# Gold Coast/Northern suburbs

The northern suburbs of the Gold Coast may be perhaps the most residential, but they are the most wild ones, containing many of the Gold Coast's theme parks.

## Get in
### By car

The primary means of entry via car is via the M1 Pacific Motorway which extends down from Coffs Harbour in NSW to the state capital of Brisbane and the primary exits are exits between (and including) 54 to 62.
From the suburbs of Surfers Paradise, Southport or Broadbeach, use the Godl Coast Highway (SR 2) to reach the western parts of the north, and use Oxley Drive (SR 4) to reach the east.

### By light rail

From Surfers Paradise, the G:link heads north passing Main Beach, Southport, and stops at three places in the region; Parkwood East, Parkwood, and Helensvale where the line terminates.

## See

* -27.910565153.2583881 Gold Coast Motor Museum, 107 Kriedeman Rd, Upper Coomera, ☏ +61 452 076 292, info@gcmm.com.au. W Th 9AM–4PM, F–Su 8AM–5PM. A large shed that houses 75 motor vehicles and bikes from the late 20th century. Some vehicles, such as some of the electric vehicles, span all the way to 1900. The precinct also includes a restaurant and a shop (that has some car cleaning products). $20 per adult, $15 per senior citizen, children under 15 free. (updated Apr 2022)
* -27.87096153.332022 Garage 25, 1 Boatworks Drive, ☏ +61 7 5500 0000. M-F 8:30AM–2PM, Sat 8:30AM–11AM. Parts of the personal car collection of Tony Longhurst, two-time Bathurst 1000 winner. Includes vehicles from as early as 1910, assorted motorbikes, even mowers and outboards. Longhurst was also a co-founder of the nearby Dreamworld and owns the Boatworks Marina. Donation Box.$. (updated Sep 2023)

## Do

* -27.9075153.31251 Warner Bros. Movie World, Helensvale Rd., Oxenford, ☏ +61 13 33 86. Daily 9:30AM–5PM. Australia's only movie-based theme park which contains several film studios, shows, and perhaps most importantly, rides. As the park's name is called "Warner Bros. Movie World" (and that can also be backed up as the park advertises itself as the Hollywood of the Gold Coast), you may be able to spot several Marvel, Warner Bros. and DC Comics characters walking around the park. (updated Apr 2022)
* -27.9151153.3182 Wet'n'Wild Gold Coast, Entertainment Rd., Oxenford, ☏ +61 13 33 86. Daily 10AM–5PM. The prime water park located in South-East Queensland or even Australia and one of the many Wet'n'Wild's found worldwide. Most of the park is comprised of water-based rides, but there are some land-based rides too. (updated Apr 2022)
* -27.864153.3163 Dreamworld, Dreamworld Pkwy, Coomera, ☏ +61 7 5588 1111. Daily 10AM–5PM. Australia's largest theme park which contains about 40 rides, and even a zoo. The theme park contains a mix of land and water rides, but beware, the park has a poor safety reputation, and in 2016, four people were killed on a ride. Since then, several rides have closed and have been demolished. (updated Apr 2022)
* -27.91233153.3155214 Australian Outback Spectacular. (updated Apr 2022)
* -27.8644153.3155 WhiteWater World, 1 Dreamworld Pkwy, Coomera, ☏ +61 7 5588 1111. Considered the sister park of Dreamworld, this water park contains many water slides, and is perhaps convenient for visitors visiting Dreamworld without having to come all the way south to Wet'n'Wild. There are fewer rides than Wet'n'Wild though, but nevertheless an experience in its own right. (updated Apr 2022)

## Eat

* -27.869591153.3549711 The Neighbours Hope Island, 126 North Quay Cct, Hope Island, ☏ +61 423 732 722. A small cafe located on Hope Island next to the sales centre. Food here tends to be a bit more expensive than other cafes in the area though. (updated Apr 2022)
* Hope Island Deli, Shop 15, Hope Island Shopping Village, 10 Santa Barbara Rd, Hope Island, ☏ +61 488 789 078. Daily 6:30AM–4PM. (updated Apr 2022)
* -27.88652153.39412 Plant Based Eatz, 1/2 Grice Ave, Paradise Point, ☏ +61 7 5529 5247. 11AM–7PM (closed Mondays). (updated Apr 2022)
* Jonez on Ephraim. A seafood restaurant (updated Apr 2022)

## Drink

* Hope Island Tavern, 87-97 Broadwater Ave, Hope Island, ☏ +61 7 3558 3308. (updated Apr 2022)
* -27.871368153.31431 The Boathouse Tavern, 101 Dreamworld Pkwy, Coomera, ☏ +61 7 5502 9800. Daily 10AM–4PM. (updated Apr 2022)
* -27.84624153.368542 HarborVue Tavern, L1/941 Harbour Village Parade, Coomera, ☏ +61 7 5501 9351. Dine in, Take Away and Delivery. Views over Coomera Waters Marina. (updated Sep 2023)

## Sleep

* Coomera Motor Inn, 11 Whitewater Way, Coomera, ☏ +61 7 5573 2311. Check-in: 2PM, check-out: 10AM. (updated Apr 2022)
* -27.869033153.3118911 Coomera Village, 2 Reserve Rd, Upper Coomera, ☏ +61 7 5573 1665. (updated Apr 2022)