by Cordelia Kennedy
Australia's Gold Coast is that area that lies on the eastern-most point of the Australian continent on the border between the Queensland and New South Wales Regions.
The Gold Coast is famous for its many attractions and there are, in fact, so many that they have to be divided into different categories like extreme sporting activities, theme parks, historical attractions and museums just to keep them straight. Among the well known historical attractions is the Tamborine Mountain Pioneer Homestead, which is situated in the Tamborine District of Queensland's McPerson Mountain Range and which gives visitors an idea of what it was like to survive in the district's pioneer settlements of 170 years ago. Extreme sporting activities in this area include the Sling Shot Bungy, which is the only bungee jump on this part of the coast, and which first hauls tourists 14 stories in the air and then lets them fly free.
Gold Coast museums include the intriguing Ripley's Believe It or Not in Surfers Paradise where visitors can, among other things, investigate the Mars rocks, see the smallest car in the world and have interactive laser adventures. Among the natural attractions and farms to see in the area is Tropical Fruit World, which contains more varieties of tropical fruit than anywhere else on earth, and which features jungle river cruises, mini-train rides and orchard discovery walks. Scenic flights are also a must for every visitor and a flight in a Sea World helicopter is the best of the best. This world famous park offers scenic tours of awe-inspiring locations like cosmopolitan Surfers Paradise, unspoiled Currumbin Valley and beautiful Tweed Coast.
And if the thrill of bungee jumping and helicopter travel is too much for you then why not spend a lazy day whale watching on the whale, island and sunset evening cruises as offered by Whales in Paradise. As far as theme parks go, no visit to the Gold Coast would be complete without a visit to the Australian Outback Spectacular. This park offers an unsurpassed take on Outback life featuring live action shows, authentic Outback food and live music and is currently featuring a show that pays tribute to the Australian Light Horse Cavalry. Finally, end the evening off with a visit to the 'spook-tacular' Dracula's Cabaret and Restaurant to be entertained by the lively Vampirates or to take a tour through Dracula's Haunted House.
The magnificent Gold Coast truly has something for everyone and you will want to return time and time again to experience it all.
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