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Warner Bros. Movie World
Film-themed park at Oxenford, opened in 1991, with DC superhero coasters such as DC Rivals HyperCoaster and family rides including the Scooby-Doo Spooky Coaster.
At a glance
- Type
- Movie theme park
- Area
- Oxenford, Gold Coast, Australia
- Official site
- movieworld.com.au
Good to know
- Roller coasters
- Parent Swap
- Free wheelchair hire
- Lockers
Why we recommend it
Warner Bros. Movie World opened at Oxenford in June 1991 and is built around the films and characters of Warner Bros., under licence to the studio. It is run by Village Roadshow Theme Parks and sits about 20 kilometres north of Surfers Paradise, in the theme park area of the northern Gold Coast that also includes Dreamworld at Coomera.
The park is built for thrill seekers as much as families. The thrill rides are led by DC Rivals HyperCoaster and Superman Escape, with The Flash: Speed Force, Green Lantern Coaster and Batwing Spaceshot adding to the line-up. Families have plenty to do too: the Scooby-Doo Spooky Coaster, the Wild West Falls water ride, the Road Runner Roller Coaster and the Justice League 3D ride work for mixed ages, and Flight of the Wicked Witch and Kansas Twister are other gentler options.
Movie World suits teenagers and thrill seekers best, but families with younger children can fill a day as well. Allow a full day, and longer if you want to ride everything. Load tickets into the Theme Parks app beforehand for quicker entry, head to the biggest coasters early when queues are shorter, and keep an eye on the weather, since some rides close in storms. Parent Swap means one adult can ride while the other waits with a child, and then swap without queuing again.
Free wheelchair hire is available with ID and can be booked through Guest Services. Tap-and-pay lockers can be hired for bags and loose items. Queue lines can close before the published closing time so that rides finish on schedule, and the park is closed on Anzac Day and Christmas Day. Opening hours vary by season, so check the park information page for the dates of your visit.
Public transport works well if you are not driving. From the Gold Coast, take the tram, a bus or the train to Helensvale station and change to the TX7 bus, which runs every 15 minutes in the morning; from Brisbane, take the train to Coomera and change to the TX7. Multi-park passes are available if you also plan to visit Sea World and Wet'n'Wild.
Warner Bros. Movie World FAQs
When did Movie World open?
Warner Bros. Movie World opened to the public on 3 June 1991.
Where is it?
Entertainment Road, Oxenford, on the northern Gold Coast.
How do you get there by public transport?
Travel to Helensvale station by tram, bus or train and take the TX7 bus. From Brisbane, take the train to Coomera and change to the TX7.
What are the biggest rides?
DC Rivals HyperCoaster, Superman Escape, The Flash: Speed Force, Green Lantern Coaster and Batwing Spaceshot.
Is it suitable for young children?
Yes. Family rides include the Scooby-Doo Spooky Coaster, Road Runner Roller Coaster and Wild West Falls.
Is the park ever closed?
It is closed on Anzac Day (25 April) and Christmas Day.
What is Parent Swap?
A system that lets one adult ride while the other waits with a child, then swap without queuing twice.
How do you contact Guest Services?
Guest Services is on (07) 5573 8380; the call centre is 13 33 86.