Gold Coast Travel Forum

Hi there.
Im thinking of taking my 11yr old son to the Gold Coast in July 2008. What is the weather like at this time please. Too cold for swimming? Also would it be better for us to hire a car or is the public transport good enough? We havent booked anything yet. Im wanting nice accomodation for us (3 or 4 star). Any recommendations for somewhere central to the theme parks etc? From what Ive seen the parks to visit are movie world and sea world. Dream world looks like its all rides and I think these are already at movie and sea world anyway. So we werent thinking of visiting there. The bird santuary looks good. And Ive found a new place called 'Infinity'. Has anyone visited and can recommend? thanks in advance

Planning a holiday in Surfers Paradise in Dec, and was wondering if anyone have any recommendations for a day tour that have some snorkelling. Any good snorkelling locations close to Gold Coast worth going to, and any recommended companies? Thanks.

Did see some kayaking+snorkelling tours on the web, but not too sure how good is the snorkelling.

Hi all,

me and my girldfriend are planning to go gold coast after the exams in november.
november 9th to 12/13th. We are international students and are not familiar with gold coast at all. We prefer to stay at surfers paradise and have no idea which hotel/apartment to go with. However, we have limited budget of around 100-130 per night. We prefer a place that is near to the theme park and still have night activities.

In terms of Transport, any suggestions?

Are there any tourist spots that we must visit? And how do we get cheapest theme park ticket(Dream world and movie world). Out of the 4days 3 nights, we allocated 2 days to travel around and 2 days to spend our time in the theme parks.

Any suggestions?
Can anyone quote us how much money we have to bring?

Thanks
Edmond from Melbourne

My husband and I willbe arriving in Coolingatta for ten days and leaving from Brisbane. We will be staying with a friend in Surfers for a few days. Would like to explore other areas and perhaps stay for a few days, not
necessarily by the beach. We enjoy relaxing around a pool. Do not like concrete jungles - much prefer places which are quiet; with some space around. We will probably hire a car for say a week - any recommendations? What will the temperature be like at that time? Any suggestions will be welcome.

hi i was just over on holiday and i was wondering to you know how to get a hold of this shop? i would love there email address or something
can you please help!!!
tash

Does any one know the exact date in September this is meant to be opening???

I am wanting to visit Trade Secret on the same day as I visit the Billabong Factory. We aren't hiring a car on our stay so I was wondering if there was a bus we could catch, either from near the Billabong Factory to Trade Secret or if it would be better just to get a taxi as it isn't a long distance but it is too long to walk! Any suggestions would be appreciated. Oh and stupid question - but I just want to make sure - is there a Taxi Stand outside Trade Secret? Thanks!! :)

we are looking @ acc in feb for 8 nights but want to be very close to cavil ave and have air con can someone please give us some suggestions and prices

Hi everyone, I'm visiting the Gold Coast for two weeks from 1 September and just wondered what the weather is like over there at the moment?? :) Cheers!!

Hi

Thinking of staying at sea world nara resort in mid october after school holidays with my 2 year old. Is the accomodation nice because I have heard some negative things? Which website would you get the best deals on accomodation here. My friend got a really cheap deal a few years ago but the best I can find it 145 per person per night.

Is there other accomodation you would suggest instead with a toddler but still nice?

What is the cheapest way to see the 'worlds'? I saw a deal for a five day pass including sea world, wet and wild and movie world. Is this the best value - if so it wouldn't be worth getting the entry with the accomodation??

Any help from people who have done this trip with toddlers before would be most appreciated.

Angela

i will be visiting gold coast in november .can anyone pls tell me does it clash with the school vacation?when does it start and ends?where should i stay with 2 kids at 7yrs and 4yrs?how to get to GC from brisbane airport ?i'll be arriving at 9am.where are the must visit and good shopping ?how"s the weather in around mid of nov?what kind of attire?tks

i'll be going to surfers end aug which will be end winter. can someone tell me what's the temp like day and night. last time i been there in spring, was pretty cold during the day cos of the strong winds.

i'm hoping that i don't have to bring a thick jacket for my 5yr old son :-P

Hi there - I will be visiting a friend in Oz soon. I am so very excited and cannot wait to experience the people and the culture.

Does anyone think or know if I will have a problem with racial discrimination? I know a little about the bad blood with the Aboriginals but as I said I am American so will that matter?

I posted on another site and someone said their black friend visited and was made to feel uncomfortable by the White Aussies and the Asians living there. People were rude and mean to her. Not sure what city.

I have an open mind and understand there are prejudice people everywhere but I just want to enjoy my time there.

Any tips or opinions will do.
thanks so much.

We are planning a family holiday (4yr old and 2yr old) on the net i found the paradise resort which looks great for a family. BUT now I've found a couple of really bad reviews on it. Can anyone help with some feed back, we're really looking forward to our holiday. Thanks for reading this.

hi,
my wife and i will be in gold coast in july.
we are then heading to brisbane,29 july, can anyone help me with transport.
we want to get a coach or train to brisbane as we fly from there to cairns on 31 july.
thank you

Hello,

Going to the gold coast in october

I am looking for affordable accomadation near the convention centre in Broad beach, Gold Coast.

looking for around $90 per night

thanks

Hi, travelling to Brisbane (Staying Surfers paradise) back end of August. I am led to believe this is a good time of year to see humpback whales. Any tips and good viewing places or trips? Thanks

I am planning a trip to Gold Coast end of August. Knowing that it is winter in Australia, not sure whether I should arrange for those activities involve snorkeling. I know it is definately not the best timing to do so, but what would be the condition?

I have booked 14 days at the Copacabana Apartments, does anyone have any feedback on what these apartments are like.

I know the location have been to gold coast many times and like to stay in different accomodation each time.

Your help would be greatfully appreciated.

Hi

I will be visiting Surfers Paradise this coming May. There are 4 of us and we are looking for 2 bedroom apartment at Surfers Paradise. We would very much like to have the ocean view from our apartment. Can anyone suggest apartments that have ocean view for our consideration.

Any help would be much appreciated.

Hey hey,

Me and my boyfriend will be travelling with another couple to Brisbane and most probably spending 7 nights in gold coast.

Has anyone heard about the spectrum holiday apartments? is it good and accessible?
Any recommendations of what to do in 7 nights staying in gold coast? is it very far to travel to north brisbane to visit the glass mountains?
Is driving the best way to get around gold coast n surroundings?I am afraid we will be too tired as we have only 2 drivers.

Please help.Thanks

Hi Guys..

I was wondering if anyone could help me with a few things.

- Me & my boyfriend are going to the Gold Coast for 7 days and i just want to find out what the best way and/or cheapest way to get to Surfers Paradise from Brisbane Airport?

- Im staying at Holiday North Apartments, does anyone know if this accommodation is any good? & also wondering if it is walking distance to walk to the main bit of Surfers Paradise? If not what is the best transport to get there?

- How far away is The theme parks from where im staying(Surfers Paradise) & which is the best transport to get there?

- How is the weather in the month of May? is it still warm/hot enough to go to wet'n'wild & the other theme parks?


Thank you so much for those taking the time to read this.

*mang0

We're a couple in our late 50's who are visiting friends in Sydney next Christmas. We thought it might be nice to have a few chill out days on our own so booked a three day package on Daydream Island in the Whitsundays. It wasn't our first choice as we'd been recommended Hayman Island, which was booked up. Having now booked the flights up to Hamilton Island, I'm a bit worried that Daydream Island is not going to live up to our expectations of a gorgeous tropical island. It seems to be very artificial and I'm worried that we'll be overun with kids. Has anyone been there ? Should we cancel and book somewhere else that we can get to from Hamilton Island? I'd appreciate your comments.

My family and I (3 adults & twin boys ages 13 = 5 members) will be visiting to Gold Coast on 11/03/2007 via Singapore Airline and will arrive in Brisbane airport at 19.35 on the same day.

We have booked & confirmed to stay in Santana Holiday Resort, Monte Carlo Ave, Surfers Paradise from 11/3/2007 to 17/3/2007. We have a total of 7 nights and would like you to suggest on what we should do while we're there.

Can anyone tell me the best way to transfer from Brisbane Airport to our Resort?
What would you suggest whether to travel by train, taxi or coach? I wish to know the following:-
i. All charges/fares, if to travel by train, taxi or coach
ii. If we were to travel by train
a) Where shall we stop at?
b) Is there a direct train to our Resort, or
c) Do we need to take another transport to travel from station to our Resort?

We intend to hire/rent a private car & to travel on our own. Please recommend good/reliable/ reasonable car rental companies.
i. Is Malaysian driving license be permitted/valid in Gold Coast, Australia?
ii. Any further application/document to be needed/signed up/obtained from the Authority?
iii. If yes, the name of the Authority.
We would like to visit the following and wish to know the entrance fees/ time of visiting :
i) Australia Zoo,
ii) Great Barrier Reef,
iii) Currumbin Wild Life Sanctuary,
iv) Ripley or Wax Museum
v)

Thanks & regards
Mdm. WK Yong

THANKYOU FOR YOUR REPLY TWEED HEAD LOOKS VERY NICEBUT WE NOTICED IT COMES UNDER NSW WHAT IS THE WEATHER LIKE HERE ?AS WE LIKE HOT HOT HOT I BELIEVE IT IS COOLER THAN BRISBANE AND THE GOLDGOAST. COULD ANYBODY TELL ME. Also are the many parks bikeways around for the children is it a nice suburb to bring up young children.

hi me my husband and two daughters age 5 and 9 are considering the gold coast we are from england london . we are looking for a suburb near good schools , hospital as i am a nurse and some were my husband could find work as a builder.we would like to be local to everything but not in the heart of the husle and bustle and tall buildings could anyone suggest any suburbs we should consider thanks

Hi,

We will be spending time in & around surfers for 10 days from the 26th March.
We've kept it to the off peak times before school holidays to hopefully get a good deal.
We need accommodation for 2 adults and 6 children aged 5 to 11.
with the $1000 odd we are spending on theme park passes, we were hoping to find something inexpensive to accommodate us all.

I've checked out Stayz & Ozstayz and have found a couple who I am waiting ti hear back from, but since we are leaving soon, I don't want to wait for replies and want to book it soon.
Any ideas where else to look?

Thanks
Martin

Hi guys. My yougest daughter and my niece have decided to spend 5 days together at Surfers Paradise. We need some reasonable accomodation at a very good price that is safe and close to Cavill Mall...Any ideas?

Hello, can someone please tell me if they think this is a good place to stay? We are looking for some places near Cavil for our family of 6 adults and 2 infants. Its hard looking for a 3 bedroomer!

We think it looks pretty nice..but of course we have never been to the gold coast before
Thanks in advance :)

Hi, We are a famill of 4, ( 2 young children) and we are planning a big trip to the Gold Coast from Perth for the first time.
I have heard that you can not take food/ Packed lunch into Dreamworld. Can any one advise if this is true. We are trying to work out a budget and save money where possible.
If you cant take lunch in, can anyone let us know the average costs of food in Dreamworld, things like Burgers, hotdogs chips etc.
Any help would be very appreciated :)