The Gold Coast is the amusement park capital of Australia.  Four of Australia’s seven major theme parks are located along one easily accessed stretch of the Pacific Highway.  If you’re a thrill seeker, fun lover or water junky, these theme parks will suit you.

Dreamworld

The biggest and by many accounts the best, Dreamworld’s very appropriate motto is So Many Worlds in One.  The parks 30 hectares includes Wiggles World (the official home of the Wiggles), Tiger Island, White Water World and an IMAX theatre.  Dreamworld also has Australia’s most thrilling rides, such as the Giant Drop, a 38 storey freefall that is the highest of its kind in the Southern Hemisphere.

Website: www.dreamworld.com.au


Movie World

At this movie themed park, your favourite characters come to life.  Where else can you see Marilyn Monroe cavort with Shaggy from Scooby Doo?  All the rides here relate to movies, such as the thrilling Lethal Weapon roller coaster, the fun Scooby Doo ride and the Batman simulation, while the 4D cinema provides an entertaining Shrek experience.

Website: movieworld.myfun.com.au


Wet N Wild Water World

Wet N Wild is Australia’s largest and most exciting water park. Featuring water slides and other water related rides for adults and children, Wet N Wild is an action orientated day of fun.  If you’re going in a group, make sure you race each other on the speed slide!


Sea World

Sea World showcases marine life while also providing rides and entertainments for families.  Their newest and most popular attraction, Shark Bay, gives brave punters the chance to get up close and personal with these toothy predators.  Sea World’s water shows are also very popular.

Grown up kids should include a visit to the Gold Coast’s theme park strip in their itinerary.  The hardest part is choosing which one to see!

Website: seaworld.myfun.com.au