Theme Parks
The History of Dreamworld on the Gold Coast
Dreamworld is one of Australia’s largest theme parks with over two dozen rides and four roller coasters, and has long been one of the Gold Coast’s main attractions. The park itself is made up of several themed areas as well as special rides, animal exhibits, shows, food outlets and merchandise shops. The following is a brief look at the history of this priceless Australian icon.
Design and construction
The vision for the park came from John Longhurst, who in 1974 put his plan into action by purchasing 85 hectares of land in the Coomera area that would be the grounds of the future Dreamworld. Visitors who are staying in Gold Coast accommodation or at a resort in Surfers Paradise would then have easy access to the park.
A Guide to the Wonderful Rides at Wet’n’Wild
Located just minutes from all the best Gold Coast accommodation, Wet ‘n’ Wild is one of Australia’s best water parks, with some of the most exciting and terrifying water slides of any theme park in the world. Make sure you allow at least a full day to try out all the rides, as there really is a huge amount to do. Whether you are looking to entertain young children or find a fun way to spend a summer’s day with your crew, Wet ‘n’ Wild is sure to do the trick. The following rides are some of the highlights.
The Tornado
A legitimate ‘super slide’, the Tornado has the rider strapped into a four-person tube and then flung down a 40-metre tunnel into a storm of water. From here, the riders are spat out into the calm waters of the pool below. Riders must be at least 120cm tall to ride.
Fun in the Sun: A Guide to The Gold Coast’s Theme Parks
Dreamworld, Wet and Wild, Movie World, and Sea World. These world-famous theme parks are synonymous with the Gold Coast and have assumed the ‘must visit’ categorisation from many tourists. After settling into your Surfers Paradise accommodation, it’s time to start making plans to visit each of these exciting destinations that have become the focal point of many adventurous Gold Coast holidays.
These days, theme parks are not just for the children. Adults make up the majority of visitors to each so you should not be surprised to discover that the attractions are geared around the entire family, not just the young ones. Locals from Brisbane often plan day trips to these fabulous destinations just to keep up with the ever-changing rides and features that these theme parks continually offer.
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