Brisbane Airport 1 hr 10
Broadwater Parklands (16 min) Spacious park featuring a marine-themed water play area for kids, plus BBQ grills & walking paths. Warner Bros. Movie World (27 min) Large park with a number of thrill rides including rollercoasters and regular live stunt shows. Infinity Attraction (10 min) Funhouse attraction where guests encounter illusion-based special effects & music. Gold Coast beach (4 min) Lengthy stretch of shoreline with 70 km of developed beachfront for swimming, surfing & more. SkyPoint Observation Deck (7 min) Observation deck & cafe offering scenic views from area's highest point, plus nightlife on weekends. Ripley's Believe It or Not! Surfers Paradise (9 min) Museum with kitschy oddities on display, including shrunken human heads & rare animal skeletons. Currumbin Wildlife Sanctuary (24 min) Native animals on display in natural surrounds, plus shows, encounters & a wildlife hospital. The Star Gold Coast (10 min) Upscale hotel with restaurants, bars & gaming, plus a day spa, a theatre & poolside cabanas. Hinterland Regional Park (23 min) Rainforest, park, and wine Sea World (15 min) Oceanographic theme park with marine animals & polar bears, plus shows, rides & interactive tours. Surfers Paradise Beach (7 min) Legendary surfing spot with a sand beach, set against a city backdrop with entertainment & shops. Surfers Paradise Beachfront Markets (8 min) Regular, open-air night market featuring 100+ stalls, local artisans & live music performances. Wet'n'Wild Gold Coast (29 min) Expansive water park with many thrill rides, a wave pool, concessions & a surf shop. HOTA, Home of the Arts (12 min) Cultural complex with facilities hosting movies, concerts & other events, plus a gallery & bar/cafe. Miami Marketta (10 min) Unfussy indoor-outdoor night market offering global street fare, cocktails & beers plus live music. |