Brisbane Airport 1 hr 7
Dreamworld (28 min)
Sprawling amusement complex featuring themed areas, with rides, attractions and a wildlife park. Infinity Attraction (6 min)
Funhouse attraction where guests encounter illusion-based special effects & music. Broadwater Parklands (12 min)
Spacious park featuring a marine-themed water play area for kids, plus BBQ grills & walking paths. Wet'n'Wild Gold Coast (25 min)
Expansive water park with many thrill rides, a wave pool, concessions & a surf shop. Sea World (10 min)
Oceanographic theme park with marine animals & polar bears, plus shows, rides & interactive tours. Surfers Paradise Beach (10 min)
Legendary surfing spot with a sand beach, set against a city backdrop with entertainment & shops. HOTA, Home of the Arts (8 min)
Cultural complex with facilities hosting movies, concerts & other events, plus a gallery & bar/cafe. SkyPoint Observation Deck (6 min)
Observation deck & cafe offering scenic views from area's highest point, plus nightlife on weekends. Ripley's Believe It or Not! Surfers Paradise (4 min)
Museum with kitschy oddities on display, including shrunken human heads & rare animal skeletons. The Star Gold Coast (10 min)
Upscale hotel with restaurants, bars & gaming, plus a day spa, a theatre & poolside cabanas. Currumbin Wildlife Sanctuary (30 min)
Native animals on display in natural surrounds, plus shows, encounters & a wildlife hospital. Surfers Paradise Beachfront Markets (4 min)
Regular, open-air night market featuring 100+ stalls, local artisans & live music performances. Warner Bros. Movie World (23 min)
Large park with a number of thrill rides including rollercoasters and regular live stunt shows. Gold Coast beach (4 min)
Lengthy stretch of shoreline with 70 km of developed beachfront for swimming, surfing & more. Gold Coast Broadwater (9 min)
Shallow estuary including a rich marine park, marinas & islands crossed by ferry services. | 
