
Check which ones you want to watch ahead of time so that you can plan to get there early and grab a good seat. If not a full swimsuit, at least bring a change of clothes and a towel if you want to try the water rides or the aquatic play area for kids.Īt each Gold Coast theme park, there are shows to watch and enjoy. There’s a lot of walking involved in a day at a theme park, so make sure you and the kids are all wearing comfortable shoes. Saves you from bringing your own, which can be challenging if you’re visiting the Gold Coast from afar. Look into hiring a stroller for the day if you’re out and about with younger kids. Plus, if anyone gets lost or separated from the group, they know to go to the meeting spot and wait for you to come to them. Perhaps everyone agrees to meet at 12:30 at a specific grassy hill for lunch time together. If you’re visiting a theme park with a big group-especially if your family includes teens or young adults who would rather ride the rides without the grown ups or the little kids-make sure you have a designated meet-up spot. Snap a photo of your car and where it’s parked before entering the park to make finding it easier at the end of the day. No one wants to be wandering around the car park at the end of the day, especially with young ones tired and ready to go back to the comfort of your Gold Coast hotel. And Dreamworld and WhiteWater World have the same deal together. Additionally, Movie World, Sea World, and Wet ‘n’ Wild offer multi-day passes to all three parks. Some parks will offer discounted rates for families visiting together. ➔ Look for multi-park tickets and family tickets ➔ Grab a big breakfast (at your hotel) so you're satisfied and energised for the day ahead AND bring snacksĮspecially important if someone in your group has dietary requirements or if you’re with younger children who are picky about their food. Make sure everyone has a bottle of water to stay hydrated.

Grab your favourite water bottle and fill it up. Put some on before you enter the park and re-apply when you need to-no one wants to be sunburnt on the Gold Coast. ➔ Wear sunscreen and bring more to re-apply

Double check you’ve packed the essentials before you head out. Before you choose which theme park or theme parks you want to visit, make sure you’re prepared with all you need for a fun and safe day.
