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egarded as Australia’s favorite family theme park, Dreamworld spans 30 hectares and is filled with a variety of rides, shows and attractions. Dreamworld’s themed worlds include wild (and curiously mild) Tiger Island where magnificent and rare tigers interact with a team of dedicated tiger handlers. There’s also an entertaining Riverboat Cruise, Gold Rush Country, koala and kangaroo sanctuary, water slides and rides like Wipe out, Thunderbolt and the Tower of Terror – the world’s tallest and fastest thrill ride with speeds of up to 160 km per hour. And, if you think that’s the ultimate thrill ride, hop onto the Giant Drop and free fall from 38 storeys! For those who dare ~ ride ‘the claw’ where you’ll be propelled 9 storeys high, swinging up to 64km-h while spinning 360 degrees for a 90 second adrenalin rush! The latest addition to the park is ‘FlowRider’ – born from the roots of surfing, skateboarding and body boarding – tickets sold at the Park. Dreamworld is also home to Australia’s Big Brother!

Address: Pacific Highway, Oxenford (Exit is clearly signed).

25 minutes north of Surfers Paradise, 40 Minutes south of Brisbane.

Opening Hours: 10am – 5.00pm all year round

Closed Christmas Day, 25 December. Extended trading hours during peak holiday seasons.

Children: under 4 years are free of charge, children 4-13 years child rate applies.