One of the many things that a lot of Australian tourist visa holders would often go out looking are amusement parks. Indeed, despite of all the sites and sounds that the country offer, it is often a simple visit at the thee parks, enjoying kiddies rides, that can complete an Australian vacation. Luckily, the country actually have lots of them, so you will definitely be able to find the one to your liking.

So where do you start your fun romp? Well, why not begin at the country's most popular city of Sydney? Here, Luna Park is perhaps the most well known of the several theme parks that abound the city. Why not, the park has been in the city for more than eighty-five years now, having first begun accepting visitors in 1935. and once you get there and see the long line of people waiting to get in, you will know why the park has been here for so long.

One ride that you definitely would want to try out here is not a high adrenaline rush roller coaster (though you would still probably want to ride them).

The Commander Baldocks Galloping Horses and Racing Cockerels Carousel (a lengthy name indeed) has actually been one of the park's main attractions for its entire history. The main draw of the ride was the fact that it is authentic 19th century carousel, with a matching steam engine (though it is now run by an electric motor).

Sydney's rival Melbourne is also not to be outdone when it comes theme parks. Melbourne also has its own version of Luna Park. This one is actually the older brother of Sydney's Luna Park, as it was opened first in 1905. This one has the Scenic Railway for its centerpiece. The roller coaster is actually one of only two existing 1900's era roller coasters of its kind that are still operating today. In fact, very much everything on the coaster is made out of wood, which adds to the thrill of the ride.

Water parks are also very popular in Australia, and if you want to have some really cool and (literally) wet fun, then you need to head to Queensland. The Sea World Park in the Gold Coast is perhaps the most well known of the several ocean themed parks in the country. Aside from the usual amusement rides, the park also offers several shows and attractions that features live marine animals, which many kids and adults alike would surely love.

And if you want to have some splash, then yon can visit the Wet 'n Wild Water World just a few minutes away in the Oxenford suburb, also in the Gold Coast. The park is solely dedicated to water rides, so you will surely have cool fun all the way. One of the rides that you definitely must try is the Mammoth Falls, which is a very large slide. And here's a tip that you will like. Since both Sea World and Wet 'n Wild are owned by the same company, you can actually buy a single pass for both of them, which means that you will have lots of fun for only a small price.