Local AttractionsTheme Parks
Just a short drive north along the M1 Motorway, you'll find Dreamword, Whitewater World, Movieworld, Outback Spectacular and Wet 'n Wild theme parks. Seaworld is located just north of Surfers Paradise, right on The Spit with the ocean on one side and The Broadwater on the other. Each park has it's own unique character and attractions, perfect for a great day of family adventure and fun!
Dreamworld and Whitewater World
It’s double the thrills and double the fun at Dreamworld and WhiteWater World. So many worlds in one, Dreamworld is home to The Big 6 Thrill Rides, Nickelodeon Central, Wiggles World, Big Brother, Tiger Island, The Australian Wildlife Experience and FlowRider. Slide in for the ride of your life at the Gold Coast’s newest water park, WhiteWater World! Just a hop, skip and a splash from Dreamworld, combining adrenaline pumping thrills with family style fun in the ultimate Aussie beach paradise. WhiteWater World boasts all four of the hottest waterslides on the planet as well as Nickelodeon’s Pipeline Plunge, Wiggle Bay and the brand new water ride The Little Rippers
Location:
Dreamworld and Whitewater World is located on the Pacific Motorway on Australia's Gold Coast, just a forty minute drive north of Kirra Palms.
Sea World
Make contact with marine life wonders and experience a whole world of amazing rides, shows and attractions at Sea World. See the beautiful orphaned Polar Bear cubs Hudson and Nelson as they play in their state-of-the-art home, Polar Bear Shores. Take a fun and educational journey into the world of endangered dugong at the new Dugong Discovery and come face to face with the world's most feared predators at the awesome Shark Bay! And if you want an even closer experience, you can book an Animal Adventures program where you’ll come face to face with sharks, dolphins, sea lions or other marine life. Then 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.
Location:
Sea World is located on Sea World Drive, Main Beach on Australia's Gold Coast, just a thirty five minute drive north of Kirra Palms.
Outback Spectacular
Australian Outback Spectacular is the first of its kind in Australia. This unique and exciting show captures the grandeur of the Australian Outback, with spectacular visual effects and raw energy all of its own.
Each night the giant thousand seat arena thunders with the hooves of Australian stock horses as an action-packed performance unfolds. It’s an electric atmosphere presented with state-of-the-art lighting and sound as Australia’s leading stunt riders and stockmen play out a story of two rival cattle stations. During the performance, a traditional Australian BBQ will be served as the action unfolds!
Australian Outback Spectacular, proudly presented by R.M Williams, is an unforgettable Gold Coast highlight not to be missed!
Price includes Show, Dinner with complimentary drink (Beer, Wine or Softdrink) and souvenir Stockmans Hat.
Location:
Australian Outback Spectacular is located on the Pacific Motorway between Warner Bros. Movie World and Wet n Wild, just a thirty five minute drive north of Kirra Palms
Movie World
Experience the magic and excitement of a world where EVERYONE’S A STAR - Warner Bros. Movie World - the only place you can become lost in a world of fantasy and fun and meet all your favourite stars!
Take adventure to the next dimension in the new Shrek 4-D Adventure at Warner Bros. Movie World – the attraction that puts you in the action with hair-raising, eye-popping, and butt-busting effects so real all your senses will be on ogre-time.
Experience an exhilarating ride like no other on the planet with Warner Bros. Movie World’s new SUPERMAN ESCAPE - an unprecedented thrill rollercoaster that propels you vertically upwards at 100km per hour! Guests can also experience the other heart thumping thrill rides like Lethal Weapon and Wild West Falls, the spine-tingling Scooby-Doo Spooky Coaster, all the fun of Looney Tunes Village, and the spectacular Main Street Star Parade – and star in and buy your own Hi-5 music DVD at the new ‘BE A Hi-5 STAR’ Studio!
Warner Bros. Movie World is an exciting adventure just waiting for you!
Location:
Warner Bros. Movie World is located on the Pacific Motorway on Australia's Gold Coast, just a thirty five minute drive north of Kirra Palms
Wet ’n’ Wild
For splashtacular fun you can’t go past Wet’n’Wild Water World. Kids now have their very own cool and colourful aquatic adventure playground offering multi-levels of interactive fun at the all-new Buccaneer Bay. And thrill seekers can get the ultimate adrenaline rush on the seven gigantic slides at the awesome new Extreme H2O Zone.
Twist and twirl in the giant Whirlpool, or in the cooler months relax in the heavenly Whirlpool Hot Springs, experience the thrills and spills of the awesome slides or take it easy at Calypso Beach. During the summer months you can also catch a Dive-in Movie at the Giant Wave Pool. During the cooler months pools and slides are heated for year round fun.
Location:
Wet 'n' Wild Water World is located on the Pacific Motorway on Australia's Gold Coast, just a thirty five minute drive north of Kirra Palms.
Currumbin Wildlife Sanctuary
Get Closer and you can learn a lot from the animals. Not just from our famous lorikeets, but every single wonderful creature at Currumbin. From the biggest proudest kangaroo to the littlest gecko. Currumbin Wildlife Sanctuary is home to more than 1400 birds, reptiles and mammals. We have one of the world’s largest collections of Australian fauna including many rare and endangered species.
Exhibits include:
• Naturally Wild - a rainforest exhibit and nocturnal house
• Rainforest Aviary - the largest in the southern hemisphere
• Wetlands - with both Saltwater and Freshwater crocodiles
• Koalas Wombats, Dingoes, Tasmanian Devil and much more
• Do not forget about our miniature train to help you make your way around the 27 hectares of Currumbin Wildlife Sanctuary.
• Please leave yourself at least 5 hours for your visit to Currumbin Wildlife Sanctuary.
Shows & Times (subject to change during holiday periods):
8am-9.30am Lorikeet Feeding 8.30am Forest Fringe Aviary Feeding
9.15am Giant Eel & Water Bird Feed 10am Wombat & Koala feed
10.30am Dingo Encounter 11.00am Free Flight Bird Show
12.00pm Totally Wild show 1.00pm Snakes Alive show
1.30pm Echidna Encounter 2pm Free Flight Bird Show
2.00pm Subtropical Aviary feeding 2.45pm Crocodile encounter
3.15pm Kangaroo feeding 3.30pm Aboriginal Dancers Show
4pm-5pm Lorikeet Feeding
Location:
From the south: From Coolangatta follow the Gold Coast Hwy to Currumbin,at the Currumbin Hill lights turn right into Tomewin Street. Approximately fifteen minutes from Kirra Palms.
Tropical Fruit World
Tropical Fruit World grows more than 516 different varieties of tropical fruits so we can always guarantee a large variety of fruits in season at any time of the year.
Free Of Charge For Public Perusal:
Fruit Pavilion; Rainforest Cafe; Rainforest Gift Shop (sample Condiment range Tropical Passion as well as Tropicology Avocado Skin Care range).
Admission To The Park Includes:
Fruit Tasting Show; Plantation Safari; Orchard Discovery Walks; Miniature Train Rides; Jungle River Boat Cruise; Baby Farm Animal Nursery; Rainforest Walks; Koi Fish Feeding; Native Animals and Birds; Hidden Lake; Inca Garden; Magic Garden; Home Garden.
We recommend for guests taking tours, an arrival time prior to 2.00pm, and a minimum of 2.5 hour visit (visitors average half day visits).
Tours depart daily:
11.00am; 12.30pm; 2.00pm and 3.00pm
(Duration approximately 50 minutes)
Fruit Tasting Shows hourly from 10.20am - 3.20pm
(Duration approximately 40 minutes)
Location:
Tropical Fruit World is located fifteen minutes south of the Gold Coast Airport
Southern Gold Coast
 Here you will find all that you need to plan your next holiday, whether it be for a weekend, an extended stay or day trip.
Southern Gold Coast – Pure Gold’s website has the most comprehensive listing of accommodation, dining, events, news and activities. Our aim is to entertain, amuse and delight every type of traveller whether it be families, or those who are inspired by our world-renowned surfing experience!
Click on the Show Reel to your right and enjoy a sneak peek at the amazing natural beauty this region has to offer. For more info on the villages click on the map to your left to see the virtual tours and discover the different character of each of the eight villages that make up Southern Gold Coast.
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