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Queensland, Australia Theme Parks

Dreamworld located on the Gold Coast is more than just a theme park. It's an entertainment phenomenon, a thrill-seekers paradise, a multi-media production and broadcast centre plus an educational interactive wildlife sanctuary and zoo. This year has brought the opening of the all-new white-knuckle thrill ride, The Claw and the brand new family attraction Wiggles World. Click on their logo to enter their comprehensive website you can avoid the queues and get express entry by buying Dreamworld Tickets online, they are valid for 12 months and gift vouchers are available too. Book Now

3 Park Super Pass - Imagine getting UNLIMITED entry to the Gold Coast's Greatest Theme Parks for up to 14 days...you can with the 3 Park Super Pass now offering unlimited entry to Warner Bros. Movie World, Sea World and Wet'n'Wild Water World for up to 14 days! The 3 Park Super Pass is your ticket to the best and most exciting entertainment, rides, shows and attractions at the Gold Coast's Greatest Theme Parks and is now unbeatable value! The 14 day period commences from the first entry to the first park. Book Now

Whitewater World is a fantastic family fun water park covering over four hectares and featuring the very latest in cutting edge water park technology and its located right next door to Dreamworld. Experience exciting rides like the Super Tubes HydroCoaster where riders sit one behind the other in a special Rocket Raft built for three before being blasted from the 18 metre tower down the 236 metre track of terror. Or the Blue Ringed Octopus, the world’s first and only eight-lane Octopus Racer will leave you wildly exhilarated, totally breathless and coming back for more. For littlies there's Wiggle Bay and Nickelodeons Pipeline Plunge. Book Now

Seaworld is a amusement park and and water entertainment show all rolled into one. Located on the Gold Coast, dolphins, seals, sharks and Polar Bears are all star performers. Other attractions include water ski presentations, pirate shows, rollercoasters, rides and more. They have plenty of water rides, slides and playgrounds too to keep the family cool. There is a monorail that connects to the award winning Sea World Nara Resort. Accommodation and theme park packages are available. Book Now
Movie World Known as "Hollywood on the Gold Coast". A theme park based on the movie industry, and owned by Warner Brothers. Featuring rides, stunt shows and behind the scenes tours of many of their productions, including Batman and Robin, Scooby Doo, Bugs Bunny and more. Heaps of great rides including roller coasters, water rides and simulator rides. Book Now

Wet'n'Wild Enjoy all the fun and excitement of the world's latest slides, pools and attractions at the largest Australian water theme park. Experience a day of splashtacular Gold Coast theme park fun for the whole family. During the cooler months Wet’n’Wild turns up the heat to offer summer all year round! Book Now

The Australian Outback Spectacular Warner Bros. latest Gold Coast attraction, a 1.5 hour Dinner Show featuring all the action of the Australian Outback. Guests are treated to a three course meal while they watch the skilled stockmen take on a variety of different outback activities including whip cracking, mustering and more. Book Now

Currumbin Wildlife Sanctuary home to a range of Australian animals, amongst them, the Tasman Devil, Lorikeets, Kangaroos, koalas, Rodents, Serpents, Lizards and Cassuaries. The park facilities includes a cafe, train rides, bird feeding and an Aboriginal show. Many of the parks animals roam free around the beautiful gardens. Book Now

Paradise Country - The Gold Coast's authentic Aussie homestead, which provides the opportunity to experience farm life and outback adventure. People of all ages can enjoy activities which reflect the Australian bush culture including koala cuddling, boomerang throwing and whip cracking demonstrations, cow milking, eucalyptus tree planting, sheep dog muster and stock horse roundup, and billy tea and damper around the camp fire. Book Now

Australia Zoo - Crikey this place is good. The croc hunter Steve and his wife Terri have done Australia proud with this fantastic zoo. There is heaps to do and see here with daily crocodile shows, animal encounters, get up close and personal with koalas and kangaroos or have a photo sessions with a snake. The zoo now has tigers and cheetahs too. Located 1 hour to the north of Brisbane near the Glass House Mountains. Book now

The Aussie World family fun-park is located behind the iconic Ettamogah Pub on Queensland’s Sunshine Coast. With over thirty rides and games it’s guaranteed to please every one of all ages! Four Person Pass $80 = unlimited rides all day, Max Action Pass is $25 = unlimited rides all day, Relax Pack $10 = unlimited Ferris Wheel, Mini Golf and Funny Bone Flicks. http://www.aussieworld.com.au/

New South Wales

Sydney Wildlife World showcases Australia's unique and bizarre flora and fauna. Take a walk on the wild side and jump into wallaby cliffs with the yellow-footed rock wallabies, or meet one of Australia's national icons, the koala. Marvel at Australia's bizarre creepy crawlies or see the scales and tails of our unique reptiles. Allow yourself to be completely immersed within this world class exhibit, where animals will be living within their natural habitats and ecosystems, such as the spectacular two-storey aviary and butterfly house, the canopies of which can be seen from a distance outside the building. Book now

Sydney Taronga Zoo - Your visit to Sydney, Australia is not complete without a day out to Taronga Zoo. Situated on the foreshore of Sydney’s magnificent harbor Taronga Zoo has something for everyone, showcasing more than 350 different species of animals, and over 2600 individual animals, both from Australia and across the world. A visit to Taronga Zoo gives both young and old alike the skills, and enthusiasm, to actively participate in the care and conservation of flora and fauna in their own communities. Book now

Australian Reptile Park - adds a bite to the word ZOO. Set within the Australian bush you can experience loads of exciting hands-on daily wildlife shows. See dingoes and giant tortoises, explore ancient pasts with the exhibit Lost World of Reptiles and its Indiana Jones theme and Spider World where you will see exotic giant tarantulas. Feed friendly kangaroos and pat cuddly koalas, have a photo with a huge python, See Tasmanian devils, platypus, wombats and so much more. Facilities include Hard Croc Café, Nature Walk, BBQ's and Children's Playground. http://www.reptilepark.com.au/

Luna Park located in Sydney with stunning Sydney Harbour and Opera House views. Luna Parks hosts events, attractions, fabulous six-star function venues. There is plenty of fun to be had on Luna Park's famous rides and games. Entry is free, so you can even just sit back and enjoy the delicious food, fantastic atmosphere and sensational views. http://www.lunaparksydney.com/

Magic Mountain Family Recreation Park is located at Merimbula. Variety of rides include roller coaster, water slides, mini grand prix, golf, play grounds, forest maze and more http://www.magicmountain.net.au/

Toboggan Hill Park - Located at Nelson Bay theres more than just the Toboggan Run, with packages that cover all rides. There's mini golf, rock climbing, plaster painting, radio controlled cars, trucks & boats, video games, table games & weird mirrors. http://www.tobogganhillpark.com/

Victoria

Melbourne’s Luna Park first opened in 1912. Still legendary today with rides for all ages including ones the family can enjoy, such as Arabian Merry, Silly Serpent, Scenic Railway, Carousel and Red Baron and rand prix style dodgems http://www.lunapark.com.au/
Tiger Moth World is located in Torquay Victoria, it's a theme park based around the magical 1930's open-cockpit Tiger Moth bi-plane. Family fun joy flights are available from as little as $25 each. Visit thier Adventure Park with mini golf, flying fox, bikes, canoes, paddles and Tiger Moth Museum http://www.tigermothworld.com/

South Australia

Puzzle Park is located at Murray Bridge South Australia, 45mins from Adelaide. It offers slides and rides that will set the adrenalin flowing complete with flying fox and Tarzan swing. Paddle boats and mind challenging giant puzzles? The little members of the family are not left out either, with a ball crawl, merry-go-round, swings, smaller slides, and play areas to amuse them all day.. http://www.puzzlepark.com.au/

Western Australia

Adventure World is located Bibra Lake an easy 20 minute drive south of Perth City and only 15 minutes drive east of Fremantle. Offers thrills, fun and excitement for all the family. http://www.adventureworld.net.au/

New Zealand North Island
Rainbow's End Theme Park is located in Auckland and is a great place for the whole family with plenty of rides, 3D movies, bumper cars, family Karts, video games, food outlets, the very scary fearfall and even a special area for the littlies. Rainbow's End is NZ's only theme park and is well worth a visit. Prices vary depending on age and whether all members of the family are going on rides or just spectating. http://www.rainbowsend.co.nz/

New Zealand South Island
Puzzling World is located at Wanaka. This attraction features “The Great Maze”, the first of the world’s “modern-style” great mazes. It is two storeys high and has 1.5 kilometres of confusing passages. Its a lot harder than it looks and the perfect place for a family challenge. Loser buys lunch of course!!! There is a collection of eccentric shaped buildings, illusion rooms, hologram hall and the eerie room full of following faces. Some are world unique and the others could be world best! The cafe tables are covered in puzzles that will keep you going for hours and even the toilets are a must see. http://www.puzzlingworld.co.nz/

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