Gold Coast
Tourism Sites
Currumbin Wildlife Sanctuary
🧠. Fact : : Home to koalas, kangaroos, crocs, and lorikeets you can hand-feed. It’s been a Gold Coast icon for over 75 years.
💡Tip: Arrive early for the lorikeet feeding — it gets busy but it’s unforgettable.
Info - Currumbin Wildlife Sanctuary is a must-visit for animal lovers, home to one of Australia’s largest collections of native wildlife. Visitors can cuddle a koala, hand-feed kangaroos, and witness the famous daily lorikeet feeding, where hundreds of rainbow lorikeets descend for a splash of colour and chaos. The sanctuary also features a treetop ropes course and immersive Indigenous performances, making it a fantastic family-friendly destination.
SkyPoint Climb – Q1 Tower
🧠. Fact : Australia’s highest external building climb — 270m above sea level. The 360° views are insane, especially at sunset
💡Tip: Wear closed shoes and no loose items — wind up top is serious.
Info - For breathtaking coastal views, the SkyPoint Climb atop the Q1 Tower is Australia’s highest external building climb. Starting on level 77 of the SkyPoint Observation Deck, climbers scale a secure walkway to the summit of this iconic skyscraper, 270 metres above sea level. The panoramic views over the Gold Coast beaches, hinterland, and city skyline, especially at sunrise or twilight, are simply unbeatable.
Tallebudgera Creek
🧠. Fact :Crystal-clear waters perfect for kayaking, stand-up paddleboarding, and swimming. It’s a local secret for chill vibes
💡Tip: Pack a picnic — the grassy banks and shade make it a top spot for a lazy afternoon.
Info - Lastly, Tallebudgera Creek is a local favourite for crystal-clear swimming and kayaking. Tucked between Burleigh Head National Park and Palm Beach, it’s a peaceful spot for paddleboarding, picnics, and sun-soaked afternoons by the water.
Tambourine Rainforest Skywalk
🧠. Fact : Walk through ancient rainforest canopies on a 1.5km eco-skywalk trail. It’s peaceful, lush, and packed with native wildlife.
💡Tip: Hit the trail early or late afternoon for fewer crowds and better bird spotting
Info - In the Gold Coast Hinterland, the Tamborine Rainforest Skywalk offers a serene, elevated walk through lush subtropical rainforest. The 1.5-kilometre walkway includes cantilever bridges, forest floor trails, and panoramic viewpoints over the canopy, with plenty of native wildlife and tranquil creeks to spot along the way.
Theme Parks – Dreamworld / Movie World / Wet’n’Wild
🧠. Fact : The Gold Coast is home to Australia’s biggest theme parks — all within 20 minutes of each other.
💡Tip: Grab a multi-park pass for best value and plan to spend a full day per park.
Info - Thrill-seekers flock to the Gold Coast’s famous Theme Parks — Dreamworld, Warner Bros. Movie World, and Wet’n’Wild. Dreamworld offers adrenaline-charged rides and Australia’s largest wildlife park, while Movie World brings Hollywood blockbusters to life with themed rides and live stunt shows. Wet’n’Wild delivers water slides, wave pools, and family fun in the sun.