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Gold Coast Surfers Paradise - Burleigh Heads or Coolangatta?
Posted: Sun November 8, 2009 01:07 AM UTC
I am travelling to the Gold Coast next February and want to visit Surfers Paradise, but don't necessarily want to stay there cause from what I have seen on the news it can be quite dangerous. I have read that Burleigh Heads and Coolangatta is nice - is it easy to get to see Surfers Paradise from either of these locations? Are there local buses or trains?
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Brisbane Brisbane 8 Nov - 13 Nov
Posted: Sat November 7, 2009 01:44 PM UTC
Hi All
I am headed for Brisbane, and am booked into the Oaks Aurora Towers.
I will be working Monday,Tuesday and I have Wednesday and Thursday off.

I would definately like to Head to the Goldcost, can anyone recommend where to board a train or bus? I assume it will take an hour, how much would i need to pay. I would like to maybe spend half a day there.
If anyone could please suggest and itenary. I like photography.

Dont mind meeting up woth someone either...thanks for your help.
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Buderim Moving to Buderim
Posted: Thu November 5, 2009 07:31 AM UTC
Hello,
We are moving from NZ to Qld in Feb and we are looking at Buderim as a place to live. Here we live in a smallish community and our house is situated next to a bush reserve and I like that Buderim seems to have that same lush bushy feel to it. I was wondering if someone could help me with distances - how long to drive to Maroochydore, Mooloolaba, Caloundra and Brisbane? I have read a bit about Buderim Mounstain State School, does the school have a good reputation and how big is it? Thanks in advance.
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 Jeremybec
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Fraser Island Fraser Island next week - anybody wanna share a 4WD?
Posted: Sun November 1, 2009 10:17 AM UTC
We're two girls thinking of renting a 4WD for a day or two to see the Island. Anybody wanna join so we could share the costs? If we're gonna spend the night we have a tent (but only for 2) and a camping stove.

Please write to kurkku@wp.pl, we're in Gold Coast right now and leaving on tuesday (around 1 pm probably), so please make contact soon:)

Natalie, 26 and Monika, 26
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 kurkku
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Port Douglas Best time of year to visit PT Douglas
Posted: Wed October 21, 2009 02:41 AM UTC
Hello All,

Does anyone kno the BEST time of year to visit Port Douglas in terms of the weather?

Any help would be appreciated ;)

Thanks
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 melzy
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Fraser Island Guided tours for Fraser Island. What's the best ?
Posted: Mon October 19, 2009 09:25 AM UTC
Hello all !

We are planning to go to Fraser at the end of November.
We are looking for a guided tours (we are under 25, so we can't drive a 4x4 and we prefer travelling with a guided tour in order to avoid problems suggested on this forum... !).
The problem is that it's quite difficult to choose by internet.
We would like a 2 or 3 days guided tour, with camping (not resort or hostel) as we think it's part of Fraser' spirit, and if possible with a small group !

Do you have any good ideas ? Or, on the contrary, companies that we should avert ?
Do you know if it's possible to book a 2 days guided tour, to stay on Fraser on night and one day more by ourselves and the next day, going back with our guided tour ?
Last but not least question, do you think it's necessary to book anything in advance (end of November) or will it be ok ?

Thanks a lot all for all your reactions !
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Airlie Beach Humidity in December in Airlie Beach?
Posted: Tue October 13, 2009 01:02 AM UTC
Hi guys

We live in Cairns and we were thinking of camping in Airlie for the period over Christmas, just a week. What is the humidity like, as Cairns is stinking hot over that time.

If someone who has been in both town can shed some light, that would be great.

Thanks
D
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 dbrummer
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Port Douglas Apartments in Port Douglas
Posted: Wed October 7, 2009 08:45 AM UTC
Hi all,

We are coming to Port Douglas in January and are trying to decide on apartments to stay in. I have done a preliminary search and found three possibilities - Reflections, Verandahs & Coral Sea Villas. Any information on positives or negatives or which you think is better would be very greatly appreciated.

Regards!
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 melbourneman
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Whitsunday Islands whitsundays and barrier reef
Posted: Tue October 6, 2009 06:49 PM UTC
hi,

I am looking to go on a tour whereby I can see the whitsundays and the great barrier reef, all the ones i've seen so far include the outer barrier reef, is it worth doing a seperate day trip to see the barrier reef or the ones that they are offering? I am travelling between late october amd mid november

thanks
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 sm2bg
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Gold Coast Goldcoast during christmas season
Posted: Tue October 6, 2009 09:46 AM UTC
Hi,
My husband and i are planning to take our 3 kids ( 5, 3 and 1yr olds) up the Goldcoast this December during the christmas season. We were planning to stay for 2 weeks but im not so sure know since christmas season is high rate season for accommodation, 2wks will cost us a fortune!! plus i am also worried if 2 wks is too long? is there many things to do beside seeing all the attraction and theme parks? how many days would be enough to visit sea world, dream world, wet and wild, movie world, shopping and beaches?

As we are on a very tight budget , we would like to know if there is any cheap accommodation for a family of 5? cabin, apartment or self contain houses or hoilday parks?
is there any family or kids friendly type accommodation that you can highly rate? or have stayed at and really liked? i would like to know your opinion.

is there any great deals you know of during the christmas season please do let me know, your help is greatly appreciated!!

i love caravanning but sadly we dont own a caravan but i was just wondering is it alot cheaper, if travel and staying in our own caravan at holiday parks?? usually how much would it cost per night for a family of 5? we would be driving up from sydney so i guess petrol cost would be alot!!!

thanks in advance!!
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Port Douglas Honeymoon in Pt Douglas area
Posted: Sat October 3, 2009 03:43 PM UTC
Hello,My fiance and I are thinking of having our honeymoon in Port Douglas/Cairns/Palm Cove area in late march early april 2010.I have heard about the jellyfish and the wet season.Is this a bad time to visit these places?If it is i will have to look elsewhere as i cant change my wedding date!
Thanks for any help!
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 melzy
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Gold Coast New Years Eve for Families
Posted: Sat October 3, 2009 12:57 AM UTC
Hi, we are coming up to celebrate New Year's Eve on the Gold Coast with three children aged 3, 4 and 6. Could you please tell me if any of the theme parks have family nights or what there is to do with children on New Years Eve. Also is there a good restaurant that we could go to that is family-friendly on this night.
We are also looking for a cheap tarago to rent while we are there (we need a 7 seater). We are staying in Southport. Does anyone know if there is a cheap car rental place near there.
thanks for your help
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 carolward
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Brisbane Car Rental
Posted: Tue September 29, 2009 06:17 PM UTC
Hi,

I'm thinking of booking a car to fit in 5 person for 5 days this coming sunday, are there any recommendation of car rental company? Are there any company that provides driver as well?

Thanks.

Yvonne
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 soloproject
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Brisbane pricing
Posted: Sun September 27, 2009 10:14 PM UTC
for 4 family members flying in from nz, 2 adults and 2 children aged 13 and 8 how much would the express train cost from brisbane airport to coomera train station
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 jaen16
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Brisbane Brisbane Hotel name
Posted: Wed September 23, 2009 10:03 AM UTC
Greetings & good evening to our Brissy VT experts!

I have a question from some friends of mine...

What is the name of the hotel that is situated directly above Central Station?

Thanks!!
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 betska
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Townsville wanted Accommodation in Townsville
Posted: Wed September 23, 2009 06:53 AM UTC
Hello Everyone,
I am from India and i will be in Townsville(Australia) for some official purpose but since i've never gone Australia before this, I dont have any idea about from where to get accommodation and how, Actually i got a website which claims to provide Accomodation in Townsville the url of which is

http://www.townsville-accommodation.com/

Can anybody let me know the fairness of getting accommodation through the website provider or is there any other source from where i can get accommodation. I want to get it done before coming to Townsville.
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 rjv.bwj11
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Gold Coast Christmas On The Gold Coast
Posted: Mon September 21, 2009 07:46 AM UTC
Is there much too do on christmas day on the gold coast.
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 normg
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Brisbane Any good B&B's in the city of Brisbane?
Posted: Mon September 21, 2009 12:02 AM UTC
have you been in any nice BB's in the city of Brisbane, and not very expensive?

Ta

Míchéal :)
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Brisbane Brisbane to sydney in Bus/Train
Posted: Fri September 18, 2009 06:06 PM UTC
Is it possible to take a bus to Sydney? What does this cost, and how long?

Thanks
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 irish147
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Cairns Scuba Diving the GBR in November
Posted: Fri September 18, 2009 04:40 AM UTC
Hello! I'm traveling to Cairns and arriving Sunday afternoon Nov. 22nd and staying through the end of Tuesday Nov. 24th. I'm traveling with a group of people some who scuba and some who would like to snorkel.

I'm a scuba diver. I'm wondering if you have any recommendations on finding a scuba dive shop that goes out to the GBR for a day trip or overnight that doesn't take too many people (preferably <10 people). The only one I can find online have to be under some approval of Australia Scuba Something or other. I would like to find a small local shop with low overhead costs that would be what the locals know / hidden gem. We don't have a place we're staying at yet we're thinking Cairns or Northern Beaches Area. Also, how's the weather at this time?

Thanks for your recommendations!!
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 Kristini
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Gold Coast learning to surf
Posted: Wed September 16, 2009 10:17 AM UTC
i will be at gold coast staying surfer paradise for 5 days around 20th november. can someone advise me where can i learn surfing? 5 days enough for me to get into action?:)
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Whitsunday Islands Visiting Whitsunday's In December
Posted: Sun September 13, 2009 01:44 PM UTC
I am visiting the Whitsundays in December and am considering staying for 5 nights on Brampton island followed by a couple of nights on a boat sailing and scuba diving around the whitsundays. My husband and I are very keen scuba divers and love water sports. I have read mixed reviews about Brampton Island and I was wondering if anyone has any experience they could share with me about Brampton Island, or if they could recommend places to stay in Whitsundays.
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 Jennmac
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Gold Coast New Years Eve in Gold Coast
Posted: Fri September 11, 2009 11:04 AM UTC
Hi,
Husband and myself will be spending New year's eve in Gold coast. What is a good place to have NYE dinner and await the fireworks? or are there any other must see/do NYE happenings that we need to know about? We're not really into parties and getting drunk :) Saw there are cruises thats being offered. are they any good? what's the best option?

And oh, we're staying in surfers paradise and I dont think we'll be getting a car.

Thanks in advance!
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 dayafter
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Gold Coast Surfers Paradise to Cairns
Posted: Thu September 10, 2009 01:45 AM UTC
Will be travelling to Cairns from Surfers Paradise to arrive there Oct. 22.
Bus, Train, how long is the trip? Will have 2 days to make it.
Any suggested stops along the way?
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 RKyle
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Brisbane Brisbane to Cairns
Posted: Tue September 8, 2009 10:35 AM UTC
Hi, my name is Voney and i am going to bribie island QLD Australia, and then i want to go to Cairns by train from Caboolture train station on a return ticket which is the cheapest way to do it thanks Voney
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 voney
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Gold Coast Brisbane to Surfers, Late Night Public Transport?
Posted: Tue September 8, 2009 10:00 AM UTC
Hi

I am going to be in Surfers area from tomorrow night for a week.
I really really want to travel to Brisbane to experience the Riverfire show on Saturday, but being a budget tourist and no hire car etc. I worried late evening after the show and battling through the obvious crowds etc that i wont find a way to get back to Surfers and get stuck!

IF and How can i get back from centre of Brisbane late saturday evening (11pm ish?) to Surfers Paradise using public transport? And if anyone knows rough cost etc?

Many thanks

Lee
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 Winjas
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Airlie Beach New Years Eve Airlie Beach 2009/2010
Posted: Wed September 2, 2009 07:37 AM UTC
Hi there everyone...
I have booked a trip to Airlie beach over NYE 2009/2010, with my boyfriend and another couple and am wondering if anyone knows WHATS HAPPENING UP THERE over NYE & that period???
Also any ideas or names of some good clean, cheap, fun activities or tours in the area (Airlie/Islands/Reefs)???
Cheers!
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 Jazz1307
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State of Queensland Advice Pls: Lady Elliot Island vs other islands in Great Barrier Reef - Pros/Cons
Posted: Wed August 26, 2009 03:56 AM UTC
Hi everyone,

we are traveling in Australia for 3 weeks (Nov/Dec), covering Sydney, Brisbane, Alice Springs & Uluru. We would like to see the Great Barrier Reef, of course, but we are not avid divers or snorkelers. Initially we were thinking of flying up to Cairns and going to one of the famous islands (Hamilton, Green, Heron, etc), but given that we will not want to dive/snorkel for days, seems like a time-costly excercise. We did read that you can take a 1 day trip from Brisbane to Lady Elliot island which should give us a taste of the Great Barrier Reef without adding another destination (Cairns) to our itinerary.

Question is: if we only see Lady Elliot island - is that enough to get a taste of the Great Barrier Reef or should we invest the time and travel north to some of the other islands around Cairns?

Thank you!
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 Anchik
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State of Queensland Advice Pls: Lady Elliot Island vs other islands in Great Barrier Reef - Pros/Cons
Posted: Wed August 26, 2009 03:55 AM UTC
Hi everyone,

we are traveling in Australia for 3 weeks (Nov/Dec), covering Sydney, Brisbane, Alice Springs & Uluru. We would like to see the Great Barrier Reef, of course, but we are not avid divers or snorkelers. Initially we were thinking of flying up to Cairns and going to one of the famous islands (Hamilton, Green, Heron, etc), but given that we will not want to dive/snorkel for days, seems like a time-costly excercise. We did read that you can take a 1 day trip from Brisbane to Lady Elliot island which should give us a taste of the Great Barrier Reef without adding another destination (Cairns) to our itinerary.

Question is: if we only see Lady Elliot island - is that enough to get a taste of the Great Barrier Reef or should we invest the time and travel north to some of the other islands around Cairns?

Thank you!
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 Anchik
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Airlie Beach flight to reef
Posted: Thu August 20, 2009 08:31 AM UTC
Do you do short scenic flights out over the reef?
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 Alison10
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