Dreamworld (Australia) facts for kids
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| Location | Coomera, Queensland, Australia |
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| Coordinates | 27°51′50″S 153°18′57″E / 27.864°S 153.3158°E |
| Status | Operating |
| Opened | 15 December 1981 |
| Owner | Ardent Leisure |
| Theme | Various Television shows, Indigenous Australia and more |
| Slogan | Australia’s BIGGEST Theme Park |
| Operating season | Year-round |
| Area | 85 ha (210 acres) |
| Attractions | |
| Total | 47 (including WhiteWater World) |
| Roller coasters | 4 |
Dreamworld is a theme park and zoo situated on the Gold Coast in Queensland. It is Australia's biggest theme park with over 40 rides and attractions.
The park is made up of several themed lands: Ocean Parade, DreamWorks Experience, ABC Kids World, Tiger Island, Main Street, Gold Rush Country, Whitewater World and Corroboree. These lands have a collection of rides, animal exhibits, shows, food outlets and merchandise shops.
Dreamworld is currently home to four roller coasters. The oldest is The Gold Coaster and the newest is BuzzSaw. Dreamworld was known to have a lack of coasters compared to overseas park and their competitor, Warner Bros. Movie World. Dreamworld had seen the lack of coasters and decided to take action with the announcement of a new roller coaster built by Mack Rides, named Steel Taipan. Due to COVID-19, the opening of the coaster has been moved to late 2021.
Dreamworld was noted for being the former location of the Australian Big Brother house filmed at the Dreamworld Studios, since the program began in Australia in 2001. In December 2006, Dreamworld expanded its offerings by opening WhiteWater World next door. On several occasions during the year, Dreamworld remains open after dark. This event, known as Park After Dark, includes all of the thrill rides and a children's rides.
Images for kids
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Possibly the original Dreamworld logo with a generic log ride hut, paddle steamer, single loop coaster, main entrance building, wooden style coaster and train pictured. Some of the attractions depicted in this logo never existed at the park.
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WipeOut was one of Dreamworld's oldest thrill rides
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The Cyclone (now The Gold Coaster) roller coaster which was installed in 2001.
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An aerial view of Dreamworld and WhiteWater World in July 2011.
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BuzzSaw operated from 2011 to 2021.
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The new trains for the Hot Wheels SideWinder were built by Vekoma.
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6 person raft that carries passengers through the ride.
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The Rocky Hollow Log Ride was the only remaining original opening day attraction that was still in the original form.
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Dreamworld's entrance
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Koala Country in the Dreamworld Corroboree
