14 Nov 2009

Gold Coast - What to do

1. Dream world
must go destination...

2. Ripley's Believe It Or Not is a museum featuring hundreds of believe it or not exhibits, amazing stories, magic, mystery, incredible illusions, interactive displays and a couple of movies.
Open between 9am and 11pm daily.
Admission Prices -Adults: $14.50 StudentsBackpackers: $12.50
Phone: +617 5592 0040
Address: Raptis Plaza
http://www.ripleys.com.au/

3. Oz Jet Boating

Experience 30 minutes of thrills on waters near Mariner's Cove with high speed fish tails, wake surfing, beach blasting, power brake stops and 360-degree spins. With an 8.2L V8 502 cubic inch engine,
Price: Beach Blast Adult: $55
Mob: 0404 44 5000 Address: Berth D77, Mariners Cove Marina , Mainbeach , Enter off Sea World Drive.
Website: http://ozjetboating.sitesuite.ws/page/gold_coast.html

4. Hinterland / National Parks: There's green in them hills, Garden, bird...

Lamington National Park is about an hour and a half drive west of the Gold Coast. Narrow, winding roads lead you high into the park to O'Reilly's Rainforest Retreat.
Lamington has many walking trails, waterfalls, much wildlife and magnificent views. From the main guesthouse you can walk 300m to the Treetop Top Walk which allows you to walk through and experiencethe forest canopy.

Once you have explored the forest and gardens head to the Mountain Cafe and Gifts for a meal or just a drink.

Directions: Leave the Gold Coast via the Broadbeach-Nerang Road and the road to Lamington National Park is well marked.


5. The Wax Museum

Phone: +617 5538 3975 Address: 56 Ferny Avenue, Surfers Paradise
Website: http://www.australiagoldcoast.com/

6. Draculas: Draculas

Have a ride on the Ghost train that takes you into draculas. Enjoy a 3 course meal and then see a cabaret show. casual laid back
Bookings are essential - All bookings must be paid for in advance.
Telephone: (61 7) 5575 1000
Theme: Nightclub
Directions: The Mark Complex, Orchid Avenue, Surfers Paradise, Queensland 4217 Australia
Website: http://www.draculas.com.au/goldcoast_queensland/index.asp

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