I had an amazing time with the kids, watching their faces light up as they saw dolphins perform for the first time. My kids were full of excitement exploring the penguin exhibit and learning about marine life in a fun, hands-on way. The kids were thrilled to interact so closely with the animals. The rides and shows kept everyone engaged, creating a perfect mix of adventure and education. It was a joyful and memorable day, filled with laughter, learning, and shared moments of wonder by the sea.

We had a really good time at Sea World! The park is clean, well maintained, and easy to get around. The seal and dolphin shows were definitely the highlight entertaining, informative, and beautifully done. It was lovely to see how well the animals are cared for. The only downside was the food options there were very limited vegan and vegetarian choices, which made it a bit tricky to find something suitable for lunch. Hopefully, they can expand their plant-based menu in the future. Overall, a great experience for families and anyone who enjoys marine life and fun shows!

Spent the day at SeaWorld recently, and enjoyed it. Liked all the shows, especially the dolphin one! Was grateful that they had a proper sit-down restaurant that served health food. My husband and I both had the bowl each. which was as delicious as it was nutritious 😋 We were disappointed with the water ski show though. Gone were the impressive multi-acrobatic moves. All we saw this time was a show between two rival gangs and some boring stunts. We also did the helicopter ride. The 10 minute deal is the best in my opinion. The pilot was very informative; he doubled up as the tour guide Overall SeaWorld was a great experience 😃

Had the best time at Sea World! Every ride was so much fun and well worth the wait. Loved the dolphin shows they were amazing! The place was clean, well-organized, and perfect for all ages. Truly one of the best theme parks I’ve been to. Highly recommend visiting if you’re on the Gold Coast!

Sea World is truly one of our favourite family destinations on the Gold Coast! We had an unforgettable day filled with fun, learning, and amazing marine life encounters. The dolphin and seal presentations were absolutely incredible, such talented animals and dedicated trainers! The park is beautifully maintained, clean, and easy to get around. There’s a great mix of attractions for both kids and adults — from the exciting rides to the relaxing lagoon areas. The staff were friendly, helpful, and made sure everyone felt welcome and safe. It’s the perfect place to create lasting memories with the family. We can’t wait to come back again soon!

Love it there. So many things to try although some places are not open. Like Atlantis ride and Donatello ride. I have to say, baby Penguins are the cutest around haha. When you get to lunch watch out for Seagulls. Yes!.. theyll snatch your food in a instant There are sharks too, they did a wonderful job in conservation as well. Hate to say it but I got on Bikini bottom rides - Patrick the starfish, School bus because to me that is the safest ride. Have a peak at your theme park pass app they will tell you exactly the time for each performance. It does make you trip there memorable.

Sea World on the Gold Coast is a fantastic destination for families with kids. It’s incredibly family-friendly, and there’s something fun for everyone. The staff are warm and welcoming, and the whole park feels safe and well-managed. The dolphin show and stunt performances were absolutely unforgettable – both entertaining and impressive! Every attraction we tried was fun and engaging, from the animal exhibits to the rides. Overall, it’s a great place to spend the day with your family. Highly recommended!

Nice and quiet good place for the whole family. Plenty of things to do and see. Wheelchair friendly paths, and they have a liberty swing here as well. Well maintained area. Toilets are close by. Wonderful beaches as well. Plenty of parking space but it's paid parking. Nice and easy paths to walk on. Highly recommend going to have a look at 😊😊.

This is our family’s favourite park on the Gold Coast! Our kids absolutely love it! there’s always a great variety of activities to enjoy. The park is beautifully maintained, clean, and perfect for families, kids, or anyone looking to relax or stay active outdoors. I also love that my favourite cafe, Barrel Espresso, is right there, it makes every visit even better! Kudos to the Gold Coast Council for doing such an amazing job keeping the park safe, clean, and enjoyable for everyone.

Good place to take the kids, with plenty of parks, walking tracks, outdoor water splash areas and picnic areas. There's a range of other activities too, including the aqua park, rockpools and a few restaurants nearby. Some pleasant sea views all along the walk too, and a great place to stop. Parking can be very limited during peak times, however, so plan accordingly!

This park is definitely a paradise for kids who love playgrounds because you can literally name all kinds of playground equipments here including the rare ones I’ve never seen before. Moreover, there’s even a water park called Aqua Park but you need to buy a ticket for that, which isn’t free. Or you can just build sandcastles and play with water on the river beach. On the other hand, I saw a bunch of people having great picnics on the BBQ areas and simply on the grass. There are tiny lodges with benches where you can lay down and relax as if you’re in a sauna, and a large pier that has long benches with the most magnificent views and it’s also a ferry stop and great fishing spot. It has a decent number of pubic toilets in the park and if you are hungry, there’s a seafood restaurant and an espresso shop. The welcome sign near the front gate which is made of grass and flowers looks amazing and memorable. If you are taking the light rail, I suggest you disembark at Southport instead of Broadwater Parklands because there are much more shops and restaurants near Southport station. To top it off, the park is much bigger and more versatile than I imagined. It’s absolutely an excellent place for both adults and children to visit.

Great park for families with kids. A lot of rides and activities for kids. Toilet & bathroom facilities available on spot. Electric bbq’s are also available at the parkland.

A lovely park with picnic tables, & children's playground areas with water features, handy to Australia Fair Shopping Centre in Southport, SE QLD. Public transport is nearby also. Beautiful family of black swans enjoying the park too! 😊

Broadwater Parklands is such a great place to spend the day. Super open, peaceful, and right by the water. There’s always space to walk, have a picnic, or just chill under the trees. It’s also perfect for kids — there’s a big playground area where they can run around and have fun. The views of the Broadwater are beautiful, especially in the late afternoon. Families, runners, kids on scooters — it’s got a little bit of everything. Clean, safe, and just a really nice vibe overall.

Lots of fun for wide range of ages. There is a separate area for smaller kids and toddlers. You willneed to be mindful that there are sessions that are about 50min each. You will need rubber grip socks which you can purchase at the venue. You will also be fitted with a life jacket. For the parents there is a coffee station with snacks. Lifesavers are present. There are also lockers available for your valuables. Please also be aware that you need to sign a waiver for any participants. Can be done online from website. Use sunblock on arms and face, it gets hot out there.

Epic aqua park! The best water obstacle course we have ever seen. Easy to purchase passes and grippy socks and play away. Friendly, helpful staff and very safe. My kids had a blast!

Sheeeeesh. I am still outta breath. A few things that were stated you’ll need were stamina and strength, 2 things I have nothing of. My kids however, smashed it. I “had to” do it as well as a parent as the youngest refused to do the junior park so I followed her around for 100 minutes. We booked 2 sessions and loved every chaffing/nipple rash (due to the life jacket) minutes of it. A must visit if you have the time.

We absolutely love GC Aqua Park! We bought the summer pass and come every weekend — it’s the highlight of our week. The setup is awesome, the staff are always friendly and make sure everyone’s having fun safely, and the atmosphere is just great. It’s such a good way to get outdoors, burn some energy, and have a laugh with family and friends. Highly recommend the summer pass — totally worth it!

Experience It was really engaging with different obstacle courses with many different level of difficulty for different age groups Atmosphere There was a lot of people at the time, there was music playing in the background, on the clean ocean water and sand. Service Life guards were nice, the staff members were really friendly, helpful and helped us understand the safety briefing

When I say we had the best time what I mean by that is WE HAD THE BEST TIME! Budget friendly, kid friendly, EVERYTHING friendly. We drove past on our way home from theme parks and my 11 year old just had to try it. We booked online for the next day even pre signed the waiver. All we had to do was show up on time. We will be back from Sunday just to do this again!

Great service by ‘Trent’ a young barista, has looked after me for 7 days, I popped in there with my ‘Travel Mug’, long black with dash of cold water. 11 days on @Southport South GC .. Aug2025 before my 3kms walk along Broadwater.. collecting rubbish washed up on the beach.. 🧐 thanks Trent, keep up the great customer service. Much appreciated VW :-) 😜

Such a fun shopping centre. Very pretty and has lots of shops to explore. There is a good variety of shops inside and the food court has great food. The atmosphere is great and the security is always walking around making sure everyone is safe. There is a valet parking with cool cars.

What an amazing shopping centre on the Gold Coast. Everything and more for all ages. A food court to suit all tastes. Wish the UK had the vision to create this in all cities. If you haven't already visited then do so.

The most visually striking and spectacular shopping centre I've seen in Australia. Plus, plenty of shops and dining options, the best in GC.

Amazing architecture. You wouldn't believe it's a mall. It was like a resort style. A massive mall with heaps of high-ends luxury stores. When you get tired you can just sit or lay on the sun bed and relax. A lovely place to visit, look around and shop.

Everything you could want from cafes and restaurants to high end designer clothing, handbags, shoes, watches and more Theatre and even a great gym

Heaps of stuff here. If you’re looking for something it’s almost guaranteed to be here. The mall is quite large so bring some comfy shoes. A bit of something for everyone. Some high end, middle and low end price stores here. Brands galore, heaps of friendly workers and some cool water features. Plenty of places to eat as well.

Rainy days hit while we were in the Gold Coast, forcing us indoors to Pacific Fair to keep us busy. We went the movies at Event Cinemas and had lunch at Sushi Jiro, where robot trains zipped fresh sushi rolls straight to our table - our son loves that restaurant. This place is easily the Australia's biggest shopping centre, like a Westfield Bondi Junction pumped up on steroids with indoor and outdoor areas. They have everything from everyday essentials, to upscale European stores. It's a pretty cool shopping centre if you keen to walk around.

Zoomed to the top in seconds — the lift was impressively quick! Once you're up there, the 360° view of the Gold Coast is absolutely stunning. The staff were friendly and helpful, adding to the overall good vibe. However, it felt a bit pricey for just the observation deck, especially since there's no additional attraction included and no concession price for students. That said, there’s a restaurant and bar upstairs if you want to make more of your visit. Great spot for first-time visitors or anyone wanting a bird’s-eye view of the city!

Our recent family excursion to Sky Point provided an exceptional experience. The panoramic vistas from the 77th floor were truly awe-inspiring, and we were pleased to discover that the coffee and food prices were surprisingly reasonable. Contrary to our initial expectations, the cost was comparable to that of a standard restaurant, which was a pleasant surprise. The breathtaking scenery, coupled with the rapid elevator service, contributed to a memorable and gratifying experience. We anticipate revisiting Sky Point on our next trip.

SkyPoint was absolutely worth visiting! The 360° views of the coastline, city, and hinterland are stunning — especially around sunset. It’s such a great spot to take photos and really appreciate how beautiful the Gold Coast is. There’s also a nice café and bar at the top, which makes it easy to relax and enjoy the view a bit longer. The staff were friendly, and the elevator ride up was super fast. Highly recommend adding this to your Gold Coast itinerary!

Amazing tower. We have tall building in Melbourne but not that nice. This one is so much better. We were there for night dining but still need to pay to get up there so that make dinner very expensive. But still good were great we enjoyed very much! Nice cake too!

SkyPoint is a must-visit attraction, Especially if you’re chasing those magical sunset views over the Gold Coast. The timing of your visit makes a big difference, as the crowds tend to build up in the late afternoon leading into sunset. When we arrived at around 4:30pm on a weekday, it was already quite busy, with plenty of visitors waiting for the sun to dip below the horizon and capture that perfect photo. 📷 One thing worth noting is that seating can be a bit of a challenge. The seats near the windows are in high demand, as everyone wants the best vantage point for both the views and the experience. It works on a first come, first served basis, so if you want a prime spot, it’s best to arrive earlier than you think you need to. Many people settle in with drinks and snacks and simply enjoy the atmosphere while waiting for the main event — the sunset. 🌇 Despite the crowds, the overall vibe was enjoyable. The bar staff were reliable, friendly, and handled the rush smoothly, which made the experience more relaxed. We also tried the SkyPoint signature cocktail, which is highly recommended if you’re visiting. 🍹 The combination of stunning views, refreshing drinks, and a lively yet comfortable setting made our visit memorable

We visited SkyPoint and went up to the 77th floor — the view of the Gold Coast was absolutely beautiful! It was an interesting and enjoyable experience. There’s also a restaurant and bar where you can have drinks while enjoying the view. Overall, a great experience.

Absolutely amazing experience! I visited the Q1 building in the morning for breakfast at SkyPoint, and it was incredible. The view from the top was absolutely breathtaking, you can see the entire Gold Coast stretch out beneath you. The atmosphere was calm, the staff were friendly, and it was the perfect way to start the day. Highly recommend visiting early to enjoy the view you’ll never forget!