Gold Coast

Be one of the first people to experience this new technology. At Holoverse, you will be able to walk with dinosaurs, swim with dolphins and visit space. Choose from a variety of different experiences at the worlds first Hologram arcade. A day at Holoverse will be fun for the entire family. Holographic sessions last about 35 minutes, including putting on your equipment. Most customers do two sessions, which adds up to 1 hour and 20 minutes.

Learn how to fly at Australia's first indoor skydiving facility. This activity is fun and safe for all age groups (3 years old and over). The instructors are calm, reassuring, skilful and lovely, which guarantees that first timers of all ages will be eager to come back for more.

Tropical Fruit World is a farm growing over 500 unusual tropical fruits from all over the world, with mini golf, an animal park and rides for the little ones. This farm has been a pioneer for eco-tourism since 1983. Your ticket will include a fully guided Plantation Safari with fruit tasting, wildlife boat cruise of the island recreation area, fauna park and an introduction to Australian Bush Tucker. The farm complex also runs workshops and specialty cultural experiences. You are welcome to have breakfast or lunch at Plantation Cafe, which serves you the best freshly picked fruits and desserts made with them.

The biggest art gallery on the Golden Coast, 19 Karen showcases Australian and international artists of various styles and genres. Urban, Street and Pop art, Expressionism, Contemporary Figurative and Abstract art, Realism and Surrealism and anything in between — all in one big white cube space in a converted warehouse. Make sure to check their website for present and upcoming exhibitions, since the curators keep switching things around quite often.

All 20 km of the tranquil beaches of South Stradbroke Island are a treat. It is worth exploring the wildlife of the island on a guided kayaking tour. There are different tours available to suit your needs and preferences. The tour guides are experienced locals that are experts in their field.

This national park is a peaceful safe haven with picturesque settlements and beautiful scenery, with waterfalls, teahouses and arts and craft galleries. Visit a glassblowing studio, take a walk through tree canopies with a Skywalk or descend into chilly caves to see thousands of glow worms. The park is located inland from the coast and has various memorable tours available for a day trip.

At Currumbin Wildlife Sanctuary you will find a rainforest, lakes and native animals in their natural habitat. Observe tree kangaroos, koalas and birds from the elevated walkways and feel closer to nature. A trip to the sanctuary will be an adventure for the entire family.

Check out the adrenaline shocks, the wildlife or fantasy rides at the Australian Outback Spectacular! Discover Dreamworld, David Fleays Wildlife Park, Paradise Country, Sea World, the Wet’n’Wild Water World and the White Water World.

This fun adventure activity on the Gold Coast takes you on a Jetboat cruise which has been compared to a roller coaster ride or a rally car ride — but on water! This adventure includes high speed, full 360° spins, stunning scenery and sightseeing.