Travel: Australia - Gold Coast

[zanice]

Hi, intending to bring my 2.5yrs old son to gold coast in Mid Feb next year, planning for 7-10 days trip. Any suggestions on itinery, car rental, lodging,etc? Would think seaworld and movieworld are must… Just 3 of us, so we like to keep it easy and relax. How’s the weather? Am contemplating between Melbourne or gold coast…

[berrysweet]

Hi

Can anyone share any difference btw O’ Reilly and Mount Tambourine ? Which is more interesting ? Thx !

[SBKS]

zanice:

Hi, intending to bring my 2.5yrs old son to gold coast in Mid Feb next year, planning for 7-10 days trip. Any suggestions on itinery, car rental, lodging,etc? Would think seaworld and movieworld are must... Just 3 of us, so we like to keep it easy and relax. How's the weather? Am contemplating between Melbourne or gold coast...

feb is ard autumn period. should be ok bah. i went in end mar. getting to winter time...cold...cool in day cold at night.

melbourne will be colder than gold coast.

for kids, sea world and movie world is a must, skip dreamworld.

[jacsplace]

Going to Gold Coast next month with nine-year old and six-year-old.

[micollh]

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.

any age limit for dolhin feeding ? minimum age

[Dnls_mum]

micollh:

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.

any age limit for dolhin feeding ? minimum age

DS was 6 when he did it. How old is your kid? You need to wade quite a bit into the sea.

[micollh]

eldest 5 plus by next year… youngest 3 by then. too young ?

[Dnls_mum]

micollh:

eldest 5 plus by next year.. youngest 3 by then. too young ?

5plus shd be ok I think. But the 3yo maybe too short, so maybe need to carry. Also the dolphins are pretty big and the 3yo may get scared. Maybe you can email tangalooma to check if there is min age.

[mummyJune]

will 2yo & 3.5yo be too young to travel to gold coast? not sure if they can take the 7hr flight. pls advise.

[micollh]

mummyJune, no issues, i went to melbourne with y 2 kids when they were 4 plus & 2… but we were on SIA, they play after got on… SIA gave them kids’ pack… after that meal… then sleep… it’s not that long actually…