Dreamworld

Australia’s biggest amusement park features exciting themed areas with everything from tigers and thrilling rides to vintage V8 super cars and TV characters.

Dreamworld features a wide selection of fantastical and diverse Australian attractions all in one place. Exploring this huge theme park takes a whole day and incorporates wildlife observation, movie-themed attractions, and thrilling rides.

This amusement park took seven years to build and opened in 1981. Some of the world’s tallest (at the time) roller-coaster rides were added over the past 30 years. The park covers a lot of ground, but two restored steam trains provide visitors easy access to the main attractions.

Adrenaline is the name of the game on the Big 9 Thrill Rides. The Tower of Terror II, arguably one of the world's most extreme rides, catapults you 328 feet (100 meters) into the air at 100 miles (161 kilometers) per hour, followed by a face-first free-fall. Take a wild rickshaw ride on Pandamonium, based on the movie Kung Fu Panda. Get strapped in with just a waist harness for the 150-foot (46-meter) ascent of the BuzzSaw roller coaster, which spins and tips upside-down at lightning speeds.

For young children there are some tamer, movie-themed rides. Take a breather in the Dreamworld cinema, or hop into a vintage car. Spend an hour with native Australian animals and endangered Bengal tigers. For an extra fee, go behind the scenes at Tiger Island and join the handlers feeding the tigers and crocodiles from a safe-but-intimate distance.

Watch a sheep-shearing show, and visit the koalas, wombats, kangaroos, bilbies, and hundreds of other Australian species that live at Dreamworld. The Sunset Safari is a great time to see nocturnal animals just as they are beginning to become active.

Dreamworld is located at Coomera on the Gold Coast. The park is open daily, except Christmas Day and April 25. During school holidays, the attractions get very crowded. Dreamworld is the biggest of all the Gold Coast theme parks. Buy a VIP Pass if you also want to visit WhiteWater World next door.

Dreamworld Pkwy, Coomera QLD 4209, Australia | View Google Map

Attractions and Neighbourhoods near Dreamworld

WhiteWater World

Enjoy the adrenaline rush as you slide down some of the coolest waterslides and rides in Australia.

Warner Bros. Movie World

Watch stunt shows, get on superhero rides, enter the Ice Age 4D Experience and take a splash in the Wild West at Australia’s theme park version of Hollywood.

Australian Outback Spectacular

Experience a captivating performance showcasing Australian myths and legends while enjoying a typical Aussie dinner with ingredients sourced from the region.

Wet'n'Wild Gold Coast

Get an adrenaline kick gliding through caves and tunnels or plunging down a giant water slide, or simply float and splash in a relaxing pool.

Tamborine National Park Palm Grove Section

Wander through groves of towering piccabeen palms, ancient strangler figs and ghost gums on the rainforest trails teeming with birdlife.

Hotels near Dreamworld

Vibe Hotel Gold Coast

42 Ferny Avenue

Rated 4.0 / 5 by Guests

Located in Surfers Paradise, this luxury hotel is within a 10-minute walk of Cavill Avenue, Surfers Paradise Beach, and Slingshot. The Oasis and Broadwater Parklands are also within 3 mi (5 km). Florida Gardens station is 25 minutes by foot.

Novotel Surfers Paradise

Cnr Surfers Paradise Blvd and Hanlan St

Rated 3.8 / 5 by Guests

Located in Surfers Paradise, this luxury hotel is within a 5-minute walk of Cavill Avenue and Surfers Paradise Beach. Slingshot and Broadwater Parklands are also within 3 mi (5 km). Florida Gardens station is 21 minutes by foot.

Mantra Circle on Cavill

9 Ferny Ave

Rated 4.4 / 5 by Guests

This family-friendly Gold Coast aparthotel is located near the beach, within a 10-minute walk of Cavill Avenue, Slingshot, and Surfers Paradise Beach. The Oasis and Broadwater Parklands are also within 3 mi (5 km). Florida Gardens station is 23 minutes by foot.

Mantra on View Hotel

22 View Avenue

Rated 4.1 / 5 by Guests

Located in Surfers Paradise, this luxury hotel is steps from Infinity Attraction and Surfers Paradise Beach. Slingshot and Cavill Avenue are also within 10 minutes. Florida Gardens station is 29 minutes by foot.

Mantra Legends Hotel

Cnr Surfers Paradise Blvd. & Laycock St

Rated 4.0 / 5 by Guests

This family-friendly Gold Coast hotel is located near the beach, within a 5-minute walk of SkyPoint Observation Deck, Surfers Paradise Beach, and Cavill Avenue. Slingshot and The Oasis are also within 3 mi (5 km). Florida Gardens station is 17 minutes by foot.

Hilton Surfers Paradise Residences

6 ORCHID AVENUE, 0

Rated 4.3 / 5 by Guests

Location

The Star Grand at The Star Gold Coast

Casino DriveBroadbeach Island Gold Coast, Broadbeach Island Gold Coast

Rated 4.5 / 5 by Guests

Located in Broadbeach, this luxury hotel is within 1 mi (2 km) of Pacific Fair Shopping Centre and Surfers Paradise Beach. Cavill Avenue and Slingshot are also within 3 mi (5 km). Broadbeach South Light Rail Station is 7 minutes by foot and Florida Gardens station is 22 minutes.

voco Gold Coast, an IHG Hotel

31 Hamilton Avenue

Rated 4.3 / 5 by Guests

Located in Surfers Paradise, this luxury hotel is within a 10-minute walk of SkyPoint Observation Deck, Surfers Paradise Beach, and Cavill Avenue. Chevron Renaissance and Pacific Fair Shopping Centre are also within 3 mi (5 km). Florida Gardens station is 15 minutes by foot.

Mantra Towers of Chevron

23 Ferny Avenue

Rated 4.1 / 5 by Guests

Located in Surfers Paradise, this aparthotel is steps from Draculas Haunted House and Cavill Avenue. Slingshot and Surfers Paradise Beach are also within 10 minutes. Florida Gardens station is 25 minutes by foot.

Hilton Surfers Paradise Hotel and Residences

6 Orchid Ave Surfers Paradise

Rated 4.2 / 5 by Guests

This family-friendly Gold Coast hotel is located by the ocean, within a 5-minute walk of Cavill Avenue and Surfers Paradise Beach. SkyPoint Observation Deck and Pacific Fair Shopping Centre are also within 3 mi (5 km). Florida Gardens station is 24 minutes by foot.

Chateau Beachside

Corner The Esplanade & Elkhorn Avenue

Rated 3.7 / 5 by Guests

Located in Surfers Paradise, this beachfront hotel is in the city center and within a 5-minute walk of Surfers Paradise Beach and Cavill Avenue. Sea World and Slingshot are also within 3 mi (5 km). Florida Gardens station is 28 minutes by foot.

JW Marriott Gold Coast Resort & Spa

158 Ferny Avenue

Rated 4.6 / 5 by Guests

This family-friendly Gold Coast hotel is located by the ocean, within a 10-minute walk of Budds Beach, Surfers Paradise Beach, and Slingshot. Cavill Avenue and Broadwater Parklands are also within 3 mi (5 km).

Crowne Plaza Surfers Paradise, an IHG Hotel

2807 Gold Coast Highway

Rated 4.5 / 5 by Guests

Located in Surfers Paradise, this luxury hotel is within 1 mi (2 km) of Surfers Paradise Beach, Gold Coast Convention and Exhibition Centre, and Cavill Avenue. Pacific Fair Shopping Centre and Sea World are also within 6 mi (10 km). Florida Gardens station is only a 2-minute walk and Broadbeach South Light Rail Station is 26 minutes.

QT Gold Coast

Cnr Gold Coast Highway And Staghorn Ave7 Staghorn Avenue, 7 Staghorn Avenue

Rated 4.4 / 5 by Guests

Love the quirky retro style of QT, and the extra little touches that make you feel like you're on holiday. The Bazaar buffet is one of the best on the coast, and you're right beside the beach!

Broadbeach Holiday Apartments

24-26 Queensland AvenuePhoenician Complex, Phoenician Complex

Rated 4.2 / 5 by Guests

This family-friendly Gold Coast hotel is located near the airport, within a 10-minute walk of The Oasis, Gold Coast Convention and Exhibition Centre, and Kurrawa Beach. Pacific Fair Shopping Centre is 0.8 mi (1.3 km) away. Broadbeach South Light Rail Station is 13 minutes by foot and Florida Gardens station is 17 minutes.

Mermaid Waters Hotel by Nightcap Plus

Cnr Markeri Street & Sunshine Boulevard

Rated 4.1 / 5 by Guests

Located in Mermaid Waters, this hotel is within 3 mi (5 km) of Gold Coast Convention and Exhibition Centre, The Oasis, and Surfers Paradise Beach. SkyPoint Observation Deck and Cbus Super Stadium are also within 6 mi (10 km). Broadbeach South Light Rail Station is 27 minutes by foot.

Mantra Sierra Grand

22 Surf Parade

Rated 4.3 / 5 by Guests

Located in Broadbeach, this luxury aparthotel is 0.3 mi (0.5 km) from Kurrawa Beach and within 3 mi (5 km) of Surfers Paradise Beach and Cavill Avenue. Slingshot and Burleigh Beach are also within 3 mi (5 km). Broadbeach South Light Rail Station is only a 4-minute walk and Florida Gardens station is 26 minutes.

Sovereign Gold Coast

138 Ferny Avenue

Rated 3.9 / 5 by Guests

Located in Surfers Paradise, this hotel is within a 5-minute walk of King Tutts Putt Putt and Budds Beach. Slingshot and Surfers Paradise Beach are also within 10 minutes.

Palazzo Versace

94 Seaworld Dr

Rated 4.5 / 5 by Guests

Located in Main Beach, this luxury hotel is within a 15-minute walk of Marina Mirage Shopping Centre and Sea World. Broadwater Parklands and Surfers Paradise Beach are also within 2 mi (3 km).

Sea World Resort

Sea World Drive Main Beach Gold Coast

Rated 4.3 / 5 by Guests

This family-friendly Gold Coast hotel is located on the waterfront, within a 15-minute walk of Philip Park and Sea World. Marina Mirage Shopping Centre and Sand Pumping Jetty are also within 1 mi (2 km).

Mercure Gold Coast Resort

64 Palm Meadows Drive

Rated 4.2 / 5 by Guests

This family-friendly Gold Coast hotel is located near the airport, 0.1 mi (0.2 km) from Palm Meadows Golf Course, and within 6 mi (10 km) of Metricon Stadium and Surfers Paradise Beach.

Peppers Broadbeach

21 Elizabeth Ave

Rated 4.7 / 5 by Guests

Located in Broadbeach, this luxury aparthotel is within a 5-minute walk of Oracle Boulevard, Pratten Park, and The Oasis. Gold Coast Convention and Exhibition Centre and Kurrawa Beach are also within 10 minutes. Broadbeach South Light Rail Station is 8 minutes by foot and Florida Gardens station is 22 minutes.

Seacrest Beachfront Holiday Apartments

3448 Main Beach Parade

Rated 4.0 / 5 by Guests

This family-friendly Gold Coast aparthotel is located by the ocean, within a 5-minute walk of Surfers Paradise Beach and King Tutts Putt Putt. Cavill Avenue and Ripley's Believe It or Not are also within 1 mi (2 km).

Sofitel Gold Coast Broadbeach

81 Surf Parade

Rated 4.5 / 5 by Guests

This family-friendly Gold Coast hotel is located by the ocean, within a 5-minute walk of The Oasis and Gold Coast Convention and Exhibition Centre. Kurrawa Beach and Pacific Fair Shopping Centre are also within 15 minutes. Broadbeach South Light Rail Station is 8 minutes by foot and Florida Gardens station is 21 minutes.