Dreamworld (Gold Coast, Australia)

RIDES AND ATTRACTIONS FOR THE KIDS:       All photos courtesy of Dreamworld

Wiggles World:

Wiggles World gives children a chance to meet some of their favourite Wiggles characters, including Dorothy the Dinosaur, Henry the Octopus and Wags the Dog.

Rides at Wiggles World include the Big Red Car and Dorothy’s Tea Cup Ride.

An area not to be missed for families with young children!

Nickelodeon Central:

With over 17 rides and attractions, Nickelodeon Central is definitely a world of fun for the kids!

Children have the opportunity to meet their favourite Nickelodeon characters, like Spongebob Squarepants, Dora The Explorer and Jimmy Neutron (who can be seen at Nickelodeon Central at various times throughout the day).

Rides at Nickelodeon Central include the Runaway Reptar suspended rollercoaster (pictured), Angry Beaver’s Spooty Spin, Blue’s Skidoo, Swinger Zinger, Rocket Power Bumper Beach & Mighty-Go-Round.

Nickelodeon Central is also home to Rainforest Rampage: a great, fun filled attraction for the whole family!

DREAMWORLD’S ANIMAL & WILDLIFE ATTRACTIONS:

Tiger Island:

Dreamworld’s Tiger Island gives guests a rare opportunity to see the beautiful Bengal and Sumatran Tigers up close.

Tiger Island has several shows throughout the day, which demonstrates the amazing abilities and behaviours of these fascinating animals.

NB – Tiger Island and shows are included in the admission price of Dreamworld.

Australian Wildlife Experience

The Australian Wildlife Experience at Dreamworld gives guests a chance to interact with some of Australia’s most iconic and interesting animals.

Animals that can be found at The Australian Wildlife experience include Kangaroos, Koalas, Owls, Emus, Dingoes, Wombats, Snakes and Crocodiles.

PAY-TO-PLAY ATTRACTIONS AT DREAMWORLD:

V8 Supercars RedLine:

Experience what it is like in the driver’s seat of a V8 Supercar through the ultimate car simulation ride.

Dreamworld’s V8 Supercars RedLine gives its riders a chance to test their ability on the famous Mount Panorama race track.

NB – V8 Supercars Redline is not included in the admission price of Dreamworld. This is a pay-to-play attraction.

FlowRider:

FlowRider at Dreamworld is a state of the art wave simulator, allowing riders to experience the perfect wave, time and time again. Whether you are a novice or an experienced board rider, FlowRider is definitely one to try during your time at Dreamworld.

NB – Dreamworld’s Flowrider is not included in the admission price of Dreamworld. This is a pay-to-play attraction.

DREAMWORLD’S ALIEN VS. PREDATOR VS. YOU:

AVPX (Alien vs. Predator vs. You):

Dreamworld’s AVPX (Alien vs. Predator vs. You) is an indoor laser skirmish attraction, based on the popular sci-fi film, Alien vs. Predator.

APVX is the largest indoor laser skirmish attraction in Australia.

Duration: Five (5) minutes combat + pre-combat briefing

THE BIG 6 THRILL RIDES:

Dreamworld’s Tower of Terror 2

The Tower of Terror 2 is a rearward facing coaster that reaches speeds of 161km/h (100mph), and a height of 100m! This one is not for the feint hearted!

Thrill rating: Extreme

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Dreamworld’s Giant Drop

A vertical free-fall from a 39 storey tower, reaching speeds up to 135km/h.

Thrill rating: Extreme

The Giant Drop was named the ‘tallest, vertical free-fall ride in the world’ in the  1999 Guiness Book of World Records.

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The Claw at Dreamworld:

Arguably, the best ride at Dreamworld! Swinging through the air at 75km/h and to height of 9 storeys, The Claw compliments the other thrill rides in the park extremely well. Definitely give this one a try!

Thrill rating: Extreme

ßTo see a video of Dreamworld’s Claw, click the play symbol in the middle of the video

Dreamworld’s Wipeout

Ever been caught in a tidal wave? Well this is the mechanical version of that experience! Twisting and turning every which way possible, this ride successfully attempts to mimic the ultimate Wipeout.

Thrill rating: Extreme

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The Cyclone at Dreamworld:

13 storeys high, and reaching speeds of 85km/h, The Cyclone makes for a great rollercoaster experience!

“One of the tallest, high-speed gravity rollercoasters in the Southern Hemisphere.”  - Dreamworld

Thrill rating: Extreme

ßTo see a video of The Cyclone rollercoaster at Dreamworld, click the play symbol in the middle of the video

Mick Doohan’s Motorcoaster:

High speed corners and the twist and turns of the track make you feel like you are part of the racing action.

The Mick Doohan Motorcoaster at Dreamworld take riders from 0 to 65km/h in just 2 seconds!

Thrill rating: Moderate

ADDITIONAL RIDES AND ATTRACTIONS ON OFFER AT DREAM WORLD:

* Rocky Hollow Log Ride

* Reef Diver

* Captain Sturt Riverboat

* Dreamworld Railway

* Thunder River Rapids Ride

* Stingray

* Avis Vintage Cars

* Shockwave

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