Travel: Australia - Gold Coast

[cookieandmonster]

totsboy:

cookieandmonster:

Hi,


Anyone going in June to Gold Coast?

For those who have been there, please advise on the must-visit places?

Just back from Gold Coast and Sunshine Coast when the tsunami strike Japan. It was not affected in anyway. Not exactly that there are must visit places, but some of the places of interest would be Sea World, Warners Bros, Country Paradise (small attraction with kangaroos and koalas and farm shows), further away will be near Brisbane called Koala Sanctuary. Apart from that, spend lazy days at the beach etc. U doing self drive?

Hi,

Going by package tour cos first time going to Australia...

[cherrygal]

cookieandmonster:

totsboy:

[quote=\"cookieandmonster\"]Hi,


Anyone going in June to Gold Coast?

For those who have been there, please advise on the must-visit places?

Just back from Gold Coast and Sunshine Coast when the tsunami strike Japan. It was not affected in anyway. Not exactly that there are must visit places, but some of the places of interest would be Sea World, Warners Bros, Country Paradise (small attraction with kangaroos and koalas and farm shows), further away will be near Brisbane called Koala Sanctuary. Apart from that, spend lazy days at the beach etc. U doing self drive?

Hi,

Going by package tour cos first time going to Australia...[/quote]You must opt for an extra day F&E to do some self-driving or just to laze at the beach... very easy to get around and fun to explore. You must go to the beach! DS had the most fun at the beach (free) instead of the theme parks. If you like casinos, there's also the Conrad Jupiters Casino. Free shuttle bus from the city central. Nice and inexpensive hotel would be the Courtyard Marriott. If you want something better, go for JW Marriott or even the Palazzo Versace.

Slap on lots of sunscreen... the UV rays are very very powerful

[chixchix]

I am planning to take the kids ( age 8 & 6 ) to Gold Coast at the last week of June,


Do we need to bring sweaters along ?

Also, any direct flight to reach Gold Coast?

[verykiasu2010]

most convenient flight is probably SQ’s flight to Brisbane. Qantas does the same. And do a transfer


Jetstar does Gold Coast (airport code ‘OOL’) but with a stop over in Perth or Melbourne…

[chixchix]

Hi sorry how do I transfer from there? Take

taxi?is it safe?

[verykiasu2010]

chixchix:

Hi sorry how do I transfer from there? Take

taxi?is it safe?

http://www.goldcoasttransport.com.au/

should be safe.

google around for more options

[carebear]

Hi chixchix, you can hire a car from brisbane to gold coast. It takes about an hour. The drive was hassle free for me as most part was on the freeway.

Sweaters and windbreakers are required during the month of June.
Check out this website :
http://www.reflections.com.au/GoldCoast/Weather/index.html

[jtoh]

Best way to get to Gold Coast is to fly into Brisbane then drive down to Gold Coast. The drive is easy, especially with GPS gadgets available in the rental cars.

[SBKS]

Aus General


http://www.ga.gov.au/bin/astro/sunrisenset
Geoscience Australia: Geodesy - Astronomical Information

http://www.timeanddate.com/worldcloc...&afl=-11&day=1
Sunrise and Sunset for Australia – Queensland – Gold Coast – April 2009
Calculations of Sunrise and Sunset in Australia – Queensland – Gold Coast for April 2009. Generic astronomy calculator to calculate times for sunrise, sunset, moonrise, moonset for many cities, with daylight saving time and time zones taken in account.

http://www.theweather.com.au/sources.jsp
The Weather Company
The Weather Company, Australia's leading supplier of media and internet weather services and forecasts.

http://book.hotel.com.au/
Search Results
Search Results

http://www.theaustralian.news.com.au/
The Australian, News from Australia's National Newspaper
News from The Australian, national and international news, with indepth business sections including The Australian IT, Higher Education, Media, and Aviation. Also lifestyle, arts and sports.

http://www.etaonline.com.au/index.php
Experience Tours Australia

http://www.theage.com.au/national/
The Age National Index | theage.com.au
Know about Aus news before you go to assure yourself mentally!

http://www.wego.com/flights/schedules/search/SIN-MEL/
Flight schedules from Singapore Changi Apt, Singapore to Melbourne Airport, Australia - Wego.com

http://www.partner.viator.com/popups...roductType=SIC
Price guide

http://www.farecompare.com/airfare/r...eturndate=&p=2
Airline Ticket Prices for Melbourne to Brisbane

[SBKS]

Gold Coast links - Part 1


Gold Coast

http://www.gold-coast.net/maps/index.html
Gold Coast Maps
A collection of maps of the Gold Coast, including detailed town street maps and a map showing the Gold Coast's beaches.

http://www.translink.com.au/
TransLink - Maps

http://www.virtualtourist.com/travel...port-BR-2.html
Public Transport. - Gold Coast Transportation - VirtualTourist.com
Insider tips on Public Transport. in Gold Coast, Australia. Real transportation advice from real travelers and Gold Coast locals makes getting around Gold Coast easy.

http://www2.centro.com.au/SurfersPar...adingHours.htm
Trading Hours

http://www.marinamirage.com.au/marin...?entityid=4679
Marina Mirage Shopping Centre, Gold Coast Australia - Retailer Store Directory
Marina Mirage is Australia' premiere shopping and dining resort. Located on the Gold Coast, Marina Mirage offers award winning restaurants, designer fashion boutiques filled with the world's top fashion labels, gifts, homewares and artwork.

http://www.pacificfair.com.au/contactus.amx
Pacific Fair Shopping Centre : Contact Us

http://www.dreamworld.com.au/content/drw_2008_home.asp?
Dreamworld Theme Park - Gold Coast - Australia
Dreamworld - Gold Coast Theme Park Australia. Dreamworld is home to great family attractions and some of the tallest, fastest and most exciting rides in the world. Voted Queensland Best Tourist Attraction.

http://movieworld.myfun.com.au/Park-Info/Park-Hours.htm
Gold Coast Theme Park, Kids Fun, Best Rides - Warner Bros. Movie World | Warner Bros. Movie World
The Best Thrill Rides & Attractions Means Fun for the Kids at This Great Gold Coast Theme Park - Warner Bros. Movie World on the Gold Coast

http://www.verygoldcoast.com.au/
Gold Coast Tourism QLD Australia, Gold Coast Accommodation, Holiday Travel Guide
VeryGoldCoast - Official Gold Coast Tourism Website: Here's where you'll discover how all Australians would love to live. With miles of surf beach, lush green rainforest, world-class golfing greens and world-famous theme parks.

http://www.weatherzone.com.au/qld/brisbane/brisbane
Brisbane weather - local weather forecast
Brisbane weather, Brisbane, qld - 7-day weather forecast and current temperature and Brisbane weather radar from Weatherzone.

http://www.weatherzone.com.au/qld/so.../gold-coast-mc
Gold Coast Mc weather - local weather forecast
Gold Coast Mc weather, Southeast Coast, qld - 7-day weather forecast and current temperature and Brisbane weather radar from Weatherzone.