Dreamworld @ Goldcoast

Goldcoast - Before we got to Dreamworld, I was upset because the company we paid to bring us to Dreamworld did not bother to consider changing the dates to the next day as my 2 sons was not feeling well. On top of that the driver did not arrive on time and came 30 minutes late.

Finally we reach Dreamworld and is touted as Australia's biggest theme park. It was fortunate that we arrive 1 week before Australia school break so the crowd was not crazy and the waiting was just 5-8 minutes. Some of the major rides was under maintenance. In spite of these hiccups, we had a jolly good time.

Goldrush Country

Dreamworld Cinema

We walked around the wildlife enclosure to see the Emus, Kangeroos and Koalas.

Emu in her enclosure

Koala

This Koala was lazying in the sun until Susan call her out and she turn her sleepy face for a good snap shot.

Rocky Hollow Log Ride

Susan raining balls onto Trev

Trev taking cover

Such a simple and childish play but we had so much fun as a family raining balls on one another. I was soaking in sweat after that game.

Pandamonium

Pandamonium spin, swing and go upside down.

Tai Spin

This is a new ride that has the ability to spin you 360 if you are able to control the tail correctly.

The Claw

This is a crazy amusement ride that generates so much G force.

susan and the boys up in the sky

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Calesa around Intramuros

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Temple Street Night Market

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Travelogue around Asia Pacific Part II

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