Brisbane Airport 1 hr 7
HOTA, Home of the Arts (9 min)
Cultural complex with facilities hosting movies, concerts & other events, plus a gallery & bar/cafe. Sea World (11 min)
Oceanographic theme park with marine animals & polar bears, plus shows, rides & interactive tours. Ripley's Believe It or Not! Surfers Paradise (14 min)
Museum with kitschy oddities on display, including shrunken human heads & rare animal skeletons. Surfers Paradise Beach (5 min)
Legendary surfing spot with a sand beach, set against a city backdrop with entertainment & shops. Wet'n'Wild Gold Coast (25 min)
Expansive water park with many thrill rides, a wave pool, concessions & a surf shop. Gold Coast Broadwater (10 min)
Shallow estuary including a rich marine park, marinas & islands crossed by ferry services. Infinity Attraction (14 min)
Funhouse attraction where guests encounter illusion-based special effects & music. Warner Bros. Movie World (23 min)
Large park with a number of thrill rides including rollercoasters and regular live stunt shows. Broadwater Parklands (12 min)
Spacious park featuring a marine-themed water play area for kids, plus BBQ grills & walking paths. Surfers Paradise Beachfront Markets (15 min)
Regular, open-air night market featuring 100+ stalls, local artisans & live music performances. The Star Gold Coast (12 min)
Upscale hotel with restaurants, bars & gaming, plus a day spa, a theatre & poolside cabanas. SkyPoint Observation Deck (14 min)
Observation deck & cafe offering scenic views from area's highest point, plus nightlife on weekends. Currumbin Wildlife Sanctuary (32 min)
Native animals on display in natural surrounds, plus shows, encounters & a wildlife hospital. Dreamworld (29 min)
Sprawling amusement complex featuring themed areas, with rides, attractions and a wildlife park. Gold Coast beach (15 min)
Lengthy stretch of shoreline with 70 km of developed beachfront for swimming, surfing & more. | 
