Gold Coast Travel Forum

Hi,
I am about to leave for my holiday to the Gold Coast in 2 weeks. Any information about the situation in Surfers Paradise and surroundings?

I am also travelling to Cairns, is it affected by the storm?

G'day Nick,
Most of the severe damage was confined to an area of suburban Brisbane. From what I understand the Gold Coast got hit with high winds & heavy rain but escaped relatively unscathed. I think the storm missed Cairns completely.
Hope this helps
Regards John.

You can check out the local newspaper online, at www.goldcoast.com.au

Cairns wasn't effected by any storms in Brisbane, we are a long way from Brisbane:)
But here in Cairns we have had some rain and overcast skies over the last 2 days. It's hot and humid. You may get rain when you arrive here as it is the start to the wet season OR the weather gods could be in a happy frame of mind and give you bright blue skies with no rain at all.At this time of year those weather gods are a confused lot:)

Thanks John, Colin and Anne. Guess I will preceed with my plans.

The Brisbane Courier Mail has some amazing photographs of the storm and the damage it caused. www.news.com.au/couriermail/

Nick, were you the person that asked about white water rafting in Cairns?
If so, we have had a lot if rain over the last few days, I have a feeling if we get a few more showers the white water rafting on the Barron could be good.