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Gold Coast Theme Parks: A Guide to Movie World, Sea World and More

The Gold Coast hosts the largest concentration of theme parks in Australia, anchored by four major attractions in the Coomera and Oxenford area off the Pacific Motorway. Warner Bros. Movie World covers film-themed rides and shows, Dreamworld features Australia's largest ride collection alongside its iconic Tiger Island, Sea World combines marine animal presentations with coasters and a resort, and Wet'n'Wild offers waterslides and wave pools in a warm climate that suits them most of the year. Admission and annual pass pricing changes seasonally, so checking current deals on official websites before booking is worthwhile. The parks are generally around a 30-40 minute drive north from Surfers Paradise.

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    Dreamworld

    Coomera

    Australia's largest theme park in Coomera, with over 40 rides including the Tower of Terror, wildlife experiences and the DreamWorks Animation precinct.

  2. 2

    Warner Bros. Movie World

    Oxenford

    A Hollywood-themed park in Oxenford with DC Comics rides, the Police Academy Stunt Show and regular new attractions tied to Warner films.

  3. 3

    Sea World

    Main Beach

    A marine theme park and animal rescue facility in Main Beach, with rides, dolphin shows and Australia's largest penguin exhibit.

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    Wet'n'Wild Gold Coast

    Oxenford

    A large waterpark in Oxenford with wave pools, slides and a lazy river — the best value water-park day on the Gold Coast, particularly in summer.

  5. 5

    Currumbin Wildlife Sanctuary

    Currumbin

    A wildlife sanctuary and animal rescue hospital managed by the National Trust, with daily bird-feeding, crocodile presentations and koala encounters.

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