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Ripley’s Believe It or Not Gold Coast Overview

Enter the mind-boggling world of Ripley’s Believe It or Not! during your exploration of Gold Coast’s Surfers Paradise. One of the most renowned family-friendly destinations of the Gold Coast, Ripley’s is home to more than 300 exhibits inspired by the world of science and illusions that promise to trick your senses. From classic brain twisters to new additions, Ripley’s has something for all ages.

The magical world of Ripley’s Believe It or Not! is now alive at Surfers Paradise, and is today one of Gold Coast’s most popular family-friendly tourist destinations. Renowned as one of the unique highlights of Gold Coast’s nightlife, Ripley’s Believe It or Not! sprawls over two floors and proves with its installations how truth is always stranger than fiction. While the iconic Ripley’s Odditorium is the central attraction, numerous other new additions like Ripley’s Moving Theatre 7D, Funplex, Art Gallery, Space Oddyssey, Impossible LaseRace, and Candy Factory, enhance the mind-boggling experience for visitors of all ages and preferences.

The Odditorium, which has 12 galleries spread over two floors, houses over 300 exhibits that promise to astound you and make you question reality. With artefacts, wax figures, stories, videos, interactive games, and much more inspired by the concepts of science and illusions, Ripley’s Odditorium is the main attraction of the destination.

The most prominent of the newer additions is Ripley’s Moving Theatre 7D, where visitors can experience the thrills of being a part of a video game as they sit on a motion simulator. Explore other highlights of Ripley’s with your loved ones and end your tour with a shopping haul at the Cargo Hold gift shop.

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Highlights

• Enter a world of warped realities at Ripley’s Believe It or Not! Gold Coast, where more than 300 exhibits create a unique world of illusions.
• Explore the 12 galleries of Ripley’s Odditorium to witness never-seen-before artefacts, wax figures, interactive exhibits and much more that promise to boggle your mind.
• Head to Ripley’s Moving Theatre 7D to embark on a motion simulator experience that takes you within the competitive world of video games with your loved ones.
• Witness the newest galleries of Funplex and Art Gallery galleries that provide an intriguing take on optical illusions and artworks.
• Walk into space as you see life-size versions of the R2-D2 galaxy and see a piece of Zagami Mars meteorite at Space Oddyssey.
•  Navigate through a maze of laser beams and reach the finish line untouched at the movie-like Impossible LaseRace.
• Munch on candies of unique flavours at Candy Factory and shop for fun souvenirs at Cargo Hold.

How To Reach

Ripley’s Believe It or Not! is located at Soul Boardwalk, Cavill Mall, Surfers Paradise, Queensland, 4217 Australia. Situated in Surfers Paradise, Ripley’s is easily accessible by bus, light rail, car, and walking.

By Bus: Bus routes 705 and 731 take visitors to Ripley’s Believe It or Not! The nearest bus station is Surfers Paradise.

By Light Rail: Take the G: Link and hop off at Cavill Avenue Station to reach your destination.

By Car: Drive down the Gold Coast Highway SR 2 and follow the signs to reach Ripley’s.

By Walk: Ripley’s is a few minutes away from any major attractions of Surfers Paradise.

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Best Time To Visit

The best time to visit Ripley’s Believe It or Not is in the evening hours. Ripley’s is a popular family attraction of Gold Coast’s nightlife and is at its finest in the evening. However, evenings see massive crowds, so if you wish to explore at peace, it is advised that you explore the attraction in the morning hours when the crowds are at their lowest.

The tour takes a minimum of 90 minutes and can last for more than two hours, hence it is recommended that you plan your visit to start well before the closing time of 10 PM.

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Other Essential Information

  • A typical tour of Ripley’s Believe It or Not! lasts for a duration of 90 to 120 minutes, even more, if you wish so. Hence, it is recommended that you plan your day’s itinerary accordingly.
  • As a prominent family-friendly attraction of Gold Coast’s nightlife, Ripley’s attracts substantial crowds in the evenings. If you wish to avoid crowds, visit in the mornings, while if you wish to explore Ripley’s at its finest, evenings are the best time to visit.
  • Remember to take your cameras along and click some memorable pictures with your loved ones.
  • If you wish to purchase gifts and souvenirs, explore the museum shop at the end of your tour.

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Point of Interest for Ripley’s Believe It or Not Gold Coast
Ripley’s Odditorium
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Ripley’s Odditorium

Explore over 300 exhibits, artefacts, wax figures, stories, videos, and interactive games derived from the world of science and illusions at Ripley’s Believe It or Not! Odditorium. The unusual, fascinating illustrations that fill 12 galleries and two floors are inspired by Robert Ripley’s world travels and promise to astound and entertain you.

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Ripley’s Moving Theatre 7D
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Ripley’s Moving Theatre 7D

Ripley’s Believe It or Not! has taken the classic theatre experience and given its special touch to it at Ripley’s Moving Theatre 7D. Feel the thrills of being in a video game as you sit on this motion simulator experience and compete with your seatmates for the best scores.

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Funplex
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Funplex

Witness the bright and bold new attraction of Ripley’s Believe It or Not!, Funplex. The interactive gallery is home to mind-boggling optical illusions, one-of-a-kind sensory experiences, and hands-on interactives that can make you lose the sense of time as you enjoy with your family.

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Art Gallery
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Art Gallery

Space Oddyssey
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Space Oddyssey

The popular new exhibit of Ripley’s Believe It or Not!, the Space Oddyssey, takes visitors to space. Feel the exhilarating effects of space travel on your body as you travel to the far-off R2-D2 galaxy. See a piece of a meteorite as you indulge in the bizarre world of space.

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Impossible LaseRace
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Impossible LaseRace

Participate in a nerve-wracking race against time as you navigate in a movie-style laser beam setup at Impossible LaseRace in Ripley’s Believe It or Not! As the clock runs at break-neck speed, find your way through the maze and ensure you don’t touch the beams to reach the finish line.

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 Candy Factory
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Candy Factory

Choose from eighteen unique candy flavours at the self-service Candy Factory. Indulge your taste buds as you try flavours like Pucka Powder and Dippin’ Dots as you sip on refreshing Coca-Cola Products at this unmissable attraction of Ripley’s Believe It or Not!

Cargo Hold
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Cargo Hold

If you feel like all your hours at Ripley’s Believe It or Not! wasn’t enough, shop for special mementos and souvenirs from Cargo Hold, the official gift shop of the iconic destination. From t-shirts and books to plush toys and simple trinkets, there’s something for everyone at Cargo Hold shop.

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