<![CDATA[Australia in December]]>Hi all,


any idea if australia is a good destination to go during end of year school holidays? Would the weather be very hot?

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/topic/39754/australia-in-decemberRSS for NodeWed, 22 Apr 2026 13:54:12 GMTMon, 27 Aug 2012 01:57:25 GMT60<![CDATA[Reply to Australia in December on Tue, 16 Oct 2012 10:03:03 GMT]]>We are going from 9 nov. hope weather is still ok., fingers n toes crossed!

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/877597https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/877597Tue, 16 Oct 2012 10:03:03 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Australia in December on Tue, 16 Oct 2012 06:37:57 GMT]]>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.

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/877488https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/877488Tue, 16 Oct 2012 06:37:57 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Australia in December on Tue, 16 Oct 2012 06:17:26 GMT]]>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!

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/877473https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/877473Tue, 16 Oct 2012 06:17:26 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Australia in December on Thu, 11 Oct 2012 14:30:00 GMT]]>

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.

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/874593https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/874593Thu, 11 Oct 2012 14:30:00 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Australia in December on Thu, 11 Oct 2012 13:29:49 GMT]]>I think we would prefer Melbourne cos Gold Coast may be too hot in Nov?

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/874516https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/874516Thu, 11 Oct 2012 13:29:49 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Australia in December on Thu, 11 Oct 2012 13:07:01 GMT]]>

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: 😆

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/874494https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/874494Thu, 11 Oct 2012 13:07:01 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Australia in December on Thu, 11 Oct 2012 11:19:23 GMT]]>

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.

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/874419https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/874419Thu, 11 Oct 2012 11:19:23 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Australia in December on Thu, 11 Oct 2012 10:39:39 GMT]]>

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:

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/874405https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/874405Thu, 11 Oct 2012 10:39:39 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Australia in December on Thu, 11 Oct 2012 10:04:39 GMT]]>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.

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/874383https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/874383Thu, 11 Oct 2012 10:04:39 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Australia in December on Thu, 11 Oct 2012 09:32:13 GMT]]>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.

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/874349https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/874349Thu, 11 Oct 2012 09:32:13 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Australia in December on Thu, 11 Oct 2012 04:40:21 GMT]]>

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. 🙂

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/873907https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/873907Thu, 11 Oct 2012 04:40:21 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Australia in December on Thu, 11 Oct 2012 03:21:49 GMT]]>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.

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/873802https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/873802Thu, 11 Oct 2012 03:21:49 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Australia in December on Thu, 11 Oct 2012 02:30:40 GMT]]>For first time visiting Australia, which of the 3 (Perth/Gold Coast/Melbourne) would be a relaxing and nice trip for a family of 2A2C (8 yrs and 11 yrs)?


As we plan to travel mid Nov, we would prefer the place to be cooling and not hot.

Any kind advice from anyone?

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/873717https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/873717Thu, 11 Oct 2012 02:30:40 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Australia in December on Tue, 09 Oct 2012 01:49:32 GMT]]>Hi,


Which part of Australia is fun for my nine-year-old girl and six-year-old boy to visit with us (their parents) for the first time for a week in November?

We don’t drive so would prefer accommodation that is either located in an area that has good transport links or where the attraction can pick us up and drop us off at the hotel.

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/871857https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/871857Tue, 09 Oct 2012 01:49:32 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Australia in December on Wed, 19 Sep 2012 03:28:55 GMT]]>

Breadandmuffins:
Hi

Are there any whales or dolphins around Australia in mid to end Dec ? Thinking of bring kids for whale or dolphin watch in Dec?

Thank u.
Whale watching season in Australia is from May to Nov. Hervey Bay in north Queensland is a good spot. The other place being Byron Bay (border of Queensland n NSW)
Not sure about season for dolphins. U may want to check out Monkey Mia in WA where wild dolphins come in daily to be fed. Hv not been there myself.

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/852804https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/852804Wed, 19 Sep 2012 03:28:55 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Australia in December on Wed, 19 Sep 2012 03:05:39 GMT]]>Hi

Are there any whales or dolphins around Australia in mid to end Dec ? Thinking of bring kids for whale or dolphin watch in Dec?

Thank u.

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/852767https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/852767Wed, 19 Sep 2012 03:05:39 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Australia in December on Thu, 30 Aug 2012 14:32:50 GMT]]>Went to Goldcoast in Nov some years ago. I think going to Australia in Nov is ideal as it is not yet summer hence not as hot. In the day, its like Singapore when its not so hot except that it is mostly not humid. Hence very comfortable going about places like Movie World and other theme parks.

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/838403https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/838403Thu, 30 Aug 2012 14:32:50 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Australia in December on Tue, 28 Aug 2012 08:45:29 GMT]]>Yes it is hot and sunny but not humid. Flies are aplenty. In places like Fremantle, Albany and Tasmania, it can get chilly coz the winds are blown over from Antartica.

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/835682https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/835682Tue, 28 Aug 2012 08:45:29 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Australia in December on Tue, 28 Aug 2012 01:27:47 GMT]]>

minty1:
Hi all,


any idea if australia is a good destination to go during end of year school holidays? Would the weather be very hot?
Nov/Dec weather is somewhat like Singapore, less the humidity. Hottest summer months (as high as 40c) are usually Jan/Feb. It also depends on which state you are visiting. HTH

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/835082https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/835082Tue, 28 Aug 2012 01:27:47 GMT