Gold Coast Local Customs

  Border and building
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  • Border and building
      Border and building
    by tiabunna
  • Remove that gunk!
      Remove that gunk!
    by tiabunna
  • Coins
      Coins
    by RoseAmano
  • go and join in the fun!!
      go and join in the fun!!
    by adelaidean
  • Hastings Point
      Hastings Point
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3 Park Super Pass
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The 3 Park Super Pass gives one day entry each to Movie World, Sea World and Wet’n’Wild each Park and a fourth day for FREE to the Park of your choice. The entries to the parks have to be used within 14 days from the first date of entry.

Updated Sep 13, 2002

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Sunburn
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The Australian sun is fierce, skin protection is simple - wear a broad-brimmed hat, a shirt with collar and sleeves, and SPF 15+ water-resistant sunscreen on exposed skin. Try to avoid the sun during the middle of the day when ultra-violet rays are strongest.
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Updated Sep 13, 2002

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Weather
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The climate is subtropical and the region enjoys 300 days of sunshine a year.
Spring: Sept-Nov 15-25C (57-77F)
Summer: Dec-Feb 20-28C (67-83F)
Autumn: Mar-May 15-25C (57-77F)
Winter: Jun-Aug 11-21C (52-70F)
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Updated Sep 13, 2002

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It is the Gold Coast, so...
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It is the Gold Coast, so culture is far away, or you are interested in the Ripley's Believe it or Not museum.
But if you ar around october, stay for the Indy car races, it is something not to be missed once in your live.

Written Aug 26, 2002

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And finally, before you...
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And finally, before you conquer the Gold Coast learn some Aussie slangs first! Why do I recommend that you learn some important phrases?? So that you won't appear like some country bumpkin in front of these Aussies!! That's why!

Updated Aug 24, 2002

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I think the Australians are...
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Krystynn 2967 reviews

I think the Australians are generally one of the nicest groups of people on earth... always friendly and seemingly laidback. But man, until you come to Gold Coast, you'd probably never truly experienced hospitality at its best! And everyone here is soooo laid back. Coming from a busy and always on-the-go kind of environment, holidaying in Gold Coast is indeed nothing short of splendid! Remember, just arm yourself with a mega-watt smile.... no need to bring loads of $$$$... oh, and pack along ALL your sexy bikinis and for the more modest amongst us (ahem!), swimming costumes. :-)

This is Paradise on Earth, my friends!

P.S. And that's me in the pic below having a ball of a time here in MOVIE WORLD with my favorite Loony Tunes cartoon character, Bugs Bunny!

Written Aug 24, 2002

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The bushwalk
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Hastings Point

See the fence? Only this part is allowed to be walked on, keeping the natural Australian flora intact.

Updated Apr 16, 2006

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Driving
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International driving permits are recommended. A 60kmh limit in residential and commercial areas or where otherwise indicated. A 100 kmh limit on highways or where otherwise indicated.

Updated Sep 13, 2002

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Foreign Currency
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Local Currency

The best exchange rate can be obtained from a bank. Banking hours are Mon - Thurs 9:30am - 4:00pm, Fri 9:30am to 5:00.

Updated Sep 13, 2002

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Electricity
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Electrical Plub

Electricity is 240/250 volts AC 50HZ Universal outlets for 110 volts (shavers only) are standard in hotels, apartments and motels. There are 3 pins, 2 of which are angled,

Updated Sep 13, 2002

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