Travel: Australia - Gold Coast

[berrysweet]

Thanks you all for the valuable feedback and recommendations ! Now I waiting for the apartment surfer parade resort to confirm my booking. They are taking so many days to reply my email. Not sure if that’s their style ?

[berrysweet]

Hi All

Need your recommendations which money changer can give the best exchange rate to convert sing to Aud? AUD keeps rising … Thanks all !

[babyspike]

I’ll be travelling to GC in mid Dec with my family, including a 5yo and 3yo.

We plan to go Tangalooma for a day trip but wonder if there is decent shower facilities to wash up after sand tobagganing? Does the last return ferry after the dolphin feeding allows some time for washing up before boarding, or we have to rush back to it? Will really appreciate if someone can advise on these, as can’t seem to find such details on travel forums/blogs.

[Dnls_mum]

babyspike:

I'll be travelling to GC in mid Dec with my family, including a 5yo and 3yo.

We plan to go Tangalooma for a day trip but wonder if there is decent shower facilities to wash up after sand tobagganing? Does the last return ferry after the dolphin feeding allows some time for washing up before boarding, or we have to rush back to it? Will really appreciate if someone can advise on these, as can't seem to find such details on travel forums/blogs.

We stayed 2 nights at Tangalooma so I did not pay attention to the ferry timing or public shower facilities. But whether you have time to shower or not, you MUST bring clothes to change because you can get pretty wet. I recall the water reached my thigh when we did the dolphin feeding. Granted I am not tall, but still for kids, they can get pretty wet. We were there in March and it was getting chilly, but Dec should be warmer.

[babyspike]

Hi Dnls_mum, thanks for the info. So I'll bring at least 2 change of clothes - one for after sand tobaggan and one for after dolphin feed. Finally came across this review that specifically says the premier day cruise includes use of air-con guest room (believe referring to VIP lounge) that comes with bathroom. Else I think the other public shower facilities is further at the Water Sports side. Guess for the kids sake, I will pay for the premier package. Lots of things to pack for a day trip! haha!


http://www.tripadvisor.co.uk/ShowUserReviews-g662671-d257682-r141718332-Tangalooma_Island_Resort-Moreton_Island_Queensland.html#REVIEWS

[kwcllf]

Dnls_mum:

babyspike:

I'll be travellingDnls_mum to GC in mid Dec with my family, including a 5yo and 3yo.

We plan to go Tangalooma for a day trip but wonder if there is decent shower facilities to wash up after sand tobagganing? Does the last return ferry after the dolphin feeding allows some time for washing up before boarding, or we have to rush back to it? Will really appreciate if someone can advise on these, as can't seem to find such details on travel forums/blogs.

We stayed 2 nights at Tangalooma so I did not pay attention to the ferry timing or public shower facilities. But whether you have time to shower or not, you MUST bring clothes to change because you can get pretty wet. I recall the water reached my thigh when we did the dolphin feeding. Granted I am not tall, but still for kids, they can get pretty wet. We were there in March and it was getting chilly, but Dec should be warmer.

Hi,

May I know whether you go Tangolooma free and easy?

Is it easy to book a trip in Gold Coast to Tangolooma? Any idea what is the weather like late Nov and early Dec in Gold Coast?

Thanks

[Dnls_mum]

kwcllf:

Dnls_mum:

[quote=\"babyspike\"]I'll be travelling to GC in mid Dec with my family, including a 5yo and 3yo.

We plan to go Tangalooma for a day trip but wonder if there is decent shower facilities to wash up after sand tobagganing? Does the last return ferry after the dolphin feeding allows some time for washing up before boarding, or we have to rush back to it? Will really appreciate if someone can advise on these, as can't seem to find such details on travel forums/blogs.

We stayed 2 nights at Tangalooma so I did not pay attention to the ferry timing or public shower facilities. But whether you have time to shower or not, you MUST bring clothes to change because you can get pretty wet. I recall the water reached my thigh when we did the dolphin feeding. Granted I am not tall, but still for kids, they can get pretty wet. We were there in March and it was getting chilly, but Dec should be warmer.

Hi,

May I know whether you go Tangolooma free and easy?

Is it easy to book a trip in Gold Coast to Tangolooma? Any idea what is the weather like late Nov and early Dec in Gold Coast?

Thanks[/quote]I had a jetabout holiday F&E land Package from Singapore. Included 2 nights stay at Tangalooma and 2 nights stay at a city hotel (we extended 2 more days on our own), car rental and transfers. The Tangalooma stay included sand taboganning and dolphin feeding. There is really no need for a guide on Tangalooma. Just check out the timing of the activities that you want to participate in and turn up. Some activities can be booked before hand too. Pelican and bird feeding etc are free and just turn up. Dolphin feeding need to prebook as they limit the no of participants per night and you sure don't wanna miss it.

Food there is ex but there is a minimart there if you want to get simple food to cook as some rooms have kitchenette, or just get breakfast stuff. I recall they have 2 restaurants. We tried both, and like the steak place better. There is a self serve cafeteria place too where we had our lunch.

Tangalooma is really a F&E resort. So really you don't need a package from a travel agent or a guide. Check out the Tangalooma website for their various packages. I would have booked it there if not for the Jetabout package that I got. If you ask me, you don't need to stay 2 nights. One night is good enough. Day trip would have been too tiring for us as i was pregnant with 3rd kid when i went, had 2 young boys and 2 seniors (my parents) because it will be a long long day.

I think weather in nov and dec can be warm.

[kwcllf]

Hi Dnls_mum,


Thanks for the info.

Can I enquire further on Tangolooma. You said can book a trip ourselves instead from travel agent in Singapore. Can we book a trip when we are at Gold Coast? Is it easy to book, perhaps at the hotels there?

[babyspike]

Hi, you can book the accommodation / day cruise at their official website at http://www.tangalooma.com/info/home/


The only thing I noticed is that the Dolphin-Feeding cruise without adventure isn't available for online booking. I've called them before and they told me to call them again within 7 days of travel to make the booking. Do compare the various cruises to see which is most suitable for you. As dolphin-feeding is extremely popular and limited, and if you are going there as a day tripper, do book in advance. If you are staying overnight, the dolphin feeding is complimentary.

Also, under \"What's On\", you can view the current schedule of activities they have at the resort. As what Dnls_mum mentioned, the full day can be tiring if you take part in many activities, not to forget Dec weather will be super hot. I also hope my kids can take the day trip - I'll be contented if we can do tobaggan and dolphin and other times rest in air-con lounge. hee..

Oh btw, despite the Dec hot weather, I read from tripadvisor that at night it's still good to have warmer clothes like long sleeve for the kids.

[Dnls_mum]

Agree. Just book from website. Can book anytime subject to availability, now or when in GC. No need to get hotel to book.