Places to stay - Gold Coast
Jan 27th 2014, 8:02 am
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Re: Places to stay - Gold Coast
FYI: Gold Coast Light Rail opens mid 2014:
Jan 27th 2014, 8:19 am
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Re: Places to stay - Gold Coast
We are just at the research stage at the moment as decisions depend on me getting a new (permanent) job
and other stuff as well. But we are hoping to visit the area to do the theme parks at some point. For the kids of course 
We are hoping to do a 5-7 day stay.
There seems to be some good deals for Seaworld including VIP passes etc.
But does anyone have any particular recommendations for places to stay? We would probably want to stay fairly close to the theme parks as may not want to hire a car (but this will likely change
) are quite happy to do basic, as long is it is clean and functional
Thanks in advance
and other stuff as well. But we are hoping to visit the area to do the theme parks at some point. For the kids of course We are hoping to do a 5-7 day stay.There seems to be some good deals for Seaworld including VIP passes etc.
But does anyone have any particular recommendations for places to stay? We would probably want to stay fairly close to the theme parks as may not want to hire a car (but this will likely change
) are quite happy to do basic, as long is it is clean and functionalThanks in advance
I'm also planning Adelaide at some point but I think its 2-3 years yet. Def get a car, you don't need to be constrained by Qld transport, even if you then find you can do some trips without needing the car.
Mt Tamborine and that area is fab, the Sunshine Coast is also worth doing and would be eaisr from a Gold Coast base if you have your own transpoty. Maleny and Montville for the views, market stall type shopping, good pubs for lunch, etc, down to the coast for the kids to get their beach fix
Jan 27th 2014, 12:10 pm
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Re: Places to stay - Gold Coast
We have a long standing aim to do the wineries/distillery tour on the mountain and stay there (Witches Falls) one weekend but circumstances conspire against for various reasons. One day, one day.
Looking very impressive, should be a good addition. 
Jan 28th 2014, 9:30 am
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Re: Places to stay - Gold Coast
Will you set aside a different weekend for the breweries?
Jan 28th 2014, 9:36 am
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Re: Places to stay - Gold Coast
Be fantastic to see you all again I'm also planning Adelaide at some point but I think its 2-3 years yet.
Def get a car, you don't need to be constrained by Qld transport, even if you then find you can do some trips without needing the car.
Mt Tamborine and that area is fab, the Sunshine Coast is also worth doing and would be eaisr from a Gold Coast base if you have your own transpoty. Maleny and Montville for the views, market stall type shopping, good pubs for lunch, etc, down to the coast for the kids to get their beach fix
I'm also planning Adelaide at some point but I think its 2-3 years yet. Def get a car, you don't need to be constrained by Qld transport, even if you then find you can do some trips without needing the car.
Mt Tamborine and that area is fab, the Sunshine Coast is also worth doing and would be eaisr from a Gold Coast base if you have your own transpoty. Maleny and Montville for the views, market stall type shopping, good pubs for lunch, etc, down to the coast for the kids to get their beach fix
You'll definitely have somewhere to stay here
L would love to dress up your room to be fit for a witch I'll just have to get some research in on the best wineries/breweries to visit
Jan 29th 2014, 1:21 am
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Re: Places to stay - Gold Coast
Thousands of places to stay on the Coast, find a decent deal online and hire a car. There are always heaps of specials. myfun.com.au is a good place to go to get all your theme park tickets - they're good value in the off peak, but if you go in peak season they're a waste because there are so many people at the parks, the length of time lining up means you only get to go on a couple of things (except the water parks, they're always pretty good value). Have fun.
Jan 29th 2014, 2:09 am
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Feb 6th 2014, 6:17 am
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Re: Places to stay - Gold Coast
Currumbin would be an amazing place to stay, I have to agree there.
Make sure you get in early to feed the lorikeets. I would hire the car and drive the 90 mins up to Beerwah and visit Australia Zoo, there are some lovely wee towns to pop into up there too. We love Dreamworld as its so close to home and to be honest is miles better than Movieworld. Seaworld is good though. i have previously stayed in hotels on the broadwater and personally prefer it to the drunkards that ruin surfers. The Broadwater parklands are just amazing now. i don't know the ages of your family but young or old with the new addition of the inflatables its great fun. Driving can be a real eye opener here there seems to be driving style from some as bad as some third world countries, Its normal if you can see the colour of someones eyes in your rear view mirror.
Hope you have a great time
Make sure you get in early to feed the lorikeets. I would hire the car and drive the 90 mins up to Beerwah and visit Australia Zoo, there are some lovely wee towns to pop into up there too. We love Dreamworld as its so close to home and to be honest is miles better than Movieworld. Seaworld is good though. i have previously stayed in hotels on the broadwater and personally prefer it to the drunkards that ruin surfers. The Broadwater parklands are just amazing now. i don't know the ages of your family but young or old with the new addition of the inflatables its great fun. Driving can be a real eye opener here there seems to be driving style from some as bad as some third world countries, Its normal if you can see the colour of someones eyes in your rear view mirror.
Hope you have a great time
