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Parents   Brisbane

Parents, Brisbane

 1 Review  if your a parent and your on the gold coast well look out as there are so many things the kids will wantot see and do which will cost you heaps of cash.such as dream world,seaworld ,wet and wild and... 

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Surfers Paradise.   Gold Coast

Surfers Paradise., Gold Coast

 10 Reviews  "I always thought of the Gold Coast as a place of harmony, sunshine, partying and surf but while on our recent holiday there I witnessed a lot more. Sure they have the surf, the partying and the... 

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Gateway Bridge Toll

by wise23girl

The simplest and best way to cross from the south (Gold Coast side) of Brisbane to the north (Sunshine Coast side) is the Gateway Bridge which is a toll bridge. And the same applies to go south to Pacific Highway or to branch off to Ipswich, Toowoomba or Warwick.All manual toll booths are now closed and removedThough at times there is a lot of congestion this is the most direct route and leads to the airport and ship terminal as well which are on the north side.. If you have hired a car make sure it is fitted with a transponder or has a prepaid "go viavideo " account to save all the hassle.You will hear one beep as you pass through the check point if all is OK with transponder. Another option takes a photo of number plate..If you are in your own vehicle and do not have a transponder or the video option note the telephone number and call ASAP to avoid the fine. You have 3 days or...

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Queensland Weather

by wise23girl

You hear all the time what beautiful weather we have in Queensland. And we do. But not all the time. Along the coastal strip can be quite different to the places on the other side of the range...The Great Dividing Range that is.Once you cross the range you could well be colder or hotter than the coast. Usually the heat is dryer. Go outback and you could be extremely HOT or COLD.But the weather in places such as Toowoomba and Warwick can be very temperate more like England (and the gardens and surrounds reflect this.)We have a "wet season" too. Very wet ..and roads can flood and bridges are washed away and you are cut off ...maybe for quite a while. The further north you go the more of this type of weather can come your way."Only in Queensland" says the add on TV for an insurance company and you see a hail storm or cyclonic winds lashing someones home. Thunder storms can brew very quickly...

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Its not made in Australia

by wise23girl

You buy a cute little koala toy or maybe an Australian flag. Sometimes it is a T-shirt and you find to your horror it is not made in Australia. An Australian souvenir "made in China" .Who would want that to remind them of a stay in our beautiful country? You can certainly check the label.It is important to keep the thought in your mind or you could buy without realizing. Choose souvenirs that are definitely of Australian origin. An opal from the shop on the Bruce Highway just before the Etamogah Pub. Or maybe some Aboriginal art.And you could also look for a shop or web-site that advertises "Australian made".

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Long Distances between Attractions

by wise23girl

If you are used to seeing one magical sight after another in other parts of the world it may not be the case in Queensland.How many times does the British Isles fit into Qld...About 7.1 times. And there may only be one extinct volcano to see after miles(kilometers)of travel.There is a great little pub to visit on the way to Monto in Qld. Is it too far just to have a meal and see the memorabilia? (see my things to do in Qld) tip.So it is not a deliberate trap but a trap none the less if you travel far on lonely roads for a very small reward. Check the distances you need to travel and relate this information to travel at home or somewhere you know. I would have to travel from London to York 4 times there and back to see this attraction. Read up on the attraction . Ask in VT. Sus out something else that you would enjoy doing that is within range. See local VT tips or ask on forum

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Christmas time

by MariePisces

Themeparks on the gold coast at christmas/ new years time get VERY busy. The lines will be huge and you will not get to ride many rides. Dreamworld- ride the giant drop and brand new motocoasterWhitewaterworld- hydrocoaster, green roomwet n wild - don't bothersea world- animals are good Visit the tallest tower on the coast, Q1 and go to the top.

When departing from every park exhibit or whatever

by unravelau

You have to pass through the fleecing section. Ripley's Believe it or not ensnares the unaware with a penny arcade at the exit..........the Australian Zoo exit is through quite a large shop of souveniers and everywhere we visited adopts this attitude of well we will get your last cent if you don't put your blinkers on and head straight out, after you have seen this wonderful place.The upside of course is that you have already had more than your money's worth in Ripleys........a fantastic display and experience........even the 2 year old enjoyed it so do go.............(blinkers on on the way out OK?)......The same goes for Seaworld and Australian Zoo...........all fantastic places and must sees in my opinion. Take photos of your grandchildren enjoying the experience..........LOL. The only other thing would be to stick a blindfold over your eyes and move quickly out of the last exit. As...

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Haven't had a single bad...

by DellyM

Haven't had a single bad experience in Australia. I guess that Kuranda was the most "touristy" place we visited in the Cairns area, but I enjoyed it nevertheless.

Well, where else could I put...

by richiecdisc

Well, where else could I put this picture and hated to waste it. ;->

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Tourist Attractions in State of Queensland

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Sofitel Brisbane  Brisbane

 4 Reviews and 774 Opinions  Great hotel, newly remodeled. The room was beautiful, but we were very annoyed by the fact that we... 

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Kewarra Beach Resort  Cairns

 8 Reviews and 482 Opinions  We enjoyed our first time at Kewarra Beach Resort so much that we decided the first chance we got we... 

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Palazzo Versace Hotel Gold Coast  Gold Coast

 4 Reviews and 385 Opinions  OK so most people know about this hotel as it is currently (but not for long) the ONLY Versace hotel... 

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  2. Gold Coast Tourist Traps
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  20. Kuranda Tourist Traps
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  24. Dunk Island Tourist Traps
  25. Palmwoods Tourist Traps
  26. Emerald Tourist Traps
  27. Carnarvon National Park Tourist Traps
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Q:  Hi there, my friend and I are thinking of hiring a car and exploring a bit of north queensland for about 7 or 8 days or so in mid... 

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A: Hi Lucy. Yes, fly into Cairns. Your plan sounds good to me, just add Kuranda to the list. I like to have a general plan of the areas to visit and then drive around... 

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