Handy hints for holidays on the Gold Coast

GPXXX · Post by **GPXXX** » Thu Dec 18, 2003 6:49 pm

Any handy pointers on where's the best place to stay, best clubs/bars, shopping strips etc?

Would prefer to stay close to the theme parks if possible.

Budget for accom: up to $80p/n

Looking for travel sometime around mid-late March '04 for around 3 nights, and hoping to meet and enjoy some R&R together with fellow Qld club members during that time if possible..!!

Any takers?

FTO338 · Post by **FTO338** » Thu Dec 18, 2003 10:24 pm

I'm not from Qld, but i can answer this Q since i've been Qld lots of times, most motel r around $80 p/n, if not Ibis is not that bad, they from $99 to $120, & is 3 star hotel.

Try http://www.accorhotels.com.au it includes Sofitel, Novotel, Mercure, All Seasons, Coralia & Ibis, & if u lucky u can get so super internet deals.

ruchi · Post by **ruchi** » Thu Dec 18, 2003 10:44 pm

bloody victorians!

Theremin · Post by **Theremin** » Fri Dec 19, 2003 10:53 am

I stayed at a place called Maldives resort on the Gold Coast a couple of times (before I moved to Brisbane). It is a high-rise within walking distance of the main shopping area of Surfers, although its about good 1/2 hour walk. It's about 50m back from Main Beach. Rates were about $120 for a twin share room I think. But I'm sure there is plenty of other places.

Sea World is fairly close to Surfers, but the other theme parks are about a 20 min drive north. I reckon you'd be better to stay in Surfers and drive to the theme parks as there is not much else to do where they are.

We should be able to organise a few people from the QldFTO group to get together when you are there.

GPXXX · Post by **GPXXX** » Fri Dec 19, 2003 11:53 am

yeah it'd be awesome to hang out with some fellow QLD members! anyone up for this?? it's not exactly a cruise or anything but still a fun thing to do nevertheless....

Breza · Post by **Breza** » Thu Jan 08, 2004 1:32 pm

Mate,

I can only suggest you check out www.wotif.com.au, www.dingoescape.com or any of the other standby sites for a good accomodation deal on the Gold Coast.

Somewhere close to Cavall Avenue will be what you want if you want to be close to shops, pubs, clubs, beach etc.

The Courtyard Mariott is good but expect to pay $140 per double including buffet breakfast.

Don't stress about the theme parks if you are keen to go as public transport to them is very good. (and heaps heaps cheaper than cab or coach)

Cheers

Chris
blk_fto

Teania · Post by **Teania** » Thu Jan 08, 2004 5:07 pm

Or you could come to Sydney.... Beautiful one day and even better the next... hehehe

FTO338 · Post by **FTO338** » Thu Jan 08, 2004 9:12 pm

Mind as well stay in Melb then, since Melb get all the state weather in one day, why leave!!!! ahahaaahahah

Breza · Post by **Breza** » Fri Jan 09, 2004 12:48 pm

If your keen for some good driving, great scenery, fantastic food and beverage (can't beat Cascade beer) and unpredictable weather then I suggest you go down to Tassie.

When I lived down there I used to help organise a trip every 2 years for the WRX Clubs from other states to do their own (legal speed) version of Targa over 4 days including the Melbourne Cup long weekend.

Was an absolute blast.

Only a short boat trip away for your guys.

Chris

Teania · Post by **Teania** » Fri Jan 09, 2004 12:52 pm

FTO Targa Tasmania - that would be SEN - F****N - SATIONAL !!!!

Boat leaves from Sydney now as well!

GPXXX · Post by **GPXXX** » Fri Jan 09, 2004 5:51 pm

Teania wrote:FTO Targa Tasmania - that would be SEN - F****N - SATIONAL !!!!

Boat leaves from Sydney now as well!

don't we have that already? i think the place is called the Black Spur or Mount Dandy, hahaha... JK

Which strikes me, any Tassie members here at all???