Is the gold coast good or bad??

Pom in Paradise · 21-07-2008, 11:37 AM

Just want some feedback on whether the gold coast has been the place of dreams or nightmares for you?? Dont hold back!!

earlswood · 21-07-2008, 12:00 PM

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Originally Posted by Pom in Paradise

Just want some feedback on whether the gold coast has been the place of dreams or nightmares for you?? Dont hold back!!

Nightmare

yes......nightmare

Pom in Paradise · 21-07-2008, 12:22 PM

care to expand why??

Lynandsean · 21-07-2008, 01:09 PM

Earlswood ???? - I actually think you would like it here! boring it most definitely is not!!

For us I would say it's great especially given that we came from a very rural part of the UK so a complete change. I love the beaches, so many things to do without the need to spend loads of money (excl the theme parks!). Plenty of work for OH and close enough to Brisbane for more things to do (Son actually travels there daily for study). Public transport seems fine to us and cheap! Weather fantastic.

What I don't like is the graffiti, the driving on the M1

and the 'packed in' feeling of some of the suburbs.

We avoid Surfers Paradise, absolutely no need to go there. Love the southern end - Burleigh Heads to Coolangatta much more. I do really think there is something and somewhere here for everybody.

Lyn

earlswood · 21-07-2008, 01:16 PM

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Originally Posted by Lynandsean

Earlswood ???? - I actually think you would like it here! boring it most definitely is not!!

For us I would say it's great especially given that we came from a very rural part of the UK so a complete change. I love the beaches, so many things to do without the need to spend loads of money (excl the theme parks!). Plenty of work for OH and close enough to Brisbane for more things to do (Son actually travels there daily for study). Public transport seems fine to us and cheap! Weather fantastic.

What I don't like is the graffiti, the driving on the M1

and the 'packed in' feeling of some of the suburbs.

We avoid Surfers Paradise, absolutely no need to go there. Love the southern end - Burleigh Heads to Coolangatta much more. I do really think there is something and somewhere here for everybody.

Lyn

I actually like the graffiti...something to look at that is intresting, and it is the only culture that Oz has really got as some of that graffeti is from the seventies.
Not Banksie quality....but more of it

earlswood · 21-07-2008, 01:17 PM

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Originally Posted by Pom in Paradise

care to expand why??

I will when I have less time.

Jaynie · 21-07-2008, 01:56 PM

Take no notice of Earlswood, he lives in Perth and likes to wind people up, he wants to go back to UK cos he thinks it's wonderful!

Pinhead · 21-07-2008, 02:07 PM

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Originally Posted by Pom in Paradise

Just want some feedback on whether the gold coast has been the place of dreams or nightmares for you?? Dont hold back!!

Nightmare.

Only visited briefly but reminded me of Miami, high rise blocks on the beach.
Good way to spoil a perfect beach, not my cup of tea!

earlswood · 21-07-2008, 04:03 PM

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Originally Posted by Pinhead

Nightmare.

Only visited briefly but reminded me of Miami, high rise blocks on the beach.
Good way to spoil a perfect beach, not my cup of tea!

Hey....there is only room for one miserable bastard on these forums....find your own pinhead.

calNgary · 21-07-2008, 11:07 PM

When we arrived and first went to the Gold Coast it was much more built up than i imagined and i soon realised i didnt want to live slap bang in it !! as Lyn says there are some lovely suburbs dotted around,especially south Gold Coast and also hinterland gold coastb,as with any tourist hotspot Surfers area is busy,built up and chaotic,still excellent for a day out though! i much prefer the gold coast over the city and sunny coast.Hope this helps a bit
Cal x