For a break in the sun, head to this expansive city: the perfect combination of beaches, theme parks, nightlife, rain forests and mountains.
Where to stay in Gold Coast
Mount Tamborine
Known for Relaxing, Bird Watching, Mountains
4.5/5(50 reviews)
Follow the winding road from the coast to the hinterland and experience complete tranquillity on this peaceful rainforest-clad mountain plateau.
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Popular activities in Gold Coast
Sea World
4.5/5(1,108 reviews)
Who doesn’t dream of staying overnight in a water park where you can see Jet Ski stunts, life-sized Nickelodeon stars, plus dolphins, sea lions and polar bears?
Warner Bros. Movie World
4.5/5(1,129 reviews)
Watch stunt shows, get on superhero rides, enter the Ice Age 4D Experience and take a splash in the Wild West at Australia’s theme park version of Hollywood.
Dreamworld
4/5(523 reviews)
Australia’s biggest amusement park features exciting themed areas with everything from tigers and thrilling rides to vintage V8 super-cars and TV characters.
Surfers Paradise Beach
4.5/5(3,053 reviews)
This stretch of beach is known for its regular sets of rolling waves, with high-rise hotels and bustling nightlife along the sandy shore.
Cavill Avenue
4/5(2,515 reviews)
Bustling nightlife, great shopping and a legendary surfing beach make this avenue the exciting centre of Surfer’s Paradise on the Gold Coast.
Wet'n'Wild Gold Coast
4.5/5(769 reviews)
Get an adrenaline kick gliding through caves and tunnels or plunging down a giant water slide, or simply float and splash in a relaxing pool.
Top activities in Gold Coast
3 Day Pass: Warner Bros. Movie World, Sea World & Wet'n'Wild
AU$129
Experience all the fun, thrills and adventures at the Gold Coast's biggest and best Theme Parks. With 95 rides, shows and attractions across three theme parks, there’s something for everyone at Warner Bros. Movie World, Sea World and Wet'n'Wild Gold Coast.
Australian Outback Spectacular Dinner & Live Show
AU$100
Embark on a journey to the heartland of Australia through an all new show featuring a transformative arena, mesmerising animals and immersive technology. Delve into the real-life struggles Aussie farmers face and rejoice with them as the community's courage, bravery and generosity help them overcome a stunning, yet unforgiving life on the land.
Currumbin Wildlife Sanctuary Tickets
AU$37
Currumbin Wildlife Sanctuary is voted #1 Gold Coast Wildlife Attraction and is nestled within 27 hectares of lush eucalyptus and rainforest. Come face-to-face with extraordinary wildlife in exciting daily shows and hands-on encounters.
7-Day Super Pass: Movie World, Sea World & Wet'n'Wild Water World
AU$149
Make your next Gold Coast holiday full of fun and family adventures with a Super Pass. Get unlimited entry to Warner Bros. Movie World, Sea World, and Wet’n’Wild Gold Coast.
Gold Coast 4-Park Mega Pass
AU$179
Supersize your Theme Park experience with a Mega Pass. Get unlimited entry to 4 Theme Parks including Warner Bros. Movie World, Sea World, Wet'n'Wild Gold Coast and Paradise Country.
HYPER LAP 2 HOUR JET
AU$99
This is a 2 hour Tour of the Gold Coast Broad Water.Blast your way along the sub-tropical shores whilst taking in the incredible views the Australian coastline has to offer.
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