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Home > Australia > 8 Best Things To Do in Gold Coast, Australia

8 Best Things To Do in Gold Coast, Australia

By Dymphe / January 12, 2023

This is the page you are looking for if you want to learn about the best things to do in Gold Coast. Don't miss out on these activities in this Australian city!

Table of Contents

  • 1. See the city from above
  • 2. Go to the Gold Coast Historical Museum Inc
  • 3. Head to the beach
  • 4. Go to Dreamworld
  • 5. Visit Surf World Gold Coast
  • 6. Go to a botanical garden
  • 7. Have fun at Wet’n’Wild Gold Coast
  • 8. Explore the Gold Coast Wax Museum

1. See the city from above

With such a beautiful skyline and coast, you have to see it from above! The best one is Skypoint. Here you find a very high observation deck at a height of 230 meters.

From the top, you have a panoramic view where you can see every part of the city, which is amazing and definitely one of the best things to do in Gold Coast.

Furthermore, you can have dinner with a beautiful view! Also, every Sunday afternoon there is live music at the lounge bar.

Gold Coast from above with Skypoint visible

2. Go to the Gold Coast Historical Museum Inc

One of the best museums in the city is the Gold Coast Historical Museum Inc. This is a very interesting museum where you can learn so much about the city!

There is a large variety of things to do and see here.

For example, the is a replicate of a cottage of early settlers. What's also interesting is the collection of Aboriginal artifacts.

Furthermore, there are many photographs which are a great way to see how the area looked like in the past!

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3. Head to the beach

Of course, the beach. The beach is spectacular and you should definitely go here while in the city. This is a great place to relax, and it is also a great place to go surfing.

Furthermore, it is completely free, making it one of the best free things to do in Gold Coast!

Gold Coast Beach

4. Go to Dreamworld

Dreamworld is a fantastic theme park and zoo with many rides and attractions. It is the best place to have fun while you are going to the city, and it is certainly one of the best things to do in Gold Coast.

The park is divided into several themes that all offer another type of experience. Also, every theme features specific rides, animals, shows, and all kinds of other entertainment.

Furthermore, there are four rollercoasters at the park. I'm sure you will have a good time here!

Tiger at Dreamworld

5. Visit Surf World Gold Coast

Another amazing museum you should visit when you are going to the city is Surf World Gold Coast. This is a great surfing museum that is completely focused on everything related to surfing.

For example, you'll find here the largest collection of surfboards of Australia!

But there is so much more to see! There are photographs, movies, and a variety of other things.

Together, these items tell the story of the surf culture of the city and Australia as a whole.

This is really one of the best things to do in Gold Coast, and you should definitely go here if you want to learn more about something that is very typical for the city.

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6. Go to a botanical garden

Another great free thing to do in Gold Coast is going to a botanical garden. A very good garden of that type is the Gold Coast Regional Botanic Gardens.

There are a lot of different types of plants and flowers here, and you can find much more! There are vegetables, herbs, and all kinds of fruits. This place makes for a lovely place to stroll through.

Nature has so much to offer here! Also, because there is a lot of information about the gardens, you can learn a lot about the different plants as well! This makes it a very interesting place to visit.

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7. Have fun at Wet’n’Wild Gold Coast

Wet'n'Wild Gold Coast is a water park that is fun for the whole family! Furthermore, it is one of the most popular water parks in the world.

What's amazing is that the water park is open all days of the year, even in winter (with heated slides and pools).

There are so many attractions here that are very unique. For example, there is a water slide where you are completely in the dark.

Furthermore, there are many places where you can have food and drinks, which is very convenient if you are visiting the park for a whole day!

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8. Explore the Gold Coast Wax Museum

The Gold Coast Wax Museum is another museum in the city that should be on top of your list of things to do while going here.

You'll find here many wax figures that are great to see! In fact, this is the largest museum of its kind in Australia.

People that are represented by a wax figure include prime ministers, Royal Family members, and all kinds of other famous people! Also, a replica of the Crown Jewels is on display at the museum.

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  • Hi there! I’m Dymphe, a travel blogger and content creator with a passion for exploring beautiful destinations and travel photography. I’ve been traveling for years and I decided to start this blog to help you do the same in Europe, the United States, and beyond. More about me.

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