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Food, drink & nightlife
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Tours & day trips
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Theme parks
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What to do in Gold Coast
Popular places to visit
Warner Bros. Movie World
Watch stunt shows, get on superhero rides, enter the Ice Age 4D Experience and take a splash in the Wild West at Australia’s theme park version of Hollywood.
Cavill Avenue
Bustling nightlife, great shopping and a legendary surfing beach make this avenue the exciting centre of Surfer’s Paradise on the Gold Coast.
Dreamworld
Australia’s biggest amusement park features exciting themed areas with everything from tigers and thrilling rides to vintage V8 super-cars and TV characters.
Sea World
Who doesn’t dream of staying overnight in a water park where you can see Jet Ski stunts, life-sized Nickelodeon stars, plus dolphins, sea lions and polar bears?
Wet'n'Wild Gold Coast
Get an adrenaline kick gliding through caves and tunnels or plunging down a giant water slide, or simply float and splash in a relaxing pool.
Surfers Paradise Beach
This stretch of beach is known for its regular sets of rolling waves, with high-rise hotels and bustling nightlife along the sandy shore.
Coolangatta Beach
This city at the southern tip of the Gold Coast has some of the most pristine beaches, and clear water for swimming, fishing and diving.
Currumbin Wildlife Sanctuary
Cuddle a koala and handfeed kangaroos at this wildlife sanctuary set in natural rainforest surrounds on Australia’s famous Gold Coast.
SkyPoint Observation Deck
Enjoy a drink and take in far-reaching views across the Surfers Paradise shoreline toward the Gold Coast Hinterland at this towering beachside observation deck.
Areas of Gold Coast
Surfers Paradise
Cavill Avenue and Home of the Arts are a few top attractions in Surfers Paradise. Hop around the city on the metro at Cypress Avenue Station or Florida Gardens station and check out the area's stunning beaches, luxurious spas and popular shops.
Broadbeach
The stunning beaches, first-class casinos and popular shops are notable features of Broadbeach. Make a stop by The Star Gold Coast or The Oasis while you're visiting, and jump aboard the metro at Broadbeach South Light Rail Station to get around town.
Coolangatta
The stunning beaches and popular shops are just a few highlights of Coolangatta. Make a stop by Kirra Beach or Coolangatta Beach while you're exploring the area.
Burleigh Heads
A noteworthy feature of Burleigh Heads is its stunning beaches. While you're in town, be sure to stop and check out Burleigh Beach and Burleigh Head National Park.
Southport
Beaches, spas and theme parks are some highlights of Southport. Make a stop by Australia Fair Shopping Centre or Broadwater Parklands while you're exploring.
Palm Beach
Palm Beach is known for its pristine beaches, and you can make a stop by Tallebudgera Creek and Tallebudgera Beach while in the area.
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- Warner Bros. Movie World
- Cavill Avenue
- Dreamworld
- Wet'n'Wild Gold Coast
- Surfers Paradise Beach
- Gold Coast Convention and Exhibition Centre
- Currumbin Wildlife Sanctuary
- SkyPoint Observation Deck
- Slingshot
- Chevron Renaissance
- Gold Coast University Hospital
- Marina Mirage Shopping Centre
- John Flynn Private Hospital
- WhiteWater World
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