Seaworld Drive, Surfers Paradise, Main Beach, QLD 4217

Take a day out to visit Sea World with the family, the theme park is located on Main Beach in Australia's Gold Coast and offers the opportunity to experience marine life as well as offering some spectacular rides and shows. The parks aim to educate their visitors about Australia's marine environment and research. The main attractions include Shark Bay, the world's largest man-made lagoon system for sharks, where you will see some of the most incredible varieties in a two-level exhibit that provides viewing both above and underwater so you actually come face to face with the sharks, stingrays and other tropical fish. Other features include an interactive dolphin show, polar bears and penguins, a sea lion theatre and some spectacular rides. Sea World is open every day of the year (except for Christmas Day) at 10.30 until 5.30pm.