Landmarks and Buildings

SkyPoint Observation Deck

Type: Landmarks and Buildings Observatories and Planetariums

SkyPoint Observation Deck is a must-see for all Gold Coast visitors. With unrivalled 360 degree views from the coast to the hinterland, mini-theatrette and informative feature zones and displays that provide all the information you need to plan your holiday hit list. Enjoy a freshly prepared meal from SkyPoint Bistro and Bar as you spot whales migrating along the eastern coast or as a new storm rolls in. By night, SkyPoint Observation Deck t

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Gold Coast Wax Museum

Type: Amusement and Theme Parks Galleries, Museums and Collections Landmarks and Buildings

Gold Coast Wax Museum in Surfers Paradise is Australia's largest Museum of its kind, featuring more than 110 life-size wax effigies, copies of the British Crown Jewels and dioramas of Australian history. Come face to face with Presidents and former Prime Ministers, Entertainers, members of the Royal Family, Dictators, and many others whose lives have all left an indelible mark on their world. You will find dozens of others from the Arts, Politi

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Gold Coast Convention and Exhibition Centre

Type: Entertainment Landmarks and Buildings

The Gold Coast Convention and Exhibition Centre (GCCEC) offers the ultimate event experience. Conveniently located just 500 metres from the white sands of Broadbeach and walking distance from more than 3,000 accommodation options, GCCEC is Australia's largest regional convention centre, catering for anywhere between 10 and 6,000 people. The AUD167 million venue has rightly earned its place as an industry leader and welcomed some of the world's b

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Pimpama and Ormeau War Memorial

Type: Historical Sites and Heritage Locations Landmarks and Buildings

In church grounds at Pimpama, halfway between Brisbane and the Gold Coast, stands a stone memorial-a soldier statue, his head bowed, hands crossed and resting on his rifle, a tree trunk supporting him. It is, in fact, a replica of the original which was unveiled in 1919 following a public subscription. The original stood in the cemetery of Pimpama Uniting (previously Methodist) Church, a tribute to the seven local men who had died in WWI. It was

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SkyPoint Climb

Type: Amusement and Theme Parks Landmarks and Buildings Observatories and Planetariums

SkyPoint Climb takes place on the top of the Q1 building in Surfers Paradise and at 270 metres in the air, it is one of Australia's highest external building walks. Starting on level 77 of SkyPoint Observation Deck, Climbers will enter the open air dressed in a full body suit and harness. Following their Climb guide, participants will then traverse up towards the crow's nest located at the highest point of the Climb at around 270 metres above t

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Forest of Memories

Type: Galleries, Museums and Collections Historical Sites and Heritage Locations Landmarks and Buildings

This collection of 15 large totems creates an outdoor museum honouring significant people in local history. The interpretive bollards light up at night, sitting atop a high grassy mound in the centre of Logan Village. At any time it's an interesting and evocative display worth setting aside time for on your journey. Logan Village is situated between Waterford and Tamborine and is an ideal location to stopover for a few hours or a few nights.

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Logan Village Museum

Type: Galleries, Museums and Collections Historical Sites and Heritage Locations Landmarks and Buildings

Make sure you visit the beautiful Village Green that is the centre of Logan Village. Its museum and their wonderful volunteers are very keen to preserve the 150 plus years of local history and share the many stories that it includes. Their work is centred on an area that is triangulated by Tamborine, Jimboomba to Waterford with Logan Village at its centre. There are still many of the Pioneer Families who are represented in the current populatio

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