We are back from our holiday at the Gold Coast in Australia. The weather was extremely warm and humid. Due to the weather I wouldn’t recommend Brisbane in January again, there’s probably better times to visit, such as Easter time.

We visited the Wildlife Currumbin Sanctuary, which was very informative and a great place to be able to pet tame kangaroos, baby crocodiles, golden possums, baby snakes and koalas.  Some of the koala bears had babies, which was a great attraction for the kids.

Other animals featured were dingos, wombats, Tasmanian devils and an array of stunning birds in free flight demonstrations.

Another attraction at the Gold Coast was the hilarious Abbamania concert with a group of artists who presented Abba’s most famous, and some not so famous, songs. The singers were very good and entertaining.

We also visited the Dreamworld theme park, but I found it disappointing for the amount of money charged. The rides were so full that the kids had to wait over an hour for each. Considering that most rides are only two or three minutes, this is very disappointing and exhausting. I heard that the theme parks are less packed in down times, such as June. I personally wouldn’t go there again.

There’s a new water theme park attached to Dreamworld, which was significantly smaller than the more famous Wet and Wilde. The new White Water park had a few nice rides and wasn’t as full as Dreamworld, so people were able to use more rides. Sadly, the food was ridiculously overpriced and of very poor quality (I guess that’s usually a given in those type of parks anyway).

The Gold Coast beach was nice and not too busy despite the heat, so for people who want to enjoy easygoing days at the beach you won’t feel as crammed as you do at Spanish and Gran Canarian beaches.

Surfer’s Paradise is as packed as you’d expect from a tourist area. If you are into nature and quiet times, I wouldn’t recommend going there. It’s a very superficial entertainment place and more suited to the fun seekers. I personally enjoy culture and nature, so Surfer’s won’t appeal for any future journeys.

Still, it was good to have some time out. The kids enjoyed the theme parks although I have actually visited a better one many years ago in Germany (Phantasialand). The food prices were high and although there were many sales advertised in the shops I didn’t feel that Australia is a place to shop when it comes to bargains.

So back into work, no more rest for the wicked, assignments are waiting.