These school holidays
An Interactive Wild West Circus Adventure
WANTED – A Cirque Heist is a high-flying, action-packed Wild West circus adventure for the whole family. This isn't just a circus: it's an interactive circus adventure, and we need your help to solve the heist.
Join our outrageous outlaws and colourful characters as you become part of the story, searching for clues, helping uncover the culprit and joining in the Wild West mayhem. Along the way, experience incredible aerialists, acrobatics, juggling, lasso and whip skills, comedy, fire and plenty of surprises.
With spectacular circus acts, big laughs, audience participation and a mystery to solve, WANTED – A Cirque Heist brings the Wild West to life in an unforgettable family experience at Historic Rivermill on the Gold Coast.
The heist has happened. The suspects are WANTED. Can you help us crack the case?
Presented by CHARC Performance
Showtimes and Tickets
A big top on the lawn for a season of family shows. Pick a performance, then make a day of it with the animals, the playground and lunch by the river.
- Friday 25 September 4pm7pm
- Saturday 26 September 4pm7pm
- Sunday 27 September 11am2pm
- Wednesday 30 September 12pm
- Thursday 1 October 11am
- Friday 2 October 4pm7pm
- Saturday 3 October 4pm7pm
- Sunday 4 October 11am
Tap a time to book that performance. Tickets from $18.40, sold by the show through Oztix.
Before or after the show
Make a Day of It
See what else is on these school holidays, and check our opening hours before you set out.
Plan your visit
Getting Here
An easy country drive through Mount Nathan, at the foot of Tamborine Mountain. Free parking on arrival.
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Quick Facts
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Common Questions
The things families ask us most before they visit.
Is entry free, and do I need to book?
Yes, entry and parking are free, and you can walk in any day to meet the animals, wander the riverside and visit the café. A few experiences are booked ahead: horse rides, riverside picnics, birthday parties and group visits. You can see what's bookable here.
What are your opening hours?
We're open seven days a week, with hours that vary by season, and we close only over the Christmas–New Year break. Check today's hours on Google.
Can we bring our own food or picnic?
All food and drinks are served fresh from our riverside café, so we ask that you don't bring your own. If you'd love a picnic, book one with us: a blanket and a hamper packed to take away, and you pick your own spot anywhere on the property. Guests with a confirmed birthday or event booking are welcome to bring their own cake.
Is it good for young children?
Very. Hands-on animal encounters, gentle horse rides, open space to roam and a café by the water make it an easy day out for families with little ones, and baby-changing facilities are on site.
Can we host a birthday, or bring a school or group?
Yes. We host birthday parties for children and grown-ups on weekends, and we run guided school excursions in term and in the holidays, and we welcome organised group visits. Tell us your numbers and the dates you have in mind, and we'll put a day together.
How do we get there, and is there parking?
We're at 950 Beaudesert Nerang Rd, Mount Nathan, about 30 minutes from the Gold Coast and an hour from Brisbane. Parking is free on arrival, and we're coach and school-group friendly.