Ripley's Believe It or Not!
A quirky oddity attraction in the heart of Surfers Paradise, rated 4.5 across more than 4,400 reviews.
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Why it's worth checking out
Ripley's Believe It or Not! sits on Cavill Avenue in the heart of Surfers Paradise, in the middle of the Gold Coast's most famous precinct. A quirky, family-friendly attraction, it's packed with extraordinary oddities, curiosities and unbelievable exhibits from around the world — the kind of fun, fascinating, only-here collection that's entertained visitors for years.
The appeal is that combination of weird and wonderful exhibits, interactive displays and the sheer fun of its bizarre collection, making it a great all-weather outing for families, groups and the curious. Right in the middle of Surfers, just steps from the beach, it's an easy and entertaining addition to a day or night in the precinct.
With a 4.5 rating from more than 4,400 reviews, it's clearly delivering the fun for its many visitors. Admission, opening hours and the exhibits can vary, and it gets busy during school holidays, so it's worth checking current details before a special trip — though for a fun, offbeat outing in the heart of Surfers Paradise, you can generally just turn up and explore the curiosities.
Reviewed by Iyan B.
Practical details
Opening hours
Closed- Monday
- 09:00 – 22:00
- Tuesday
- 09:00 – 22:00
- WednesdayToday
- 09:00 – 22:00
- Thursday
- 09:00 – 22:00
- Friday
- 09:00 – 23:00
- Saturday
- 09:00 – 23:00
- Sunday
- 09:00 – 22:00
Spot Score
- Reputation
- 80
- Popularity
- 100
- Information quality
- 30
- Category fit
- 70
- Freshness
- 30
Our independent editorial score — not a user rating.
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