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Sea World Gold Coast

πŸ“ Main Beach, QLD

β˜…4.2(25,140 Google reviews)πŸ’°$89-$99πŸ‘ΆAll ages

Full-day marine theme park on the Gold Coast combining live dolphin shows, roller coasters, water rides, shark and polar bear exhibits, penguin encounters, and character meet-and-greets.

βœ“ Dolphin showsβœ“ Shark exhibitsβœ“ Rides for all agesβœ“ Character meet-and-greets
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β˜…β˜…β˜…β˜…β˜…Featured review by Mr Hadd

Second time here and I must say it never dissapoints. Always a lovely experience and the shows here are amazing. The animal exhibits are well maintained, and it’s nice to see the care taken with the marine life. Rides like jet rescue and the coasters are always a hit and didn’t disappoint on a return visit. Food prices here are in the pricey side but overall had a great experience. God to watch the SpongeBob show and was very happy to need SpongeBob. Child hood memories relived. I would recommend coming here with the family. A great experience.

πŸ† Family Action Verdict

Best for families with kids across a wide age range who want a full day anchored by the dolphin show. Toddlers through teenagers each find a distinct draw β€” marine animals for younger children, thrill rides for older kids. Multi-generational visits work well given the volume of non-ride attractions. Budget carefully for food and drinks.

ℹ️ What to Know Before You Go

πŸ’‘Arrive early β€” the dolphin show is at the far end of the park and can reach entry capacity
⏰Food and drink prices are high β€” consider eating before entry or bringing permitted snacks
🎟️SpongeBob character photos are free, unlike many other theme parks
πŸš—The Tavern restaurant closes well before park close β€” plan meals accordingly

πŸ’¬ What Families Are Saying

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4.2
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25,140 Google reviews

Dolphin show highlight35%
Great for all ages30%
Expensive food and drinks25%
Well-maintained animal exhibits10%
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Mr Hadd

2 months ago

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β€œSecond time here and I must say it never dissapoints. Always a lovely experience and the shows here are amazing. The animal exhibits are well maintained, and it’s nice to see the care taken with the marine life. Rides like jet rescue and the coasters are always a hit and didn’t disappoint on a return visit. Food prices here are in the pricey side but overall had a great experience. God to watch the SpongeBob show and was very happy to need SpongeBob. Child hood memories relived. I would recommend coming here with the family. A great experience.”

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NACO Dubai

2 months ago

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β€œWe visited SeaWorld Abu Dhabi during our family staycation in Abu Dhabi. The facilities were very clean and well maintained, which made the visit even more enjoyable. There were many attractions, and both kids and adults could have a great time. The dolphin show was especially amazing and the most memorable part of our visit! It was amazing that we would love to come back to see the dolphin show again. It was a wonderful experience for our family. Thank you so much!”

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Hayley Murphy

a month ago

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β€œWe loved, loved, loved Sea World! There is so much to see and do, and truly something for everyone in the family. The dolphin show is such a unique and beautiful experience. It was incredible to get so close to the sharks, penguins, and polar bears. Once we finished with the animals, we headed over to the rollercoasters and other rides. So much fun! The stunt show was a huge highlight as well, very entertaining. A fantastic day out!”

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Kristie Rooney

a month ago

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β€œSea World is a great day out for people of all ages. One thing I really appreciated was the number of shaded seating areas throughout the park, especially for those of us who don’t go on rides but still want to relax and enjoy the atmosphere. It’s targeted at kids. The dolphin show was absolutely amazing and easily the highlight of the day. The trainers and dolphins were incredible. It is located right at the far end of the park though, and unfortunately two of the entry points were closed, which made the walk longer than it needed to be. There’s plenty to see beyond the rides, with animals like penguins and polar bears, as well as character meet-and-greets from Nickelodeon. I loved that we didn’t have to pay extra for a photo with SpongeBob, a really nice touch that many parks would charge for. The carnival area was also a great place to escape the heat and relax, but the games were very expensive, and the food options there were quite limited, mostly junk food and pizza. Shark Bay was another highlight, but it really needs more seating as it was hard to find somewhere to sit and enjoy the exhibit. The Tavern was a nice addition, but it only opens from 10am to 3pm, which is disappointing considering the park stays open until 5pm. Overall, Sea World is fantastic for nostalgia and offers a great mix of animals, shows, and attractions. With a few improvements to seating, food variety, and accessibility in certain areas, it would be even better.”

Reviews from Google

Overview

Sea World Gold Coast runs live dolphin and marine animal shows, operates roller coasters and water rides, and houses sharks, penguins, polar bears, and a saltwater crocodile. Character meet-and-greets include SpongeBob with free photo opportunities. The park spans a large footprint with shows at the far end β€” arrive early to lock in dolphin show access. Food and drink pricing is at the top end of theme park norms.

πŸ• Opening Hours

Monday10:00 – 17:00
Tuesday10:00 – 17:00
Wednesday10:00 – 17:00
Thursday10:00 – 17:00
Friday10:00 – 17:00
Saturday10:00 – 17:00
Sunday10:00 – 17:00

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