Gold Coast Ture

Kan varmt anbefale denne nattur! Den kinesiske guide var yderst professionel og venlig, og gav en grundig forklaring af de selvlysende svenneormes økologiske særpræg undervejs, samt hjalp meget betænksomt alle med at tage billeder! At gå ind i hulerne i Springbrook National Park og se de selvlysende orme, der ligner en blå stjernehimmel, var virkelig overvældende og drømmende. Efter turen tog guiden os endda med hen for at nyde nattehimlen, og vi var heldige at se Sydkorset og den smukke Mælkevej – den samlede oplevelse var bare fantastisk! Den betænksomme afhentningsservice er meget praktisk, og jeg vil varmt anbefale den til alle, der besøger Gold Coast!

Although it was a bit pricey, it was definitely worth it! Nature is truly amazing. The glowworms were beautiful, but the starry sky, with the Milky Way visible, was absolutely stunning! I went in mid-August, and it was quite cold in light clothing, so the hand warmers they provided came in handy!

Vi tager på familieferie hvert år i sommerferien. Da vi i år så et tv-program om Australien omkring det tidspunkt, hvor vi skulle booke, besluttede vi os for at tage til Gold Coast i Australien. Jeg ville også gerne prøve en luftballontur, så jeg tilmeldte mig via Klook. Det var en ret tidlig afhentning, men de ankom til hotellet præcist som aftalt. Der var et toiletstop på vej til højsletterne, og da vi nærmede os, blev der vist en DVD i bilen med information og forholdsregler på engelsk, kinesisk og japansk, hvilket bragte vores forventninger helt i top. Vi svævede langsomt af sted i den friske, stille morgenvulst, næsten som "vinden blæser", og vi kunne endda nyde solopgangen i horisonten på denne cirka en time lange flyvetur. Da vi landede på græsmarken, blev vi mødt af græssende køer. Sammen med de omkring 20 deltagere og det personale fra Hot Air Balloon, der ventede på landingsstedet, hjalp vi med at pakke ballonen sammen og nød et glas mousserende vin – det blev en uforglemmelig oplevelse, som man sjældent kan prøve i Japan.

Our first time riding a helicopter, and honestly, what an unforgettable experience. 🚁🥹 It was a mix of excitement and nervousness at first, but once we were up in the air and saw everything from a completely different perspective, it was all worth it. There’s something so surreal about looking down and realizing how beautiful everything is from above. 🩶

Our Chinese-speaking guide was incredibly professional, and also very witty and humorous. Plus, the weather that day was perfect, and the guide took us stargazing, teaching us techniques for identifying directions using Southern Hemisphere stars. It was amazing how the stars and constellations the guide pointed out were exactly the same as what I saw on my app – truly impressive! The blue glow worms were a very special experience; I'd only ever seen them in BBC documentaries before, so it was wonderful to finally experience the grandeur and subtlety of nature firsthand.

Kudos to Stevie wonderful and entertaining service! Good scenery!

We met by the side of the road. Several companies had canoes loaded and were parked on the street, ready to go, so I showed my Klook reservation screen and asked around to see if it was their tour. Since the map location was approximate, I recommend actively asking any car with canoes loaded. The tour started at 7:30 AM, and they were there promptly before the scheduled time and called out my reservation name. It's a little nerve-wracking to meet the guide, but it's easy to find them, so please head there with confidence. Also, in my case, the day before, I received a message from the guide via Gmail suggesting that since the weather wasn't looking good, I should change my 10:30 AM start time to 7:30 AM. They also told me that snorkeling would offer a clearer view in the morning. Although I was worried about waking up early, I changed it because I wanted to see the beautiful ocean. I was touched by how kind they were to proactively contact me based on the weather. This email exchange made me feel confident that I would enjoy myself at the location. Four women gathered, and I rode in a canoe with one other person, while the other two rode in single canoes. They asked if I preferred a single or a pair, and if it was my first time, and then paired us up accordingly, which was great. They explained the photo route and the flow of the activity, so even if my English wasn't perfect, I understood everything without any problems. Once we started, it was a lot of fun, and the guide explained about the birds and shared various stories. They also took photos while we were canoeing, which created lifelong memories. They lent us waterproof backpacks, wetsuits, and snorkels. I definitely think a towel and swimsuit are essential. Also, there are no changing facilities, so I recommend wearing your swimsuit beforehand. We saw many beautiful fish in the ocean. Those near the rocks and those in slightly deeper areas were truly beautiful. Other companies were also snorkeling in the same area, and there were boats in slightly deeper waters, but we enjoyed it without any issues. This is definitely one of the activities I will do again when I come to the Gold Coast.

Highly recommend this hot air balloon experience! 🎈 We even had the chance to take photos inside the hot air balloon and help pack it away after the flight, which made the experience even more memorable. The pilot was very experienced, friendly, and shared lots of interesting information throughout the journey. Our package also included a delicious breakfast at the Sheraton Grand Hotel. They even dropped us off there after the flight and kindly helped us book a Grab back to our hotel. It was a wonderful and well-organised experience from start to finish. Definitely worth it!

Unforgettable Gold Coast day tour from Southern Cross. The route is thoughtfully planned with professional service, offering a deep and memorable travel experience. Big thanks to Orion, our driver, guide and DJ! He is knowledgeable, humorous, patient and friendly, always wearing a warm Gold Coast-style smile. His in-depth commentary on nature and culture was brilliant, plus he has amazing music taste, with every track drawing us into the moment.