The most popular of Queensland's holiday playgrounds, the Gold Coast stretches along 70 kms of coastline from Sanctuary Cove in the north to Coolangatta in the south.

The most popular areas are Surfers Paradise and Broadbeach however the remainder of "the Coast" offers good quality accommodation close to the beaches and transport. All of this means that nothing is too far away from the many attractions of the Gold Coast.
Shopping is excellent and there is plenty of choice - Harbour Town factory outlets, Australia Fair, Pacific Fair, Oasis and Robina Town Centre are just some of the shopping precincts.

The "heart" of the Gold Coast is Surfers Paradise where arcades, shopping centres, boutique filled streets, restaurants, cafes and nightclubs abound.
Broadbeach, just south of Surfers Paradise, is an area growing in popularity with New Zealand holidaymakers. It has a more cosmopolitan atmosphere and feels a little more "open" than its northern neighbour. It's where you will find Oasis Shopping Centre, the monorail to Jupiters Casino, Pacific Fair and Dracula's Cabaret Restaurant.

Main Beach, to the north of Surfers Paradise, is well known for its Tedder Street restaurants and cafes.

Burleigh is another popular area. Here you will find a nice shopping area that will be able to fulfil all your requirements plus there's a range of clubs, etc., that holidaymakers can frequent.

Wherever you choose to stay - apartment or hotel, Surfers, Broadbeach, etc - you are assured of an enjoyable holiday!

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PASSPORT
A valid passport is required which must be valid beyond the length of your intended stay.

VISAS
Are not required for New Zealand passport holders. If travelling on other than a New Zealand passport you may require an entry visa into Australia and a re-entry permit for New Zealand. You are strongly recommended to check with your travel agent.

QUARANTINE AND CUSTOMS
The standard customs rules apply but of particular mention here is the quarantine relating to animal and plant products. For environmental and health reasons, these goods are unpopular, you will need to declare possession of these items or risk getting caught and fined. For those with babies, milk powder is allowed, but this is limited to only one tin, and it has to be a brand new, unopened tin.

INSURANCE
You are strongly advised to take out travel insurance available from your travel agent.

GOODS & SERVICES TAX
GST is payable on most, but not all, goods and services, GST paid on goods being exported from Australia may be able to be claimed back at the International Airport when you have cleared Customs and Immigration. Receipts must be produced and strict rules apply. Refer to the information available from your travel agent.

HOTEL CHECK-IN PROCEDURES
Although you have prepaid your accommodation in New Zealand, upon check-in at your hotel you will be asked for either an imprint of your credit card or a cash deposit. This is standard practice and is used as a deposit against incidental charged to your hotel room e.g., room service, telephone calls, beverages, tours, etc.

HOTEL CHECK-IN TIMES
Please refer to the accommodation options given for the check-in time. The time given allows for rooms to be cleaned and prepared for guest arrival. If you are arriving on an early flight you may not be able to access your room immediately upon arrival. In order to guarantee immediate occupancy you should ask your travel agent to book an additional night to cover the night prior to arrival. This ensures your room is unoccupied until your arrival.

APARTMENTS VS HOTELS
Apartment accommodation is very different from Hotel accommodation. Apartment complexes are normally strata titled, this means that each apartment has an individual owner with a Manager who runs and operates the complex. As each apartment is owned individually furnishings and styles can vary greatly from room to room. Where you see room images in this brochure they are meant to indicate the general standard of the property. This is the same with our grading, which seeks to give you an overall indication of the quality of accommodation that you will receive.
Unlike Hotels, Apartments are usually serviced on a weekly basis (hotels are serviced daily). When you check in you will receive a limited stock of towels, toiletries, tea/coffee making facilities etc. If you require additional supplies the complex Manager will be able to assist (for a charge) or you can re-supply yourselves at the local supermarket.

CLIMATE
The Gold Coast average summer temperature ranges from 17°C to 28°C with the highs normally tempered with cooling sea breezes. In winter the average ranges from a minimum of 7°C to 22°C with mild, sunny days. Sea temperatures range from approximately 26°C in summer to 19°C in winter. Casual clothing is mainly required and you may need a jacket or sweater for the cooler winter months.

DAYLIGHT HOURS
Gold Coast averages 7 hours of sunshine daily, one of the highest ratings in the world. Queensland maintains Eastern Standard Time & does not observe daylight saving during the summer months.

SHOPPING
Shopping hours are generally 8:00am to 5:30pm Monday to Friday and 8:00am to 4:00pm on Sunday.

SPEED LIMITS
50km/hour in residential areas, 60km/hour on local throughfares and 100km/hour on highways, or as indicated.

SURF CLUBS
If you live at least 50kms away (NZ passport/drivers license) you can gain entry into many of the surf clubs on the Gold Coast for excellent, affordable meals, beverages and entertainment. Some provide transfer services from/to your accommodation.

AVIS AUSTRALIA
Avis Australia's leading car rental company offers you a great choice of low kilometre, late model, air-conditioned vehicles at great rates…and of course you'll always receive that famous "We try harder" service. You'll be delighted to know that Avis cars also undergo a stringent 48 point quality and safety check so you can be confident that before you pick up your vehicle it has been thoroughly prepared for you- however in the unlikely event that you need it, you'll have added peace of mind knowing that Avis offers 24 hour roadside assistance.
Avis also offers you a great choice, with more Gold Coast locations to pick up and return your vehicle and that means more convenience for you. Avis also offers free delivery to most hotels.
And as an added bonus you can pick up our book of exclusive Holiday vouchers valued at over $300 offering you discounts on meals, accommodation, cruises and discounted entry to a host of tourist attractions-that means you can have more of a holiday for less with Avis!

BUDGET RENTAL CARS
Australia's famous Gold Coast and its magnificent hinterland are best explored with the convenience of a Budget rental vehicle. Whether you arrive at Brisbane's International airport or right on the coast at Coolangatta Budget can quickly get you on your way. With in-terminal desks at all airport terminals there is no shuttle bus nor the inconvenience of being taken off-airport. Budget can even deliver a vehicle to your Gold Coast hotel if that is your preference.
The choice is yours from a selection of small economy vehicles if it's just the two of you travelling, family size vehicles and a selection of luxury cars for that special occasion. In addition Budget can offer a range of four wheel drives to allow you to explore the MacPherson ranges in the nearby national parks in comfort and safety. If there's a group of you playing the fabulous Gold Coast golf courses a Budget mini bus can accommodate the whole team and your golf gear. Just book one of Budget's 8 or 12 seater mini vans which can be driven on your standard New Zealand driver's licence.
One way rentals are available from Budget between Brisbane and the Gold Coast and to other interstate locations.
Budget even offers Air New Zealand Air Points members the ability to earn Air Points on rentals in Australia, just present your membership card when you collect your Budget car!
So in Australia's favourite holiday playground Drive Your Dollar Further with Budget and GO Australia Holidays.

GOLD COAST AIRTRAIN
AIRTRAINCONNECT
Experience the difference! Travel in the comfort of an airconditioned electric train to the Gold Coast and be chauffeur driven in a luxury vehicle to the door of your accommodation.

SMARTPASS - The complete transport package!
Includes:
o Return AirtrainConnect airport transfer
o Unlimited Theme Park transfers
o Unlimited use of the Surfside bus service

COACHTRANS AIRPORT TRANSFERS
Coachtrans offers clients professional coach transfers from the continuously serviced counters at Brisbane Airport. This service ensures that they meet all flights and features immediate departures direct to your Gold Coast Accommodation house. All coaches are air-conditioned and operate 7 days a week.

GOLD COAST SUPER PASS
Available as 3, 5 or 7 day passes, the Gold Coast Super Pass is specially designed to give you ease of travel anywhere on the Gold Coast. Included are return airport transfers from Brisbane Airport to Gold Coast accommodation houses, unlimited transfers to the Gold Coast theme parks including Movie World, Wet 'n' Wild, dreamworld, Seaworld and Currumbin Sanctuary as well as unlimited use of the Surfside bus network 24 hours per day.
Note: Services are available on consecutive days from the date travel is first commenced on the Gold Coast.

GOLD COAST CON-X-ION
Con-x-ion coaches is a major ground transport provider in South East Queensland, Australia, specialising in return transfers to both Brisbane and Gold Coast Airports. Air-conditioned mini coaches are predominantly used for this meet and greet service and all flights are met on a pre-booked basis. Con-x-ion also provides Theme Park transfers up to three times daily.

COACHES - GOGO® PASS
New to the market is Con-x-ion’s 3, 5, or 7 day gogo Pass - a multi-destination travel pass combining Airport and Theme Park/Attraction transfers at discounted rates. The gogo® Pass incorporates at no added cost, exclusive value added offers to the pass holder.

GRAY LINE GOLD COAST
AUSTALIA ZOO (CROC EXPRESS TOUR)
Spend almost 5 hours seeing the many shows and demonstrations including crocodile feeding and snake handling. Get up close and personal with the animals.

O'REILLY'S AND MT TAMBORINE TOUR
Situated in the centre of the cool, quiet rainforest of Lamington National Park. Stroll along Gallery Walk, and visit local art and crafts shops. Traverse old logging tracks and learn of the heroic rescue by Bernard O’Reilly of two survivors of the Stinson Plane crash. Feed the native birds with specially prepared wild bird seed. Walk through the treetops 16 metres above the rainforest floor and visit Canungra Valley Vineyards.

BRISBANE CITY SIGHTS AND SHOPPING TOUR
Tour the city in the morning and spend the afternoon at your leisure. Shop in the Queen Street Mall and Myer Centre Complex, visit the Cultural Centre, Museum or Treasury Casino. take a City Cat Cruise up and down the Brisbane River and see the city from an entirely different perspective.

CURRUMBIN WILDLIFE SANCTUARY
Welcome to Currumbin Wildlife Sanctuary, home to the world's largest collection of Australian native animals. Visit the all new Crocodile Wetlands to see one of Australia's largest Saltwater Crocodiles on public display. With over 27 hectares of landscaped surrounds and bushland catering for more than 1400 mammals, birds and reptiles, Currumbin Wildlife Sanctuary offers a unique natural experience.

WILDNIGHT TOUR
Experience Australia's rainforest and bushland habitats at night as they come alive with nocturnal wildlife. The Wildnight Tour includes a spotlighting walk, special close encounters show, entertainment and light refreshments. For adults and children over 4 years, comfortable walking shoes are recommended.

DREAMWORLD
So many worlds in one! Dreamworld is an action packed two-day experience for the whole family. For top thrills, why not brave some of the tallest fastest rides in the world. Dreamworld's latest spine-tingling knee-knocking thrill ride is The Claw, the first of its kind in the Southern Hemisphere and the most powerful pendulum on the planet. Then keep the adrenaline pumping on the Giant Drop, the Tower of Terror, Cyclone and lonts more!
For more family fun, Nick Central the newest and largest family them park attraction on the Gold Coast. The whole family can scream themselves silly on the Runaway Reptar Rollercoaster, blast each other with thousands of foam balls, dodge the slime in the Slime Bowl and meet the Nickelodeon stars including the Rugrats and SpongeBob SquarePants.
Don't miss the park's rare Bengal tigers at Tiger Island or venture into the Australian Wildlife Experience to cuddle a koala, pat a kangaroo, get up close to the big crocs and maybe even shear a sheep.
Dreamworld is also the official home of the Australian Big Brother television series returning to live from Dreamworld 2005.

WARNER VILLAGE THEME PARKS
WET'N'WILD
For splashtacular fun you can’t go past Wet ’n’ Wild Water World. Spin and twirl on the fun-filled giant Whirlpool or in the cooler months relax and rejuvenate in the heavenly Whirlpool Hot Springs. Experience Australia’s biggest water slide Mammoth Falls, take a ride on the dark slide on the exciting Terror Canyon II or accept the speed challenge on the Super 8 Aqua Racer. Take it easy at Calypso Beach, splash with friends at Buccaneer Bay or lie back in a tube in the Giant Wave Pool for a Dive-In -Movie. All slides and pools are heated during the cooler months so you can enjoy all this at any time of year!! (Some attractions operate seasonally)

SEAWORLD
At Sea World you can make contact with marine life wonders and experience a whole world of amazing rides, shows and attractions, including the awesome new Shark Bay where you can come face to face with the world’s most feared sharks! The two-level exhibit features spectacular viewing, above and below water, allowing guests to get up close and personal with large sharks, including Tigers, stingrays, and a myriad of tropical fish and marine life. Dynamic interactive snorkel and scuba diving programs will take guests into an underwater wonderland to be educated and amazed by these creatures of the deep...and come face to face with the ocean’s most feared predator! Or kids can go on a Rock Pool Adventure to meet Shark Bay’s tidal pool inhabitants including clown fish, anemones, rays and sea stars. Be wowed by Australia’s only Polar bears, entertained by the ever-popular dolphins in the Dolphin Cove Show and laugh along at Quest for the Golden Seal. There’s also the action of the Ski Show extravaganza, environmental adventure 4-D film Planet SOS, the thrills of Australia’s first triple loop Corkscrew rollercoaster, the excitement of Bermuda Triangle and fun for all ages at Cartoon Network Cartoon Beach.

MOVIE WORLD
Experience the magic and excitement of a world where movies come to life - Warner Bros. Movie World! Warner Bros. Movie World is the only place where you can become lost in a world of fantasy and fun, meet your favourite stars and super-heroes, and experience the exhilaration of world-class adventure rides, movie attractions and an array of stunning shows...where an exciting encounter or adventure takes place at very turn. Warner Bros. Movie World has transported the lights, camera and action of Hollywood to the Gold Coast providing guests with the ultimate in movie magic guaranteed to amaze, enchant and excite people of all ages. Proud to be the only movie related theme park in the Southern Hemisphere, Warner Bros. Movie World on Australia’s Gold Coast provides a fun-filled, exciting and memorable day. From heart thumping thrill rides like Lethal Weapon and Wild West Falls to the colourful Looney Tunes Village, the spine-tingling Scooby-Doo Spooky Coaster and mind bending Official Matrix Exhibit to the laugh-a-minute antics of the Police Academy Stunt Show-Warner Bros. Movie World makes movie magic happen everyday!

3 PARK SUPER PASS
Just one ticket can take you to Australia’s hottest three Theme Parks -Warner Bros. Movie World, Sea World and Wet ‘n’ Wild Water World. The 3 Park Super Pass provides entry to each of the three parks - Warner Bros. Movie World, Sea World and Wet ‘n’ Wild Water World - as well as one free return visit to the park of your choice!
Please note that it will save you money if you pre-purchase your pass prior to travel.

DRACULA'S CABARET RESTAURANT
Dracula's Cabaret Restaurant offers an exciting evening of quality dining and entertainment. Your evening features a spectacular two-hour professionally produced comedy show, a sumptuous three course dinner, cocktail bar and dance dungeon, all set in a incredible atmosphere.
As you hop on the Ghost train you journey even deeper into the Heart of Dracula's Liar, into the Theatre of the Vampire where you will dine in atmosFEAR whilst our mad waiters keep you amused. You are entertained with a combination of song, dance, puppetry and illusion in a visual roller coaster of special effects and great comedy. The show is a scream! The food to die for. So whether you are 13 or 70 we promise a fright night to remember.

CONRAD JUPITERS SHOW AND DINNER
Jupiters Theatre shines the spotlight on some of the finest international acts ever seen in Australia in live stage spectaculars. The daring combination of dance, illusion and music creates an awe-inspiring showcase of world-class entertainment. These stage shows feature special effects, laser displays and state-of-the-art surround sound to dazzle audiences into a world of fantasy.
Only available Mon-Thurs, includes full buffet dinner at Food Fantasy Restaurant (seating by 5:30pm-6:00pm) and ticket to Conrad Jupiters Stage Show (show starts 8pm)
Show time is at 8pm Monday to Saturday