Travel: Australia - Gold Coast

[happydl]

dark chocolate:

Dear all


Can someone advise if there is a difference in terms of service between Quantas and Quantas fly by Emirates for flights to Brisbane? Thks!

I think i know what you are trying to say as I have read about the merging alliances between Qantas and Emirates.

You have to see the timing and airline code. You can book Qantas or Emirates flight and end up taking either one of them. However they will display which flight you will be flying one. For more info you can see below link:

http://www.emirates.com/sg/English/help/faqs/FAQDetails.aspx?faqCategory=1112928

[babyspike]

Hi december21, a bonfire looks like this:

http://www.tripadvisor.com/LocationPhotoDirectLink-g1125994-d611039-i28968850-Lillydale_Farmstay-Rathdowney_Scenic_Rim_Queensland.html#28968848

Technically can be used as a bbq, but the fire is usually too large. So a quick stretch of arm to toast your marshmellows on skewers is quite fun and toasted marshmellows are nice and crisp on the outside, melted on the inside. The farm has proper bbq grills and utensils. Just wipe the grill clean with the kitchen towels provided before and after cooking.

I only top-up for tractor ride and bonfire as I thought my kids will enjoy them. Didn't try the pony ride as my kids have their unpredictable moods. The adults horse riding looks fun as get to explore far.

There's also plenty of free activities. We didn't get to try these, but they are available - They have lifevests for canoeing at their lake, boots if you want to walk to dino cave, there's a maze too. And there's an Alpaca farm nearby.

[december21]

Thanks Babyspike…think my son will enjoy the farmstay!

[dark chocolate]

Babyspike


Thanks for sharing so much info! My boy is 9 YO, I will be traveling with him only for this trip. Actually, we will be staying at my cousin’s place except for 2 nights at Lilydale Farm. As my cousin will be working and her kids will be attending school, we will drive around on our own to visit other attractions on weekdays.

Can I also ask how to go about applying for visa? Which websites do you all use?

Thanks!

[happydl]

S$10 per visa at JA travel.


http://www.ja-travel.com/visa/visa_aus.html

[esthertyl80]

Thanks to babyspike for addressing my concern over certain food to be brought to Gold Coast. Did anyone brought uncooked rice, canned food like sardine, luncheon meat, tuna or even white plain bread before?


The VIP passes online valid before 30 June but we will be travelling there in July, so what should i do? When do u think they will release ticket for july onwards? Do u think it’s cheaper?

Btw, for those who r travelling in July, seaworld resort is having promotion right now, considered cheap, free movie world, sea world n wet n wild ticket too. Jus to share : )

[happydl]

So you wait for promotion lor. I think they sure increase, i see from 79 to 99 then to 109.


you go to their website myfun.com.au to subscribe to their online newsletter, whenever there’s promo they
will email you.

[jwaychee]

Hi,


My family going GC early June and I am planning the itinerary now. Will going to Sea World and Movie World on Friday and Saturday be too crowded?

[JHJC]

Hi, anyone here tried staying at the Sea world resort.

We are planning to head straight there after we touch down and stay in the resort for two nights.
The rest of the trip.. Still planning...any more suggestion :)))

[Dnls_mum]

JHJC:

Hi, anyone here tried staying at the Sea world resort.

We are planning to head straight there after we touch down and stay in the resort for two nights.
The rest of the trip.. Still planning...any more suggestion :)))

We stayed there for2 nights. We had the family interconnecting rooms which came with a kitchenette so we were able to prepare simple breakfast with stuff we bought from the supermarket. Very nice rooms with 2 queen size beds per room. Food at the resort was quite ex. We drove out to eat on both nights. Can't remember tha name of the restaurants, but there are some restaurants on the way to the resort, very nice choices there by the waters. Definitely cheaper there than eating at the resort.