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You will find information and links to our accommodation partners, transport, insurance, maps, hints for getting around, tourism, government services and simple advice for travellers with special requirements. We may also offer our opinions if we believe that to be in order.

• Gold coast accommodation bookings online.

About 40% of accommodation bookings are made online these days, and some resorts we talk to say their percentage is as high as 80%.

In our experience, there is not a lot of difference between the various providers of booking services. However, we believe there is an obvious advantage to book direct with the property itself, because any minor issues or booking amendments will be handled by the resort. Websites like Broadbeach.net.au, and ChevronIsland.com.au let you do just that. You may read more about the standard rating system, and our views about online bookings ... (here).

Special accommodation needs Many resorts offer Kids Club or children's facilities, but not all properties cater for the really young ones. Finding suitable accommodation for the disabled or elderly in wheelchairs is even more difficult. Travellers with special accommodation needs are generally advised to talk direct with the respective hotels or resorts about their requirements. We have collected some basic information on accommodation & transport which you may access ... (here).

• Links to airlines, car rental and travel insurance

Virgin Blue Airlines - Qantas Airways - JetStar Australian Airlines
All three airlines have good specials from time to time. We try to use our frequent flyer points as much as we can with Qantas, and flights with points are always available outside the peak periods. When travelling with children, a common trick is to take them out of school a few days before the holiday starts in order to access the lower airfares.
Web: www.virginblue.com - www.qantas.com.au - www.jetstar.com

Budget Rent-a-Car
Budget is renowned for meticulously maintained vehicles. Web: www.budget.com.au

1 Cover Online Travel Insurance
Simple to book insurance - underwritten by Allianz Australia. Web: www.1cover.com.au/

• Airport transfers & getting around on the Gold Coast

Coachtrans Australia - Brisbane to Gold Coast and Super Pass
Coachtrans Australia is the Brisbane Airport's licensed coach operator. Web: www.coachtrans.com.au

Gold Coast & Brisbane Airport Transfers
Transfers from Coolangatta and Brisbane to the Gold Coast with Con-x-ion. Web: www.con-x-ion.com

Brisbane to the Gold Coast by Train
With two express trains each hour direct to the Gold Coast, Airtrain is a reliable and frequent option to reach the Gold Coast from Brisbane Airport. Web: www.airtrain.com.au

Surfers Paradise is about 20-25 kms from the Gold Coast Airport, and the transfer costs about $17/adult, $9/child and $43/family of four. The distance from Brisbane Airport is 80-85 kms, and the cost is about $35/adult, $18/child and $86/family of four.

Further details about getting around When travelling in a larger group, the best and least expensive option may in fact be to hire a chauffeur driven luxury vehicle. Many companies offer various types of transport passes in connection with your airport transfer, for example 3 or 5 day passes. We have collected some information which you may access here.

• Links to gold coast tourism & tourist information websites

Gold Coast Tourism provides a comprehensive website about the Gold Coast, what to see and what to do.

Surfers Paradise Management - The official management and marketing authority of Surfers Paradise.

Queensland Holidays is the official tourism website for Queensland, the Sunshine State of Australia. www.queenslandholidays.com.au Needs to cater for the whole state so it may seem like information overload.

Tourism Australia is the country’s new organisation responsible for international and domestic marketing and delivery of research and forecasts for the sector. (Refer to www.australia.com).

The Where the Bloody Hell Are You video is spectacular to watch, especially for proud Aussies, so check it out at www.wherethebloodyhellareyou.com/

• Local maps and other useful links.

Google Earth Better than any map, so if you have the time to play - download it for free at http://earth.google.com/

Where Is ? Maps and directions at www.whereis.com

Street Directory Your Australia Map Directory at www.street-directory.com.au

• Government, hospitals, doctors and emergencies.

Gold Coast City Council Official website with information about council services at www.goldcoast.qld.gov.au

Emergency Services Direct link to the listing of community services, including police and emergency help lines

Doctors - 4U on the Gold Coast Comprehensive listings of Gold Coast medical practitioners and hospitals.
Web: http://www.doctors-4u.com/goldcoast/

• Links to and from other travel related websites

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