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Ripley's Believe It Or Not!

Soul Centre, Cavill Mall, Surfers Paradise, Queensland 4217, Australia
07 5592 0040
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Type: Museums
Owner description: A WOW FACTOR FUN EXPERIENCE THAT LASTS AN HOUR OR MORE!Take yourself on a guided tour through 15 individually themed air-conditioned galleries,... more » Owner description: A WOW FACTOR FUN EXPERIENCE THAT LASTS AN HOUR OR MORE!Take yourself on a guided tour through 15 individually themed air-conditioned galleries, featuring hundreds of unbelievable exhibits, unusual stories, magic and mystery, incredible illusions, interactive games and amazing movies. « less
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Ipswich, Qld
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 June 2013 NEW

Our family of 4 had a great time at Ripley's and loved all the interesting and wonderful things, especially the Miniatures section, there was a lot of things to gross you out especially the barbaric items they used to use to torture people. The kids got a huge fright when the World's Tallest Man stood up and loved the man... More

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Hamilton, New Zealand
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 June 2013 NEW

We were just wondering through surfers when one of the girls working at ripleys gave us a leaflet, so we decided we would go straight in. Spent 2 hrs there, reading everything and thorougly enjoyed our time there. Funny as doing the tongue thing, and then later on finding out people could see you! Lol, thank goodness i didnt embarass... More

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Auckland, Auckland, New Zealand
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 June 2013 NEW

My son really wanted to go to this, he had a great time looking at all the exhibits. The museum is a good size for kids, however I thought that it would be a bit bigger considering the price. $75 for a family of 4, and it took us less than an hour and that was with thoroughly looking at... More

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Sydney, Australia
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 June 2013 NEW

Lots of gross, weird and interesting things! Took our 7 and 10 year olds through, they enjoyed it too.

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Brisbane, Australia
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 June 2013 NEW

Was a interesting visit. It had been raining for days so we decided to go and do a few attractions. Had a good time here, lots to see and do inside.

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Hawera, New Zealand
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 5 June 2013

A first visit for our family. Our 9yr old son really enjoyed Ripleys. There were some very interesting people to read about.

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south africa
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 1 June 2013

Ripleys was a little disappointing. Maybe I was expecting a little too much as I was comparing it to the TV shows, though I am glad that Surfers has this attraction.

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Melbourne, Australia
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 31 May 2013

My boyfriend and I came here on a Friday night and found it to be so interesting! All the different sections, and the interactive screens and other things (especially the laser rooms, and last room) stop it from becoming a little overwhelming! Easily could have spent hours in here! Definitely something different to do on your holiday in the Gold... More

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Boston, Massachusetts
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1 of 5 stars Reviewed 30 May 2013

Not fun, over priced, and very cheesy. The people at the door are very pushy for you to come in... Don't!

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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 May 2013 via mobile

Cost a small fortune to get in and it's over in less then 10minutes. Not hands on at all, it's more like a museum that you have to wonder through and read about everything. I thought it would be more interactive for the kids but its actually very boring! Would not recommend or visit this place again!

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