Travel Answers

Hello, Me and the soon to be wife will be taking a 15 day holiday road tripping from the Gold Coast to Cairns to see the Great Barrier Reef in January of 2014. We're going up the coast in a caravan/camper and we're looking for places to eat, sleep, drink and have fun.
We both love to hike, surf, drink, and lay on the beach to let the sun burn off our hangovers.
Also, what places could we stay at along the way? We been to caravan parks that are loaded with kids and crotchety couples, we're looking for a more laid back atmosphere, would love to meet like minded people along the way.
Please reply back, thanks.

Hello, i am going to gold coast aus on the coming june, and i am having some problems with it, hope u guy can help me to solve the problem.

1. we have 4 adults and 2 kids, so which mode of transportation is the cheapest way of travel? by bus or renting a car?

2. What are the places that must visit at gold coast australia besides then the themeparks?

3. if we want to travel to brisbane, should we stay over there or stay at gold coast itself will do?

Hello all!

I am moving to London on a 2 year working visa in July and am wondering whether I should take a suitcase or a backpack over? I would be staying in hostels until I could find a share house to move into. Not sure which would be more practical?

Thanks

Im trying to find out which stores stock Fly Peacock Clothing on the Gold coast ?
Im looking to buy some of the basics they are so comfortable .

Hi! I have been given the challenge to plan our visit to Australia and will be traveling soon (late May, early June), and finding it difficult to find a travel agent who is knowledgeable enough to help. We are a couple coming from the US (Boston area) and traveling with 2 adult children (21 & 23). We all love beaches and adventure. We are a little short on time and plan to take flights in the interest of time where necessary. Most of our party will be originating from Sydney having spent several days there. Having trouble figuring out the best way to see a lot and yet have a somewhat relaxing enjoyable vacation. Considering renting a Catamaran and learning to sail to see the islands, however, not opposed to other alternatives including a resort with something for everyone. Really want to see Hamilton Island and Whitehaven Beach, and open to other suggestions (read something about Fraser Island and renting 4x4's?). Any advice will be greatly appreciated! This is most likely a once in a lifetime trip for us.

My friends and I are traveling to Gold Coast for the first time in June 2013. Bought tickets already! But we haven't got any idea of where to stay! Surfers paradise is always recommended when I survey online. So SP it is. Could you please please recommend where to stay in SP? A convenient hotel or an apartment which is affordable? For 4 adults? Thank you so much for any feedback.

I have just moved to Brisbane and am staying in Nundah temporarily. I have just had an interview for a job in Carindale, I was not intending to look for work anywhere other than the CBD or Northside as my sister lives North and I am more familiar with this side of the river. But jobs proved hard to find and I had to cast the net a bit further! So, I am wondering what the best thing would be to do if I did get this job - Where to live and transportwise what would be cheaper.

Should I live on the Southside and commute by public transport or car, OR stay North so im closer to my sister and the city for social convenience, and drive over toll bridges to get to Carindale. I had to get a train and bus today, which was fine but it took an hour! And would cost about $10 return I think, with a GO card.
Tolls, GO card charges, commute time, social life, working around the Brisbane river its all a bit of a logistical nightmare haha.
Basically I just want to be within about half an hour of work, dont mind paying a little for transport costs - I will be working in the westfield mall so I doubt I could park right at work anyway, bus would be an option or park somewhere free and walk. Don't have a car at moment but will get one once job is sorted.

I have just moved to Brisbane and am staying in Nundah temporarily. I have just had an interview for a job in Carindale, I was not intending to look for work anywhere other than the CBD or Northside as my sister lives North and I am more familiar with this side of the river. But jobs proved hard to find and I had to cast the net a bit further! So, I am wondering what the best thing would be to do if I did get this job - Where to live and transportwise what would be cheaper.

Should I live on the Southside and commute by public transport or car, OR stay North so im closer to my sister and the city for social convenience, and drive over toll bridges to get to Carindale. I had to get a train and bus today, which was fine but it took an hour! And would cost about $10 return I think, with a GO card.
Tolls, GO card charges, commute time, social life, working around the Brisbane river its all a bit of a logistical nightmare haha.
Basically I just want to be within about half an hour of work, dont mind paying a little for transport costs - I will be working in the westfield mall so I doubt I could park right at work anyway, bus would be an option or park somewhere free and walk. Don't have a car at moment but will get one once job is sorted.

Is the only place to take orgenize tour to eungella park is Mackay ?
thanks

Any ideas what i can do in 4 days?

– Art Museum

– Small boutiquey shops

– Beach

– Scenic

Thank you in advance.

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We have tickets for the Gold Coast theme parks and plan to take our grandson to them during April 2013, is there shuttle coach services from Sunshine Coast to the theme parks, and so avoid taking our own vehicle.
We reside in Glass House Mountains and would be able to meet a coach at a convenient location. Thanks Neil Roberts

Hi!
We go on a cruise in June and will have a day at Airlie beach (10th of June). The ship arrives at 07:00 and departs at 15:30.
We will be travelling with a 14 months-old daughter, so I guess the snorkelling/diving tours are not considered.

Can you recommend any other tours/things to do?
I was reading about Crocodile safari, is it worth going on?

Thanks a lot!

Can anyone recommend a tour operator for a half day tour of the reef out of Pt. Douglas? We want a glass bottom boat experience and don't want to snorkel. We are aged over 50.

Hi,
I might visit the Gold Coast region in May 2013 and wanted to know what the best and of course cheapest way to travel is? I will be there for at least 7 days. I have checked out buses, trains, scooters and car hire.
However, actual experience would help :)
Thank you

Hi, my flight for Goldcoast is confirmed. Il be staying at The Breakers and would like to know what can I do around The Breakers on days without tour? Will it be accessible to take public transport from the apartment and to get halal food?

Which telco should I buy a prepaid card from while I'm in Australia?

Can someone pls suggest halal food around goldcoast as il be travelling there end of march.hows the weather like and is there any interesting fleamarkets around goldcoast. Thank you:)

I am wondering if anyone out there knows of any restaurants in Brisbane with small private dining rooms where one eats the from the same menu as the rest of the restaurant? My husband and some colleagues have had a dinner meeting once per month to discuss work related issues at Two Small Rooms for many years. Their private room was perfect suiting about 6 - 8 people. Sadly it is closing in another week or so. I have been googling but can only find places with function rooms. I am looking for somewhere within about 5 or so km of CBD. Many thanks to you all in advance.

We are visiting in March to see our son who is studying in Robina. Should we rent a car to see the Gold Coast area? And can we drive up to the Sunshine coast as well or is the distance too vast? We are planning to then fly to Cairns then to Sydney then back to Brisbane. Does anyone have any suggestions about our itinerary and about any places to stay? Thank you.

i am in the final stages of going to gold coast in march and now i have one final questions i will be visiting dreamworld, movieworld,seaworld and currumbin wildlife park. how and where to get cheaper tickets? please advise and thank you. regards...

Hi. I will be going to Gold Coast on 19th March to 26th March and staying at Surfers Paradise with my family of 6 adults. Is it cheaper to rent a car to travel throughout that 7 days or should I just travel by bus? What are the cheap car rental companies that you can recommend? Thanks and best regards.

How can I find out about holiday homes in Cairns?

hi,im from malaysia..i will travel to Surfers Paradise Gold Coast on 12june 2013 until 19june 2013..we travel for 4person,3adult and 1 kids(10yrs)..if anyone could suggest what to wear..(clothes)..tqvm

Hiya. I will be visiting family in Sydney and will stay with them for four days, leaving us eight days to venture the Gold Coast. We have a daughter aged nine months and was wondering if anyone could suggest on where to go/travel. Brisbane, whit Sundays, Byron bay, etc..

I am thinking of taking a cruise aboard the MS Caledonia Sky to Indonesia but the write ups of this vessel is dire, up to 2011. Can anyone share more recent experiences? Thanks, Ozpom

Hi, We want to take a trip to the Great Barrier Reef. Can you recommend a company which would compare the existing tours and make the best offer? Perhaps last minute offers. And maybe suggest other interesting trips in the area...to have a discount for a combo of trips Thanks

Can you give any confirmation that the Flannery Brothers erected a monument to Cook on the beach early 1900's. They were her uncles. Doreen aged 93 said it withstood the sea and still existed.

does anyone know when i will be able to travel north from goondiwindi ?

Hi there, I am suppose to leave for QLD, Goldcoast tomorrow morning, but due to the current weathers of flood etc, would it be wise to still go? Please advice, thankyou.

Hello, we are a family of three traveling to Gold Coast in March. We will be staying at Grand Chancellor Hotel. We were wondering if this hotel provides any bus services to the three theme parks MovieWorld, Dreamworld and Seaworld? Thanks.