Actually I did some research on ur recommendation. It does seems pretty extensive. Thanks a lot for sharing ur itinerary. Mine not yet cfm due to most hotels not yet open for booking for October 2011.
Anyway, it bothers me that most of the websites i went it, there's a sold out notice for most of the hotels even 1 year from now. I believe its not open for booking yet the sold out notice or is it really sold out
Btw Kucingfight, how long in advance did u book ur hotel?

so u booked the accommodation 1 year in advance? I try to book since November but most hotels in most websites stated sold out.
I'm presuming its not yet open for booking, or am I wrong ?
Its for October 2011 btw

This post has been edited by vreis: Dec 22 2010, 02:51 PM

Anyone knows whats the operating time of buses to Coolangatta airport? Since AAX departing flight is mostly 9am, wonder if there's any transport available ard 630?
Also whats the price range like for airport transfer?

From the route, it doesn't seem to stop somewhere near Surfer's paradise. All the stops seem to be in Brisbane.
Just worry might miss the flight

How do u commute to airport on your last day? The buses there operate early?

Just wonder how did u go to brisbane, or is it u stayed there?

IC. Thanks for the information. So generally how's ur trip? Which place/attraction is the must in ur opinion?

anyone using AAx to travel to GC? would like to ask how are u guys going to Airport for flight home since the flight is early hence would like to know all the alternatives.
AA buses only stop in Brisbane, not sure about them being express or normal hop on & off.

Was recommended this hotel by a friend but too pricey for me. Very near to interesting spots as well.

Since the AAx flight to M'sia is early, what is the best mode of transportation from Surfer's Paradise to airport? Is their coach to airport easily available at the time which I plan is ard 630am?

btw the electrical socket is the same as M'sia? Or does it need any kind of adapter?

Ok, but heard from ppl that it required some kind of transformer as well cos the current in M'sia & Aus is different.
Anyone can clarify whether use the converter is good enough or need the transformer to lower the voltage? FYI, I'm charging only phone + camera,

icic, thanks for the clarification. Cos I remember I need adapter only but then someone told me about low voltage there, so I was confuse & seek clarification. Thanks a lot, save me from headaches

Hey I'll be there end of the month as well. Am interested in whale watching tour, any promo or discount available?
on a side note, will it be a dizzy-ing experience

Thanks for the link. I'll be there 26-31 this month. but only 5 full days to utilise. Got myself 3 day tours from hinterland (2 tour free1) & so left 2 days to explore, regret din book additional day. 5 days seems not enuff.
I have to cramp in Movieworld, Harbourtown, Pacific Fair, jet boating & hopefully whale watching in 2 days
Anyway, anyone of you know that is it possible to spend a day covering Movieworld, Harbourtown + pacific Fair? If it is, which place to go first? I'm thinking of Harbourtown-Movieworld-Pac Fair on Thursday since that the only day it open till 9pm.

BTW, have u done ur visa? I've done mine thru travel agent, but there's just a email printout indicating my passport details, but no physical visa that I can see or hold. According to her, its like that since the visa edi link all airlines, so there wont be any problem.

Anyone can share their experience? Cos first time travelling to a country that need visa

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Thanks for the link. Will use my accommodation postcode, whether can use or not, print first la

25th nite flight?
I google the temperature, its hovering ard 18-25C. So I imagine it shouldn't be too cold, just cooling, great for outdoor activities
I booked day tours direct thru the australian company as recommended by a forummer. Buy 2 free 1, so quite ok for me. Cant wait.
Anyway, thanks for the opinion/reassurance on the visa thingy. Hopw we all have loads of fun there

I found some half day whale watching @ AUD80-90/pax for half day (4 hours) like paradise whale watching since I dont have time for whole day. Its a bit pricey but we cant get it in m'sia mah.
Anyway I'm still thinking about it since I spend more in my ground arrangement to Tanglooma edi and also the time contraint

Me same flight. Normally just sleep or rather take nap for most of the flight time.
Else can share some info & notes for GC as well.
Your ground tour included accommodation? I DIY whole package myself though its quite costly after factoring everything in.

oh My flight + accommodation edi amount to 2.5k. My ground arrangement to currumbine+tropical world+tanglooma+brisbane cost ard 2k. All the cost for 2 pax
The tanglooma trip alone cost ard 800/pax
but the upside is the sand tobogganing & the highlight is hand feed wild dolphin. Hopefully the dolphin comes that day

I see. Actually after did some googling, the average time to get from the 3 places is ard 1 hr each. So I may have to forgo Pac Fair. I actually just wanna have some feel/look on the Oz shopping centres.
Thanks for the info though, much appreciated.