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Ripleys Believe It Or Not! Odditorium

Ripleys Believe It Or Not! Odditorium located in the heart of Surfers Paradise offers 15 individually themed galleries of unbelievable artifacts and interactive exhibits spread across almost 9,000 square feet to explore. Illuminating the lives of unusual but real characters along with amazing stories of history, magic, mystery, incredible illusions, fun interactive games, and more.     Tickets for Ripleys Believe… Read more →

SkyPoint Observation Deck

SkyPoint is an observation deck located 230 meters off the ground at the top of the Q1 building in Surfers Paradise. It offers quite spectacular 360-degree views from its large floor to ceiling windows. Plus there is also a bistro and bar making it a great spot for families and couples.     If you are feeling adventurous you may even… Read more →

Wax Museum

The Wax Museum is one of the longest lasting attractions on the Surfers Paradise scene. Established in 1968. Inside you’ll find numerous wax celebrities, themed dioramas, and much more.     Gold Coast Wax Museum Tickets Adult – $32 Child – $25 Concession/Students – $30 Family (2 adults and 2 children) – $96 Discounts available for larger groups of 5… Read more →

Timezone Indoor Family Entertainment Centre

Timezone has two locations, in Surfers Paradise and Coolangatta. Timezone at Surfers Paradise is the largest Indoor Family Entertainment Centre in Australia covering an area of 5000 square meters offering laser skirmish, bumper cars, mini-golf, typhoon simulator, Dark Escape 4D, ten-pin bowling, state of the art racing games, shooting, bowling, and basketball games plus over 300 other games. Timezone at Coolangatta… Read more →

Tallebudgera Creek

Tallebudgera Creek is a local favorite spot for camping, swimming, picnicking, kayaking, fishing or simply just taking a relaxing walk. The Tallebudgera Creek park features sheltered areas, BBQ’s, kids play areas and grassed areas.     Tallebudgera Creek Location Map More things to do by location Arundel Benowa Biggera Waters Broadbeach Burleigh Heads Canungra Carrara Clear Island Waters Coolangatta Coomera Currumbin… Read more →

Springbrook Plateau, Springbrook National Park

Springbrook Plateau of Springbrook National Park features a range of scenic lookouts, walking tracks, waterfalls, rainforest, and ancient Antarctic beech trees. It also features the popular Purlingbrook Falls, Natural Bridge, and much more.           Springbrook Plateau, Springbrook National Park Location Map   More things to do by location Arundel Benowa Biggera Waters Broadbeach Burleigh Heads Canungra… Read more →

Burleigh Head National Park

Burleigh Head National Park offers an easy to access nature escape where you can explore the rocky foreshore and ancient volcanic columns, rainforest, mangroves, wildlife, and ocean views.     Or, simply relax the time away with a picnic on the well-maintained foreshore.   There is a maintained walking track through the park with the two main tracks being the… Read more →

Lamington National Park, Green Mountains Section

The Green Mountains section of Lamington National Park, located in the Gold Coast Hinterland, features lush rainforests, waterfalls, and spectacular views. Lamington National Park, Green Mountains Section is also the home of O’Reilly’s Rainforest Retreat.     Camp at the park’s Green Mountain camping area. Choose from the many half-day or full-day walks that explore the park. (See Map) Centenary… Read more →

Holey Moley Golf Club Surfers Paradise

Holey Moley Golf Club Surfers Paradise is mini golf with a bar plus karaoke all located at Circle on Cavill. Ticket prices start at $15 per person for 9 holes of mini golf and $80 per room for karaoke.   Getting to Holey Moley Golf Club Via G:Link: take the tram to Cavil Avenue Station and walk 250m. Via bus:… Read more →

Strike Bowling Bar Surfers Paradise

Strike Bowling Bar located in Surfers Paradise offers a modern version of your favorite bowling alley. Features of 10 bowling lanes 15 person karaoke room cocktail bar and a pizza menu 2 brand new escape rooms pool tables Entry prices for bowling start at $16, for the 15 person karaoke room its $50, and escape rooms from $39 per person.… Read more →

Numinbah Valley Adventure Trails and Camping

Numinbah Valley Adventure Trails is located in the scenic Gold Coast Hinterland offering a 2,500 acre privately owned cattle property featuring horse riding, bush walks, camping and more at this extraordinarily scenic area.       Numinbah Valley Adventure Trails Location Map More things to do by location Arundel Benowa Biggera Waters Broadbeach Burleigh Heads Canungra Carrara Clear Island Waters… Read more →

Tamborine Rainforest Skywalk

Rainforest Skywalk is located in the beautifully scenic Gold Coast Hinterland area. The entire walk totals 1.5 kms featuring a combination of forest floor trails, 300 metres of bridges through the highest points of the upper canopy, and a cantilever bridge that soars a breathtaking 30 metres above the creek and rainforest below.     Rainforest Skywalk Ticket Prices Adults… Read more →

O’Reilly’s at Lamington National Park

O’Reilly’s Rainforest Retreat is located in the scenic Lamington National Park in the Gold Coast Hinterland offering accommodation and a host of activities for guests and day visitors. Activities include Birds of Prey Show – Meet the majestic predators of the sky and learn about our resident Owls, Wedge Tail Eagles, Kestrel and Black Kite. Wildlife Encounter – Get up close and… Read more →

McIntosh Island Park

McIntosh Island Park is an oasis in the heart of Surfers Paradise. It’s tall trees shelter it from the surrounding hi-rises and there are loads well manicured of green-space and even a sandy beach spot by the river.     There is also a coin operated BBQ and kids playground.   Getting to McIntosh Island Park Via G:Link – take the tram… Read more →

Sling Shot and Vomatron Fun Park

Sling Shot and Vomatron Fun Park is located in the heart of Surfers Paradise offering two popular thrill rides that will push your senses to the limit. There is also mini-golf and a bungee trampoline here too. The Vomatron ride hits a staggering 4G and 120 km/h, and it that’s not enough, try the Sling Shot for 6G and 160km/h!  … Read more →

Sea World Gold Coast

Sea World is a marine mammal park, oceanarium, and theme park located at Main Beach reputed as Australia’s No.1 Marine Theme Park. It includes thrill rides although its focus is on animal exhibits and family-friendly attractions. This marine wonderland offers endless fun and excitement for the whole family. Whether you want to swim with seals or watch spectacular whale and dolphin… Read more →

Warner Bros. Movie World

Warner Bros. Movie World on the Gold Coast features various movie-themed thrill rides and attractions ranging from motion simulators to roller coasters and slow river rides. In addition, famous characters also patrol the park, allowing visitors the chance to take selfies, these include Batman, Superman, Green Lantern, Austin Powers, Marilyn Monroe, Scooby-Doo and Shaggy, and various Looney Tunes characters. Minor… Read more →

The One-Page Superguide to Dreamworld

Dreamworld is the Gold Coast’s largest theme park encompassing thrill rides, native attractions, family fun, shows, and much much more. In this one-page super-guide, I’ll walk through all the must-know points about this mega-fun destination.     Dreamworld Rides The star attractions are the action thrill rides which include Steel Taipan – Australia’s only triple launch coaster Tail Spin –… Read more →

WhiteWater World

WhiteWater World is located beside Dreamworld Theme Park at Coomera. It’s a purely water-based attraction theme park featuring a range of rides with something suitable for all ages. Rides include Cave of Waves – WhiteWater World’s Cave of Waves pushes the boundaries of wave pool technology with a surging swell traveling over 50 metres to shore. Pipeline Plunge – kids water… Read more →