Dreamworld

This article is about the Australian amusement park. For the concept of fictional universes, see imaginary world.

Dreamworld is the largest theme park in Australia. It is located on Queensland's Gold Coast, and is Australia’s largest theme park and entertainment venue. It is home to the Australian edition of Big Brother.

Dreamworld is home to the Worlds Tallest Freefall Drop Ride - the Giant Drop at 118m. The newest ride at Dreamworld is Flowrider, based on . Other rides include the Tower Of Terror, as of 2005 the world's fifth fastest roller coaster, The Claw, a Ride Trade Gyro Swing, and Cyclone, a dual loop roller coaster. Dreamworld also includes a water park; several restaurants; kids areas Nick Central the new Wiggles World for toddlers and infants; as well as and many more themed areas such as Tiger Island, The Australian Wildlife Experience and Gold Rush Country.

In addition to the Australian edition of Big Brother, Friday Night Games is also filmed in Dreamworld.

Thrill rides

Big 5 thrill rides

The Claw - a Gyro Swing; the only ride of its type in the Southern Hemisphere. At its maximum height of nine storeys high, it offers views stretching above and beyond the tourist mecca of Surfers Paradise, 20km away.
Tower of Terror (not to be confused with the Disneyland ride) - a reverse freefall ride, based on the technology and design of The Escape at Six Flags Magic Mountain. At the time of its construction, it was the fastest and tallest ride in the world. It is now the world's fifth fastest rollercoaster. The rides support structure, which it shares with the Giant Drop, is a major landmark on the Gold Coast.
Giant Drop - the tallest freefall drop ride in the world at 118m. It features a wait of usually 45 seconds at the top of the tower before the drop, although this can be altered by the operator, who will often wait until the Tower of Terror runs up and back down the shared support structure.
Cyclone - the tallest high gravity roller-coaster in Australia. Originally named the Big Dipper and located at Luna Park Sydney, it was relocated to Dreamworld after controversies concerning its original location forced Luna Park to close for several years.
Wipeout - a Vekoma Waikiki Wave Super Flip, costing $6 million, opened in 1993 with the opening of the Ocean Parade precinct.

Other thrill rides

Eureka Mountain Mine Ride

Family rides

AVIS Vintage Cars
Captain Sturt Paddle Wheeler
Miniature Railway
Reef Diver
Rocky Hollow Log Ride
Stingray
Thunder River Rapids
Vortex (previously Gravitron)

Children's rides

Nick Central

The rides and shows at Nick Central are based on Nickelodeon cartoon shows

Angry Beavers Spooty Spin
Blue's Skidoo
Dora the Explorer Sea Planes
Nick-o-Round
Rocket Power Bumper Beach
Runaway Reptar Rollercoaster
Slime Bowl
Swinger Zinger
Wild Thornberry's Rainforest Rampage

Wiggles World

The rides and shows at Wiggles World are based on popular pre-school band The Wiggles

Big Red Car Ride
Captain Feathersword's Ship
Fun Spot
Wiggles Farmyard Friends

Wildlife

Tiger Island

Australian Wildlife Experience

Koala Country
Outback Adventure
Daintree Rainforest
Kakadu Wetlands
Oakey Creek Farm Show

Blue Lagoon

Aqualoop Flume
Blue Lagoon Toboggan
Krakatoa's Revenge Water Slide
Toddlers' Pool & Slide

Other attractions

Big Brother House Tours
IMAX Theatre

Dreamworld also features some rides and attractions that, due to their limited capacity and/or high maintenance/running costs, are not be included in the entry fee. These include:

Flowrider
Remote control boats/cars/hovercraft/trucks
Rock Climbing

External links

Gold Coast, Queensland | Tourist attractions in Queensland | Theme parks in Australia | IMAX venues