This premier water theme park was recently voted Brisbane's best tourist attraction. Sited at Oxenford on the Pacific Highway in 20 acres of tropical parkland it incorporates a wave pool, children's pool, speed slide, toboggan ride and a variety of twisting slides - all supervised by fully qualified lifeguards and with the water heated year round. There are also barbecue and picnic facilities in the park, as well as a cafe and souvenir shop.

Address: M1 Pacific Motorway, 12 miles (20km) north of Surfers Paradise and 31 miles (50km) south of Brisbane

E-mail: info@wetnwild.com.au

Website: www.wetnwild.com.au

Telephone: (0)7 5573 2255

Transport: A number of bus services access the park. Rail services are available to Helensvale station from Brisbane, which connects to bus transport

Opening times: Daily 10am. The park closes at various times depending on the month from 4pm to 9pm

Admission: A$49.95 (adults), A$32.95 (children 4-13 yrs); concessions available, as well as various passes