POST OFFICES
by balhannah
YOU HAVE WRITTEN YOUR POST CARD, AND NOW WANT TO BUY THE STAMP AND POST IT.......
Don't worry, there are a number of Post Offices on the Gold Coast.
They provide more than Stamps these days!
Their range of services includes ....electronic banking and passport interviews, stationery & gifts as well.
Most post offices these days have extensive Post Shops.
A POST OFFICE IS A GOOD SPOT TO BUY SOMETHING AUSTRALIAN, THEY HAVE NICE CALENDARS AND SOFT TOYS.
Post Offices are open from 9.00am - 5pm Monday to Friday
Some are open on a Saturday.
Australian post boxes are Red. For more information...... www.auspost.com.au
Packing List
by Krystynn
With sunshine all year round, you don't need to pack much clothings with you. But never, never, NEVER EVER forget your sunBLOCK lotion. The ozone layer in Australia is very thin... and you'd definitely need to be adequately prepared and guard yourself against any forms of skin cancer. Better be safe than sorry.
'A journey is best measured in friends rather than miles...' - Tim Cahill
Beachfront Markets
by MissBianca about Surfer Paradise Night Markets
Explore more than 120 market stalls stretching over half a kilometre of beachfront promenade along Surfers Paradise beach, every Wednesday and Friday evening. Expect to see locally made items including accessories, artworks, homewares, jewellery, music, beauty products, textiles, photoraphy, memorabilia and much more. Although these markets aren't the most exciting around, they are great to kill an hour over. You may find there prices aren't as cheap as other markets on the Gold Coast, so if you are after a bargain take the time to shop around.
Aruba - at Main Beach
by sue_stone about Aruba
A friend had suggested that Tedder Avenue was a great place to head for lunch as there are lots of cafes and restaurants to choose from. Well, they weren't wrong and we were spoilt for choice. We opted to eat at Aruba, as it looked nice enough, the food being delivered to the other diners looked good, and they had a nice table for four available.
Service was smiley and some refreshing iced water was delivered with the menus. It was such a lovely sunny day that a couple of beers were in order as well. We all opted for 'lunchy' types of meals. I had a very delicious Cajun chicken wrap which had all sorts of tasty fillings such as rocket and pumpkin. Also sampled was the Triple Decker sandwich, and the delicious Duck Salad which my Dad seemed pretty pleased about (see the photo).
It was an enjoyable lunch at Aruba and we thought that the menu options were perfect for the warm Queensland weather.
Currumbin Wildlife Sanctuary
by picknick
Visit the Currumbin Wildlife Sanctuary, home to the world's largest collection of Australian native animals.
The Sanctuary is an oasis, located in the centre of Australia's popular holiday destination, the Gold Coast. With over 27 hectares of landscaped surrounds and bushland catering for over 1400 mammals, birds and reptiles, Currumbin Wildlife Sanctuary offers a unique natural experience.
Take in the sights of Australia by visiting the Currumbin Wildlife Sanctuary where you can see native animals face to face in natural surroundings. The Sanctuary is also recognised worldwide as a quality research and conservation facility.
Conveniently situated beside the main highway and still only metres from the sandy white beaches of the Gold Coast, the Sanctuary is an opportunity to visit the green behind the gold. To find out more about our extensive collection and the many activities on offer, click on any of the topics listed to the left or below.
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Elebana Falls from the top
Gold coast sky scrapers
From the National Park to the coast
Taken from the Q1 Observation Deck
