Hidden Gold Coast: 3 interesting tours & attractions you might not know about

by | May 13, 2017

The Gold Coast and Surfers Paradise are home to a wide array of tours and attractions, and while most of us are already aware of some of the more well-known ones like the Wax Museum, Dracula’s Haunted House and Ripley’s Believe it or Not … there are also some cool and interesting local attractions you may not have heard of yet!

CRAZY CAT CAFÉ
Are you a cat lover? Then chances are you’ll probably love this concept … Crazy Cat Café is the Gold Coast’s first ever Cat Café!
Come along to enjoy a bite to eat, coffee, read or use the free wifi, all while you pat, cuddle and play with the cafes resident felines!  Head along to get your cuteness dose for the day!
If you’re not 100% a cat person, and let’s face it not everyone is, but are still interested in checking this out, you can also visit the ‘cat free’ café area where you can peer through the windows into the cat lounge at the kitties.
Want to know more? Check out Crazy Cat Café – 63 Centre Arcade, 3131 Surfers Paradise Boulevard.

FUN 360
This indoor entertainment centre is a newer attraction on the Gold Coast located in the heart of Surfers Paradise. The centre offers a wide range different experiences and things to do for all ages – whether you are visiting as a family or a group of friends you’re sure to find something to suit.  Take a turn on one of the SIMULATORS including a Space Flight Astronaut Simulator and Extreme 6 DOF Motion Racing Simulators, and more.
You can also go for a whirl on the Spin Zone Bumper Cars, choose from over 800 games of Virtual Pinball, or test your skills on the Worlds Largest Pac-Man!  But that’s not where the fun ends, there’s loads of other attractions on offer.

Hungry after all your play? The Bunker & Co Café and Bar is a Military and Aviation themed bar and dining experience where you can grab a pizza, chicken wings, or hot dog. They also have a kids menu on offer.
Discover more about FUN 360 Gold Coast. The Forum Building, 26/26 Orchid Ave, Surfers Paradise.

GOLD COAST GHOST TOURS
Discover the dark side of the Gold Coast with a paranormal investigation of Surfers Paradise.  During this 90 minute tour you’ll learn some of the precincts seedy secrets and have the opportunity to make contact with the other side … if you dare!
Gold Coast Ghost Tours also offer the Southport Cemetery Paranormal Activity Tour. This two hour investigation delves deep into the cemeteries history and the ghosts that reside there! 
Brave enough to check it out … visit Gold Coast Ghost Tours.

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