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Sea World

Sea World is a sea themed amusement park on the Gold Coast in Queensland, with amusement rides, adventure activities, sea life exhibits, and shows. Sea World was established in 1972, with the introduction of dolphins, marine displays, swimming pool, and a replica of the Endeavour ship. These were additions to the water ski shows when ... Read more

Sea World is a sea themed amusement park on the Gold Coast in Queensland, with amusement rides, adventure activities, sea life exhibits, and shows.

Sea World was established in 1972, with the introduction of dolphins, marine displays, swimming pool, and a replica of the Endeavour ship. These were additions to the water ski shows when it first began as the Surfers Paradise Ski Gardens.

The first major ride began in 1978, the Viking’s Revenge Flume Ride. Viking’s Revenge operated for around 38 years until it closed in 2016. A similar ride is still available, The Plunge at Aussie World at the Sunshine Coast.

New rides come and older rides go over time. The aquatic shows and sea wildlife have remained fairly constant, even though they are sometimes adapted to modern changes. For example, the water skiing show is now a jet ski show with a display of tricks and stunts along with some entertaining narration and comedy.

Sea World is part of a group of five amusement parks in the Gold Coast region. Sea World sits by itself on the coast at Main Beach, while the other parks are to the west on the Pacific Highway at Oxenford.

The other major parks are Movie World , themed around Warner Brothers movies, and Wet n’ Wild , a water park that is particularly popular in the hotter months, and still popular for interstate travellers coming north to the warmer Queensland weather during the winter months.

Paradise Country is a farm-themed park with animal encounters including interactive areas to mingle with farm animals.

Outback Spectacular makes up the last of the five parks. However, it is more of a dinner show than a themed park.

Multiple park passes can be purchased to allow access to most of the parks at a significant discount to purchasing a ticket individually.

Amusement Rides

Storm Coaster
Nickelodeon Land
Bikini Bottom Crosstown Express
Boots’ Banana Boogie
Donatello’s Ninja Flyers
Dora’s Fiesta Carousel
Patrick’s Jellyfish Frenzy
SpongeBob’s Boating School Blast
Castaway Bay Reef – Interactive Splash Zone
Castaway Bay Battle Boats
Castaway Bay Sky Climb
Castaway Bay Sky Fortress
Jet Rescue
Sea World Monorail
Vortex
The New Atlantis (opening mid-2021)

Shows

Affinity Dolphin
PAW Patrol on Holiday
Little Penguin Keeper Talk
Ray Reef Presentation
Nickelodeon Character Meet and Greet
Seal Guardians
Turtle Power Live Show
Thunder Lake Stunt Show

Exhibitions

Penguin Encounter – Indoor Penguin Exhibit
Penguin Point – Outdoor Penguin Exhibit
Polar Bear Shores – Polar Bear Exhibit
Ray Reef – Outdoor Ray Exhibit
Sandy Shores Lagoon – Dolphins Exhibit
Sea Jellies Illuminated – Sea Jelly Exhibit
Seabird Rehabilitation Aviary – Outdoor Seabird Exhibit
Seal Harbour – Seal Exhibit
Shark Bay – Lagoon Exhibit

Experiences

Shark Bay Glass Bottom Boat
Dolphin Couple Adventure
Behind The Scenes Polar Bear Shores
Dolphin Aqua Adventure
Dolphin Deep Water Adventure
Seal Aqua Adventure
Shark Bay Discovery
Tropical Reef Snorkel
Dolphin Family Adventure
Marine Rescue Ranger
Meet the Dolphin
Penguin Antarctic Adventure
Seal Encounter

Links

Sea World – Sea World website
Village Roadshow Theme Parks – purchase tickets to Village Roadshow theme parks

Directions

From the Surfers Paradise Visitor Centre, follow the road onto Orchid Ave and at the end turn right into Elkhorn Ave. At the end of Elkhorn Ave, turn left onto The Esplanade and follow it to the end for 1.4km. Turn right onto Main Beach Parade and follow 2km. Turn right onto Seaworld Dr and follow for 1.5km and turn left into the entrance of Sea World.

Alternatively, turn left into Elkhorn Ave, follow for 220m and turn right into Gold Coast Hwy. Follow Gold Coast Hwy for 2.3km and turn right into Waterways Dr. Follow Waterways Dr, becoming turns into Seaworld Dr, for 2.3km and turn left into the entrance of Sea World.

If travelling south along the Pacific Hwy, take exit 66 for the Smith St Motorway with the brown sign for Sea World. Follow the motorway to the end for 5.9km, continuing straight on North St until reaching Marine Parade. Turn right onto the Gold Coast Hwy following the brown sign for Sea World. Follow Coast Coast Hwy for 2.4km and turn left at the first lights after crossing the bridge into Waterways Dr. Follow Waterways Dr, becoming turns into Seaworld Dr, for 2.3km and turn left into the entrance of Sea World.

If travelling north along the Pacific Hwy, take exit 66 for the Smith St Motorway. At the lights, turn right onto Smith St. Follow the motorway to the end for 7.9km, continuing straight on North St until reaching Marine Parade. Turn right onto the Gold Coast Hwy following the brown sign for Sea World. Follow Coast Coast Hwy for 2.4km and turn left at the first lights after crossing the bridge into Waterways Dr. Follow Waterways Dr, becoming turns into Seaworld Dr, for 2.3km and turn left into the entrance of Sea World.

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Experiences

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