Month: January 2012

Attractions

Broadbeach – Gold Coast

Boradbeach- Hotels

Besides of Surfer Paradise, I suggest you should visit Broadbeach too. There is a beach too. I went to there before, there is not bad, but Gold Coast area has a lot of beaches. It won’t make it special.  The special things are the buildings.  There are some landmark buildings in there, such as Gold Coast Convention and Exhibition Centre, Pacific Fair and Jupiter Casino.

Moreover, during these recently years, many luxury hotels and apartments built in there too!  Their appearance are quite fancy. There is worth to have a look. The photo above is the one of examples.

Besides of buildings, there is a mono-rail system too!  It links between Jupiter Casino and Oasis Shopping Center. You can have a ride on it and enjoy the view of Broadbeach area during the trip.

Monorail - Broadbeach

I think there is worth to spend at least  two hours, or having an afternoon tea in there. There are some good coffee shops in there too!

Max Brenner @ Broadbeach

Please click here to view photo album of Broadbeach

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Living News

IKEA is on sale

IKEA is on sale

Last night, I went to IKEA. I found that is running a post-Christmas sale.   I found there was not many good stuff on a good price. Maybe, now is already January. All good stuff are already gone.  Anyway, I had a good value dinner in there.Chicken and Chips again.

IKEA Logan

Exit 23
3539-3565 Pacific Highway
SLACKS CREEK QLD 4127

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Attractions Living Photo

Sunset @Varsity Lakes

Sunset @Varsity Lakes

I found there is a pretty residential area,Varsity Lakes, in Gold Coast. There is a footpath along the lake. That is very beautiful.  I took some photo during sunset, that looks a “art”(I think so)!

Sunset @Varsity Lakes

Please click here to view the photo album of Varsity Lakes.

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Living

Brisbane Transport Fare increased again!

Public Transport Fare Raise!!!

Today is the first business day after Brisbane Transport Fare increased. This is 15% Raise! That is very high! I think that is not reason.  15% is much higher than the change of Brisbane CPI!

I was living in Sydney for a year. No Doubts, our Brisbane Bus services  are better! We got busway and a lot of new buses which is LPG power and with air-condition.  This is very high standard bus service.  15% raise is not affordable.  For some people who live in Zone 4 to 5,  even they have a Go-Card discount, that will be more $10 for traveling to City!  That is crazy!

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Attractions

New Tourist Attraction – Hinze Dam

Hinze Dam

I found a new tourist attraction in Gold Coast. That is Hinze Dam. According to the information from Wikipedia , the site opened on 19th December, 2011. Therefore, that is only a few days before our visit on 26th December.  We could enjoy the brand new facilities.

Those are not just new. They are quite complete. There is a big visitor center. The visitor center exhibition hall which tell you about the history of Hinze Dam, function rooms and public toilets.  The center has a lot of indoor public space too! You can have a picnic in there.

Hinze Dam - Visitor Center

 

Moreover, there is a large parklane.  You can have a walk, that is very comfortable. In addition, there are two outlook points in the park. You can enjoy the great view of the Dam.

Hinze Dam - Park

Besides of the “quiet” features, there are some more active! There are a bike track on the top of Dam.

Hinze Dam- Bike Track

That is a great place to spend an afternoon with your family.

Please click here to view photo album of Hinze Dam

The way to go there : Driving on Nerang Murwillumbah Road , and turning to  Advancetown road. The vistor center is at the end of Advancetown road.

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