Synonymous with fun and adventure, the Gold Coast is one of Australia’s most famous holiday destinations for foreign and local travelers. The variety of Gold Coast accommodation provides many options for singles, couples, families and business groups.

Any visit to this coastal area, known for golden beaches and crystal clear waters must include a trip to its theme parks such as the Seaworld Gold Coast. This world renowned marine attraction is packed with numerous animal displays, thrilling rides and unique activities for the entire family.

Marine attractions

Penguin encounter: This features the King Penguin, Gentoo and Fairy Penguins amidst icy rock formations and a crystal clear pool. Elevated and underwater viewing areas provide the best views of these graceful animals, and are the only places where one can find all three types of penguins in one setting in Australia.

Polar bear shores: Adorable and playful polar bear cubs move around in a specially created tundra environment closely resembling their natural habitat. Tourists view these animals through large underwater windows as the bears explore their surroundings complete with a waterfall, creek, trees, shrubs and a rock platform.

Shark bay: Considered the world’s largest man-made lagoon to house various shark species, the Shark Bay provides a two-level exhibit, above-water and underwater, that enables viewers to come face to face with sharks, stingrays and exotic tropical fish. It has three main zones that include a touch pool, a snorkel and dive lagoon and a shark lagoon.

Other attractions include a dolphin nursery pool, Fairy penguin point and a display area for Rays.

All animal display areas provide educational opportunities through an interactive exhibit, perfect for kids and guests.

Rides

Sea Viper: This is Seaworld’s latest version of the ubiquitous Corkscrew rollercoaster now sporting low profile carriages that blast through triple loop tracks.

Sesame Street Beach: Younger children are sure to love the rides in Sesame Street Beach. Inspired by the popular children’s TV show, rides here include Bert and Ernie’s Big Dive, Oscar’s Sweep the Beach, Elmo’s Sea Subs, Big Bird Bounce, Zoe’s Sub Splash and Cookie Monster’s Cup Carousel.

Shows

In between rides, parents and children are entertained by a variety of live acts starting with the impressive acrobatics of the new Pirates Unleashed show. Dolphins continue to entertain guests with their grace and agility in Imagine while adorable sea lions elicit laughter in their comedic adventure as “Buddy” and “Clawde”. 

A family holiday on the Gold Coast is not complete without the theme parks of Seaworld Gold Coast. Day passes for general admission are available although the best way to experience all the rides and attractions is through the VIP Pass which provides unlimited entry to other famous theme parks such as Warner Bros Movie World and Wet ‘N’ Wild Water World.

Tickets for Seaworld and other Gold Coast theme parks can be booked through SunMore Holidays.