What to do in S.E QLD

I'll be driving the bum-dragger up to QLD staying in Broadbeach between 14-20th Jan, staying with the GF's family.

I've been up there before and pretty much seen all the theme parks etc as a kid so they don't really interest me, although if one was to reccomend a park to see again as a 20yo what would it be.

Also whats the clubbing scene like up there. Someone I know though work is a resident DJ at Quest, so I'll be checking that out. Any other good clubs.

Pacific Fair and Jupiters any good?

Any good day trips to be had?

Things to remember when driving in QLD?

Any good street scene locations?


Cheers,
Chris

[DJM83]

Pacific Fair is pretty good as is jupiters. I was in qld last march i went to all theme parks except dreamworld, wet and wild is worth going to again. We went up to noosa and moolooaba to Underwater world. If you want some bargains head to harbourtown about 15 mins from Surfers big shopping centre (half outside) thats pretty good, or DFO at brissy airport. Safe travelling

[benoxr]

It was a few years back, but the day trip to Tamborine Mountains was ok.
The drive to Coolangatta and around the border of NSW was good.
Dreamworld again would definitely be ok for a 20yr old. Pacific Fair, at Miami Keys I think, good for 1/2 a day and a bear at the Surfers RSL.
Just my opinion, you might think differently.

[mowog]

Originally Posted by BlackLS

Any good day trips to be had?

A great day trip would be the Brisbane Valley Drive via Ipswich / Fernvale take the Summerset turn off and head to Woodford and MT Mee this also puts you into the Glass House mountains area. From there you can get back on the freeway for a good run back to the Gold Coast over the Gateway (You will also pass the DFO at the Airport).

There are some fantastic driving roads along the way. If you can do the drive mid week because on the weekends the Kamakazies on motor bikes let loose. The police are also out and about on the weekends chasing the nuts cases on two wheels.

There a plenty of country pubs for great meals along the way.

[The Monty]

Deffinately Dreamworld as a themepark. Awesome rides and stuff. Day trips, Id go for the one mentioned above, and if you dont want to drive all the way to the Glasshouse mountains, go up and through Mt's. Glorious and Neebo. Then you come out right in brissy city so you can do stuff in brissy on the way through. Stop at Southbank and have a swim, then go watch a movie at the cineplex cinema there. The ticket prices rang from $5.50 to about $9.00 max.

[YuGoStaR]

Hey I'll be in Surfers at that time too !
Should be good, just a bunch of guys going nuts wooohoo

[csv8]

Visit the Carlton Brewery $9 admission, get free drink.

[GasoLane]

Originally Posted by csv8

Visit the Carlton Brewery $9 admission, get free drink.

In that case the drink costs $9

[Martyvan]

Agree with mowog though, you cant go past a drive throughthe Brisbane Valley and back through sunshine coast hinterland, it would be a big day from the goldy, but you would put away maybe 300-350km and see some great roads, and with these recent smatterings of rain, it has all pretty much turned green as well... so that makes it nicer

Things to take note of, Speed Cameras are everywhere at the moment, so are the hand held radars.... use the cruise in your car... ;)

Originally Posted by GasOLane

In that case the drink costs $9

You get 4 drinks normally.... 1 heavy, 1 mid and 2 lights (or it was lasttime i went through!)

[GCFordChic]

10 things I think you should do while on the GC.
(in no particular order)

1. Dinner at Draculas Restaurant
2. Shopping at Harbour Town
3. Day Trip to South Stradbroke Island/ Boat Cruise on canals and broadwater
4. Shopping at Pacific Fair
5. Visit Broadbeach Markets
6. Drive through Hinterland (either to Mt Tamborine or Springbrook)
7. Walk along the beach from Broady to the Spit (ie Seaworld)
8. One of the Theme Parks (I would suggest Dreamworld)
9. Visit Q1 and go to the observation deck. The BEST views of the Gold Coast, Day or night. (open to midnight I think)
10. Blow some money at the Casino (Jupiters) and catch their show if it interests you.


There was another thread a while back in which there were lots of suggestions.
This Thread

As for your Questions

I've been up there before and pretty much seen all the theme parks etc as a kid so they don't really interest me, although if one was to reccomend a park to see again as a 20yo what would it be.

Dreamworld

Also whats the clubbing scene like up there. Someone I know though work is a resident DJ at Quest, so I'll be checking that out. Any other good clubs.

I stopped clubbing a while ago. From what my friends tell me it is fairly average. A couple of the better places are in Surfers (Cocktails and Dreams, Rose and Crown, Shooters). "Pubbing" is better up here though, some great pubs (Fishos -i think it is actually called Fishermans Warf Tavern, at the spit on way to Seaworld-, Broadbeach Tavern, Gilhooleys -surfers- just to name a few). Depends if you are out to drink or dance.

Pacific Fair and Jupiters any good?

Yes and Yes. Plus if you are in Broadbeach you cant stay across the road from them and not go! :P

Any good day trips to be had?

Driving? Up the mountains, to Springbrook or Mt Tamborine.
Make a day of driving from one end of the coast to the other, starting at Kirra, stopping at Currumbin/ Palm Beach, Burleigh, Nobbys Beach, Broadbeach (well you are staying there dont bother), Surfers, and finishing at Runaway Bay.
Boat- At Sanctuary cove there is a nice canal cruise, otherwise from the Broadwater there are lots of nice 'see the gold coast' type cruises.
A day trip to South Stradbroke Island is great.

Things to remember when driving in QLD?

There is a 3 km/hr 'grace' limit to speeding. Noone seems to use indicators. Lots of people dont know where they are going and will go really really slow. The cops now have Typhoons for Highway patrol. If you are at Broadwater Car park on Friday or Saturday night, expect the cops to be waiting to check your car over when you leave. If you want to get defected take your chance there.

Any good street scene locations?

Uhh.. dont know quite what you mean there.

Hope i have been of some help.

Enjoy your stay up here!

[Sledgehammer]

Oh and if you would like a car fix theirs a show on at Ballina on the 14th.

[MO]

Don't bother we don't need any more southerners up here stay home.

[rodderz]

Take the fishing rod up and catch all MO's fish!

[MO]

Originally Posted by rodderz

Take the fishing rod up and catch all MO's fish!

No..No I don't care how much you torture me..I wont tell you where spot x is.

[Dazza XLT]

Head to DJR's headquarters. Its a good day out.
Also if it floats your boat, head to Australia Zoo at Beerwah. An amazing setup!

Cheers

Darran

[Mechan1k]

Originally Posted by Darran

Also if it floats your boat, head to Australia Zoo at Beerwah. An amazing setup!

Cheers

Darran

Awesome day out ... get in early though ... I had to walk a kay from the other side of the carpark at 8:30am to get in ... and it was cheap to enter as well. Would have to be one of the best zoos I have been to.

Also the drive up through the GlassHouse Mountains is good ... also Montville and Maleny is nice as well.

Best Fish and Chips is a little shop in the middle of Bribie Island (there's a bridge across to it from the mainland).

[Dazza XLT]

Originally Posted by Mechan1k

Awesome day out ... get in early though ... I had to walk a kay from the other side of the carpark at 8:30am to get in ... and it was cheap to enter as well. Would have to be one of the best zoos I have been to.

We hit Beerwah at 6am to beat all the traffic! Just a little bit too early.
Into the zoo at 8am, out by 12.30pm. In Rockhampton by 7.30pm.
That was a big day!

[Simmo]

the clubbing scene in surfers is pretty lame. packed with backpackers and tourists. trek up to brissie on a friday night and visit the Family, Birdies, The Met for a proper club night.

[HOON69]

I'll be driving the bum-dragger up to QLD staying in Broadbeach between 14-20th Jan, staying with the GF's family.

I've been up there before and pretty much seen all the theme parks etc as a kid so they don't really interest me, although if one was to reccomend a park to see again as a 20yo what would it be.

Also whats the clubbing scene like up there. Someone I know though work is a resident DJ at Quest, so I'll be checking that out. Any other good clubs.

Pacific Fair and Jupiters any good?

Any good day trips to be had?

Things to remember when driving in QLD?

Any good street scene locations?
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No1... stay on the GC or drive right past the southside and head straight into brisbane city

main stuff ,i'd be doing is a mountain drive through hinterlands etc
Mt Tamborine wineries is another good drive can also go to O'rielly's (mountain)another good location ;)

same deal on the sunshine coast side etc

brisbane city:south bank is a must see, better to walk through it though ;)

street scene areas

FRIDAY: 7.00-11pm harry's diner (newmarket road windsor)great food great variety of rides etc
if your bored then milton or aspley maccas for die hard wannabes etc


SATURDAY:BWCP on the GC hwy near Australia fair shopping centre(8pm-12am)

and a big must, is the SPIT (which is on the same road as sea world but go right up to the top and turn left) around 11am to 4-5pm all the cars rock up and its the No1 spot for the weekend etc

as for clubs on GC theres a few best to head to them all and see what u like as others opinions vary etc

[SVR73]

Broadbeach is tops. I've stayed there about six times. been to most places on the coast. If you love your motorsport or motoring in general, if you have time drop in to racenutz megastore. It's moved from broadbeach but Ian the owner is a cool guy.

www.racenutz.com.au

Thanks to everyone thats replied. Bar MO's initial response, I'll keep all the ideas in mind whilst up there.

I've actually driven up there twice, once was 3 months after I got my Ls down here, drove the family up here, second time was 8 or so months later, my father rented out a BA rental that I drove the whole time up there, damn the roundabouts are massive up that way... I never knew about the 3kmh tolerance, I thought it was the 10% +3kmh over which is what HWPs ususally respond to.

Noone seems to use indicators. Lots of people dont know where they are going and will go really really slow.

If anyone sees a black Focus, NSW gold on black plates tailgating and highbeaming the aformentioned give us a smile and wave.

[MO]

Bring your own water..we have'nt got enough!!!!

[Mechan1k]

Bloody hell ... would have been a decent day ... fair bit of driving as well.
I was in there for about 4-5 hours as well ... and i think i even rushed it a bit too.

[MrSparkle]

Just got back today from a week and a bit up there, enjoying around 75% of the aforementioned suggestions! It's great to have friends that live up there that you can mooch off .. err ... visit!

The clubbing scene (GC) is pants so don't bother. The hinterland drives are great value, and if you're of the active pursuasion, try the walk up Mount Warning near Murwillumbah. Some spectacular views from the top (if it's clear!). Other than that, all the above suggestions, plus the mandatory skin cancer sessions on the beach. The water was absolutely sensational quality despite the rain - and pretty warm too.

Foodwise, I can heartily recommend the buffet at the Casino, and also the Curry Hut at Helensvale for the best Indian food in SE QLD. Keep an eye out for the discounted "Gold Class" movie tickets available at Harbourtown too - we got some for only $14 each on a Wednesday (last year)!!

And to conclude, .. mmmmm ..... Meter Maids....

Thanks all who replied. I am heading back to Sydney tomorrow, Draculas was awesome, and my GF loved it even more than me!

Apart from that we went to Movieland, I have to post the pic they captured of me on the Superman rescue ride. Anyway my internet kiosk time is running out so ciao!

[DJM83]

Originally Posted by BlackLS

Thanks all who replied. I am heading back to Sydney tomorrow, Draculas was awesome, and my GF loved it even more than me!

Apart from that we went to Movieland, I have to post the pic they captured of me on the Superman rescue ride. Anyway my internet kiosk time is running out so ciao!

Hahaha proves how addictive this site is i also went to once of those kiosks and spent an hour on here will on hols in QLD lol :