Dream World Theme Park – Gold Coast Australia
The Gold Coast Dreamworld theme park is located in Coomera on the Pacific Highway and has easy access to Brisbane and all Gold Coast accommodations. Set on approximately 210 acres, Dreamworld on the Gold Coast is open year round and attracts singles, couples and families from all over Australia and the world. Dreamworld is family-friendly and offers a complete experience with all popular attractions, shopping opportunities, and on-site cafes and restaurants.
By purchasing their Dreamworld passes and entering the vast complex, visitors will enter the area known as ‘Main Street’, which has various shops and attractions, such as Remota Boast, IMAX cinema, Dreamworld Railway, and Croc Pond. Ocean Parade is themed with Australian beach culture and many of the attractions are held with the theme. Dreamworld rides along the Ocean Parade include: The Claw, Cyclone, FlowRider, Game Site, Reef Diver, Rock Climbing Wall, Stingray, Wipeout, and the V8 Supercars Red Line.
One area designed for the youngest members of the family is Nickelodeon Central with rides and rides based on characters and shows from the Nickelodeon television network. Popular attractions include: Dora the Explorer Sea Planes, Nick-o-Round, Slime Bowl, Swinger Zinger, and SpongeBob FlyPants. From Nickelodeon Central, you can hop on the Dreamworld train and get off at the Australian Wildlife Experience. The Australian Wildlife Experience at Dreamworld is home to approximately 800 native Australian animals, including Australian kangaroos, crocodiles, bilbies, and farm animals. The AVIS Vintage Cars ride is also located near the Dreamworld Australian Wildlife Experience.
Wiggles World is based on Australian children’s entertainers ‘The Wiggles’ and is ideal for toddlers and younger with rides and attractions including: Captain Feathersword’s Ship, Big Red Car Ride and Wiggles Farmyard Friends. It’s worth noting that the Wiggles only perform at Dreamworld on rare and special occasions. Dorothy the Dinosaur, Henry the Octopus, Wags the Dog, and Captain Feathersword are regulars.
Tiger Island at Dreamworld has live tiger shows every day that include Sumatran and Bengal tigers set amidst an Indonesian jungle and plantation theme. Near Tiger Island is Dreamworld’s Rivertown, which provides the entrance to Mick Doohan’s Motocoaster and the Tower of Terror. Dreamworld’s gold rush country takes on a western theme and is home to two water attractions, including the Rocky Hollow Log Ride and the Thunder River Rapids. Other attractions in this section of Dreamworld include Giant Drop and access to Helicopter Joy Flights.
Make sure you and your kids have wide-brimmed hats, sunglasses, sunscreen, a large carrying bag, camera, and a bottle of water. The ‘Yummy Yummy’ shop located at Wiggles World is a great place to enjoy lunch, ice cream, and drinks. There are long lines around lunch, so plan an early lunch. Dreamworld Gold Coast, Queensland is a wonderful place to take your family and it is sure to be filled with great memories and experiences.