Gold Coast Sea World Theme Park

October 25th, 2008

Visit Sea World on Australia’s Gold Coast - the most amazing world of all! Make contact with marine life wonders and experience a whole world of exciting rides, shows and attractions.
Sea World on Queensland’s Gold Coast is the coastal strip’s oldest theme park, having been started in 1958 as Surfers Paradise Ski Gardens at Carrara and later renamed and relocated to Sea World Drive in 1971.

Sharks and polar bears
One of its newer attractions is Shark Bay (not to be confused with Shark Bay in Western Australia) where not only can you view sharks swimming about but you can swim with them as well.
And now there are young polar bears Hudson and Nelson, and their more adult counterparts Lia and Lutik, at Polar Bear Shores.

Sea World, with continuously-fashioned new attractions, remains a Gold Coast theme park favorite.

Shark Bay is the world’s largest man-made lagoon system for sharks and houses some of the most awe-inspiring of the species in an innovative exhibit at Sea World. Step back in time into the 1960s at Sea World’s new Waterski WipeOut, an energetic show set in the ‘Golden Era’ of Surfers Paradise. Come and see Australia’s only Polar bears in their home at Sea World’s Polar Bear Shores.

Sea World Resort is Australia’s Number 1 Theme Park resort, renowned for its excellent accommodation, superb facilities and friendly staff. Situated on Queensland’s glorious Gold Coast, the secluded and luxurious resort is bordered by a world famous surf beach and the idyllic Broadwater.

A low rise resort set amongst beautiful tropical gardens featuring attractive rainforest atriums, Sea World Resort consists of 405 rooms in three different accommodation wings. All rooms at Sea World Resort feature a balcony or patio and offer garden, pool or Broadwater views.

Featuring restaurants and bars, plus extensive conference facilities, a Kids Club and a host of water sport activities, Sea World Resort is the perfect place for a Gold Coast holiday getaway for business or with the family.

Sea World Resort’s unique features include a monorail link to Gold Coast Sea World, absolute waterfront conference and meeting facilities, a popular Kid’s Club, heated lagoon-shaped swimming pool and award winning restaurants, just to name a few.

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Gold Coast Movie World Theme Park

October 21st, 2008


Movie World Gold Coast theme andAttraction Park is located on Australia’s Gold Coast in Queensland. Movie World Gold Coast - where movie magic comes alive and happens every day!

Movie World Gold Coast is the only Australian movie related attraction and theme park, you will experience a fun-filled, Gold Coast theme park family adventure with all the glitz and glamour of Hollywood.

At Movie World Gold Coast you can meet your favourite stars including Marilyn Monroe, Spider man, Scooby Doo, Harry Potter, and Batman. At Movie World on the Gold Coast you can enjoy all the behind-the-scenes action, comedy stunts and exhilarating rides, shows and attractions that will keep the whole family entertained for the best day on the Gold Coast.

If you are fascinated by movies, movie characters, movie shows and how movies are made, Warner Bros Movie World on Australia’s Gold Coast could be a place to visit on your trip to Queensland.

Gold Coast is one of the most popular Australia’s holiday destinations. The city is host to a number of tourists every year because of its theme parks, stunning golden beaches and subtropical rainforests. One of the most celebrated theme parks of the city is the Movie World Gold Coast.

There are people who watch films and then there are folks who live to watch films. Movie World in Gold Coast is a Mecca for such souls. Movie World also referred to, as Warner Bros. Movie World is one of the most popular theme parks of the city. This theme park is the only Australian theme park concerned with movies.

People usually visit Movie World during holidays with friends and family. One can surely expect lots of entertainment in this park. Soak up all the glamour of Hollywood. It is the venue where movie magic happens day after day, non-stop.

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Gold Coast Wet’n’Wild Water World Theme Park

October 16th, 2008

Gold Coast’s Wet ‘n’ Wild Water World describes itself as Australia’s largest Australian water theme park. It features water slides, pools and other attractions and is very much activity-oriented.
It is one of the Gold Coast theme parks owned by Warner Village Theme Parks.

Visit Wet’n’Wild Water World, Australia’s premier theme water theme park on the Gold Coast. Enjoy all the fun and excitement of the world’s latest water slides, pools and attractions.

Ever wondered what it’s like to ride some of the biggest waves in the world? What’s it like being towed into a 50ft face? Surfrider delivers the experience with major thrills as you plummet downwards on a giant surfboard simulating dropping into a massive wave.

The all new Extreme H20 Zone is NOW OPEN at Gold Coast Wet’n’Wild Water World. This new water precinct adds a completely new dimension to Wet’n’Wild, offering thrill seekers the ultimate aquatic rush on king-sized slides - never seen before in Australia!

And with all slides and pools heated in the cooler months, it is summer all year ’round at Wet’n’Wild Water World!

Getting there
From Surfers Paradise, drive along the Gold Coast Highway to Smith St and follow the signs to Brisbane and the Pacific Motorway. The exit to Wet ‘n’ Wild Water World (and Warner Bros Movie World) should be clearly signed.

From Brisbane, follow the signs to the Pacific Motorway and the Gold Coast. You can’t miss the turn off to Wet ‘n’ Wild Water World.

If you prefer not to drive, there are tours and public transport available from Brisbane or the Gold Coast.
Trains from the Gold Coast or Brisbane stop at Helensvale station, a short bus ride from Wet ‘n’ Wild Water World.

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Gold Coast Dreamworld Theme Park

October 15th, 2008

A new Gold Coast theme park adjacent to Dreamworld — WhiteWater World — opened to the public in December 2006. A two-day World Pass lets you hop between Dreamworld and WhiteWater World as often as you like, over two days. Separate tickets for Dreamworld and WhiteWater World are available as well.

Thrill rides, close encounters with wildlife, cartoon character attractions and IMAX movies are among the many attractions of Dreamworld, one of the Gold Coast’s more popular theme parks.

Fastest, tallest rides
Among the fastest, tallest thrill rides are The Claw, one of Gold Coast Dreamworld’s newer attractions, where you’re propelled nine storeys high, swinging up to 64 kilometres per hour while spinning 360 degrees, and the Giant Drop where you freefall from 38 storeys high.

Many worlds in one
Dreamworld’s 30 hectares include a tiger island, Australian wildlife, riverboat cruises, water slides, Nickelodeon characters, an IMAX theatre and, of course, the wide variety of rides.

Big Brother
The Australia series of Big Brother used to be filmed, produced and distributed direct from Dreamworld Studios. The Big Brother reality TV series was discontinued in mid-2008.

Where is Dreamworld?
Dreamworld is on the Pacific Highway at Coomera on Queensland’s Gold Coast, 25 minutes north of Surfers Paradise and 40 minutes south of Brisbane. The exit from the highway is clearly marked.

Opening hours
Dreamworld is open from 10am to 5pm all year round (except Christmas Day) with extended opening hours during peak holiday seasons. Dreamworld is open on Anzac Day from 1pm to 5.30pm.

Entry tickets
General admission prices were $64 for adults and $42 for children 4 to 13 years old as of March 2007. Admission prices are subject to change.

Getting there
Dreamworld is an official bus stop for bus services between Brisbane and the Gold Coast. Coach tours and shuttle bus services are available.

If going by train, Dreamworld is close to Coomera railway station which is on the train line between Brisbane and the Gold Coast. At the railway station, buses are available to and from Dreamworld.
If driving, get on the Pacific Motorway and watch for the Dreamworld exit.

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