Surprisingly, some of Australia’s major tourist attractions are its famous Gold Coast theme parks. People flock to the Gold Coast due to the impressive number of unique rides and the festive atmosphere. Gold Coast theme parks have a well-deserved reputation for being a premier tourist destination. Besides the Gold Coast; areas such as Victoria, New South Wales and Western Australia also boast great theme parks.

Here are some of the most popular:

The best in Australia are found on the Gold Coast – such as Wet ‘n’ Wild, Dreamworld, Sea World and Movieworld offer endless fun activities for the whole family. Underwater World at the Mooloolaba Wharf, located north of Brisbane at the Sunshine Coast, is also an excellent attraction.

Wonderland Sydney, a fantastic theme park that has unfortunately been closed since 2004, was located in New South Wales and is now an industrial park. However, there are still some great tourist attractions you can visit such as the Fox Studios Backlot, which is the New South Wales counterpart to the Gold Coast theme park Movieworld. You can also get a quick history lesson at the Old Sydney Park, located north of Sydney on the Old Pacific Highway. The most popular in the area, however, is Luna Park, which boasts different kinds of entertainment, stage shows and of course, rides.

If you’d like to know more about Australian history, particularly about the Eureka rebellion, you should take the time to visit Sovereign Hill, located in Ballarat, Victoria.

In Perth, you can visit Adventure World, another famous Australian theme park. It’s only a 20 minute drive from the metropolis.

Surprisingly, a lot of tourists visit Australia specifically for its famous theme parks. Besides the amusement parks, tourists can also visit wildlife preserves to observe Australian fauna, and stroll through lush gardens that showcase native Australian flora. Besides tourists, Australians also visit other parts of the country in search of the best theme parks. As a result, there are a lot of resorts, hotels, and apartments available to accommodate the influx of fun-seekers. Most of this guest accommodation is located conveniently near the amusement parks. If you’re planning on having a uniquely Australian theme park experience, why not visit the Gold Coast and ride the most exciting rides that the country has to offer.