Local Attractions
From stunning beaches to cosy hinterland getaways, the Gold Coast's sub tropical climate is ideal to take advantage of the limitless leisure activities all year round.
Experience the thrill of the rollercoasters at the theme parks. Enjoy a shopping trip at one of the many modern shopping centres the coast has to offer. Swim with dolphins, or maybe even a shark at Sea World. Get up close and personal with our amazing native wildlife, or see a fearsome crocodile behind the safety of a fence at Currumbin Wildlife Sanctuary!
To help you get the best out of your Gold Coast Holiday, let our friendly Tour Desk staff assist you with fun things to do, local directions, booking a tour for your family plus they can even help you purchase discounted theme park tickets! Whatever the age there is an activity here to entertain and amuse.
Regional Highlights
- A Gold Coast holiday is not complete without a visit to one of the award-winning theme parks
- A trip to Currumbin Sanctuary with rainbow lorikeet feeding and native animals
- Visit the Gold Coast's Hinterland - cool mountain air, beautiful waterfalls and bushwalks
- Extreme fun with extreme sports such as bungy jumping, jet boats, flycoaster and skydiving
- A visit to the beach, a dip in the ocean swimming or a surf
- Trendy restaurants, cafes and boutique shopping to enjoy at Cavill Ave and Orchid Ave
- Gold Coast City Art Gallery and the interesting riverside sculpture walk
- Discover the exclusive Sanctuary Cove - it's Very Gold Coast
- Explore the secrets of nature - take a bushwalk through the Tamborine National Park, join a guided eco-tour or take a picnic in a rainforest
- Drop by Conrad Jupiters Casino
- Shop till you drop at Harbourtown Shopping Centre which is just 300m from the park, or visit another shopping centre favoured by locals including Pacific Fair and the newly refurbished Robina Town Centre
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Australian Outback Spectacular Discover the Outback Spirit! An evening dinner show presented by R.M.Williams, filled with outback music, drama and action! Australian Outback Spectacular, is located on the Pacific Motorway between Warner Bros. Nightly, from Tuesday to Sunday, the $23m attraction features a 1.5 hour extravaganza with spectacular audio and visual effects as well as a three-course Aussie BBQ dinner. As part of the entry ticket, in addition to the show and dinner, guests also receive beer, wine or soft drink during the show as well as a free Stockmen’s hat!
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Infinity INFINITY is a mind-blowing journey into spectacular, futuristic maze-like 'worlds of wonder'. It's a dreamlike, funhouse of the future! It is an extraordinary series of around 20 multi-sensual environments filled with unique special effects, atmospheric sound fields, ultra groovy music and illusions that appear to go all the way to infinity. It's fun for all ages, good family entertainment and a great group or team building activity taking around 30 minutes for all ages from 8 - 108!
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Paradise Country Paradise Country, The Gold Coast's authentic Aussie homestead, provides the opportunity to experience farm life and outback adventure, has been reconstructed in the serene peaceful hinterland area behind Warner Bros. Movie World. Paradise Country provides an even more traditional 'fair-dinkum' Aussie homestead experience than ever before including koala cuddling, boomerang throwing and whip cracking demonstrations, sheep dog mustering and stock horse roundup, and billy tea and damper around the camp fire.
Major Events
| January | Magic Millions Horse Racing Carnival |
| March | Quiksilver Pro Surfing Titles |
| May | Sanctuary Cove International Boat Show |
| July | Gold Coast Marathon |
| October | Armor All Gold Coast 600 |
| November | Schoolies Week |