The Gold Coaster

Get groovy with thrilling loops, high-rise-level climbs, and glitter strip speeds that’ll transport you back to Surfers Paradise in the 70s.

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High-octane nostalgia

Cruise back in time to the sun-drenched shores of Surfers Paradise in the 70s. With epic 360-degree loops, a 13-storey climb, and speeds up to 85 km/h, the Gold Coaster captures the ups and downs of Cavill Ave hijinks. Get ready to feel the nostalgia and pure Aussie beachside fun!

Ride info

Thrill Level

Max

World

Ocean Parade

Min height

120cm minimum

With adult

120cm minimum

Unaccompanied

Max height

205cm

Age

10+ years

Unaccompanied

By the numbers

No. of people

12

Speed

Up to 75kph

Height

40m

Distance

0.9km

G Force

3.0

Upgrades

Tailwhip 360° Spinning Seat

The Steel Taipan gets even wilder with Tailwhip! Buckle up in the world’s first 360° spinning gondola, perched at the rear of the train. Feel every twist, turn, and drop as your seat spins independently for an adrenaline-charged ride.

Passholder

4 payments of

$

3.75

with

Full price of $15

Non-passholder

4 payments of

$

5.00

with

Full price of $20

See ride restrictions & accessibility

Photo passes

ANNUAL PHOTO PASS

4 payments of

$

17.49

with

Full price of $69.95

Enjoy a full year of unlimited access to all your ride and roving photos. Download, share, and relive the fun whenever you want.

RIDE PHOTO PASS

4 payments of

$

12.49

with

Full price of $49.95

Capture every twist and turn on your favourite rides with 12 months of digital photo access. Gain access to your automated digital ride photos from Dreamworld & WhiteWater World for 12 months from date of purchase—ready to download, share, or print anytime.

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