Weekend Wild · Australia

Gold Coast with kids

Combines beaches, theme parks, wildlife, and sunshine into one family-friendly destination.

Family activities

  1. Warner Bros. Movie World

    Warner Bros. Movie World delivers a full family adventure of rides, shows, and shared vacation moments.

    Theme Parks · All ages · Free or low-cost

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  2. Sea World Gold Coast

    Sea World Gold Coast delivers a full family adventure of rides, shows, and shared vacation moments.

    Theme Parks · All ages · Free or low-cost

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  3. Dreamworld

    Dreamworld delivers a full family adventure of rides, shows, and shared vacation moments.

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  4. WhiteWater World

    WhiteWater World is a high-energy splash day with water play for multiple ages.

    Water Parks · All ages · Free or low-cost

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  5. Wet'n'Wild Gold Coast

    Wet'n'Wild Gold Coast is a high-energy splash day with water play for multiple ages.

    Water Parks · All ages · Free or low-cost

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  6. Paradise Country

    Paradise Country creates an up-close animal experience that feels personal and memorable.

    Animal Encounters · All ages · Paid

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  7. Currumbin Wildlife Sanctuary

    Currumbin Wildlife Sanctuary creates an up-close animal experience that feels personal and memorable.

    Animal Encounters · All ages · Paid

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  8. Australian Outback Spectacular

    Australian Outback Spectacular creates a special shared memory through live performance and spectacle.

    Shows · All ages · Paid

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  9. SkyPoint Observation Deck

    SkyPoint Observation Deck is an unmistakable destination experience with memorable views and photo moments.

    Landmarks · All ages · Free or low-cost

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  10. SkyPoint Climb

    SkyPoint Climb adds an active, confidence-building challenge to the family itinerary.

    Outdoor Adventure · All ages · Paid

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  11. Surfers Paradise Beach

    Surfers Paradise Beach is a classic family outing for sand, water, fresh air, and an unhurried day.

    Beaches · All ages · Free or low-cost

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  12. Burleigh Heads Beach and National Park

    Burleigh Heads Beach and National Park gives families a memorable close-up encounter with the destination's landscape and wildlife.

    Nature · All ages · Paid

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  13. Tallebudgera Creek

    Tallebudgera Creek is a classic family outing for sand, water, fresh air, and an unhurried day.

    Beaches · All ages · Free or low-cost

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  14. Broadwater Parklands

    Broadwater Parklands is an imaginative play stop where kids can climb, move, and take the lead.

    Playgrounds · All ages · Free or low-cost

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  15. Gold Coast Regional Botanic Gardens

    Gold Coast Regional Botanic Gardens pairs beautiful scenery with space for children to explore at a gentler pace.

    Gardens · All ages · Free or low-cost

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  16. HOTA Gallery and Evandale Lake

    HOTA Gallery and Evandale Lake turns local history, art, or remarkable objects into a vivid family experience.

    Museums · All ages · Paid

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  17. Home of the Arts Children's Gallery

    Home of the Arts Children's Gallery turns local history, art, or remarkable objects into a vivid family experience.

    Museums · All ages · Paid

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  18. Ripley's Believe It or Not! Surfers Paradise

    Ripley's Believe It or Not! Surfers Paradise turns local history, art, or remarkable objects into a vivid family experience.

    Museums · All ages · Paid

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  19. Infinity Attraction

    Infinity Attraction is a lively all-ages stop built around play, discovery, and shared fun.

    Family Entertainment · All ages · Paid

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  20. ArtVo Gold Coast

    ArtVo Gold Coast turns local history, art, or remarkable objects into a vivid family experience.

    Museums · All ages · Paid

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  21. Timezone Surfers Paradise

    Timezone Surfers Paradise is a lively all-ages stop built around play, discovery, and shared fun.

    Family Entertainment · All ages · Paid

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  22. Gold Coast Aqua Park

    Gold Coast Aqua Park is a high-energy splash day with water play for multiple ages.

    Water Parks · All ages · Free or low-cost

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  23. Tamborine Rainforest Skywalk

    Tamborine Rainforest Skywalk gives families a memorable close-up encounter with the destination's landscape and wildlife.

    Nature · All ages · Paid

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  24. Glow Worm Caves Tamborine Mountain

    Glow Worm Caves Tamborine Mountain gives families a memorable close-up encounter with the destination's landscape and wildlife.

    Nature · All ages · Paid

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  25. Springbrook National Park Natural Bridge

    Springbrook National Park Natural Bridge gives families a memorable close-up encounter with the destination's landscape and wildlife.

    Nature · All ages · Paid

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  26. Lamington National Park Tree Top Walk

    Lamington National Park Tree Top Walk offers a manageable family route with scenery that makes the walk feel adventurous.

    Kid-Friendly Trails · All ages · Free or low-cost

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  27. David Fleay Wildlife Park

    David Fleay Wildlife Park creates an up-close animal experience that feels personal and memorable.

    Animal Encounters · All ages · Paid

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  28. Jellurgal Aboriginal Cultural Centre

    Jellurgal Aboriginal Cultural Centre immerses families in the character and living culture of the destination.

    Cultural Attractions · All ages · Paid

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  29. Sea World Whale Watch

    Sea World Whale Watch runs family-friendly seasonal whale-watching cruises from its dedicated Main Beach terminal, with indoor and outdoor viewing areas and marine-expert commentary.

    Tours · All ages · Paid

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  30. Gold Coast Canal Cruise

    Gold Coast Canal Cruise reveals the destination from a fresh angle and keeps the whole family engaged.

    Tours · All ages · Paid

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