Travel: Australia - Gold Coast

[blue-march]

2ppaamm:

Wah! Welcome to Gold Coast! It's not that hot lah! About 24 degrees and at night, it turns cooler. Best to rent a car, you can get places very quickly and driving here is fun. It becomes warm only in February. We expect lots of rain in Jan/Feb, but for now, not so. I'll be in Singapore for Jan/Feb though. Yes, remember your umbrellas.

hi 2ppaamm, if F&E but we don't drive, will it be easy to get around in GC with their public transport? Thanks!

[Mamo]

myfun has just introduced something called "super pass". The pass to the 3 worlds is more expensive than the VIP pass but now there is another pass which you can have the option to choose 2 out of the 3 worlds and pay less.


I am flying off tonight. Will feedback after my return.

[Mamo]

Btw, for those who are using Holux brand GPS, it will be easier to search the places by the postal codes. Do remember to go down to the office to "loan" the software on the australia map. First 7 days is FOC, subsequent days is $1 per day.

[Tresille]

Mamo:

myfun has just introduced something called \"super pass\". The pass to the 3 worlds is more expensive than the VIP pass but now there is another pass which you can have the option to choose 2 out of the 3 worlds and pay less.


I am flying off tonight. Will feedback after my return.

This new pass more expensive, anyway I've already bought all tickets for the 3 world, outback and curumbin online.

Have a nice holiday :imanisland:

[Mamo]

Thanks. Did you buy the tickets for outback from myfun website too? I am planning to buy there and then cos not sure which night to go yet.

[Tresille]

Mamo:

Thanks. Did you buy the tickets for outback from myfun website too? I am planning to buy there and then cos not sure which night to go yet.

Yes, I bought it online. I checked online and realised quite a number of nights fully booked during my travel dates so I worry later no more.... Quite expensive actually, but just go for it since the feedback very good.

[Mamo]

Just change more AUD, rate has gone up to 132.50. :moneyflies:

[vicki]

pinky88:

Hi vicki, i also booked emirates...the cheapest. I believe u'll arrive in brisbane past midnight. Did u rent a car? If yes, which agent did u book thru? Most of the car rental companies do not operate on our arrival time.

Hi pinky88,

I will be arranging for transport to the hotel (going with coachtrans). Cos I thk by the time we touch down n clear customs, it is actually very late n dark so don't want a sleepy hb to drive in such conditions.

I booked my car to be picked up the next day n will hang on to it till I return.

We took this flight back in 2009 before n then upon enquiry, only hertz had the car pickup SVC but we had to pay extra cos it's way past their opening hrs. Alternatively was to go with the smaller car co, but I didn't want to take the risk (prefer reputable car cos)! So in the end, decided to just take the transfer for that night n am glad took that option cos dh was sleeping during the drive to GoldCoast!!

When are u flying? I'm leaving on 20! Maybe we are flight mates??

[vicki]

Mamo:

Just change more AUD, rate has gone up to 132.50. :moneyflies:

Darn!! Should hve bot it when it was 1.26 a mth back!

[2ppaamm]

I am not so sure about F&E without a car, because I have never gone without a car in GC. I know the bus system and train system are good, but the taxis are difficult in non touristic places. My older kids travel by bus and trains. So I guess if you are always in the tourist areas, you will be fine. I live in the suburbs, which means there is practically no cabs unless we call for one. In the city areas, you will have no problem at all.


I hope this information helps.