Joanna James
The Gold Coast is everyone’s favourite beach destination. Home to stunning beaches, exciting theme parks, plenty of restaurants and fab venues for retail therapy; here are the best Gold Coast attractions!
If you love the magic of nature, don’t miss a chance to explore Springbrook National Park. Very aptly listed as a World Heritage Site this park will impress you with its gorgeous surroundings. Home to glow in the dark mushrooms, strangler figs, humongous groves of mossy ferns and vines twisting around trees, the park is also home to a marvellous collection of rare bird and plant species. If you are wondering about which Gold Coast hotel to stay at; look for one that’s central to both the gorgeous beaches and hinterlands; for example, the Oaks Gold Coast Hotel is only 45 minutes from Springbrook and walking distance to the beach.
This park comes under the National Trust Of Australia NTAQ and is one of the most popular tourist attractions in the country. The park is an example of all that the NTAQ stands for, which is protecting cultures, conserving indigenous heritage and history. Blinky Bill is there on all days, visiting the park well worth it for many visitors.
Sea World is a marine mammal park, oceanarium and theme park all rolled into one. There’s never a dull moment at the park, which caters to revellers of all ages. The place has exhibitions, fun rides and an animal rehabilitation programme going on. Plenty of adrenaline-pumping action is promised with the likes of the Sea World Monorail system, Storm Roller Coaster, Jet Rescue, Battle Boats, Sky Climb and more taking centre stage. The little ones can catch their favourite shows with Sponge Bob, Fish Detectives, Dora and Friends etc. being screened there.
The Wet n Wild park has it all. Gorgeous beaches, roller coaster rides, rain forests to explore and a 24-hour entertainment concept. Owned and operated by Village Road Shows, this park is one of the best and most popular on Gold Coast. Best of all the park is open all year round with lovely heated pools in the winter months.
Dream World is Australia’s largest theme park, aptly located on vibrant Gold Coast. There are over 40 rides to choose from and numerous attractions to savour. Australia’s five most popular roller coaster rides too are located there. Entertainment is aimed at varied age groups, so no one feels left out. Besides, Dream World consists of different themed zones catering to different tastes. Tiger Island, Wiggle World, River World are just a few examples of what awaits you at Dream World.
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