Gold Coast Theme Parks

Your Gold Coast holiday just isn’t complete without a visit to one of the many fantastic award-winning theme parks. Whatever your age there is a fun-filled show to entertain, thrill and fascinate.

The most affordable way to visit the parks is to pre-book one of the passes using the Tours, Attractions and Activities browser shown on this page of our website, in the right column.

If you plan to visit all of the parks, then ask us to help with the hire of a Gold Coast car, especially for family groups where there will otherwise be considerable costs for park transfer costs.

Dreamworld

is Australia’s best known and favourite family theme park, packed with the scariest, wildest rides to be found anywhere in the country, the awesome Bengal tiger display, exciting waterslides, great entertainers, plus classy shows and attractions for all ages. It’s an incredible day out for the whole family.

WhiteWater World

is located immediately adjacent to Dreamworld and provides visitors ‘state of the art’ water rides and aquatic thrills. What an adventure!

Seaworld

is well known as Australia’s number one ocean and marine life park, with an incredible entertainment programme ranging from Cartoon Beach to terrifying triple loop roller coasters. The dolphin shows and polar bear displays make this an educational and exhilarating outing that will entertain the whole family.

Warner Bros. Movie World

is a yet another world of glamorous, top-notch contemporary entertainment. From the thrilling rides to the colourful experience of Looney Tunes Village, all the fun of the Grand Parade, to the madcap antics of the Police Academy Stunt Show … there really is something for everyone to enjoy.

2 Parks – 3 days!

Wet “N” Wild Water World

provides all year round aquatic excitement with mega slides not found anywhere else in Australia. You can ride the Terror Canyon or test your speed on the Super 8 Aqua Racer. Or you can simply lie back and relax in the Wave Pool while enjoying a Dive-In movie. You can book from the yellow browser on this page.

An absolute must for any Gold Coast family holiday is a visit to the beautiful Currumbin Wildlife Sanctuary. Set on 27 hectares of landscaped grounds, this National Trust designated favourite allows visitors the opportunity to feed the teeming wild lorikeets, see the mystic spectacle of traditional Aboriginal dancing, hand feed kangaroos, cuddle a real koala and appreciate the many nature displays throughout the sanctuary.

Ripley’s Believe It Or Not!

offers a world of family fun and high adventure with magic, mystery, stunning exhibits and amazing illusions.

Gold Coast Action & Adventure

Oceanrafters will take you on a  wave jumping adventure at 50 knots across the Gold Coast waterways, or maybe you’d like to try paraflying above the clear blue Cold Coast waters would be a holiday highlight? Choose a scenic or adventure flight in a Tiger Moth or a helicopter to appreciate the Gold Coast from the air. Why not learn to surf as part of your Gold Coast holiday?

For a different type of elegant action, there is always the famous  Jupiters Casino with its two huge floors of gaming tables and machines, exciting live stage performances in the showrooms and it’s themed restaurants.

Gold Coast Shopping – Wow!

With a shopping complex covering 17 hectares, one of the most established shopping centres is Pacific Fair is located right alongside Broadbeach, near Jupiter Casino,  There are 7 major stores including Myer Department  and over 270 specialty retailers plus a fantastic array of bars, cafes, restaurants,  and the mighty Food Court.

Harbour Town is a very cool discount outlet shopping centre located at the north end of the Golf Coast, in the Southport Broadwater area. There are great discount stores and factory outlets selling quality brand names direct to the public. Harbour Town also boasts the Gold Coast’s largest and modern Cinemaplex – Readings 14 Screen Cinema, plus great restaurants, cafes, supermarket, medical and other support services.

Australia Fair is situated right in the heart of the Gold Coast, overlooking Southport Broadwater. It offers an incredible 220 specialty stores with all the major outlets including Kmart, Coles, Woolworths,  Best & Less and of course a multiplex of Birch Carroll & Coyle cinemas.

Runaway Bay shopping centre is located at the northern end of the Broadwater area, offering relaxed shopping with all the big names such as  Big W, Target, Best & Less and over 110 speciality stores.

Marina Mirage is located on Seaworld Drive, Broadwater Spit. It houses a range of exclusive speciality shops and waterfront restaurants and is open 7 days.

Sanctuary Cove’s Waterfront Marine Village is right next to the marina and offers a colourful shopping village with designer fashion boutiques, authentic hand-made gift stores, art galleries, a beautiful antique store and many service outlets. Relax and enjoy a delicious meal in any of the Marine Village variety of restaurants – make your choice from casual cafes, a la carte or the International Marketplace and Food Hall with it’s ethnic eateries and yummy fresh produce.

Gold Coast Markets are a great way to spend some time whether you’re just browsing, looking for a bargain or want to soak up the atmosphere. Carrara market is the original and biggest market on the Gold Coast.

Robina Town Centre is the pinnacle of shopping on the Gold Coast and has become the largest and most popular . Conveniently located adjacent to the M1 Motorway, Robina Town Centre has recently undergone a $400 million expansion. The centre has David Jones, Myer, Australia’s largest Big W, Target, Kmart, Coles, two Woolworths supermarkets and over 350 specialty stores. With its combination of fashion, homewares, food and leisure retailers, easy access direct off the M1, central location and great choice, Robina Town Centre is the Gold Coast’s ultimate address to shop, play, relax and celebrate. It is the first choice shopping destination for Gold Coast locals and is a must see for visitors to Queensland’s Gold Coast.