Known mostly as one of Australia’s premiere beach destinations, sporting a perfect climate, fine sand beaches and radical waves, the Gold Coast area is also a theme-park paradise. Whether you’re looking for a fun family adventure or an adrenalin rush that will get your heart throbbing, you’ll definitely find it at one of these extraordinary Gold Coast theme parks:

7. WRX Experience

You’re probably thinking off-road racing and a beach destination aren’t really compatible, but it’s true, you can find Australia’s best gravel circuit right in Gold Coast. So when you’re taking a break from surfing or sunbathing, why not experience an exhilarating drive in a rally-tuned Subaru Impreza WRX STI, and see what it’s like to have 350 bhp under your control.

You can opt for the Rally Intro Experience, and complete the professionally-designed circuit on your own, engage in a competition to test your driving skills against other competitors, or slip into the passenger seat and hold on for the ride of your life. Regardless of your choice, the Gold Coast WRX Experience will remain unforgettable.

6. Adventure Park

Located in the Gold Coast hinterland, among the tall trees of Tambourine Mountain, Adventure Park gives tourists a chance to literally hang out in a pristine Australian setting.

Featuring a network of ropes and bridges, hanging up to 18 meters into the air, Adventure Park has you completing a series of challenges based on elements of SAS training. But don’t let that scare you, anyone taller than 1.6 meters tall, with their arms extended, can run the course. Both thrill seekers and nature enthusiasts will have a tough time finding a better attraction around Gold Coast.

5. White Water World

Australia’s newest water park is a true man-made watery paradise. Boasting a wide range of fun rides, from the most extreme waterslides in the world to adorable toddler slides, White Water World is one of the busiest theme-parks in Gold Coast.

White Water Park hosts the world’s first four lane racer as well as three other of the world’s top-rated waterslides, as well as over 140 interactive water rides for kids, in the Nickelodeon Pipeline Plunge.

4. Outback Spectacular

Even though Gold Coast is one of the most densely populated places in Australia, it’s the perfect place to discover outback culture, through the popular Outback Spectacular show. Expert stunt riders take the roles of legendary stock men and Australian Light Horse troops and put on a show that will stay with you long after you leave the Gold Coast.

Special effects, incredible sound and lighting help retell one of Australia’s most fascinating stories. To better integrate them in the outback atmosphere, spectators are given stockmen hats on arrival that they get to keep as a souvenir. The variety of animals and horse stunts in the show make Outback Spectacular one of the best all-age attractions in Gold Coast.

3. Sea World

The oldest theme-park built on the Gold Coast, Sea World debuted in 1958 and remains one of the cities most fascinating attractions. Dolphins performing fun tricks, playful polar bears, cute penguins and ruthless sharks swimming around you, make Sea World a great place to discover marine life, up close.

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Apart from all the animal attractions, Sea World features a number of rides for kids and adults alike, making it a great place for a full day of family fun. Constantly adding new and exciting exhibits, Sea World manages to remain a Gold Coast favorite.

2. Warner Bros. Movie World

Movie World is a Hollywood inspired theme-park, built right next to the Warner Bros filming studios, outside Gold Coast City. As the largest film production center in Queensland and the third largest in Australia, it was only natural for Gold Coast to take advantage of its status and offer tourists a fun-filled experience inspired by their favorite motion pictures.

Warner Bros. Movie World is famous for film-themed thrill rides like Batwing Spaceshot – featuring a 4.5G vertical launch, followed by a breathtaking drop, Superman Escape – an amazing rollercoaster that takes you from 0 to 100 km/h in just 2 seconds, Scooby-Doo Spooky Coaster, Lethal Weapon and more. Perfect for all ages, Warner Bros Movie World lets you experience Hollywood right in Gold Coast.

1. Dreamworld

Australia’s favorite theme park features a plethora of rides, exhibits and attractions for the whole family and bags the no.1 spot on our Best Gold Coast Theme Parks countdown. Open to the world for the last 25 years, Dreamworld has always come up with new rides and ways of keeping visitors satisfied, thus securing its popularity.

Stretching over an area of 30 ha, Dreamworld truly features a little bit of everything, for everyone. Some of the biggest, fastest rides on Earth, a range of water slides, riverboat cruises and even a tiger island, with real tigers, makes Dreamworld the ultimate theme park in Gold Coast.

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