paradise.
The site (rated by the council as “spectacular”) is in effect a microcosm of the original habitat of mangroves and casuarinas on the river. The Evandale Sculpture Walk presents to the City’s citizens and tourists an alternative to the concrete fringe and the throb of commercial endeavour that surrounds Evandale. Unfortunately you can’t get away from the “throb” part. The Evandale Sculpture Walk has the potential to provide the City with an extremely high profile environment and cultural project though there’s alway motor traffic within earshot.
“In the midst of the Evandale Sculpture Walk is a large man made salt water recreational lake and surrounding the Walk a meandering walking, running and riding path which takes visitors into close proximity of the sculptures and the stunning mangroves, clear blue water and natural vegetation and trees.” Frankly, how anyone can describe a mangrove as “stunning”, unless they’ve just been hit by a branch, is beyond me.
Sandstone, timber and steel are the principal materials utlilised by this group of artists. Since 1990 the profile of the Evandale Sculpture Walk has continued to grow amongst curators, sculptors and art lovers.
Several works are on long term loan including Richard Goodwin, Kenneth Armitage, Philip King, Fumio Nishimura, Paul Bacon, Kevin Norton, Angela Nagel and Sandra Lancaster. Clearly the Evandale Sculpture Walk has become, similar to Gold Coast City itself, a cosmopolitan depository of some of Australia’s and indeed the worlds, highly regarded sculptors.

oinkearlobe (contributor)

Infinity is like a mazy thing that you walk through, it is made up of different rooms.
at the start you get given some white gloves, and as you go through, you have to feel your way around the rooms to the next push door that will take you to the next room.
each room is a totaly different experience…
for example, there’s a wobbly room, which has a wobbly floor like jelly and wobbly walls. very strange to feel your way around there.
there;s another room which i think is called heaven, this one is all mirrors and laserlights.. veryyyyyyyyyy pretty

cashbeamer (contributor)

The main tourist area of the Gold Coast is Surfers Paradise. Why? Because this is where tall high rise accommodation rests alongside the Pacific and attracts tourists due to its location and easy access to everything one needs… entertainment, dining, beaches, shopping, transportation, and an abundance of places to stay.
You can walk all throughout Surfers Paradise and always find something of interest. Cavill Mall, Raptis Plaza and Orchid Avenue are the most popular sections at the heart of Surfers.

shroudsvertical (contributor)

Traditionally I haven’t bee a fan of Surfers Paradise, with it’s endless tourist shops and high rise accommodation. I still stand by my statement that Surfers isn’t a good representation of the Gold Coast, but it does have some positives:
– the outdoor markets (friday nights, Surfers beachfront)
– an abundance of cheap trashy shops to pick up some bargain souvineers
– loads of restaurants, bars and cafe’s (esp. around Cavill Ave mall and surrounds or nearby Tedder Ave at Main beach)
– nice beachfront walkway to wander along

And lots of other activities to amuse you (Iceworld, bungy jumping, scooter hire, tours). And of course, there’s the beach, which is lovely but busy. The open beaches along the coast can also be rougher than some of those shelterted by headlands.

I prefer to go to Surfers to eat or to just sit at a cafe, have an ice cream and watch the world go by. If you sit on the main drag you can watch all the car lovers do laps to show off their pride and joy.

mindsimminent (contributor)

The idea of going to the Gold Coast and not hit the beach is like you saying you want to climb a mountain and yet refusing to lift one foot to do so. Of course, hit the beach! Everyone’s have an opinion on which part of the Gold Coast has the best beaches (there are 21 patrolled beaches along the 60km stretch; now try walking that from end to end!), but since I was at Surfer’s Paradise, my opinion is thus limited to that stretch.

Once known as Elston, Surfers Paradise had a name change in the 1920’s. Even though Surfers Paradise is a busy beach, the crowd doesn’t really take away any of its amazing natural beauty.

The beach was fantastic. Soft and comfortable to touch; my only complaint was that the sand wasn’t white enough! (Basic human flaw, folks) With the name, yes, the stretch is popular with surfers. The sea is never devoid of them! Come here to be seen: you’ll see plenty of well tanned surfer dudes and gals with washboard abs, flaunting their assets!

And never fear, cafes and shopping areas are just a short walk away if you are ever done with the beach!

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diagramslightly (contributor)

White Water World is the newest theme park to hit the Gold Coast, it is from the makers of Dreamworld and is situated right next door to Dreamworld, just opened about 3 months ago.
This water park is made for the whole family not just the older kids!!!

Water Rides they have are:
The Bro
The Green Room
The Rip
The Temple Of Huey
Cave Of Waves
Nickelodeon Pipline Plunge
Wiggle Water Bay
Super Tubes Hydrocoaster

White Water World is open every day of the year, except Christmas Day and Anzac morning (25 April).
Hours open are 10:30am to 4:30pm every day of the year. Hours may be extended during Summer and frequently in Autumn and Spring, and during school holiday periods.

White Water World has a number of burger joints in the water park plus drink stands and retail shops to buy some souvenirs.

They have a number of facilities from ATM’s to Lockers also a number of services to help you round the water world.

You can also get a day pass or yearly pass for the both worlds Dreamworld and Whitewater World, unlimited access, for usually a great discounted price.

Also medical and cultural information is provided.

bassmolt (contributor)

One of the reasons so many people do flock to the Gold Coast besides the beaches and warm weather, are for our extensive selection of theme parks/sanctuaries.

Our theme parks and sanctuaries include:

Wet N Wild (www.wetnwild.myfun.com.au)
Sea World (www.seaworld.myfun.com.au)
Movie World (www.movieworld.myfun.com.au)
Dream World (www.dreamworld.com.au)
White Water World (www.whitewaterworld.com.au)
Australian Outback Spectacular (www.outbackspectacular.myfun.com.au)
Paradise Country Aussie Farm Tour (www.paradisecountry.myfun.com.au)
Currumbin Sanctuary (www.currumbin-sanctuary.org.au)

If you are interested in visiting more then one of these places, you may be interested in purchasing a fun pass which gives you one single day entry to Movie World, Wet N Wild and Sea World. This will set you back $142 for adults and $89 for children.

There is also super park pass available which allows unlimited entry to Movie World, Wet N Wild and Sea World for 14 days. The prices are $177 for adults and $115 for children.

You may also find it useful to know that Dream World and White Water World are affiliated so you are able to purchase entry to both starting from $68.00 for children and $102.00 for adults.

I would definitely recommend purchasing tickets online in advance, as unless you enjoy standing around a lot of your morning will be taken up waiting in line. Tickets can be prepurchased from the websites above.

medialmalarkey (contributor)

From memory, VT member RobertGaz covers these things far better than I ever would hope to (or want to) but, suffice it to say, if you get bored in Surfers perhaps you should try moving off your sofa.
Yes, it’s a world world alright; Dreamworld, Seaworld, Warner Bros World, Water World and probably many others I’ve failed to mention. Whether you choose to be active or just sit and watch, there’s more entertainment during the day than any other place I know of in Oz.
Somewhat surprisingly, some of these attractions, notably Warner Bros and Dreamworld, are nowhere near the Gold Coast but many kilometres north on the way to Brisbane.
Not to worry, there’ll be some sort of bus travelling by your very door at least once an hour to get you up there. Peoples’ jobs depend on it!
I still have lovely memories when I was a young dad and my eldest son and I decided we were going to go 20 times on the then-relatively-new roller coaster at Seaworld. Those were the days as they say. Not sated, we then went to Dreamworld and I’ll never forget the slow clunk-clunk as the roller coaster slow ascended. First the roof tops, then you could see for kilometres, then you could see all of Surfers, then, was that New Zealand I spotted? Wow, it was a long gut wrenching ride down. We only did that once.
There’s much more to these places than that and, if you have a family, you will spend a lot worse days than going to any of them. It will hit your hip pocket, sure, but, remember it’s a full day out and you’d have to be pretty hard to please not to have a good day.

haremmoisture (contributor)

It provides the opportunity to experience farm life and outback adventure, has been reconstructed in the serene peaceful hinterland area. People of all ages can enjoy activities which reflect the Australian bush culture including koala cuddling, boomerang throwing and whip cracking demonstrations, sheep dog mustering and stock horse roundup, and billy tea and damper around the camp fire.

smilenasrullah (contributor)

Best theme parks (in order of preference)
Movie world – great for everyone including little kids.
Wet n Wild – great rides but have to spend alot of time in lines – but worth it.
Seaworld – good all rounder but getting old – great staff, tell you alot about the animals.
Dreamworld – a bit of dissapointment if you go to all the rest, dreamworld is not worth the money ($60 adult), as it is not included in the 3 park super pass.

embletonmoritz (contributor)

Don’t miss the theme parks, there’s something for everyone. My favourite is SeaWorld, because I just love the polar bears.
they have lots of rides, water ski and stunt shows, huge waterslides, educational stuff too.
Perfect for all ages

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stindowsamos (contributor)

Located at the southern end of the gold coast, is the Currumbin Wildlife Sanctuary.

The Sanctuary covers an area of 27hectares, but don’t worry, as a little Train will take you for a ride around the whole compound, stopping at various locations on the way. The Train ride is included in the admission price.
There are plenty of shady trees, so its not too bad on a hot day, but the Animals will be pretty lethargic in the heat.

Various wildlife presentations are held through out the day, these are in undercover arena’s for viewer comfort.

There are Avairies, walk through areas, open displays, Reptiles and more to see. I did notice a very nice children’s playground, including a flying fox to keep the littlies happy!

The Gift shops had a big array of nice items, and I thought the T Shirts were reasonably priced as they were of good quality. Price for childrens was 2 for $25 (2009) and there was good array to choose from.

FEEDING THE LORIKEETS IS NOW FREE, just a donation to collect a plate of food to feed them with. They will sit all over you, and is a delightful experience, great fun to do!
Feeding time is 8am and 4 pm, with entry through the park entrance to the arena.

OPEN 8 – 5pm daily
ANZAC DAY……1 – 5pm. & Closed xmas day.

ADMISSION IN 2012……Adults $49 children $33 Family 2+2 $131.00

Please check my GENERAL TIP FOR HOW TO GET IN CHEAP!

AND THE WEBSITE for a lot more information about the park.

expandrashes (contributor)

Kangaroo’s……. And did you know there are TREE KANGAROO’S?

There are 10 species of these Kangaroo’s who are considered an endangered species. They are adapted for life in the Trees, and mainly live in mountainous areas, with a couple of the species living in the lowlands.
They are expert leapers easily jumping from one Tree to the next, good at that, but clumsy on the ground! They feed mostly on fruit and leaves.

They have them on display at the sanctuary, and one of them had a baby. They are really pretty!

WHERE…..Currumbin Wildlife Sanctuary

shawneechi (contributor)

Currumbin Wildlife Sanctuary is a really good place to see Koala bears up close. They have a lot of them here, and are very easy to see. The best time to see them is at feed time, between 1 – 3pm. At this time, they are awake and moving around, much better than just seeing a grey ball in a tree fork!
You can have your photo taken with a Koala, cost in 2009 was $16.95.

The Kangaroo’s and Emu’s are in an enclosure where you can walk up to them, feed & pat them, and take as many photos as you wish. They are extremely quiet, and on hot days are quite lethargic, so don’t expect much action! The Kangaroo’s are fed at 3.15pm daily, but you can buy food for $3 a bag and feed them at any time of the day.

The Outdoor cafe has a very nice outdoor eating area where you may be joined by Ibis, Brush turkey’s and the occasional Eastern Water Dragon.

And don’t forget the Lorikeet feeding at 8am & 4 pm, this is great fun for the young and old!

WHERE…..Currumbin Wildlife Sanctuary
OPEN 8 – 5pm daily

avontoofing (contributor)

Included in the admission price at the Currumbin Wildlife sanctuary is the ‘TOTALLY WILD AND SNAKES ALIVE SHOW” and the ‘FREE FLIGHT BIRD SHOW”

We went to the “totally wild” show, which started off by meeting a Dingo and learning some info on him. Then a King Brown snake was brought out (venomous) and the Black Headed Python (non-venomous)

A beautiful golden Possum which is native to Tasmania and is very rare was a part of the show.

Audience participation was with a Tawny Frogmouth bird. These are often called owls, but are more closely related to Nightjars than Owls. They picked a child from the audience to try and find him, then gave him a dead mouse to feed the Owl with!

At the end of the show, you could have your photo taken with EITHER THE POSSUM OR THE BLACK HEADED PYTHON.

The professional photographer took a photo ($ if you buy) or….
you could take your own photos for FREE.

SHOWTIMES ARE…..10.30am & 1pm. for the totally wild show.

Included in the admission price to the sanctuary.

Open 8 – 5 pm daily
Free flight bird shows are at 11.30am & 2 pm

oxrothwell (contributor)

Currumbin Wildlife Sanctuary has always been a favourite of ours. It has changed a lot over the years, with many improvements being made. This years aditions included the ‘Extreme Green Challenge’, a tree tops rope course which ends with a flying fox ride over a crocodile pit! Too much fun for me!!!
The lorikeet feeding is amazing…although a thunderstorm scared them all away while we were there…I think I have an old video of it, which I’ll dig out and post later…
The kids love wandering through the kangaroo enclosure and petting the kangaroos. There were a lot of Joey’s this year.
This is one of the few places you can still have your photo taken cuddling a koala. It is no longer permitted in other states because it can harm the koalas…so if you go for the cuddle, pay attention to what the handlers tell you…

foggyyoke (contributor)

Currumbin Wildlife Sanctuary is a non-profit organisation and all revenue is put back into wildlife conservation, education and research.

They have one of the largest collections of Australian native wildlife and there are also mammals and reptiles on display.

The lorikeets are one of the main attractions and visitors get a chance to feed them first thing in the morning and late in the afternoon.

There are cuddly koalas and you have an opportunity to have your photo taken with this famous Aussie marsupial.

Then there is the live snake show and the impressive birds of prey show where you will learn more about these animals in an entertaining program by experts in their field.

Currumbin Wildlife Sanctuary is open from 8:00 am to 5:00 pm every day except Christmas Day when the park is closed.

General Admission:

Adults: $29.50
Children (4-13 years inclusive) $19.50
Infants (0-3 years inclusive) free if accompanied by an adult
Pensioners/Seniors: $23.00 (Aust & NZ residents only – ID required)

aukalembic (contributor)

The Currumbin Wildlife Sanctuary has one of the worlds largest collection of Australian Animals including many rare and endangered species. They are also involved in serious research and rehabilitation of sick and injured wild life species and education for wildlife conservation in educational institutions.
The Bird show for Prey birds like Eagles, Falcons, owl is really excellant.
I had never seen Australian dingoes in any Zoo so far. So it was a fascinating encounter with Dingoe for me anf my family.
The saltwater crocodile was huge, with a length of over 15 feet and weighing nearly 1000 kg. Other reptiles includes most poisonous snakes and some interesting tiny colorful snakes which are all kept in Reptile section.
You can get photographed with colorful Lorikeets, cuddle the cutr Koalas and feed the Kangaroos.
This sanctuary offers excellant photography opportunities and kids can have an event of a lifetime.
Opens from 09:00 hrs till 17:00 hrs all days except 25th Dec.

concurrentproton (contributor)

Visit the Currumbin Wildlife Sanctuary, home to the world’s largest collection of Australian native animals.

The Sanctuary is an oasis, located in the centre of Australia’s popular holiday destination, the Gold Coast. With over 27 hectares of landscaped surrounds and bushland catering for over 1400 mammals, birds and reptiles, Currumbin Wildlife Sanctuary offers a unique natural experience.

Take in the sights of Australia by visiting the Currumbin Wildlife Sanctuary where you can see native animals face to face in natural surroundings. The Sanctuary is also recognised worldwide as a quality research and conservation facility.

Conveniently situated beside the main highway and still only metres from the sandy white beaches of the Gold Coast, the Sanctuary is an opportunity to visit the green behind the gold. To find out more about our extensive collection and the many activities on offer, click on any of the topics listed to the left or below.

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ticketwotton (contributor)

The Gold Coast has many quality markets staged regularly throughout the region that provide shoppers with an opportunity to purchase handmade local arts and crafts, a wide variety of fresh produce and delicious food.

Some of the markets are as follows:- Surfers Paradise beachfront – every Friday evening; Broadbeach – first and third Sunday; Burleigh – last Sunday; Coolangatta – every second Sunday; Robina Town Centre – every Saturday.

Tamborine Mountain – second Sunday of the month; Canungra country market – first Sunday; Paradise Point Art and Craft Market – fourth Sunday.

The original and biggest market on the Gold Coast is held each weekend at Carrara. Open Saturdays and Sundays 6 am to 5pm.

fundicon (contributor)

Carrara Markets have 500 market stalls that sell everything from brand new to second hand.
These are permanent markets and a lot are under-cover.

Living here and going to these markets, I really don’t find them much! I find these days, they are full of cheap and a lot of items come from Asia. Australian souvenirs being sold are not Australian made, these come from Asia.
There is clothing, I guess not badly priced, shoes, caps that can have your name put onto them, pots & plants, crafts, really all the market type gear you can think of. The only item I saw I thought was really good were paintings done by a local Artist, these were excellent.

Meals here were reasonable. We had the all day breakfast for lunch, cost $6.50 and was good.
Probably if you don’t live here, and are on your first visit, you will like it.

There is FREE PARKING for 4000 cars.
NO CAR – NOT A PROBLEM, for a small fee, you can catch the Carrara Markets Bus.
It operates every weekend and services locations throughout Surfers Paradise and Broadbeach!
Simply look for the bus stop closest to you and check the bus timetable for weekend pickup and return times. Remember to hail the Driver! [see website] Look for the ConXion bus coach marked with the signs CARRARA MARKETS.

The prices of all ROUND TRIP BUS FARES are as follows
Adults $4……Children under 14yrs old $2…Children under 5yrs old-FREE
Pensioners……$2

OPEN EVERY SATURDAY & SUNDAY FROM 7am -4pm

properheating (contributor)

Gold Coast is not only about theme parks. It is also famed for its night market. Every Wednesday and Friday, stallholders will bring out their wares to wow the crowd. There are magicians to singers and even artists.

Located near the beach and a string of shopping malls, you can really stroll along and enjoy what the more than 100 stalls have to offer.

As for my family, we could not have left te place without buying anythng right? My children was pestering my wife and I for a toy and a sponge lizard caught they eyes. So we bought them each a sponge lizard.

They are opened from 4.00pm to 9.00pm.

poachedhour (contributor)

So the Gold Coast has this rotating Sunday market (the week we were there it was in Burleigh Heads). Awesome day out for everyone.
The market itself was a lot of craft and local art, but one the end of the market they had a few kids rides (bouncing castle/ pony rides etc), huge food area (usual carnival food vans & local businesses – go the Indo satays!!!) as well as an adults only drink area (which may have been hosted by the surf club).
Lots to see and lots to do!! See any of the local tourist booklets to find out where it is when you’re there!!

blingerford (contributor)

Surfers also has a few night markets.
On a Wednesday & Friday, Surfers (Cavill Ave & in Broadbeach). This could be seasonal and/or rotational so check the local tourist guide (Cavill Ave info centre or most hotels have a copy).
There were a lot of the same stalls at the night market that were at the Sunday market; local art, photos, paintings, kids toys etc. But there were a few new things and it was pretty seeing it all at night.
Any market lover would get a kick out of it.

doughnod (contributor)

Open Saturdays and Sundays (from 6:00 am to 5:00 pm). Everything from clothes, crafts, food, plants / flowers! Huge place with indoor and outdoor stalls.

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parksmube (contributor)

Ok, first of you’re gonna get some Koala pictures. All of which were taken personally, by me of course. Two of the pics came from the wild, the other two I took in a wildlife zoo. This is the 1st pic of a real koala out in the wild.

teenmelon (contributor)

Visit a typical farm … like Paradise Country Farm
Experience regular farm activities (sheep herding, milking a cow, sheep wool shearing, etc) … have a jolly time, learn a bit and have a great lunch !

updejected (contributor)

For now, this is our last animal. It’s an alligator. Wow, pretty exciting huh?

mowfurry (contributor)

Ok, here we have a bird, and it’s white with yellow head feathers. Probably is a cockatiel, but I dont know

rustyscales (contributor)

Here is another wild Koala as found on Magnetic Island, somewhere in the forest I was hiking through.

onlyend (contributor)

Ok, now where into the zoo koalas. I found these guys at a lovely little place outside of Townsville.

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