Hi, I went for my honeymoon to GC last year in July.
It was during winter. it was not cold for me but it was for my wife.
For me the whether was just nice about 18-20 C.
i was there for 7D 5N. i used the GoHoliday from AirAsia which cost me about 7k (includes hotel, air fare + tax and its return). the rate that time was 3.1 and now its much better.
I stayed in Watermark Hotel and found that this was a superb hotel really worth the money and the package i took. the only thing was i got 2 queen size bed on my honeymoon. this was done by airasia which I didn’t know until i was there. no a big deal as I wan able to change to king size and just add about rm300 more. but was worth it.
Recommended places to see and what I did during my stay in GC are:
1. Surfers Paradise, the beaches and the walk path that area. A lot of makan places there. There is a McD there as well. There is one Pizza shop there a small one cant remember the name its really really nice.
2. Hard Rock Cafe is just before u head to Cavill Ave. Walking is the best way to go here as u can just go to CAVILL AVENUE MALL.
3. Q1 (Queensland Number One) is a super tall skyscraper located in Surfers Paradise. You must visit the observation deck at levels 77. More info at qdeck.com.au
4. Currumbin Wildlife Sanctuary – the best place to see Kola bear & Kangaroos. U can feed the Kangaroos here.
5. Do check out the shopping complex – Pacific Fair & Australian Fair. I saw Hancock in Pacific Fair shopping complex and it was a interesting experience. They don’t have sweet popcorn and only salty ones. Kind of odd. And the large size it’s just damn big.
My wife and me travel with bus and its not expensive if you the 1day travel rate.
I can’t wait to go there again. Some pictures of Gold Coast from my camera are located in hxxp://picasaweb.google.com/JazCharan/GoldCoastAustralia
To all who are going to GC hope the info helps and enjoys yourselves.
Oh.. great to know so much from u about GC as i wl be taking my family there this June. i want to plan a good trip for them but under our budget as i see fr the website, it really cost alot travelling on the shuttle service and theme parks entrance fees. i want to make it free and easy where we can travel by bus but stop and visit as we go along. any suggestion?