The Gold Coast is the place to go if you're searching for a place with a seemingly endless list of things to do and activities to keep you on your toes! It's the ideal location for adventure seekers, wildlife and animal lovers, water sports enthusiasts, foodies, and shoppers. Whichever you choose, it will be fun and intriguing.
The top attractions are highlighted below. There are too many tourist attractions to mention them all. Australia Zoo, Sea Life Aquarium, Queensland Air Museum, Aussie World, and the Big Kart Track are well-liked attractions that keep locals and tourists entertained all year. Look through the list to find something that suits your entertainment needs. Book from the convenience of your home or from your hotel - it's quick and simple, plus there are discounts available!
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The 360° views from the heart of Surfers Paradise extend down to the New South Wales border and out to the magnificent, lush Gold Coast Hinterland. SkyPoint is one of Queensland’s most iconic tourist attractions because it gives every visitor a bird’s eye view of the ‘Famous for Fun’ Gold Coast from a unique vantage point 230 metres above Surfers Paradise.
You don’t often think about going ice-skating while you are on the Gold Coast but you can add it to the itinerary with Surfers Paradise's only ice-skating rink located right here at Paradise Resort. Situated on the second floor above Penguins Restaurant, Planet Chill is an all-weather attraction which lends itself to family fun, year round and its made with real ICE A mecca of holiday fun, Paradise resort features an ice-skating rink, waterpark, kids club, miniature train, daily activities and loads of entertainment catering to all ages, not to mention we are situated just a few short metres from the iconic Surfers Paradise Beach.
A duck face is depicted in the front of an amphibious bus. The 3-dimensional duck bill depicted on the bow of an amphibious bus gives the impression of the amphibious bus as a large animated duck with capacity to carry tourists on sightseeing tours. On board the hilarious Quack'R'Duck, take a bus tour of the Gold Coast. Depart from the heart of Surfers Paradise for a drive along the roads extending to the Gold Coast Broadwater. Then take to the water in the same vehicle, which is amphibious. Children like the thrill and aquatic pleasure as the vehicle plunges into the water on a leisurely cruise.
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Tamborine Rainforest Skywalk is a one and a half kilometre rainforest walking experience which inlcudes the Skywalk Bridge (steel-structured), the 40 metre Skywalk Cantilever (steel-structured) and the Cedar Creek Viewing Platform, joined by a winding pathway along the canopy floor. Accessible directly from the Eco centre, the walk showcases the pristine beauty of the lush rainforest in a safe and exciting way. The whole experience takes approxiamately 45 minutes at a leisurely pace and begins and ends at the main centre. The main centre includes, the Eco Centre, bus parking, gift shop and cafe.
Meet your favourite stars and Super Heroes, experience adrenaline pumping thrill rides and watch an array of world class performances and shows.Experience DC Rivals HyperCoaster - the tallest, longest and fastest HyperCoaster in the Southern Hemisphere. Make memories with your favourite DC Super Heroes and Super-Villains. Experience spooky surprises and roller coaster thrills on the Scooby-Doo Spooky Coaster Next Generation. Kids' WB! Fun Zone, home to your favourite Looney Tunes characters and attractions. Witness Hollywood Stunt Driver 2 with a live action movie set featuring breathtaking stunts and precision driving
Welcome to The Wax Museum!. Located in the heart of Surfers Paradise, Gold Coast. It is home to the largest collection of authentic wax figures in the Southern Hemisphere. From the Famous Faces we know and the others to discover, to the gruesome and gory Torture Chamber, there is something for everyone here at The Wax Museum. Have you ever wanted to come face to face with Captain Cook, Kylie Minogue, or perhaps today's Prime Minister? You can meet all your favourite famous people who made history: Movie Stars, Scientists, Explorers, Villains and World Leaders. They are made of wax! Have a look up close - can you see the startling realism? All are dressed in authentically reproduced costumes of their times to really capture the atmosphere!
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Marvel your way through 12 galleries, more than 300 exhibits, and 2 floors of fun in our unbelievable Odditorium. With artifacts and interactives sure to amaze and delight, it’s an experience you won’t want to miss. Be sure to hang on tight in our Moving Theatre experience where you move along with every twist and turn in our motion simulator! You’ll feel like you’re in a video game as you compete against your seatmates for the highest score. At Ripley’s, there’s always more to explore! Drop by the Cargo Hold gift shop to pick up some incredible souvenirs from your trip and satisfy your sweet tooth at the Candy Factory with our self-service candy wall!
Dracula's is the ultimate nightlife entertainment eperience on the Gold Coast, It’s time to commit yourself to an experience like no other. Dracula’s - your favourite Gold Coast institution - is harbouring a balanced cocktail of adult entertainment, derived from the maniacal minds of the condemned. From our death-defying aerial acrobatics to our groin-aching vocals, you’ll experience the thrill of seduction as the perversion overcomes you.So, what are you waiting for? Whether you’re planning a work function, special event, or just an epic night out on the Gold Coast, strap yourself down and embrace the madness within. With Sanctuary, only one thing is certain - it’s easy to get in … impossible to get out!
Explore this iconic Gold Coast Wildlife Sanctuary. Immerse yourself into the wonder and natural beauty of 27 hectares of Currumbin rainforest, wandering through open animal enclosures, feeding kangaroos and cuddling koalas along the way. Experience the wild lorikeet feeding, free-flight bird shows and Aboriginal performances. See the wonderful vets in action within the Wildlife Hospital precinct. With a huge outdoor themed playground, Wild Island, there is plenty of entertainment for kids to enjoy as they tour the sanctuary on a miniature train. Lost Valley is our exotic precinct which features five hectares of stunning rainforest..
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Infinity is a unique and mind-blowing 30 minute journey into spectacular, interactive, futuristic maze-like worlds of wonder - an extraordinary series of 20 multi-sensual play environments filled with unique special effects, emotive atmospheric sound fields, sensuous aromas, ultra-groovy music and amazing illusions that appear to go all the way to infinity. So much more than an attraction, it’s a unique interactive play experience that leaves you wanting more - walk-through experience that you enjoy at your own pace while you discover clues to find your way from one intriguing environment to the next -a fun experience suitable for all ages over 8.
This is a new hi-tech Family Entertainment Centre that uses Holograms in many different forms of entertainment. Holograms look real and solid but they are made of laser light, they float in the air around you and you can your hand straight through them! The attractions at Holoverse are great kid’s activities but adults will have an awesome time too! This really is a fun place for family outings and even your next Birthday Party or Corporate Event. Monster Escape Rooms are like normal escape rooms except the objects and equipment are holograms made out of laser light. They are rated “M” for young adults, as they are a bit scary. There is a “kids friendly” version that is less scary.
Want to visit the Australian Outback but you don't have time to head to the red centre? The Australian Outback Spectacular offers a truly authentic outback experience from the corrugated iron roof on the arena to the delicious 3 course Aussie BBQ Dinner. Receive your very own Akubra on arrival, sit back in the Aussie Pub and enjoy a refreshing beer before the show begins. The Heartland Show is a captivating experience. The Australian Outback Spectacular's previous performance 'Heroes of the Light Horse' was the proud winner of Queensland's Major Tourist Attraction Award and thrilled thousands of audiences members from all over the world with their stunts, music and poignant stories.
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You don’t often think about going ice-skating while you are on the Gold Coast but you can add it to the itinerary with Surfers Paradise's only ice-skating rink located right here at Paradise Resort. Situated on the second floor above Penguins Restaurant, Planet Chill is an all-weather attraction which lends itself to family fun, year round and its made with real ICE A mecca of holiday fun, Paradise resort features an ice-skating rink, waterpark, kids club, miniature train, daily activities and loads of entertainment catering to all ages, not to mention we are situated just a few short metres from the iconic Surfers Paradise Beach.
Discover a whole new world when you meet some of Sea World’s beautiful marine animals. Get up close and personal with dolphins, penguins, polar bears and so much more. From the action-packaged Thunder Lake Stunt Show to the incredible Affinity Dolphin Presentation, there’s something for the entire family. Conquer your greatest challenges at The New Atlantis with Leviathan, Trident and Vortex. See Nickelodeon Land, home to your favourite characters and attractions. Get up close and personal with beautiful marine life, plunge into a range of family-friendly and thrilling rides, dance along at live shows, meet your favourite Nickelodeon characters, watch jam-packed stunts at Thunder Lake Stunt Show,
Ready Yourself For An Intimate Encounter With One Of The Most Remarkable Creatures Of The Deep. Set sail from Surfers Paradise for a dynamic up-close encounter. Witness one of the animal kingdom’s most breathtaking spectacles 35,000 migrating humpback whales passing close to Gold Coast shores twice each year travelling along an ancient route known as the Humpback Highway. Marvel at their dramatic aerial displays. See mothers tenderly care for calves. Feel dwarfed by their size as they curiously approach the vessel. Keep your camera at the ready because whales aren’t the only stars of the show - our tours routinely encounter dolphins and enormous green sea turtles.
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