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Food, drink & nightlife
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Gold Coast: Natural Bridge Glow Worm Night Tour
Shows & concerts
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Dracula's Cabaret - Dinner & Show
Adventure & outdoor
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Full-Day Moreton Island 4x4 Sightseeing Tour
Tours & day trips
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Springbrook andTamborine Rainforest Tour Incl Natural Bridge and Glow Worm ...
Air, helicopter & balloon tours
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North Stradbroke Island - Scenic Flight & 4x4 EcoTour with Lunch
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.
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?
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.
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.
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.
Snapper Rocks
A rocky outcrop with a point break that’s legendary among experienced and professional surfers is also a great spot for relaxing by the seaside.
Areas of Gold Coast
Surfers Paradise
Cavill Avenue and Warner Bros. Movie World 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 Cavill Avenue 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 Cavill Avenue or Kirra 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 Cavill Avenue and Warner Bros. Movie World.
Southport
Beaches, spas and theme parks are some highlights of Southport. Make a stop by Cavill Avenue or Warner Bros. Movie World while you're exploring.