What Theme Parks Should I Visit When Staying At Hotels In Brisbane?

One of the main reasons that tourists book a hotel in Brisbane is to put them within close proximity of the many theme parks that the sunny state of Queensland has to offer. If you have never visited these parks before, however, you might be wondering what they’re all about and what sorts of attractions you can expect to enjoy upon your visit.

Movieworld

This theme park is the ideal destination for movie lovers of all kinds you might even get to meet some of your favourite characters and have your photograph taken with them. Some of the popular rides include: Arkham Asylum, Superman Escape, Scooby Doo Spooky Coaster, and Wild West Falls Adventure Ride. There are also rides suitable for the littlies.

Sea World

This theme park is the perfect balance of thrill rides and aquarium. Daily shows and exhibits introduce you to dolphins, polar bears, penguins and even sharks. Some of the popular rides include: Storm Coaster, Viking Revenge Plume, Sky High Skyway, and the Sea World Monorail. Other shows include: SpongeBob 3D and Jet Stunt Extreme.

Wet’n’Wild

This theme park is the ideal way to cool down during those hot summer months, as it’s all about water. Some of the popular rides include: River Rapids, Blackhole, Kamikaze, Tornado, Mammoth Falls, AquaLoop and Super 8. Visitors can also enjoy the giant wave pool (movies shown some evenings), Calypso Beach and Whirlpool Springs.

Dreamworld

This theme park has a little bit of everything there are rides for thrill seekers (Wipeout, The Claw and Tower of Terror II), rides of the family (Thunder River Rapids, Shockwave and bumper cars), areas for the kids (Wiggles World and Dreamworks), and experiences for animal lovers (Tiger World and the Dreamworld Corroboree).

WhiteWater World

This is another theme park that is perfect for those looking to cool down when staying at hotels in Brisbane. Thrill seekers will enjoy the Triple Vortex, The Wedgie and The Green Room. The family will enjoy the Little Rippers or relaxing in the Cave of Waves and the cabanas. And the kids will go nuts for the Temple of Huey and the Pipeline Plunge.

It is easy to spend an entire day (or even two) exploring all that these amazing theme parks have to offer. To ensure that you make the most of your holiday, we recommend booking your hotel in Brisbane for at least a week or only planning to visit one or two of the parks. Big and little kids alike will find immense enjoyment at all of these locations, as there is something for everyone.