Growing up in the 1980s in Melbourne, we had an add that played constantly on the television for a place called ‘Gumbaya Park’. Gumbaya Park is the Place to Be, Gumbaya Park for the Family… Or something like that. The catch line was ‘Gumbaya Park – where you are greeted by the giant Pheasant’. And …
I think that of all the theme parks on Australia’s Gold Coast, Sea World is probably the most rewarding to visit. It’s going to depend on what you really want to get out of a day at a theme park, but Sea World seems to offer a little of each world, and fair bit that …
So, you’ve decided to head ‘down under’ to Australia for the first time. Possibly a backpacking trip, possibly a more upmarket trip. What do you need to know before you go? Well, quite a few things really. But let’s see what I can brainstorm for you. Visas Okay, so yeah you need a visa to …
One thing many travellers who come down under to Australia like to do is to hire a car and drive. And why not? There’s an awful lot of roads here – the Number ‘1’ highway is mostly coastal road around the whole country which goes for a total of 14,500 km. That’s a fairly long …
G’day all – today I am reviewing my experience snorkelling at Sea World that I had back mid-April, and including video of what I shot there in the man made “lagoon” that they have. It’s called the ‘Tropical Reef Snorkel’, and it is open to ages 8 years old and over. An Experience to Recommend …
There are four main theme parks on the Gold Coast – Dream World, Sea World, Wet N’ Wild and Warner Brother’s Movie World. Each have their own niche – Sea World is, you know, ocean based, Wet N’ Wild is a water theme park where, you know, you’re on slides and such, Dream World is …
I booked the Mantra Legends just over a month before heading to Surfer’s Paradise on the Gold Coast, and I wasn’t really sure what to expect. I got a pretty decent rate (although websites do such a great job at making you THINK you got a good rate, sometimes it’s pretty hard to tell) at …
Continue reading Hotel Review – Mantra Legends Hotel, Surfer’s Paradise
It’s time for another rumble! And we head to Australia’s Sunshine State, home to the Big Pineapple (no really, that’s a thing!) and compare the Gold Coast, centred around towns such as Coolangatta and Surfer’s Paradise, and the Sunshine Coast, where you’ll find Noosa et al. Where do I start? Both are not too far …
Continue reading Gold Coast versus the Sunshine Coast (Queensland)
Hi all! I've put together a short four-minute video (underwater) of my time snorkeling near Wave Bay Island on the Gold Coast. I've been trying to identify the fish I saw - I know the one with zebra-like features is the Scissortail Sergeant, but I'm lost for any others. There are at least three types …
Continue reading Snorkeling Wave Break Island, Gold Coast – The VIDEO!
Howdy all. Well, I’m back in Melbourne after four days off up on Queensland’s Gold Coast, staying at the Mantra Legends Hotel (review to follow in the next couple of weeks). It was a much needed and much enjoyed break where I was actually pretty busy every day. It’s been five and half months since …
A Scottish island girl exploring the world on a budget
exposing the inner-world of my brain
My second blog page
Put pictures on your travel dreams
The beautiful picture of angels makes you happy.
inspiring journeys and friendly advice
A Scottish island girl exploring the world on a budget
exposing the inner-world of my brain
My second blog page
Put pictures on your travel dreams
The beautiful picture of angels makes you happy.
inspiring journeys and friendly advice
Andy's World Journeys 