What to do in Gold Coast City

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1. Warner Bros. Movie World

Warner Bros. Movie World combines all the fun of a trip to the movies with the excitement of a theme park, packed with thrilling rides, daredevil stunts and larger than life characters. The park is right next door to the Village Roadshow Studios and contains a giant water tank which is regularly used for film shoots.
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2. Cavill Avenue

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3. Dreamworld

Dreamworld, Australia’s largest amusement park, gathers together some of the country’s biggest attractions in one location. Whether you love to live dangerously on adrenalin-fuelled rides or prefer a quieter time making friends with the local wildlife, this vast theme park will keep you and your family happily entertained all day.
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4. Sea World

The Gold Coast runs along a beautiful stretch of Pacific coastline, and a great way to find out what’s going on beneath its shimmering surface is to book a stay at the Sea World Resort & Water Park. Here you can watch penguins duck and dive, feed graceful stingrays and make friends with polar bears, before hopping on a rollercoaster to hurtle through rock pools and caves at up to 75 kilometres per hour.
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5. Springbrook National Park

Follow winding trails along forested gorges and stop at waterfalls and lookouts along the way in scenic Springbrook National Park. The park is part of the Gondwana Rainforests of Australia, a UNESCO World Heritage site and a unique slice of wilderness.
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6. Currumbin Wildlife Sanctuary

Spend an unforgettable day at Currumbin Wildlife Sanctuary and see its large collection of native Australian animals. Take the miniature steam train through forests and past lakes, hopping off at the different animal habitats in your own time.
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