Australia in December

[Dnls_mum]

Millicent:

Hi Minty1,

My family & I have been to all 3. We prefer Melbourne, Gold Coast followed by Perth. We particularly enjoy Melbourne's farm stay where we had one host to a family, visit to Ballarat Wildlife Park, Phillip Island where we watched the Penguin Parade, Ashcombe Maze and the ride on Puffing Billy steam train that runs through the scenic Dandenong Ranges, just to name a few.
Gold Coast was more of Surface Paradise with beautiful beaches and theme parks like Movie World, Dream World & Sea World.
As for Perth, we like the gold-pouring demonstration at the Perth Mint, Captain Cook Cruise and the scenic view of the Swan River. The farm stay was a letdown as it was the commercialised type.
Tasmania and Sydney are also our favourites.

Agree that Melbourne has lots to offer. It is also my favorite in Australia. I even prefer it to Sydney which I find is like any other cosmopolitan city. Melbourne has more character, I feel. Besides the attractions mentioned above, there is also the Great Ocean Road.

[minty1]

The Great Ocean Road thingy is quite long and winding right? I wonder if my kids can take them. My girl especially get car sick very easily.

[SarChar]

If your trip is in Nov, I think Gold Coast is a better choice if your kids are ready for most of the rides… You can spend some time at the beach during this time.


Melbourne is our favorite place of the 3 too. We chose to go Melbourne during winter time so that we stayed 4D3N at Mt Buller. It is ski resort area. Also if you do plan Mt Buller for your next Winter trip, go during the Open Winter Festive. They have a big celebration with warm wine, Fireworks and performances. 4D3N is just nice. Anything less than that is too short for the kids.

[Dnls_mum]

minty1:

The Great Ocean Road thingy is quite long and winding right? I wonder if my kids can take them. My girl especially get car sick very easily.

I solve that problem with motion sickness meds! :evil:

[bebebub]

Dnls_mum:

minty1:

The Great Ocean Road thingy is quite long and winding right? I wonder if my kids can take them. My girl especially get car sick very easily.

I solve that problem with motion sickness meds! :evil:

The alternative to motion sickness medicine is ginger pills.
My then 5-yr old got a little sick due to the car ride. We took the coastal road so as to enjoy the scenery, but came back via the country road, cutting thru little towns. Jouney was almost halved. We based ourselves in Geelong.

[Dnls_mum]

bebebub:

Dnls_mum:

[quote=\"minty1\"]The Great Ocean Road thingy is quite long and winding right? I wonder if my kids can take them. My girl especially get car sick very easily.

I solve that problem with motion sickness meds! :evil:

The alternative to motion sickness medicine is ginger pills.
My then 5-yr old got a little sick due to the car ride. We took the coastal road so as to enjoy the scenery, but came back via the country road, cutting thru little towns. Jouney was almost halved. We based ourselves in Geelong.[/quote]Oh yes! And I give them those motion sickness wristbands too! Double protection! :rotflmao:

[minty1]

I think we would prefer Melbourne cos Gold Coast may be too hot in Nov?

[bebebub]

minty1:

I think we would prefer Melbourne cos Gold Coast may be too hot in Nov?

Nov in GC is like Singapore, minus the humidity. Good for the beach. Just make sure u hv your sunnies, hats n lots n lots of sunblock. May need a light jacket in the evening/night. Overall, weather is nice in nov.

[SarChar]

I agree. Nov is still good for Gold Coast.


Melbourne should go in June holidays so that can bring the kids to MT Buller for the snow. Super enjoyed our 4D3N stay at MT Buller!

[MMM]

We went to GC in December 3 years back. OMG… it was just so hot… We had to wear sunblocks and hats and frankly… it was just eekkkkk to stay under the hot sun. Don’t ever think we will go in that kind of timing ever.