TravBuddy.com: aussielivinginjapan's Gold Coast, Queensland, Australia - My hometown travel blog Copyright 2005 TravBuddy LLC http://www.travbuddy.com/blogs/7310 I grew up in Sydney Australia but with family living on the Gold Coast it was like a second home to me so a few years back now my parents made the move to the Gold Coast, Queensland, Australia. It was the best decision they ever made. There is so much to see in do in this wonderful city. en-us Sat, 15 Jul 2006 05:34:49 PST Day Fifteen - The last day before heading back to Japan http://www.travbuddy.com/travel-blogs/7310/Day-Fifteen-The-last-day-before-heading-back-to-Japan-Gold-Coast-13 Sat, 15 Jul 2006 05:34:49 PST Day Fifteen - The last day before heading back to Japan Gold Coast, Australia, Jul 15, 2006

Today was our last day before heading back to Japan. We woke up late and spent the morning pottering around till lunch time. We then decided to go…

]]> Day Fourteen - The spit http://www.travbuddy.com/travel-blogs/7310/Day-Fourteen-The-spit-Gold-Coast-12 Fri, 14 Jul 2006 05:06:50 PST Day Fourteen - The spit Gold Coast, Australia, Jul 14, 2006

The trip today was out to the Spit on the Gold Coast.  We drove out there and enjoyed the views looking back into Surfers Paradise.  We w…

]]> Day Thirteen - Trip to Byron Bay http://www.travbuddy.com/travel-blogs/7310/Day-Thirteen-Trip-to-Byron-Bay-Gold-Coast-11 Thu, 13 Jul 2006 04:53:42 PST Day Thirteen - Trip to Byron Bay Gold Coast, Australia, Jul 13, 2006

Today we went on a bit of a driving trip. We started by heading south towards tweed heads which is actually in the state of New South Wales (N…

]]> Day Twelve - Australia Zoo http://www.travbuddy.com/travel-blogs/7310/Day-Twelve-Australia-Zoo-Gold-Coast-10 Wed, 12 Jul 2006 04:38:06 PST Day Twelve - Australia Zoo Gold Coast, Australia, Jul 12, 2006

Today we took a tour out to Australia Zoo.  It was a nice warm day.  We caught the bus out and on the way enjoyed the scenery of the Glas…

]]> Australia Zoo http://www.travbuddy.com/travel-blogs/7310/Day-Twelve-Australia-Zoo-Gold-Coast-10 Wed, 12 Jul 2006 23:38:23 PST Australia Zoo Gold Coast, Australia, Jul 12, 2006

Australia zoo is home of the late famous "Crocodile Hunter". It houses many famous Australian Animals. Crocodiles, Kangaroos, Koalas and a variety…

]]> Day Nine, Ten and Eleven - The Honeymoon http://www.travbuddy.com/travel-blogs/7310/Day-Nine-Ten-and-Eleven-The-Honeymoon-Gold-Coast-9 Sun, 09 Jul 2006 04:28:50 PST Day Nine, Ten and Eleven - The Honeymoon Gold Coast, Australia, Jul 09, 2006

After the wedding we decided to stay in Surfers Paradise for a few nights.  We rented an apartment by the beach and enjoyed relaxing for a few…

]]> Day Eight - Wedding Day http://www.travbuddy.com/travel-blogs/7310/Day-Eight-Wedding-Day-Gold-Coast-8 Sat, 08 Jul 2006 04:03:51 PST Day Eight - Wedding Day Gold Coast, Australia, Jul 08, 2006

The big day finally arrived lots to do and organise in the morning before the start of the wedding which was at 11.00am. Decided to have the cerem…

]]> Day Seven - Relaxing Day http://www.travbuddy.com/travel-blogs/7310/Day-Seven-Relaxing-Day-Gold-Coast-7 Fri, 07 Jul 2006 04:15:14 PST Day Seven - Relaxing Day Gold Coast, Australia, Jul 07, 2006

Today we spent the day relaxing and preparing for the wedding.  Also went to visit relatives nearby.

]]> Tamborine Estate Winery http://www.travbuddy.com/travel-blogs/7310/Day-Six-Mount-Tamborine-Gold-Coast-6 Thu, 06 Jul 2006 02:22:46 PST Tamborine Estate Winery Gold Coast, Australia, Jul 06, 2006

Tamborine Estate winery is located in Mount Tamborine which is about a half hour drive from the Gold Coast and an hour drive from Brisbane. It i…

]]> Day Six - Mount Tamborine http://www.travbuddy.com/travel-blogs/7310/Day-Six-Mount-Tamborine-Gold-Coast-6 Thu, 06 Jul 2006 02:35:48 PST Day Six - Mount Tamborine Gold Coast, Australia, Jul 06, 2006

Today we drove 25 km to visit Mount Tamborine.  We stopped off at the Rotary look out to get some stunning views of Surfus Paradise. We then …

]]> Cedar Creek Estate Winery http://www.travbuddy.com/travel-blogs/7310/Day-Six-Mount-Tamborine-Gold-Coast-6 Thu, 06 Jul 2006 02:47:21 PST Cedar Creek Estate Winery Gold Coast, Australia, Jul 06, 2006

This winery is located also in Mount Tamborine and there is lots to see and do here. The grounds of this estate are very scenic. They have a du…

]]> Day Five - Robina http://www.travbuddy.com/travel-blogs/7310/Day-Five-Robina-Robina-5 Wed, 05 Jul 2006 01:56:08 PST Day Five - Robina Robina, Australia, Jul 05, 2006

Today we spent relaxing and shopping and later in the afternoon explored the nearby park. Robina Town Centre Shopping Area A very relaxing day.

]]> Day Four - Currumbin http://www.travbuddy.com/travel-blogs/7310/Day-Four-Currumbin-Gold-Coast-4 Tue, 04 Jul 2006 01:28:27 PST Day Four - Currumbin Gold Coast, Australia, Jul 04, 2006

Today we went to Currumbin Surf Club for lunch and took a walk along the beach.  Just behind the Surf Club is Elephant rock so we went up ther…

]]> Brisbane River - City Cat Ferry http://www.travbuddy.com/travel-blogs/7310/Day-Three-Brisbane-Brisbane-3 Mon, 03 Jul 2006 01:06:24 PST Brisbane River - City Cat Ferry Brisbane, Australia, Jul 03, 2006

A great way to see the city of Brisbane is to get on the City Cat Ferry and take it to one of the many stops around Brisbane city. The City Cat …

]]> Day Three - Brisbane http://www.travbuddy.com/travel-blogs/7310/Day-Three-Brisbane-Brisbane-3 Mon, 03 Jul 2006 01:07:41 PST Day Three - Brisbane Brisbane, Australia, Jul 03, 2006

Today we headed back down to the Gold Coast but made a stop off at Brisbane and took the river cat down the river and then had a look around S…

]]> Day Two - Relaxing http://www.travbuddy.com/travel-blogs/7310/Day-Two-Relaxing-Noosa-2 Sun, 02 Jul 2006 21:08:21 PST Day Two - Relaxing Noosa, Australia, Jul 02, 2006

Powder white sand, sun drenched beaches, crystal clear waters and water tempretures that allow all year round swimming. Before heading to my paren…

]]> Ettamogah Pub and Aussie World http://www.travbuddy.com/travel-blogs/7310/The-departure-from-Japan-and-Arrival-to-Australia-Brisbane-1 Sat, 01 Jul 2006 01:53:29 PST Ettamogah Pub and Aussie World Brisbane, Australia, Jul 01, 2006

If you are driving from Brisbane to Sunshine coast you must stop off at the Ettamogah Pub and Aussie World. Its 82 KM past Brisbane. Ettamogah …

]]> Japan Airlines - Joint partner JAA (Japan Asian Airways) http://www.travbuddy.com/travel-blogs/7310/The-departure-from-Japan-and-Arrival-to-Australia-Brisbane-1 Sat, 01 Jul 2006 03:57:34 PST Japan Airlines - Joint partner JAA (Japan Asian Airways) Brisbane, Australia, Jul 01, 2006

I have something that I think is important for everyone to know about this airline. I took a flight from Narita Airport to Brisbane airport in 2…

]]> The departure from Japan and Arrival to Australia http://www.travbuddy.com/travel-blogs/7310/The-departure-from-Japan-and-Arrival-to-Australia-Brisbane-1 Sat, 01 Jul 2006 02:15:22 PST The departure from Japan and Arrival to Australia Brisbane, Australia, Jul 01, 2006

I had been living in Japan for just over 3 years and this was my 4th time to return to Australia to visit family.  This time was to return and…

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