Sky's the limit in Gold Coast: Classic experiences, new attractions

Panoramic views from a hot-air balloon, heart-stopping rides on roller coasters and lots of sun, sand and sea - there are plenty of thrills as Gold Coast in Australia reopens to international tourists

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Fresh off the first quarantine-free international flight to Gold Coast - in the north-eastern Australian state of Queensland - since the pandemic started, my fellow travellers and I head to Dreamworld.
It is perhaps apt that our first stop is one of the iconic theme parks the area is known for.
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