Reccie to Gold Coast - Which suburb to stay?
Apr 11th 2012, 2:49 pm
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Re: Reccie to Gold Coast - Which suburb to stay?
Thanks all, I'll get back on Google Earth later and learn a bit more about these 'divides' (motorway etc).
Apr 11th 2012, 3:24 pm
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Apr 12th 2012, 1:33 am
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Apr 12th 2012, 1:36 am
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Re: Reccie to Gold Coast - Which suburb to stay?
There is a train line going out that way, it's going to be a boom area I reckon. Whereas the Gold Coast seems to be on a bit of a decline.
IMO, and all that
Apr 12th 2012, 4:27 am
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Apr 12th 2012, 7:17 am
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Re: Reccie to Gold Coast - Which suburb to stay?
[QUOTE=DeadVim;10000116]I've not stayed overnight but Labrador seems a good spot, I'm often down that way. I favour the North of Surfers, less crowded. I'm often down there for a coastal walk.
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I know you have a sense of humour, my Aussie workmates refer to Labrador as Stabrador with regards to it's own perceived crime issues
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I know you have a sense of humour, my Aussie workmates refer to Labrador as Stabrador with regards to it's own perceived crime issues
Apr 12th 2012, 10:44 am
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Re: Reccie to Gold Coast - Which suburb to stay?
Tamborine Mountain to Brisbane CBD and back daily? No way, there madness lies
Tamborine Mountain would be great if you were working from home on your latest top-seller novel or flogging 'craft' to green tourists but as a Brisbane commuter base ... no.
I like it up there but you have to be in a certain place to make it work
Tamborine Mountain would be great if you were working from home on your latest top-seller novel or flogging 'craft' to green tourists but as a Brisbane commuter base ... no.
I like it up there but you have to be in a certain place to make it work
IT work could easily be outside the CBD or anywhere in the GC vicinity.
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Apr 12th 2012, 12:35 pm
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Re: Reccie to Gold Coast - Which suburb to stay?
Our neighbours commute from the mountain to to the CBD every day, and have done for several years. (and she's a web designer) There are 6000 people up here, not all retired or flogging craft - there are 4 schools so plenty of families as well. There's even an IT vacancy up here http://www.tamborinedailystar.com/Employment.aspx
IT work could easily be outside the CBD or anywhere in the GC vicinity.
IT work could easily be outside the CBD or anywhere in the GC vicinity.
I will stand by my CBD commuting view though, too far, too much time and just not worth it for me ... Maybe I am just allergic to modern life
Apr 12th 2012, 1:10 pm
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Unashamedly going off topic but quick question to Lesley - have you been to PRJs? It looks fab, is it worth a detour if I'm ever in the vicinity?
Apr 13th 2012, 6:09 am
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You could try this place in Varsity it is pretty central
http://www.thechancellor.com.au/
Good luck
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Apr 13th 2012, 10:39 am
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The place getting most good press is on the other side of the road
http://www.facebook.com/pages/Bean-T...55029374528495
and it certainly looked popular this week, even though you can't see it from the road.
Apr 13th 2012, 10:44 am
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No. Walked past yesterday and it was closed. Not heard anything about it - good or bad. We probably wouldn't venture there, not being burger eaters
The place getting most good press is on the other side of the road
http://www.facebook.com/pages/Bean-T...55029374528495
and it certainly looked popular this week, even though you can't see it from the road.
The place getting most good press is on the other side of the road
http://www.facebook.com/pages/Bean-T...55029374528495
and it certainly looked popular this week, even though you can't see it from the road.
Apr 13th 2012, 5:39 pm
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Re: Reccie to Gold Coast - Which suburb to stay?
I've not stayed overnight but Labrador seems a good spot, I'm often down that way. I favour the North of Surfers, less crowded. I'm often down there for a coastal walk.
I really like the coast around Coolangatta but apparently there is a crime issue ... been there a couple of weekends and not seen a problem so ...
I really like the coast around Coolangatta but apparently there is a crime issue ... been there a couple of weekends and not seen a problem so ...
Apr 14th 2012, 3:52 am
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Re: Reccie to Gold Coast - Which suburb to stay?
Try looking at Ashmore Palms Holiday Village. Slightly unusual location but pretty central for exploring the Gold Coast and the kids will love it.
We started our life in Australia there for 4 weeks and me being me and because I am cheapskate had a few issues . There is a long term/permanent section and a holiday section.
We stayed in the long term/permanent section so living as trailer trash is now part of our experience. After week one I was begging to be let into the holiday part whatever the cost but it was full.
Joking apart it was a good location to start.
We started our life in Australia there for 4 weeks and me being me and because I am cheapskate had a few issues . There is a long term/permanent section and a holiday section.
We stayed in the long term/permanent section so living as trailer trash is now part of our experience. After week one I was begging to be let into the holiday part whatever the cost but it was full.
Joking apart it was a good location to start.
Apr 14th 2012, 4:04 am
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Re: Reccie to Gold Coast - Which suburb to stay?
I have heard some bad stories from that area for sure. I can only look at it from a tourist's perspective.
I do know there is a lot of crime that is migrating North from that region into Logan. Lots of stolen cars, fenced goods, etc. This is coming from the police, not Today Tonight
Given what I know now I'd skip the GC (if you want beaches) and head Northside. Doubtless there are problems there too (a schoolboy was killed at school not so long back) but hey, isn't there everywhere?