The sun finally decided to come out and play on our last day in Gold Coast.


Standing out there in the water was just so soothing. I wished it was a bit warmer so I could take a swim. Maybe next time.


Just check out how clean and clear the water is. It was beautiful.


Digging a hole for myself


...literally


These little pebbles were adorable. Each of them unique. It was very inspiring. Not sure if it was in the songwriting kinda way, but who knows, maybe it just might spark something.




Everyone does the Jetstar jump


I think I prefer mine


It was time to say goodbye to the beach town that spelled holiday in the air. I was a bit hesitant to leave despite the fact that the people in Gold Coast weren't as friendly as Melbourne. It was probably the very thought of saying goodbye to a place that gets to me as I haven't gotten numb to travelling yet. Oh well, Gold Coast, tick! Looking forward to the next trip to discover Australia.

Labels: Australia, Beach, Gold Coast, Holiday

Warning: This post is a picture fest!


We watched Shrek in 4D first and it really set the tone for an awesome day being a child all over again. Shrek in 4D was incredible. It was very well done and we watched it twice because it was that good!


Hollywood Stunt Drivers, the second show we watched. These stunt drivers were awesome!


We were blown away!



This ride would have been cool if it were Summer, so naturally since it was freezing, I passed.


The presentation was good but the taste was poor. I was a tad disappointed.


One of the shows at Wild Wild West. This show was average compared to the action packed stunt drivers.


Yosemite Sam


The Scooby Doo ride was awesome! I loved it so much that I went on it twice. I think I shouldn't mention what it is so that I don't spoil it for people who hasn't been there before. Let's just say that it will be a rollercoaster ride of your life.



Reliving childhood




Groovy


Superman Escape was insane! A G-Force of 4.2 positive and 1 negative. Woot!


The sun decided to come out and play towards the middle of the day.




YEAH! Just got off the ride. It was mind blowing. I waited in the line for about 45 mins for a few mins of thrill. I would have gone again if there wasn't such a long wait. There was a kid next to me who seemed pretty calm at first but once we hit the ride, all kinds on interesting words came out of his mouth. Haha!




The Warner Bros Parade featuring Daffy Duck


Is that a putty-cat?


Scoobs and the gang.


Batman


When I was younger, my Dad played me a cassette tape of Frank Sinatra's My Way. He told me he recorded that version on tape and I didn't believe him. He sounded exactly like Sinatra and ever since then, it was my dream to go to Movie World to see the place my Dad became Sinatra. It ignited the dream to record too and I've got the recording part done in 2006. Now, I finally got to see Movie World. Although, this time around the recording studio was more for a bobble-head music video recording which I gladly passed.



The Parade continued. Flash!


I think these characters are too famous to even bother naming.



Everyone's favourite scardy-cat


Shrek


Cat Woman was as illusive in real life as the cartoon. She comes and she goes as she pleases.


I passed this ride as well. I didn't want to spoil the trip with a headache.


Hard Rock Cafe by night

I think the pictures say it all. Once you walk through the gates, you become a kid all over again. In my head, I expected it to be so huge that you needed a few days to fully enjoy the park but I'm glad we managed to see everything within one day.Simply fantastic!

Labels: Australia, Gold Coast, Movie World, Warner Brothers

It was still pretty gloomy on Day Two but it was okay because Sea World awaited!


Gotta love the bright colours although the photo doesn't really reflect it. We missed the Sesame Street show but I think it was probably too kiddy anyway.


I love the polar bear. It reminds me of Bundaberg Rum. It's kinda cool to see a polar bear here. I mean, it's a bit weird because they are usually associated with the Arctic covered with thick ice and blistering cold. I guess that's why I was so fascinated. Make a trip to Sea World and it will bound to bring out the kid in you.


I guess the fuss over cute penguins has died down a little bit, but they're still pretty cute, no?


One of the staff feeding Reggie The Penguin straight from the bowl. He can't be bothered putting on a show for the folks anymore these days.


The dolphin show was awesome! Somehow I was just lost in it the whole time. The music that accompanied the show was just spot on although the speakers that hung right above us sounded like it was going to fall off. It must have been a broken speaker cone.


Aww...One of the lucky children from the audience that got to play with the dolphins.


A view from the top


The corkscrew roller coaster, similar to the one in Genting. I was surprised that there wasn't a queue for this ride. It a cool ride but anything more than once would have made me sick and spoil my entire trip.


Shark Bay was really cool. You get to see it from the top and it was already way cool to see all the deep sea marine life from that view but then when you go inside the underwater view and this is what greets you as you enter.


A wow moment indeed. I have a thing for the brilliant blue colours. I don't know why. It reminded me of my trip to Aquaria in KL.


There were definitely heaps of sharks but the best part was seeing a real life hammer-head shark for the first time! One more childhood dream to tick off the list.


Ah, the seal show. I was expecting something similar to Tarronga Zoo's in Sydney but this was a pleasant surprise because there was a bit of a play happening.

We pretty much spent all day at Sea World and crashed after that. More of the Gold Coast trip tomorrow. I'm zonked!

Labels: Australia, Gold Coast, Holiday, Sea World