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Gold Coast, Australia
Australia's largest theme park collection with patrolled beaches.
Home to Dreamworld (Australia's largest with 40+ rides including new Jungle Rush coaster Dec 2025), Movie World (new Wizard of Oz precinct Dec 2025), Sea World, and Wet'n'Wild with Australia's tallest water slide. 800km of cycling paths and the largest professional lifeguard service in Australia. Currumbin Wildlife Sanctuary for koala encounters.
Best age fit
Toddlers and kids under 10
Stroller notes
Stroller score 8/10 with sidewalks 8/10.
Safety notes
Safety score 9/10 for parent planning.
Outdoor ease
Playground score 9/10 with sidewalks 8/10.
Rainy-day options
Kid activity score 10/10 for museums, attractions, and indoor stops.
Planning approach
Plan one anchor activity per half day, then keep meals, playgrounds, and rest stops close together.
Scores combine public destination data and family-planning signals. Review the methodology and verify time-sensitive details before booking.