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Best Things to Do
Top 20 Best Things to Do in Gold Coast [2025]
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SkyPoint Observation Deck
4.7
/5
1095 reviews
8.4
From SEK 146.00
1.3 km from downtown
Phone +61755822700
Address: Level 77, q1 building/9 Hamilton Ave, Surfers Paradise QLD 4217
Recommended sightseeing time: 1-2 hours
Selected for 2 years in a row
Highlights:
Panoramic view of Surfers Paradise
High-speed elevator & observation deck
Saved by 598 users755 positive reviews
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The view of the Gold Coast from the 77th floor is truly beautiful! It's just so crowded, like dumplings being dropped into a stream. I happened to see a rainbow, which is even more beautiful than what I could see. It's so big and round, and the reflections from the glass are amazing. If I were at the beach, it would have been even more beautiful.
The place was great. The view was great. It was very easy to use the tickets provided by Trip.com. We were just able to scan the QR code and enter the venue without any issues. Thank you.com for a great experience.
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Warner Bros. Movie World
4.5
/5
1460 reviews
8.4
From SEK 1115.00
Based on 6,219 reviews
16.5 km from downtown
Phone +61133386
Address: Pacific Mwy, Oxenford QLD 4210
Recommended sightseeing time: 0.5-1 day
Selected for 2 years in a row
Highlights:
Experience Hollywood movie scenes
Batman & Superman thrilling coaster
Saved by 540 users718 positive reviews
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If you’re an adrenaline junkie like me, Warner Bros. Movie World is a dream! The Scooby-Doo Spooky Coaster stole my heart—dark, thrilling, and packed with surprises that had me laughing and screaming all at once. The whole park blends movie magic with epic rides, making it the perfect spot for thrill-seekers and film fans alike. Arrive early, wear comfy shoes, and ride Scooby twice—it’s that good!
We took a taxi from Langting to Warner, it was very fast, it only took half an hour to get there, 60 dollars parked at the door, it was so comfortable, I watched the traffic for two hours (Figure 2)
There is FP, I didn’t know it at first, but later I thought about it and was too lazy to buy it, because my son and husband didn’t dare to play
When I went in, I saw all the roller coasters, foreigners are not fake, each one will scare you to death
Walk to the right first, there are many people taking pictures, I am not interested, I don’t know a few
Among all the characters, only Batman is charged, 💰25 dollars, but you can get printed photos for free, and the others just need to queue up. When you get the photos, you can buy a photo frame for 15 dollars. I think it’s a good deal, so I took it... I didn’t regret it and took a lot of photos
Almost all projects don’t have single rider, but whitewater rafting has it, otherwise it will really take more than half an hour. Fortunately, there is a typhoon in the Gold Coast these days, so it’s not very hot
In general, the park is very small, it takes about two hours to play after buying FP, and we played for a whole day if we went around
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Gold Coast Sea World
4.6
/5
861 reviews
8.2
From SEK 540.00
6.7 km from downtown
Phone +61133386
Address: Seaworld Dr, Main Beach QLD 4217, Australia
Recommended sightseeing time: 0.5-1 day
Selected for 2 years in a row
Highlights:
Sharks & penguins & rare marine life
Dolphin & sea lion show
Saved by 350 users463 positive reviews
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Note that unlike in China, the park's business hours are generally open at 10 a.m. and close at 5 p.m., and the food and beverages (burgers, pizza, etc.) in the park are usually closed before 4 p.m. This means you don't have to get up early in the morning (if you live in Surfers Paradise, the bus takes less than half an hour). It was a relaxing and enjoyable stroll with the kids, and the most amazing thing was seeing a lot of giant manta rays. The kids loved being able to touch them.
Gold Coast Sea World is really good! There are all kinds of marine life that are dazzling, emperor penguins and polar bears are cute, and the performances of dolphins and seals are very exciting. There are also many exciting amusement facilities, suitable for the whole family to play together. In addition, the environment here is also very good, and the staff are enthusiastic. It is a great experience.
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Paradise Country
4.3
/5
362 reviews
7.5
From SEK 240.00
16.6 km from downtown
Phone +61133386
Address: Production Dr, Oxenford QLD 4210
Recommended sightseeing time: 2-3 hours
Highlights:
Experience Australian life & homes
Explore traditional Australian farmhouses
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Paradise Farm is a treasure trove for experiencing the Australian countryside! As soon as you enter the farm, you can smell the natural scent of hay and soil. The fluffy sheep, cute kangaroos and emus are wandering on the grass, which is very immersive. The most important thing you can't miss is the wool shearing performance! The farm workers skillfully "transform" the sheep. After the fluffy thick hair is shed, the sheep instantly becomes "skinny". You can also touch the wool on the spot, which is soft and healing. There is also a sheepdog show, where the dogs flexibly shuttle among the sheep, which is super smart! By the way, you can also feed the kangaroos by hand. They look super cute holding the feed bags. Remember to touch their backs gently. There is also a traditional Billy Tea brewing performance in the farm. Tea is boiled on the campfire with a tin kettle and paired with Australian toast. One bite is the authentic country taste. If you want to take photos, put on the cowboy clothes provided by the farm, stand in front of the red barn, and take photos that look like a western movie in minutes. It is a great place to immerse yourself in the Australian farming and pastoral life.
This farm is suitable for elderly and children to visit. The garden is not big and is walk-friendly. The key is to check in and hold a koala and touch a kangaroo. You can see about ten koalas awake eating leaves. There are three sessions for koala photography at 10 am, 12:45 pm and 1:30 pm. For 49 Australian dollars, no more than six people can take a photo together, and one of them can hold a koala. It takes about 2-3 hours to visit. If you have children, you may have more fun because there is a small children's playground and a "gold panning" experience.
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5
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Dreamworld
4.6
/5
518 reviews
7.3
From SEK 517.00
Based on 3,463 reviews
20.2 km from downtown
Phone +61755881111
Address: Dreamworld Pkwy, Coomera QLD 4209, Australia
Recommended sightseeing time: 0.5-1 day
No.2 of Night Attractions in Gold Coast
Highlights:
Cuddle & photo with koalas
Experience Halloween Horror Nights
Saved by 326 users286 positive reviews
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Located between Brisbane and the Gold Coast. There is a large free parking lot, it is very popular, the rides are rich and varied, the ticket price is not expensive, the price-performance ratio is good, you can drink for the price of one drink all day. If you pass by, I recommend staying for a day, it's fun
The child bought the ticket specifically for hugging a koala. It was very convenient to book tickets on Ctrip. After entering, he paid another 50 Australian dollars to hug a koala and take photos. The park is not big but there are several good projects. The cost performance is not high, but the child is happy. It is said that only Queensland allows hugging koalas.
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6
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Aquaduck Gold Coast
4.6
/5
67 reviews
6.9
From SEK 311.00
Based on 648 reviews
1.8 km from downtown
Phone +61755390222
Address: Aquaduck, Circle On Cavill Shopping Centre, Cavill Ave, Surfers Paradise QLD 4217, Australia
Recommended sightseeing time: 1-1.1 hours
Highlights:
Surfers Paradise to Broadbeach Boulevard
Giant inflatable duck landmark
Saved by 125 users73% positive reviews
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Great tour of the area, and of course the highlight of the trip is going from the road to the water!
Our guide, Sophie, was great and had a really lovely, friendly manner with all of us on the tour! The captain was good as well with plenty of knowledge about the area.
This is a quick tour to give a good overview of the main area of surfers in a unique vessel. Great for kids, as all the kids had an opportunity to drive the duck in the water!
Great Tour with the kids
Awesome tour around surfers and on the water. Operator and the hostess were friendly and very informative. Make sure you get the voucher book that has the free captains hat in it before you go!!!
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Wet'n'Wild Gold Coast
4.7
/5
174 reviews
6.4
From SEK 1173.00
Based on 2,783 reviews
15.6 km from downtown
Phone +61133386
Address: Pacific Mwy, Oxenford QLD 4210, Australia
Recommended sightseeing time: 0.5-1 day
Highlights:
Outdoor movie & wave pool
Outdoor water movie & wave pool
50% positive reviews
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5 stars for the degree of enjoyment and 5 stars for the degree of excitement. Try to avoid weekends and holidays, as the queues under the sun are too long. If you go in the morning, it is recommended to grab a good position in the surfing pool after arriving. There is a row of lounge chairs on the shore.
Wet n Wild Water World, come during off-peak hours, and you won’t have to queue up for any of the large-scale attractions. It’s even more fun than buying a fast track ticket!
It’s early autumn, and several water attractions have entered maintenance, but it doesn’t affect the fun and excitement of playing in the water. The existing large-scale attractions are enough to make people enjoy themselves!
Kaboom, Tornado, AquaLoop, Black Hole, etc. are all very exciting and fun. As long as your energy and physical strength allow, you can play as much as you want without queuing!
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8
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Sea World Cruises
4.6
/5
8 reviews
6.2
From SEK 486.00
6.3 km from downtown
Phone +61755916061
Address: Sea World Cruises Terminal, Seaworld Dr, Main Beach QLD 4217, Australia
Recommended sightseeing time: 2-3 hours
Highlights:
Sea cruise to view the Queensland coastline up close
Swim with, feed, and interact with dolphins
Saved by 101 users
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We had an unforgettable experience on the Sea World Cruise Whale Watching tour! The crew was knowledgeable and friendly, providing fascinating insights about the whales and their behavior. The boat was comfortable and offered excellent viewing spots. We were fortunate to see several whales up close, making the trip truly magical. I highly recommend this tour for anyone looking to experience the beauty of marine life in their natural habitat. A must-do adventure!
It was a great trip. The captain patiently explained and ensured that all tourists on the boat could see humpback whales.
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Jet Boat Extreme
4.4
/5
11 reviews
6.1
From SEK 441.00
Based on 2,171 reviews
2 km from downtown
Phone +61755388890
Address: 30-34 Ferny Ave, Surfers Paradise QLD 4217, Australia
Recommended sightseeing time: 2 hour
Highlights:
Jet boat & luxury architecture
Spectacular coastline views up close
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The project was fun, but booking through Ctrip was outrageous. We were traveling as a family and had a child ticket. We thought that although Ctrip was more expensive than other platforms, the service was reliable. As a result, the location of the child ticket we received was wrong! Moreover, the child ticket was the first of all orders. Since we were in a hurry the day before, we did not open the map to check. We directly copied the address and took a taxi. As a result, we arrived 20 minutes early and found that the location was wrong! The correct address was actually closer to our hotel. We wasted $15 on the taxi alone, not to mention the impact on the mood of the whole family. In the end, Ctrip's feedback was also very careless. It only explained that the supplier marked it wrong. It was really a big mistake.
Booked for my parents, it's OK
More suitable for young people, not suitable for older people
Because it's more exciting
The guy driving the spray boat is very skilled and very fast. And he will stop if the passengers feel uncomfortable
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10
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Australian Outback Spectacular
4.3
/5
54 reviews
5.9
From SEK 603.00
15.9 km from downtown
Phone +61133386
Address: Entertainment Rd, Oxenford QLD 4210, Australia
Recommended sightseeing time: 1-2 hours
No.3 of Night Attractions in Gold Coast
Highlights:
Cinematic sequences throughout the show
Enjoy dinner at the 'Outback Legends' visual feast
47% positive reviews
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We enjoy the Outback live performance together with dinner served. Entertaining and worth it
Heartland, a musical sitcom that reflects the Australian inland residents' main production and living style of animal husbandry, is based on the love story of a pair of lovers and extends the changes in the lives of inland farmers and their joys and sorrows. It is indeed a very authentic Australian atmosphere. At the same time, some equestrian performances are interspersed through the plot to show the style of Australian cowboys to the audience. The visual effects of the scene are also very attentive.
The performance ticket (recently on sale) includes a three-course dinner and drinks. The main course can be steak, chicken steak or vegetarian. The drinks are beer, dry red and dry white. We chose steak. Although it was thick cut and served throughout the venue, we could not choose the degree of doneness, but the taste was really good, not inferior to the restaurant's level. It's just that the dessert is too sweet. I can't digest it, so I can only taste it lightly.
Overall, it's worth the money and there's no need to make this trip.
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