What’s on Gold Coast: 9 fun rainy day activities to keep boredom at bay
Marge, the rains are ‘ere! But there are still plenty of places to explore indoors on the Glitter Strip. LIST OF TOP THINGS TO DO
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Wet weather has set in on the Gold Coast, ruining any plans to visit our glorious beaches and soak in the sun.
But don’t fret - there are still plenty of places to explore if you’re visiting for the day or sick of being stuck at home.
Here are nine fun things do on the Gold Coast on a rainy day.
1. Hit some of Australia’s best shopping centres
Get some retail therapy at Pacific Fair in Broadbeach - Queensland’s second biggest shopping centre - or Robina Town Centre and Harbour Town.
If you want to avoid crowds try Runaway Bay shopping centre, Paradise Centre in Surfers Paradise and Southport’s Australia Fair.
2. Discover new worlds at Infinity Attraction
This indoor futuristic maze is a must-do for families.
The attraction takes people on a 30-minute journey through worlds of wonder - from trippy landscapes, to beautiful environments and illusions.
Tickets start at $20 and are available here.
3. Get cultural at HOTA
Home of the Arts (HOTA) is the city’s cultural precinct located in Surfers Paradise.
It boasts art exhibitions, entertainment, culture, parklands and a lake.
For more information, visit here.
4. Let off some steam at a smash room
Combining entertainment with physical exercise, smash rooms are the place to release all your pent up frustrations and have some fun.
The rooms offer a safe environment for people to smash glassware, TVs, office equipment and more.
5. Visit The Wax Museum
This Surfers Paradise tourist attraction is home to the largest collection of authentic wax figures in the Southern Hemisphere.
Johnny Depp, Michael Jackson and Elvis are just some of the famous faces you’ll see.
For tickets, visit here.
6. Swing into Holey Moley
Get ready to kick putt at Holey Moley Golf Club in Surfers Paradise.
This is the only place on the Coast where you can play 18 holes of mini golf, grab a cocktail at the bar and join in on some karaoke.
Visit here for more information.
7. Catch a movie
Rainy days are a perfect time to grab some popcorn and settle into the latest blockbuster.
There are more than a dozen movie theatres on the Coast - including shopping centre cineplexes, old-school cinemas and even a drive-in at Yatala.
8. Take a wander through Ripley’s Believe It or Not
You will discover the strange, shocking and beautiful at this museum with a twist.
This tourist attraction is in the heart of Surfers Paradise and offers kitschy oddities on display - even shrunken heads and rare animal skeletons.
For tickets and more information visit here.
9. Get high at iFLY Gold Coast
If you’re after an adrenaline rush, look no further.
iFLY was the second indoor skydiving facility to open in Australia and caters to people of all abilities, from tourists to locals and skydivers.
For more information visit here.
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