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99% of visitors to the Gold Coast end up in one of the fabulous theme parks. It's probably one of the key reasons that the Gold Coast is in fact one of the top holiday destinations in Australia.Are you like me and LOVE those Adrenalin rides? Perhaps you have kids and are looking for a place that you can keep them entertained? The Gold Coast Theme, advice australia travel
, parks are definitely the right place to come.To get the most out of the theme parks, you need to plan your trip. This article is here to help you do just that.There are buses available that will take you to the parks so you don't need to hire a car. Surfside Shuttle Buses offer the best service and they have brochures in most key places such as tourist offices, the airport and of course, on their buses.1. Which Theme Park?There are 4 main Theme parks and it depends what you are into as to which one you choose to go to.The first is Sea World. Perfect for smaller children and anyone who likes Polar, advice australia travel
, Bears, Whales and dolphinsMovie World. If you are into movies, film stunts and super heroes then this is the place. They also have some adrenalin rich rides here too.DreamWorld. If you love the big thrill rides then this is the place for you.Wet N Wild A classic water park with all the slides and flumes you can imagine.Two more theme parks existWhite Water World. Relatively new to the Gold Coast. This is another water park designed to give Wet n Wild a run for its money.Outback Spectacular. A show and Aussie Barbeque depicting life in the Outback. Only open in the evenings.If you are an adult or have teenage children then I'd go for Dream World and White Water World.Sea World, Movie World and Wet n Wild are better if your kids are a bit younger or you really are into your movies or marine life.2. Getting The Right TicketThere are two different owners of the parks so it's best to pick between them to get the best value for money.You can do Dreamworld and the White Water World together orvisit the other three together, Movie World, Sea World and Wet n Wild.3. Decide How Many Days You Want To Spend At The Theme ParksWork out how much time you want to spend at the park. Don't be fooled. It's hard to get round more than one park in a day. With the shows and queues, it's too much of a rush trying to do two in, advice australia travel
, one day. This is particularly true if you have kids who want to do different things.With the, advice australia travel
, exception of DreamWorld and White Water World, the parks are not close together. It's therefore only feasible to do two parks in one, advice australia travel
, day if you want to do these two parks. I wouldn't necessarily advice it though. You will feel rushed. Instead, go for a two day pass. If you want to do the three parks, go for a 2 or better still, 3 day pass.To book your tickets for the big 3 theme parks go to http://www.myfun.com.au. Once you've booked, the tickets are valid for up to one year. Go to www.dreamworld.com.au for the other two parks.4. Spend less time queuingBefore you even leave for your trip, book your tickets, advice australia travel
, on line It will save you lots of time as there is no queuing when you get to the park entrance. You can just use the e-ticket express gates.If you think Dream World is the theme park for you, then take my advice and get get the following extra tickets, advice australia travel
, which will give you more time to enjoy the park.Early Entry. To get into the park an hour earlier than the crowds, you will need to pay an additional $10. They usually have at least 2 of the big rides available but sometimes they have all 5. Well worth it to avoid those queues. As you would expect, tickets are strictly limited so book ahead.Q4U. For two adults this will cost you an additional $20 (family of 4 $30) and it's probably the best money you'll spend all day! It gives you a beeper, a bit like the ones you get in restaurants. Whilst you still have to wait for the ride as long as everyone else, you get to walk around the park rather than stand in line. The buzzer bleaps when you can get on the ride. There aren't too many of these available so make sure you book ahead.5. Don't Miss The Theme Parks Main AttractionsDon't run out of time. Plan your trip carefully by looking at the online Theme Park Maps. Work out which of the attractions you really want to do and find out the times of the shows. That way, you are less likely to run out of time. The website link at the bottom will tell you what each of the main attractions are.6. Book Ahead For Some Interesting ExtrasSome of the parks offer additional experiences that can make the difference between a good day and a really memorable one. Sea World has animal adventures that can be pre-booked. You can scuba dive with a shark or swim with a dolphin. You can also take surf lessons at White Water World.7. Keep Costs Down By Taking Your Own FoodYou can take a packed lunch to some of the theme parks to save a bit of cash. Dream World and White Water World won't allow it though.8. Store Your Belongings in a Central LocationUse the lockers to store your belongings but pick a good central location if you will need to keep going back and forth. Don't just pick the first ones you see as these could end up being really inconvenient.9. Take Lots Of Mobile PhonesIf you plan to split up and meet back somewhere, take mobile phones - queueing for, advice australia travel
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, different rides will take different lengths of time leaving half the party frustratingly waiting at a meeting point.10. Spend Time In The Gold Coast Exploring Its Other CharmsThe theme parks are just one aspect of the Gold Coast. For a truly memorable holiday, make sure you incorporate some other attractions such as the Hinterland, known by the locals as the Green behind the Gold.
The author Jennifer Schillington has nearly 5 years experience of travel around Australia and has recently had a baby. Her website, http://www.realaustraliatravel.com offers essential advice about travel around Australia as well as great places to visit, including hidden gems that only the Aussie's know about. Click here for more information on the Gold Coast http://www.realaustraliatravel.com/gold-coast-holidays
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