Brisbane Airport 1 hr 9
HOTA, Home of the Arts (11 min) Cultural complex with facilities hosting movies, concerts & other events, plus a gallery & bar/cafe. Ripley's Believe It or Not! Surfers Paradise (8 min) Museum with kitschy oddities on display, including shrunken human heads & rare animal skeletons. SkyPoint Observation Deck (6 min) Observation deck & cafe offering scenic views from area's highest point, plus nightlife on weekends. Sea World (14 min) Oceanographic theme park with marine animals & polar bears, plus shows, rides & interactive tours. Surfers Paradise Beach (6 min) Legendary surfing spot with a sand beach, set against a city backdrop with entertainment & shops. Broadwater Parklands (14 min) Spacious park featuring a marine-themed water play area for kids, plus BBQ grills & walking paths. Wet'n'Wild Gold Coast (27 min) Expansive water park with many thrill rides, a wave pool, concessions & a surf shop. Gold Coast beach (8 min) Lengthy stretch of shoreline with 70 km of developed beachfront for swimming, surfing & more. Hinterland Regional Park (22 min) Rainforest, park, and wine Infinity Attraction (9 min) Funhouse attraction where guests encounter illusion-based special effects & music. Surfers Paradise Beachfront Markets (6 min) Regular, open-air night market featuring 100+ stalls, local artisans & live music performances. Warner Bros. Movie World (25 min) Large park with a number of thrill rides including rollercoasters and regular live stunt shows. Dracula's Cabaret Gold Coast (7 min) Renowned horror-themed cabaret dining experience with 'Death by Chocolate' for dessert. The Star Gold Coast (5 min) Upscale hotel with restaurants, bars & gaming, plus a day spa, a theatre & poolside cabanas. Currumbin Wildlife Sanctuary (26 min) Native animals on display in natural surrounds, plus shows, encounters & a wildlife hospital. |