Travel: Australia - Gold Coast

[starry_jo06]

Coolkidsrock2:

Here you go.


http://www.immi.gov.au/e_visa/eta.htm

Thank u. I managed to find Ja travel to do visa.. Safe anot?? Sakli go there they said visa not fm approved agent, visa not valid then jia liat Liao :nailbite:

[Coolkidsrock2]

I did online on the website. 6 applications approved instantly. 1 application needed some review and was approved in next 2-3 days.


I received e-mail confirmations of the approvals. Not necessarily to print out as it is stored in their systems but I am fussy, so I printed out to bring along.

[tankee]

has anyone been to skypoint?


looks great

http://www.skypoint.com.au/

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[pillow28]

warning : catch a crab cruise , operator : http://www.catchacrab.com.au/


just came back from our Goldcoast holidays. with the June holidays coming up, thought i should post cautioning those who is planning for this catch a crab cruise. The boat ride, the scenery was fantastic and the kids do like it lots. But, yes, there is a BIG BUT is to our shock, the cruise was packed with 2 coaches of China tourists and 101% of the men (there were at least >20 of them) were smoking non stop throughout the entire 2-3 HOURS boat ride. Nothing against the Chinese nationals but the smoke was entirely unbearable and uncontrollably choking for hours. It's quite impossible to \"enjoy\" , amidst the rowdiness and din they were making.

From the \"crowd control\" and how things are being arranged, it's obvious the operator is \"seasoned\" to this kind of scene already (the smoke, the noise, the chaos). Hence we do feel pretty upset that they would pack us together with the batches of tourists. they should definitely split out the groups. I would definitely caution anyone planning this as it's a few hours of smoke to endure

[starry_jo06]

I think will try the whale cruise coz its so near the hotel tt I will be staying…Dreamworld nxt time ba.

[Coolkidsrock2]

ttl:

hi starry_jo06,


I will be back on the 15th night. Will try to log into forum and let u know hows the whale sightseeing cruise; thats if its not too late for you then!

i checked the weather and it ranges from about 12-20 degrees. Im likely to dress my kids in 'layers'. They will either wear a long sleeve or short sleeve tshirt and if the weather is still chilly, will get them to put on a fleece top. And if its still cold for them, will get them to put on a jacket as well.
As for the whale sightseeing cruise, i will def ask them to wear a thick jacket as I expect strong winds from the ocean.

I'm going to the superbee farm at Currumbin as its nearer to surfer's. Im staying at surfer.

Im going for about 5days. Likely to visit seaworld, dream world, day trip out to moreton island, whale sightseeing cruise and superbee farm!
And if we are able to wake up early, will try to squeeze in the ferry road market and carrara market.
Think i will give mount tambourine as miss. Dont wan to be rushing from one place to another! hehe.

Don't forget seasick pills. Most of the friends I know who went on the trip felt sick. The few who did not are used to activities conducted in the sea - sailing, deep sea fishing or canoeing.

[starry_jo06]

Coolkidsrock2:

ttl:

hi starry_jo06,


I will be back on the 15th night. Will try to log into forum and let u know hows the whale sightseeing cruise; thats if its not too late for you then!

i checked the weather and it ranges from about 12-20 degrees. Im likely to dress my kids in 'layers'. They will either wear a long sleeve or short sleeve tshirt and if the weather is still chilly, will get them to put on a fleece top. And if its still cold for them, will get them to put on a jacket as well.
As for the whale sightseeing cruise, i will def ask them to wear a thick jacket as I expect strong winds from the ocean.

I'm going to the superbee farm at Currumbin as its nearer to surfer's. Im staying at surfer.

Im going for about 5days. Likely to visit seaworld, dream world, day trip out to moreton island, whale sightseeing cruise and superbee farm!
And if we are able to wake up early, will try to squeeze in the ferry road market and carrara market.
Think i will give mount tambourine as miss. Dont wan to be rushing from one place to another! hehe.

Don't forget seasick pills. Most of the friends I know who went on the trip felt sick. The few who did not are used to activities conducted in the sea - sailing, deep sea fishing or canoeing.

Can children take seasick pill?? Where to buy them? Actually, also dun noe my kids will sea sick bo. Must give the pill in advance then jux in case?

[ttl]

Superbee farm is about 25 mins away from Surfer’s.

Yup, going to rent a car as I have a party of 5. Easier for us to move around.
Hmmm, the Tropical Fruit Farm sounds fun! But I dont have the time! Ahhh…
As i hope to do some shopping at my fav aust supermarket "Target’!!

Coolkidsrock2, will PD prescribe seasick pills for kids?

By the way, someone was mentioning in the earlier forum messages that we need to prepay for Toll charges? How do I go about it?

And does anyone know how much are the charges for getting a SIM card with 3G?

Thanks

[Coolkidsrock2]

I buy from the pharmacist counter at Unity pharmacy.


Box of 10 - kids can take half a pill.

My kids are quite big already so should be ok to take over the counter medication. For younger kids and seniors, best check with paedi/doctors.

[chy]

Hi,


I going to Gold Coast tonite, I have found out some discount deal in internet Living social deal, all deals, croupon deals, scoopoon deal ...ex :
1). Whale watching - Spirit at gold coast 2a+2c only at AUD 129, 1 adult at 49, 1 child at 29, or another Surfer Paradise whale watching tour at 1 adult at 49 and 1 child at 30.
2) Country Paradise at 50% discount Adult at 14.99, child at 9.99 now and Movie world. Sea world & wild n wet also 50% 1 adult or can buy 3 passes + 1 free AUD 299. (buy from movie direct website)
3), Jet boat at paradise also have discount.

and http://www.yourcoast.com some discount voucher.

Hope all this can help some....