Regional Information

Gold Coast

Queensland

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Sea World: Sea World is Australia's most popular marine park situated on Queensland's Gold Coast. There are dazzling shows, adventure and action. Experience the rides of a life time from the famous corkscrew rollercoaster, to the carousel. Take a swim in the water park or feed the dolphins in the petting pool, no matter where you go there is so much to see and do, a fun filled outing for all ages.

Warner Bros. Movie World: Voted as Australia's number 1 theme park Movie World is also situated on the Gold Coast. The park features a Movie World Studio, live stunts performed daily, street parades, Batman Adventure ride and your favourite cartoon characters. A fun and exciting insight into how movies are produced.

Dreamworld: One of Queensland's best tourist attractions is Dreamworld theme park and is made up of nine differently themed areas of fun, fantasy and excitement. Dreamworld's IMAX theatre, features a six storey screen for a spectacular film experience, a day here is the perfect outing for all ages, with an endless supply of fun.

Wet 'n' Wild: This water park combines all the fun and excitement of the world's latest water slides and leisure pools with a shaded twenty acre sub tropical garden. Whether lazing in the shallows of Australia's only wave pool, or plunging down a seven storey high speed slide, Wet 'n' Wild Water Park provides a full day of family entertainment all year round with heated pools and slides.

Broadbeach:A very special area of the Gold Coast, within sight of Surfers Paradise, it has a life and character all of its own. Juptiers Casino is just a short monorail journey away and it is home to one of the biggest shopping centres in the Southern Hemisphere, Pacific Fair. It is within walking distance of the beautiful parks and beaches of the Gold Coast and definitely lives up to the reputation of the Coast.

Jupiters Casino: Excitement, action and a famous resort hotel blended into one. Two floors of gaming tables, a high rollers room, the fabulous and live Mystique illusion dance show, and a host of bars and themed restaurants. Open 24 hours, the casino is one of the Gold Coast's most popular playgrounds without the kids.

Sanctuary Cove: A world class resort with two championship golf courses - The Palms, a public course and The Pines, a private course reserved for members and Hyatt Sanctuary Cove guests. Take time, also, to explore the waterfront Marine Village with designer fashion wear as well as fine wines, gifts and antiques.

Currumbin Valley: A spectacular rainforest, where cool streams flow and rock pools provide natural water slides and plenty of fun. A fascinating view of one of the Gold Coasts most famous rainforest retreats.

O'Reilly's Green Mountains: Situated in the Hinterlands this is an atmosphere not to be missed, a calm peaceful place, high and isolated 900 metres above sea level. Enjoy magnificent scenery, bush walks, wildlife and birds.

Palm Meadows Golf Course: Host to the Palm Meadows Cup, the course is open everyday to everybody. A great way to spend a relaxing day.

Cable Ski World: With an area of 90 acres, Cable Ski World is the worlds largest water ski park. Activities include cable water skiing (ideal for beginners), Australia's highest bungy jumping, sling shot bungy, jet ski's, wave runners and windsurfing. BBQ and picnic facilities are available as well as a licensed restaurant. Everything you could want for fun and excitement all in the one place.

Paradise Country: Witness the true Australian farm-life show. See cow-milking, dog trials, sheep and cattle round-ups, shearing, boomerang throwing and whip cracking. Trail rides are also available. The ultimate insight into the bush life style.

Parasail Australia: Specialists in parasailing, jetski, speed boats and the famous water dip. Glide above the water and take in the magnificent views all around you, fell free and uninhibited whilst you have the time of your life.

Lilli Putt Mini Golf: 18 holes of putting with tricks and obstacle course type greens. For those who wish to take the short cut in a game of golf and add more excitement into it. Perfect for families.

Underwater World: An oceanarium with huge sharks and stingrays, giant gropers, beautiful coral fish and a rockpool with a freshwater crocodile. There is a variety of restaurants, cafes and food outlets also.


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Special Events

Special Events:

January - Round Mountain Jet Sprint Boat Races

February - AT&T Australian Skins Game

March - Indy Car Australia Race

August - Gold Coast Show

September - Surfers Paradise International Aquathlon

October - Gold Coast Tropicarnival Festival