It never ceases to amaze me, how easy it can be to forget what a paradise Australia's Gold Coast really is. Sometimes, while I'm running my surfboard rental company and having a great time doing it, it slips my mind. Then there are times like a recent weekend, when I reminded myself that we are so lucky to live this amazing lifestyle on the Gold Coast and have the millions of visiting tourists every year to enjoy it with us.
To explain why this feeling came to me so strongly, I should mention that I recently received the news that my wife is pregnant and we will be parents for the first time. While the pregnancy was not entirely planned, we feel blessed with the news and have been trying to get to the best financial shape possible when the baby arrives. Therefore, for the last several months we have been diligently working to pay down credit card debt and buy all the things we'll need once the baby arrives sometime in September. There's been a lot of work and we haven't had the opportunity to get out much.
This weekend was a long weekend for us Queenslanders though. We had the Monday free, an extra day without work. So on the Friday night, we had some friends fly up from Sydney and take us out for a night on the town. Given our lack of society recently, it was nothing short of awesome. We started by having dinner at one of the restaurants along the classy strip that is Broadbeach. We enjoyed a truly delicious meal, before heading in and enjoying the Gold Coast night life at Surfers Paradise. We'd almost forgotten just how fun the night life on the Goldy really is.
Understandably, we slept in on Saturday, but then we put our things into the car and took a drive up to the Gold Coast hinterland, which is actually only about one hour away by car. Surrounded by mountains, there is no better place for wine-tasting (of course, for those who aren't pregnant). There are so many places to kick back and relax, which could not be more perfect, whether you are expecting or not. This taste of serenity left us completely at ease and ready to start a week of work with out heads clear.
Don't go through your time visiting the Gold Coast without a pit stop in the hinterland. It will become clear what varied gifts a Gold Coast vacation can offer.
On the Monday, we took a circuitous trip home, stopping for a spot of lunch on the way back, which also gave us the opportunity to enjoy a few hours of fishing. We were casting out into one of the Gold Coast's estuaries from the banks, near the river mouth and the ocean.
While we had no fish to show for it, we felt lucky that such a relaxing detour from our daily lives was available with such a short drive. Plenty of fishermen were lining the beach a few meters off and we watched them try their luck in the ocean. Some little boats were making their way through the estuary, gently rolling along. The commercial boats out in search of real haul could be seen, too, reminding us of the many possibilities for anyone who loves to fish.
Making our way home, it was hard to ignore what a beautiful life we have here on the Goldy. These things are just a part of life in Queensland, where the natural wonders of the world are here for all to see and experience. Add on top of that some of the big tourist attractions like the theme parks and there is little mystery as to why the tourists are coming back year after year.
So next time you visit, I really hope you get the chance to leave the luxury of the cocktail bar, or the hotel swimming pool, or even the beach and explore our home a little more. You certainly never will regret it.
To explain why this feeling came to me so strongly, I should mention that I recently received the news that my wife is pregnant and we will be parents for the first time. While the pregnancy was not entirely planned, we feel blessed with the news and have been trying to get to the best financial shape possible when the baby arrives. Therefore, for the last several months we have been diligently working to pay down credit card debt and buy all the things we'll need once the baby arrives sometime in September. There's been a lot of work and we haven't had the opportunity to get out much.
This weekend was a long weekend for us Queenslanders though. We had the Monday free, an extra day without work. So on the Friday night, we had some friends fly up from Sydney and take us out for a night on the town. Given our lack of society recently, it was nothing short of awesome. We started by having dinner at one of the restaurants along the classy strip that is Broadbeach. We enjoyed a truly delicious meal, before heading in and enjoying the Gold Coast night life at Surfers Paradise. We'd almost forgotten just how fun the night life on the Goldy really is.
Understandably, we slept in on Saturday, but then we put our things into the car and took a drive up to the Gold Coast hinterland, which is actually only about one hour away by car. Surrounded by mountains, there is no better place for wine-tasting (of course, for those who aren't pregnant). There are so many places to kick back and relax, which could not be more perfect, whether you are expecting or not. This taste of serenity left us completely at ease and ready to start a week of work with out heads clear.
Don't go through your time visiting the Gold Coast without a pit stop in the hinterland. It will become clear what varied gifts a Gold Coast vacation can offer.
On the Monday, we took a circuitous trip home, stopping for a spot of lunch on the way back, which also gave us the opportunity to enjoy a few hours of fishing. We were casting out into one of the Gold Coast's estuaries from the banks, near the river mouth and the ocean.
While we had no fish to show for it, we felt lucky that such a relaxing detour from our daily lives was available with such a short drive. Plenty of fishermen were lining the beach a few meters off and we watched them try their luck in the ocean. Some little boats were making their way through the estuary, gently rolling along. The commercial boats out in search of real haul could be seen, too, reminding us of the many possibilities for anyone who loves to fish.
Making our way home, it was hard to ignore what a beautiful life we have here on the Goldy. These things are just a part of life in Queensland, where the natural wonders of the world are here for all to see and experience. Add on top of that some of the big tourist attractions like the theme parks and there is little mystery as to why the tourists are coming back year after year.
So next time you visit, I really hope you get the chance to leave the luxury of the cocktail bar, or the hotel swimming pool, or even the beach and explore our home a little more. You certainly never will regret it.
About the Author:
Damian Papworth understands women find it challenging to pack a suit case for Gold Coast hotels Australia as there is so much to do. Choosing the correct women's clothing to pack can be a real conundrum.
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