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National VIP Passes for Gold Coast Theme Parks
by Joy Morris
(New Zealand)
National VIP Passes for Gold Coast Theme Parks
I was wanting to know if I was able to buy adult National VIP passes for Gold Coast theme parks.
We are coming to Australia in September and these tickets would really come in handy!
We live in New Zealand and if so how do we get these tickets.
Thanks very much
Joy
Annie's Answer
Important Information
The VIP Passes are promotional passes usually for unlimited entry to the three theme parks: Movie World, Sea World & Wet n Wild. They last until 30 June each year and new ones are usually launched mid-year for expiry the following year.
It is important to note that details, pricing, terms and conditions for passes change regularly!
VIP passes tend to be given new names each year - names such as National VIP Pass or Magic VIP Pass. You can find the latest information on all the current passes on Theme Park Passes Explained including suggestions for when to use them.
Other passes specially for visitors have been introduced that may be better value for holidays. However, if you think you will visit more than once in a year (between July & June the following year), then the VIP Pass is still likely to be your best option.
There are also combination passes that package up entry to theme parks plus other popular tourist activities creating fantastic value.
If you need assistance with planning out your itinerary and choosing options for theme park tickets and other attractions, check out the Travel Planning Guide & Sheets to help you plan out your itinerary.
Back to my original answer to this question...
National VIP passes for Gold Coast theme parks - MovieWorld, SeaWorld and Wet n Wild are available for NZ residents. The National VIP Pass* gives you unlimited entry (only once per park per day) until next 30 June (they are annual and change each year).
Prices are usually same for Adults, Children and Pensioners and are usually around $20 more per person than other multi-visit passes, and around 50% more than single adult tickets and a around 55 to 60% more than single child tickets (which are less than adult tickets).
If you plan to visit all three parks can be a good deal, but there may be other deals that come along from time to time that may be better value.
To purchase you can buy online (see the link below to buy with no booking fees) and print off your vouchers. So you can do that from NZ before you arrive in Australia so it is all ready to go.
There are some terms and conditions and you will need to fill in the Season Pass Application form (this is so they can issue you with a season pass with your photo on it) and you will need ID when you go the first time.
When you buy your passes online it will save you a bit of time on the first day you go to get your pass at the first park you visit, after that you can go through the pre-paid ticket entry which is a real time saver!
From when you purchase to when you go to the first park you I think you have up to 120 days (as long as it is before the expiry of the pass which is always on the 30 June each year), so you can buy ahead or a little closer to when you travel. All prices are in AUD, so remember there will be a difference from NZ dollars depending upon the conversion rate when you buy your tickets.
There are no booking fees charged through my ticketing agent for the National VIP Passes so that is a saving even from booking it directly with the theme parks either online or by phone!
I hope that answers your question, if you have any more please post in the comments below.
Cheers
Annie Rettie
Gold Coast Australia Travel Tips - Owner
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