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Sea World Theme Park
, Main Beach
Not to be confused with the SeaWorld chain in the United States, Australia's Sea World Theme Park offers a mix of massive marine animal exhib

South Bank Parklands
, Brisbane
Sitting along the Brisbane River, South Bank Parklands sits in the heart of Brisbane. Towering over the park at 60 m (197 ft), the Wheel of B

Surfers Paradise Beach
, Surfers Paradise
With a name like Surfers Paradise Beach, you know the waves here have to be pretty good. The town beach for the Gold Coast City suburb of Sur
Duration: 5 hours 30 minutes
See Australia’s amazing animals on a day trip to Lone Pine Koala Sanctuary from Brisbane. Your river cruise takes you from the bustling waterfront of Southbank to the lush parklands of Lone Pine, with the chance to see iconic sights as you glide along the water. At the Lone Pine Koala Sanctuary you can get up close to koalas, kangaroos and watch platypus, sheepdogs and birds of prey in action. Animal lovers will not want to miss this experience!Check in is required by 9.45am sharp.

Lone Pine Koala Sanctuary
, Brisbane
Lone Pine Koala Sanctuary is the world’s first and largest koala sanctuary and is home to over 100 koalas and 70 species of other Australian

Warner Bros. Movie World
, Oxenford
Hollywood's gotten a few silver-screen stars, such as Russell Crowe, from the Land Down Under. It makes sense then that the world's movie cap
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Things to do in Gold Coast range from exploring its laidback neighborhoods and thriving culinary scene, to visits to famous theme parks. Spend a relaxing day on Surfer's Paradise Beach, practicing windsurfing or enjoying a game of beach volleyball with your friends and family. Featuring a mixture of marine wildlife exhibits and action-packed thrill rides, Sea World Theme Park on Main Beach attracts various kinds of travelers, while Warner Bros. Movie World in Oxenford allows you to experience the magical world of your favorite blockbusters. Nature lovers shouldn't miss a chance to traverse the subtropical hinterland filled with rainforest walks, such as Natural Bridge in Springbrook.
Things to do in Gold Coast range from exploring its laidback neighborhoods and thriving culinary scene, to visits to famous theme parks. Spend a relaxing day on Surfer's Paradise Beach, practicing windsurfing or enjoying a game of beach volleyball with your friends and family. Featuring a mixture of marine wildlife exhibits and action-packed thrill rides, Sea World Theme Park on Main Beach attracts various kinds of travelers, while Warner Bros. Movie World in Oxenford allows you to experience the magical world of your favorite blockbusters. Nature lovers shouldn't miss a chance to traverse the subtropical hinterland filled with rainforest walks, such as Natural Bridge in Springbrook.
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