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Australian Standing Stones

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It features a comfortable environment and a unique atmosphere, with a wide variety of strawberry juice, strawberry cake, strawberry milkshakes, and more. Visitors can enjoy all kinds of delicious strawberry treats here.

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Gold Coast beach

Gold Coast beach stretches for approximately 70 km, and its golden sand is the defining feature of this coastline, from which the name "Gold Coast" is derived. The sand is fine and glows with a warm golden luster in the sunlight, while the seawater transitions from a shallow turquoise near the shore to a deep blue in the distance, creating distinct layers. The beach is lined with various sections, each with its own unique character; the northern section has a lively atmosphere, while the southern section is relatively quiet, catering to different preferences. Surfing is a quintessential, long-standing experience at this beach. The coastline features several well-known surf breaks, among which the "Superbank" near Snapper Rocks is famous for producing long, hollow waves, attracting large numbers of surfing enthusiasts year-round. The coastal walkway connects multiple beach sections, making it a great way to explore by walking or cycling. Located in a subtropical region, the area enjoys a mild climate and abundant sunshine, making it a suitable destination to visit all year round.

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Currumbin Wildlife Sanctuary

Currumbin Wildlife Sanctuary is split in two by the Gold Coast Highway, with the two areas connected by a concrete tunnel. Established in 1947, the sanctuary was initially known for feeding wild rainbow lorikeets and has since gradually developed into a comprehensive park integrating animal exhibits, interactive experiences, and wildlife rescue. The kangaroo area is one of the core experience zones in the park, where kangaroos and emus roam freely within an open grassy enclosure, and visitors can feed and observe them up close. Koalas reside in a dedicated koala area, where visitors can walk into the koala habitat for close observation and have the opportunity to take photos with the koalas. The park is also home to Australian native species such as crocodiles, cassowaries, possums, echidnas, and dingoes. There is a wild lorikeet feeding experience every morning and evening, where flocks of rainbow lorikeets fly in and land on visitors' hands to feed—a signature activity the sanctuary has carried on to this day. The WildSkies free-flight bird show displays the flying skills of various bird species, and the Lost Valley area brings together tropical rainforest species such as red pandas, tree kangaroos, and capybaras. There is also an Aboriginal cultural performance every afternoon, presenting traditional dance and didgeridoo performances. The wildlife hospital in the park is also open to the public, where visitors can learn about wildlife rescue work through observation windows. △ Get up close and personal with Australia's native species △ Learn more about biology and geography △ Enjoy exciting performances held daily

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SkyPoint Observation Deck

The SkyPoint Observation Deck is located at the top of the Q1 building in Surfers Paradise on the Gold Coast, situated on the 77th and 78th floors, approx. 230 m above the ground. It is one of the few coastal high-altitude observation decks in Australia. The Q1 building beneath was completed in 2005, standing over 300 m tall including its spire. It held the record as the world's tallest residential building for several years after its completion and remains a striking landmark on the Surfers Paradise skyline. △ 360° panoramic view of the entire Gold Coast, offering a full appreciation of the magnificent scenery of the sea, sky, and golden sandy beaches △ The elevator takes only 43 seconds to reach the 77th-floor observation deck of Q1 Tower, allowing travelers to quickly enter sightseeing mode △ SkyPoint Observation Deck is not only charming during the day,The night lights also make this a great spot to enjoy the Gold Coast night view

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Warner Bros. Movie World

Warner Bros. Movie World is known as the "Hollywood of the Gold Coast" and is one of Australia's three famous major theme parks. The park is themed around Warner Bros.' films, DC superheroes, and Looney Tunes cartoon characters. Along both sides of Main Street, building exteriors from many classic films have been recreated, and iconic screen characters such as Batman and Superman appear before you at any time and place. Accompanied by Superman, you can experience an unprecedentedly thrilling crazy roller coaster. You can also encounter cartoon stars like Bugs Bunny by chance and relive the innocent sweetness of childhood! The park continuously updates its entertainment offerings, such as new stunt shows, which are sure to leave you exclaiming in amazement! △ Ride the thrilling and exciting Crazy Roller Coaster △ Interact with your favorite movie characters △ Watch the exciting and dynamic drift car show

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Gold Coast Sea World

Gold Coast Sea World is a long-established marine theme park in Australia, located in the northern part of the Gold Coast. It combines marine animal exhibits, animal shows, and mechanical rides within a single park, so visitors can see animals and watch performances as well as enjoy thrilling attractions. Seeing animals is the main draw here: the penguin exhibit is home to king penguins and gentoo penguins, and through the viewing glass set against an icy landscape, visitors can watch them waddle about or dive into the water; Polar Bear Shores recreates the rocky shores and pools of an Arctic summer and is a rare place in Australia to see polar bears in person; in Shark Bay, sharks and rays swim in schools, and at the adjacent Ray Reef visitors can touch rays by hand; at Seal Harbor, Australian sea lions and fur seals either lie on the shore basking in the sun or chase and play in the water. The park hosts multiple dolphin shows and educational sea lion presentations every day, so it is recommended to confirm the day's time slots upon entry before planning the order of your visit, and remember to secure seats early before popular shows begin. Visitors bringing children should not miss Nickelodeon Land, where animated characters from SpongeBob SquarePants, Patrick Star, Dora the Explorer, and PAW Patrol meet and take photos with visitors; those who enjoy thrills can take on the wooden roller coaster Leviathan, the motorbike-style roller coaster Jet Rescue, and the Storm Coaster, which ends with a big splash. △ Meet your favorite animated characters △ Get close to marine life △ Experience thrilling rides

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Lone Pine Koala Sanctuary

Lone Pine Koala Sanctuary is located in the suburbs of Brisbane and was established in 1927. More than 100 koalas live here. The protected area includes the Girl District, the Boy District, the Unmarried Koala District, the Married Koala District and the Elderly Koala District. In addition to koalas, you can also see a variety of unique Australian animals such as wombats, Tasmanian devils, kangaroos and more. You can also personally feed rainbow parrots, kangaroos and other animals. Besides, there are many performances and activities such as the Shepherd Dog Show, Raptor Show, and Sheep Shearing in the park. △ Admiring cute koalas and observing their lives △ Feed animals closely and learn more about native Australian animals △ Enjoy the noisy chatter of beautiful wild lorikeets