If you’re after a holiday that combines relaxation with natural beauty and a sense of solitude, then you should avoid the Gold Coast theme parks at all cost.
On the other hand, if you’re after adrenalin-pumping action in an environment built on fantasy and fiction, then you really must not miss these worlds of entertainment.
There are five main parks in the area – Sea World, Movie World, Wet’n’Wild, Dreamworld and Whitewater World – as well as a number of related attractions.
The theme parks have activities designed for the whole family, from toddlers to teenagers to the young-at-heart oldies, but it definitely pays to do a bit of research before you go.
Here are my top tips for getting the most out of your visit.
1. If you possibly can, avoid the school holidays. This is particularly true of the warmer months, when crowds can increase the queuing time to up to an hour for a two-minute… Read the rest