Brisbane Airport 1 hr
Surfers Paradise Beachfront Markets (9 min) Regular, open-air night market featuring 100+ stalls, local artisans & live music performances. Warner Bros. Movie World (17 min) Large park with a number of thrill rides including rollercoasters and regular live stunt shows. Gold Coast Broadwater (15 min) Shallow estuary including a rich marine park, marinas & islands crossed by ferry services. SkyPoint Observation Deck (10 min) Observation deck & cafe offering scenic views from area's highest point, plus nightlife on weekends. HOTA, Home of the Arts (10 min) Cultural complex with facilities hosting movies, concerts & other events, plus a gallery & bar/cafe. Ripley's Believe It or Not! Surfers Paradise (9 min) Museum with kitschy oddities on display, including shrunken human heads & rare animal skeletons. Sea World (7 min) Oceanographic theme park with marine animals & polar bears, plus shows, rides & interactive tours. Infinity Attraction (8 min) Funhouse attraction where guests encounter illusion-based special effects & music. WhiteWater World (24 min) Part of the Dreamworld amusement complex, this water park has slides, a wave pool & private cabanas. Wet'n'Wild Gold Coast (19 min) Expansive water park with many thrill rides, a wave pool, concessions & a surf shop. Broadwater Parklands (15 min) Spacious park featuring a marine-themed water play area for kids, plus BBQ grills & walking paths. Surfers Paradise Beach (6 min) Legendary surfing spot with a sand beach, set against a city backdrop with entertainment & shops. The Star Gold Coast (17 min) Upscale hotel with restaurants, bars & gaming, plus a day spa, a theatre & poolside cabanas. Currumbin Wildlife Sanctuary (33 min) Native animals on display in natural surrounds, plus shows, encounters & a wildlife hospital. Dreamworld (22 min) Sprawling amusement complex featuring themed areas, with rides, attractions and a wildlife park. |