Nilusha Perera
Featuring sun-kissed shorelines, some of the best surfing waves on the planet and plenty of family and wildlife-based attractions, the Gold Coast in Queensland, Australia is a perfect holiday destination. Here are some of the top sites to visit for an unforgettable getaway.
If you would like a holiday that gives you a chance to meet and take a picture with Batman or even Bugs Bunny, then make sure to head to Warner Bros. Movie World! Amongst the best things to do in Queensland is to visit this theme park which features thrills galore. Take a ride on exhilarating rollercoasters themed on famed DC superheroes, meet lovable Looney Tunes characters and experience the biggest ride in the country, the Wild West Falls Adventure Ride.
While there are many great beaches in Gold Coast to choose from, Surfers Paradise Beach is an ideal place to start at. As the name suggests, it is an excellent spot for surfing; there are some wonderful beach breaks on offer, while moderate swells can be found at the outer bar, well-suited for experienced surfers. Families have much to enjoy along the sandy shores too and lifeguards patrol the beach and monitor set swimming and surfing areas as well. On Wednesday, Friday and Sunday you can also visit the Surfers Paradise Beachfront Markets from 3:00pm to 8:00pm.
This attraction is one of the best spots to enjoy shopping and entertainment and is easy to reach from properties based at Surfers Paradise such as Oaks Gold Coast Hotel. This pedestrian mall is a lively place to visit and is home to an eclectic array of boutiques, shops, entertainment venues, restaurants and eateries offering alfresco dining options. Paradise Centre is a shopping complex where you can enjoy some retail therapy, while other highlights include Hard Rock Café and Ripley's Believe It or Not! At night, you can catch live music performances by buskers or head to the nightclubs in the area.
When it comes to viewing marine life in Australia, Sea World which is the country's biggest marine park makes a great choice. Those staying at hotels in Gold Coast Qld. can easily plan a visit to this site which offers diverse experiences. You can meet Gentoo, Fairy and King penguins at Penguin Encounter, watch predators of the ocean at Shark Bay and get up close with polar bears at Polar Bear Shores. You can also catch various shows featuring sea lions and dolphins, while there are even theme park rides and a water park here too!
One of the most popular family attractions in Gold Coast, the Currumbin Wildlife Sanctuary offers some amazing animal encounters. Set amidst a rainforest area and large open enclosures, it gives visitors the chance to cuddle koalas, feed kangaroos, encounter crocodiles and more. Other wildlife inhabitants here include Tasmanian devils, wombats, dingoes, red pandas, lemurs and a variety of snakes. You can also witness free flight bird shows and the wild lorikeet feeding which will be memorable too.
