Family Fun on the Gold Coast
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How about a visit to Queensland’s Gold and Sunshine Coasts for the next best thing to Disneyland? Long renowned as the country’s beachside playground, this famous piece of coastline offers the biggest and best range of theme parks with more things to do than hours to do them in. And when you’re exhausted from all the action, there’s never-ending beaches to lie on, beautiful clear warm ocean to swim and surf in and relaxing natural environment to stroll in.
At Sea World Nara Resort you can be at the heart of the action. Linked by monorail to
Sea World, guests can enjoy Broadwater frontage and direct access to the Gold Coast beaches. Sea World is a must for any holiday at the Gold Coast - as well as being a whole world of marinelife wonders, exciting rides, shows and attractions, this theme park also is committed to educating visitors about the marine environment and playing an active role in Australian marine research and rescue. Come and see Australia's only Polar bears in their home at Sea World's Polar Bear Shores and the amazing dolphin show at Dolphin Cove. Visit the world’s most awesome predators at Shark Bay – the world's largest man-made lagoon system for sharks. Check out the action of the new Waterski WipeOut, an energetic ski spectacular set in the 1960s golden era of Surfers Paradise, the thrills of Australia's first triple loop Corkscrew rollercoaster and the excitement of Bermuda Triangle.
It’s never too hot or too cold for a splashtacular day out at
Wet’n’Wild Water World – Australia’s premier water park. With slides, pools and attractions to suit every member of the family, a trip to Wet’n’Wild can be as relaxing or energetic as you like. A must for thrill seekers are the park’s latest attractions – the Mach V and the Extreme H2O Zone. Opened earlier this year, these slides present a completely new dimension in water slides – the Mach V provides the ultimate aquatic rush with 160m long open air flumes while Extreme H2O Zone catapults its riders through pitch black tunnels. Get set, get wet, get along to Wet’n’Wild Water World.
At
Warner Bros Movie World, television and movies come to life every day of the year. Meet your favourite TV and movie characters, and go behind the scenes to see the action, stunts and comedy at this family adventure park. There is
always something new happening at Movieworld; Toasted TV now gives 7 to 14 year olds the opportunity to star on a national children’s TV programme. Call the publicity department a week prior to your visit on phone 5573 8213 to check if there is filming. The Superman Escape is the newest rollercoaster experience with 760m of vertical climbs, weightless drops, head-spinning twists and giant G force turns. It travels from 0 to100 km/hr in just 2 seconds – that’s superman fast! Other tried and tested entertainment includes the heart-stopping Lethal Weapon ride, the colourful but gentle rides at Looney Tunes Village and the hilarious antics of the Police Academy Stunt Show.
You don’t have to go all the way to the centre of Australia to experience the Outback. Now you can discover the Outback Spirit at the Australian Outback Spectacular. This brand new $23 million extravaganza filled with Outback music, drama and action is a permanent evening dinner show attraction on the Gold Coast, presented by R.M.Williams. From Tuesday to Saturday, the action unfolds as guests are served a 3- course Aussie barbecue dinner and drinks. As a special memento of the evening you will also receive a free stockman’s hat! The giant 1000 seat Arena is located next to Warner Bros. Movie World. Book online at
www.outbackspectacular.com.au or phone 07 5573 8289.
Home to Tiger Island, Nick Central, The Australian Wildlife Experience, Wiggles World, Big Brother and some of the most amazing thrill rides in the world,
Dreamworld is the ultimate place for family fun. Think biggest, tallest, fastest. Think the Big 5 Rides – Claw, Tower of Terror, Giant Drop, Cyclone and the Wipeout. You want the most spine-tingling, knee-knocking, heart pumping scream machines in the country? Then you have it with these rides at Dreamworld. Want fun without the fear factor? – there’s lots of rides for the whole family. Get wet on the Thunder River Rapids, splash down on the Log Ride or get spooked on the Eureka Mine Ride. Test your staying power on the Vortex, Stingray or Reef Diver or just relax and enjoy the scenery on the Captain Sturt Paddle Wheeler or the Dreamworld Railway. One day is just not enough time to pack in all the shows, attractions, wildlife and fun things to do.
If wildlife is your thing then you can’t go past
Currumbin Wildlife Sanctuary – this is where you will find the largest collection of Australian native animals in the world! Best known for the flocks of cheeky lorikeets which visit twice daily to be fed, the vast lush grounds of this famous wildlife park provide endless opportunities for close encounters with cute and not-so-cute animals - stroll amongst the kangaroos, get photographed cuddling a koala, and see wombats, Tasmanian devils, wallabies, and freshwater crocodiles, all in their natural environments. Explore the 'Creatures of the Dark Forest', where you’ll find native birds, reptiles, mammals and insects, all encased within a vast dome-shaped aviary and surrounded by a boardwalk through an Australian forest. Take time out with a trip on the miniature train or an Aboriginal Dreamtime performance where traditional ancient stories and myths are told daily through tribal song and dance.
For the best value at the Gold Coast buy a 3 Park Super Pass. Visit Warner Bros. Movie World, Sea World and Wet'n'Wild Water World and receive 14 days unlimited entry!
Book online.