GCHS Chevron Renaissance Apartments Surfers Paradise Gold Coast : Frequently Asked Questions

Frequently Asked Questions - GCHS Chevron Renaissance Apartments Surfers Paradise Gold Coast

Is there free car parking in the Chevron RenaissanceTowers

Yes all of our holiday apartments in Surfers Paradise have free secure carparking available only to guests and residents within the resort. Chevron Renaissance Towers, Surfers Paradise Apartments, Gold Coast Holiday Resorts.

Gold Coast holiday apartments

We provide private sophisticated quality accommodation apartments in Surfers Paradise and our aim is to maintain a high standard of this accommodation for below the cost of what you pay should you book through normal online booking agents. We have a large range of apartments to suit most guest configuration needs. All our apartments are fully self-contained and we provide all linen including beach towels. We also hire cots, pram and high chairs and rollaway beds for extra persons. We employ the services of trained housekeepers to ensure the apartments remain clean and fresh for every guest. All of the luxury apartments are air-conditioned and there is free secure guest parking in each resort. We provide advise to anyone wishing to visit the Gold Coast and have access to hundreds of apartments available on the Gold Coast should you be planning a holiday to the Gold Coast Region. Previously known as Gold Coast Holiday Accommodation Services we are now Gold Coast Holiday Services Pty Ltd The Chevron Renaissance Towers are located at 32 Ferny Avenue in Surfers Paradise.

Surfers Paradise holiday accommodation

To cap off your fun filled days in Surfers Paradise choose the best Surfers Paradise holiday accommodation. You are sure to find a hotel, resort or apartment that will suit your accommodation budget and expectations. Make a selection from our list of Surfers Paradise holiday apartments at our home page to find out more information.

Highrises on the Gold Coast

Located an hours drive south of Brisbane and stretching along 70km of coastline lies Australia's biggest, busiest and most vibrant tourist resort â�� The Gold Coast. The impressive coastal strip is dominated by high-rise accommodation, retail and tourist shops, international standard resorts and restaurants, nightclubs and neon signs. The most famous stretch of the Gold Coast beach is glittering Surfers Paradise.

Central Surfers Paradise holiday apartments

The Towers of Chevron Renaissance are once again the centre piece of Surfers Paradise. 100m to Cavill Ave. Relaxing stroll to the beach. Truly a special destination for the whole family or that romantic getaway youve been promising yourselves. Enjoy the breath taking views from the private balcony. Yes you can see the INDY Track from most of these holiday apartments in the Chevron Renaissance Towers holiday resort. Relax beside the beautiful "Beaches in the Sky" surrounded by tropical gardens and enjoy alfresco dining in stylish entertaining and BBQ areas. Take advantage of the gym and warm down in the 25m indoor heated pool, hot spa pool and saunas. You may wish to book the private cinema or chill out in the huge games room. There's even a childrens playground!! Visit the Chevron Renaissance shopping precinct, wander around the boutiques, sample the delicious delights of the many restaurants and cafes. Its all here - supermarket, liquor outlet, hairdresser, medical centre; let the kids visit one of Surfers Paradises newest attractions - INFINITY. Our luxury 2 bedroom holiday apartments come fully self contained - stylish kitchens, linen supplied. The perfect holiday setting

Transport Gold Coast Transfers

Surfside Buslines provide daily scheduled services between major Gold Coast suburbs and Surfers Paradise for nominal fares. Private bus companies operate from the Surfers Paradise Transit Centre, located in Beach Road. These companies provide charter and scheduled services within the Gold Coast and from major Australian Capital cities: Daily Queensland Rail train services operate between Brisbane Airport (domestic and international terminals) Brisbane city, and the Gold Coast with bus connections to Surfers Paradise. The largest taxi company on the Gold Coast is Regent Taxis, operating between Surfers Paradise and all the main areas on the Coast and Brisbane. Limousines are a novel and cost-effective method of travel for groups over longer distances. They are often booked by travellers for airport transfers. Surfers Paradise is situated on the Nerang river with access to various water transport options. If youâ��re driving to Surfers Paradise, the M1 Pacific Motorway provides easy north south access. From Sydney, you take the the M1 Pacific Motorway north, automatically connecting with the Gold Coast highway at Tugun which leads directly to Surfers Paradise. From Brisbane, you take the the M1 Pacific Motorway south, towards the Gold Coast and exit at the Smith Street Exit 66 and follow the signs to the Gold Coast highway to Surfers Paradise. For detailed trip planning, visit www.whereis.com.au Gold Coast Transport, Surfers Paradise Transfers, Queensland Holidays Transport.

Apartment Facilites in Chevron Towers Accommodation

Apartment Features Fully-equipped gourmet kitchen with quality furnishings and appliances including microwave and dishwasher Luxuriously appointed bathrooms with frameless glass shower screens Separate laundry with washing machines, dryer and ironing facilities Expansive balconies with spectacular ocean, river and hinterland views. Surfers Paradise Self Contained Holiday Apartments, Resort Accommodation Gold Coast.

Family Atmosphere

Chevron Renaissance Towers is everyone's favourite Gold Coast family holiday accommodation. This family holiday accommodation is located right in the heart of vibrant Surfers Paradise the Gold Coast. You will be just metres from a sandy patrolled surf beach and at your feet is excellent shopping and stylish eateries within the resort on your Gold Coast family holiday. It is a great Gold Coast family holiday location to allow you to step out to exhilarating nightlife and there are countless activities to occupy the family, from toddlers to teens. Gold Coast Family Accommodation, Family Holiday Apartments Surfers Paradise.

History of Surfers Paradise

Jim Cavill and Surfers Paradise: Around 1920, Brisbane hotelier, Jim Cavill acquired twenty-five acres (10 hectares) of land in an area known as Elston - the place we know now as Surfers Paradise. The name Jim Cavill is always connected with the history of Surfers Paradise. However, to understand the full story, we need to first look back at an earlier age. Farming Days: In 1869, James Beattie was one of many first selectors or farmers to travel down to the South Coast and Hinterland. Beattie settled south of an area which the Kombumerri people called Jarri Parila (today's Narrowneck). He selected 80 acres on the northern bank of the Nerang River. The location of his farm was not far from the future Cavill Avenue. Beattie built a shingle-roomed cottage, a barn for his produce and a jetty on the river bank. Around him, farmers were just barely surviving on their farms or selections, growing crops such as maize and sugar cane. Meyers Ferry: A German immigrant called Johann Meyer acquired Beattie's land in 1877. He developed a short-lived sugar plantation and mill on the property. Meyer quickly found as many would in the future - there was money to be made in providing accommodation and services to visitors and travelers. He built a private ferry service over the Nerang River as well as the Main Beach Hotel near the river bank in 1887. He financed his new ventures by selling at auction in Brisbane, The Main Beach Estate. A Brisbane syndicate subdivided the land and named the newly surveyed streets (sandy tracks) after world champion scullers of the day: Edward Hanlan, Edward Trickett, Elias Laycock and Thomas Clifford. The remainder of the sugar plantation was auctioned as the Newhaven Estate in 1888. Visitors and Travelers By 1888, a horse and coach service was operating from Southport three times a week. The coach crossed the Nerang River at Meyers Ferry and then traveled along the beach. Johann Meyer's family operated a horse and buggy service from the Southport hotels, offering visitors a pleasure trip to the Main Surf Beach. In 1889, Meyer's Main Beach Hotel was declared a postal receiving office, officially titled Elston. A postal address meant an official place name and a mark on the map. People would still refer to the place for a long time as Meyer's Ferry. A village called Elston: The Postmaster in Southport, a Mr Palmer, named the receiving office near the surf beach after his wife's home village in Nottinghamshire, England. By the 1890s, the first entrepreneur of the area, Johann Meyer faced financial ruin and after he died in 1901, the Main Beach Hotel licence lapsed. Elston was without a hotel until Jim Cavill built the Surfers Paradise Hotel in 1925. Second Land Auction As early as 1917, a Brisbane real estate company, Arthur Blackwood Ltd offered for sale the 'Surfers Paradise Estate'. The auction was unsuccessful, partly because access to the area was still difficult. It was a great promotional name though and in Jim Cavill's day, he lobbied strongly to have the name Elston changed to Surfers Paradise. Opening the Jubilee Bridge and building the South Coast Road. The nearest railway station to Elston was located over the unbridged Nerang River at the town of Southport. The opening of the Jubilee Bridge in 1925 (celebrating 50 years since the first auction of land at Southport in 1875) and the extension of the South Coast Road brought a revolution to the South Coast. Motor cars could now travel along a road which bordered the seaside villages of Elston and Burleigh Heads. Estates such as Ocean Wave, Northcliffe, Mermaid Beach and Miami Shores were promoted as sure fire investments. Investors and visitors needed a place to stay on the coast and in 1925, three hotels, the Surfers Paradise, the Miami and the Burleigh Heads Hotel opened to take advantage of a tourist boom. Surfers Paradise: In 1925, at a relatively isolated spot near a long white surf beach, Jim Cavill opened his 16 bedroom hotel at the intersection of the South Coast Road and the old coach track which ran from Meyers Ferry to the beach. Around the hotel, the township of Elston came to life as local people re-opened the post office, provided refreshments and facilities for campers and holiday-makers. A man with a keen eye for promotion, Jim Cavill, with the support of locals, lobbied hard until the place name Elston was changed to the more glamorous Surfers Paradise in 1933.

What guest facilites does the Chevron Towers Resort Accommodation have

There are three pools, gym, saunas, spa baths, in house cinema, games room, barbacue facilites and childrens playground.

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Dining Out in Surfers

All the following cafe's and restaraunts can be viewed and booked at: http://www.menulog.com.au/dining Costa D'Oro Italian Restaurant, Flames On The River, Four Winds Revolving Restaurant, Crowne Plaza Surfers Paradise, Mai Thai Restaurant, Tandoori Place (Surfers Paradise - Laycock st), Ace Wasabi, Aegean Thai Restaurant, Alfresco Italian Restaurant, Amalfi Bistro & Wine Bar, Amimoto Japanese Restaurant, Asha's Cafe, Avenue Restaurant & Saloon, Baritalia, Barnies In Paradise, Bavarian Haus Restaurant & Function Centre, Beach House Pub, Benihana The Japanese Steakhouse, Hotel Marriott Resort, Billy Baxters, Billy's Beach House Hotel, Bistro Lamp, Bumble's, Burrito Brothers, Cafe Arts, Cafe Azzuro Bar & Bistro, Cafe Cucina Amore, CafÃ© Esplanade, International Beach Resort, Caffe E Cucina, Captains Table Restaurant, Central Lounge Bar & Dining, Chaopraya Thai Restaurant, Chiangmai Thai Restaurant, Chickery Chick, China House Restaurant, Chutney Mary, Crepe Cafe, D'Arcy Arms Motel & Restaurant, D'Oyles Seafood & Fine Cuisine, Del Greco, Delhi Darbar, Doogies Bar & Diner, Dragonfly, Hard Rock Cafe, Grumpys Restaurant, Green Papaya Thai Kitchen, Govinda's, Golden Legends Malaysian Seafod Restuarant, Gold Coast Shark Finn Seafood Restaurant, Gloria Jean's Coffees, Global Burgers, Gilhooleys Irish Pub & Restaurant, Focus On Paradise, Firocco, Fables Restaurant, Mantra Legends Hotel, Euro Cafe, Edge CafÃ©, Hog's Breath Cafe, Kamika Ze Teppanyaki Restaurant, Kitty O'shea's Bar & Restaurant, La Gitara, La Paella, La Panchetta on the Piazza, La Rustica Italian Restaurant, Lagoon Restaurant, Surfers Paradise Marriott Resort & Spa, Lai Lai Shangri-La Chinese Restaurant, Lansdowne Road Bar , Legends Chinese Seafood Restaurant, Lygon St Cafe & Restaurant, Gold Coast International Hotel, Maharani Malaysian Restaurant, Me Shi Ya Japanese Restaurant, Medexotic, Melbas On The Park, Mexican Montezumas Surfers Paradise, Mexican New-Mexico Restaurant, Micky's Restaurant and Bar, Mikado Japanese Retaurant, New Daniel's Steakhouse, New Saigon, New Seoul Korean Restaurant, Nicolini's Italian Restaurant, Pacino Pizze Vino, The, Pancakes Surfers, Papa Georges Pizza Bar, Paradise Island Resort, Patio Seafood Buffet Restaurant, Gold Coast International Hotel, Pink Poodle Beers of Belgium, Rez Two Fifty Two, Rish Cafe Restaurant, Rusty Pelican, Sayas, Mantra Sun City Resort, Seafood Mania, Seafood On The Beach, Seorabeol Restaurant, Sher-e-Punjab Indian & Mughlai Restaurant, Shiraz Nights, Shogun Japanese Karaoke Restaurant, Sinbad's Restaurant, Sirocco Restaurant and Bar, Sirocco Restaurant and Bar, Swingin' Safari, Sylvester's, Taj Palace Indian Restaurant, Teriyaki Paradise, Terrace Cafe,Crowne Plaza, The Coffee Club - Cavill Mall, The Latern Quarter, The Surf Club Northcliffe Club & Bistro, The Temple, Titanium Bar, Toscani's Cafe Bar & Restaurant, Traffic Deli, Turkish Palace , Vegas In Paradise, Waves, Yamagen Japanese Restaurant, Yamasakura, You Japanese Restaurant

Activities on the Gold Coast

All the following Gold Coast Activities, can be viewed at: http://www.hellogoldcoast.com.au/attractions.html Aquaduck Tours, Tiger Moth Joy Flight, Australian Kayaking Adventures, Australian Outback Spectacular, Australia Zoo Self Drive Tour, Beach Trekkers, Bungy Jump, Currumbin Wildlife Sanctuary, David Fleay Wildlife Park, Discovery Fishing Charters Australia, Dolphin Wild's Moreton Island Cruise, Dracula's Cabaret Restaurant, Dreamworld, Extreme Jetboating, Flycoaster, Ferrari Experience, Free Spirit Tours, Gold Coast Kayaking & Snorkelling, Gold Coast Motorcycle Tours, Gold Coast Turf Club, Haunted House, Jetboat Extreme, Jet Ski Safaris, Karting in Paradise, King Tutts Putt Putt, Kitesurf Gold Coast, Le Mans Kart Racing Complex, Lofty's Watersports, Mirage Boat Hire, Mud Crab Cruise, O'Reilly's Rainforest Guesthouse, Out There Charters, Paradise Jet Boating, Plan B Party Tours, Putt Putt Golf, Q1 Observation Deck, RaceNutz Megastore, Seabreeze Sports, Sea World, Shane's Watersports World, The Shooting Centre, Skirmish - Paintball Shooting Game, Sling Shot, Sunrise Parasail, Thunderbird Park, Tiki Boat Hire, Timezone, Tropical Fruit World, Tweed Endeavour Cruises, Vomatron, Wahoo Charters, Warner Bros. Movie World, Wax Museum, Wet 'n' Wild Water World, Whales in Paradise, WhiteWater World, Wyndham Cruises.

What Annual Events are on the Gold Coast in 2008

All Major events in 2008 can be found at: http://www.goldcoast.qld.gov.au/attachment/annualevents/major_events_2010.pdf Mondial Australian Women's Hardcourts,Rotary Antique Fair, Summafielddayze, Kellogg's Nutri-Grain Ironman Series to Trial, Gold Coast Board Riding Championships, Malibu Teams Challenge, Summer Surf Life Saving Series, Queensland Cup Surf Boat Carnival, Billabong Alley Classic Surfing, Queensland Surf Rescue Championships, Beach Cricket, Surfing Queensland Micro Grom Comp, Big Day Out, Gatorade Queensland Triathlon Series, Australian Junior Beach Volleyball Championships, Hurley Burleigh Pro Junior Surfing, Gold Coast Australia Day Celebrations, Beach Volleyball Championships, Kellogg's Nutri-Grain Ironman Series to Round 1 & Round 2, Rip Curl MP Surfing Classic, ANZ Ladies Masters, Ocean Assault Final Round 1 (Surf Lifesaving), NAB Cup AFL Game, Quiksilver & Roxy Pro (WCT Mens & Womens), Ocean Challenge Age Final & Ocean Assault Final, The Gold Coast Waitangi Day Festival, Queensland Junior Championships (Surf Lifesaving), Gold Coast Triathlon to Luke Harrop Memorial, Clean Up Australia Day, Rip Curl Kirra Teams Challenge, Somerset Literature Festival, 2008 Crazy John's Queensland Championships incl Masters (Surf Lifesaving), Dancesport Queensland Open, Conrad Jupiters Magic Millions Carnival, Outrigger Grand Prix Marathon, South Coast Foam Junior Surf Slam, National Youth Week Youth Festival, Boost Surf Show, Outrigger Gold Coast Cup, Brothers Neilsen Pro Junior, 2008 Malfunction (Malibu Surfing Competition), Australian International Senior Golf Championships at Lakelands, Sanctuary Cove Boat Show, Blues on Broadbeach Festival, Wintersun Festival, Honolua Paddleboard Race, Quiksilver Queensland Junior Series, A La Carte in the Park, Burleigh Winter Solstice Festival, Gold Coast Airport Marathon, Uni Sport Gold Coast Challenge, Tastes of Broadbeach, Wine, Jazz & Chocolate, Anaconda Adventure Race at Tallebudgera Valley, International Megastars Dance Festival, Tastes of Gold Coast festival, F1 Superboats, 2008 Gold Coast City Cup, Malibu Teams Challenge, The Swell Sculpture Festival, Coolangatta Gold, Lexmark Indy 300, Billabong Girls Queensland Surf Series Summer Classic, Pan Pacific Masters Games, New Year's Eve Fireworks.

Where can I go shopping and how far is it away from Chevron Renaissance.

There are a number of major shopping centres on the Gold Coast and they include Pacific Fair, Harbour Town and Robina Town Centre. All are accesible using the bus service that stops outside of the resort. Surfers Paradise had a large range of leading fashion retail outlets.

Markets in and around Surfers Paradise

Beachfront Markets Explore more than 120 market stalls stretching over half a kilometre of beachfront promenade along Surfers Paradise beach, every Wednesday and Friday evening. Carrara Markets The Markets have become a virtual institution on the Gold Coast, drawing weekend crowds of more than 25 000. Carrara Markets is the largest permanent Markets in Queensland and is open every Saturday & Sunday from 6am to 4pm. Pacific Fair is an open air and undercover retail delight to satisfy any tourist or shopping lover. There are many major stores and over 260 specialty retailers. In addition there are Banks, Medical Services, a Post Office and Cafes, Bars and Restaurants to please everyone. Children are catered for with a themed children's play park and the disabled can make use of our companion service. Parking is easy with over 5000 free carparks. There are taxi and water taxi services and a Bus Interchange. All this set in a wonderland of leafy walkways and parks with traquil lakes and peaceful streams. Harbour Town is an award winning, colourful and vibrant shopping destination with more than 120 outlet stores selling quality national and international brand fashions and homewares direct with savings of up to 60% below normal retail prices, every day. Explore colourful avenues lined with stores selling some of the world's most famous fashion labels and designer brands at heavily discounted outlet prices. Discover quality names in fashion, sporting wear, lingerie, perfume, jewellery, homewares and gifts. Dine al-fresco at our charming restaurants and cafes featuring international cuisine. With a total floor space of 59,983sqm spread over two levels, Australia Fair is anchored by Kmart, Best & Less, Woolworths, Coles and Birch Carroll & Coyle Cinemas. The centre boasts 230 specialty stores, including many services such as Australia Post, Medicareâ�¢ and RACQ to name a few. Other features include the Trader Dukes Tavern with Bar, Bistro and Bottle Shop.

How do I check into the Chevron Renaissance Resort Accommodation Surfers Paradise

We will meet you at the Chevron Renaissance Resort Accommodation Surfers Paradise to give you your keys when booking with us. We will make sure you are checked in an comfortable before we leave you. Credit card details will be needed at checkin as security. We will need at least 48 hours notice but in the event that you are arriving the day you book the number to contact is 0424188740 to arrange your checkin time.

What do I do with the Room Keys when I depart the Chevron Towers?

Please leave the 2 sets of room keys we supply you with inside the apartment, locking them inside. Please do not try to leave keys at the reception as they will not take them.

What time is Checkin at these Chevron Towers Apartments.

Checkin begins at 10.30am - 6pm. Our Arrivals telephone number is 0424 188 740. Standard check in time is 2pm however if the apartment is available earlier we will get you in earlier. We can supply room keys from 10.30 however so as not to keep you waiting. Arrivals afer 6pm will need to be pre arranged by calling 07 55257700. A late checkin fee will apply.

Can I get an extra bed for my apartment in Chevron Renaissance Private Holiday Apartments?

When booking at Chevron Renaissance private holiday apartments with Gold Coast Holiday Services Pty Ltd,we can provide rollaway beds for most rooms.

Are the Surfers Paradise holiday Apartments holiday baches or holiday bach?

Bach (pronounced Batch, with the alternative of Crib in the southern part of New Zealand) is the name given in New Zealand to structures akin to small, often very modest holiday homes or beach houses. They are an iconic part of New Zealand history and culture, especially in the middle of the 20th century, where they symbolized the beach holiday lifestyle that was becoming more accessible to the middle class. "Bach" was originally short for bachelor pad, but actually they often tended to be a family holiday home. Baches started to became very popular in the 1950s, as better roads and more available cars allowed family beach holidays, often to the same beach every year, and hence to the construction of a bach in that spot. One humorous definition of the bach, is "something you built yourself, on land you don't own, out of materials you borrowed or stole." Surfers Paradise holiday apartments coul be reffered to as holiday baches and accommodation in general on the Gold Coast be it an apartment, unit or house could be referred to as a holiday bach.

Best Times to Visit Clothing and Climate

Australiaâ��s Gold Coast packs a punch every day of the year So it is not a matter of planning when, just planning how youâ��re going to fit in a timetable of fun. Formal seasons are less apparent with an average of 300 days of sunshine a year. Expect cooler temperatures in hinterland and rural areas year round, especially in winter. Nature unveils its glory every day with golden summers, clear-sky winters, crisp autumn hinterland mornings and vibrant, optimistic summers. Select your best time by defining your choices: Events View Gold Coast Events School holidays and Australian public holidays http://www.dest.gov.au/ Clothing Standard - Be Free Clothing is defined by what you choose to do while on Australiaâ��s Gold Coast - casual or sophisticated. Key themes this season: colourful, vibrant and comfortable within your own skin. Gold Coast sophistication can take you anywhere in the world. It embodies the best beauty tip - to be yourself. Hereâ��s some tips from the locals: You can get sunburnt even on cloudy days. Treat the sun and surf with respect. Wear sun protection year round, a broad brimmed hat, shirt with collar and sleeves and maximum sun screen to exposed skin. While casual is the Gold Coast norm, some golf courses have dress codes so check when booking. Gentlemen may need a jacket when fine dining, or enjoying a sophisticated evening at a club or restaurant. Hinterland areas may be cooler and wetter. Take a jacket and a heavier coat in winter. Christmas in July with log fires and early morning mist sets the scene. Wear comfortable walking shoes in national parks and farms. Pack swim wear year round - winter offers pleasant warm weather during the day. Bring a light suitcase - youâ��ll need room to stock up on all those gifts and new clothes. And now the weather: Spring: September to November 15-25C (59-77F) Summer: December to February 20-28C (68-83F) Autumn: March to May 16-26C (61-77F) Winter: June to August 11-21C (52-70F)

Passports, Visas and Entry Requirements, Currency and Money

Australiaâ��s Gold Coast is Very Accessible Hereâ��s a guide for international visitors to make your visit as easy as possible. Passports and Visas All visitors to Australia need a valid passport and an Australian visa or Electronic Travel Authority (ETA). Visa types depend on length of stay and the visitâ��s purpose. Lodge online applications for ETAs or acquire forms from more than 300,000 travel agents, 75 airlines and Australian diplomatic offices worldwide. If you do not hold a passport approved for ETA, get a â��labelâ�� visa from Australian embassies, high commission offices or consulates. The Immigration Departmentâ��s website offers an Event Co-ordinatorsâ�� Network to help event managers. View Immigration website. www.immi.gov.au Duty Free and Quarantine Australia has a 10% Goods and Services Tax (GST). Travellers may be eligible for a GST refund on departure. Incoming visitors may bring in limited quantities of duty free products. Business travellers need permits for carrying commercial goods through Customs. If you enter Australia with doctorâ��s prescriptions or medicines, get a permit. View Customs. www.customs.gov.au Australian Customs enforces strict controls. Australia is the largest island in the world which is free of many diseases. Please declare animal and plant material, herbal medicines, food, eggs, seeds and wood. Coral, shell, reptile and whale products are banned. Restrictions may or do apply for currency, firearms and ammunition, heritage items and defence and strategic goods. Ask officers if you are not sure. The future health of Australiaâ��s native animals, plants and primary industries depends on your honesty. View Customs. www.customs.gov.au Safeguarding our heritage for the future - Australiaâ��s Gold Coast. Very serious. Gold Coast Airport Related websiteswww.immi.gov.au www.customs.gov.au Very Valuable Value is relative. The value of time spent with people you love. The value of time spent in discovery. Priceless memories, life-saving laughter. Hereâ��s a guide to money and currency - but donâ��t forget to appreciate the value of your Gold Coast experience. Australiaâ��s currency is the dollar ($). 100c = $A1. Australia has a stable currency. Note denominations: $100, $50, $20, $10, $5. Coin denominations: $2, $1, 50c, 20c, 10c, 5c. Currency conversions www.xe.net/ucc Money Matters Travellersâ�� cheques can be cashed at banks and major hotels. ATMs widely available 24 hours a day. Major credit cards accepted at shops, hotels, restaurants. Common credit cards include American Express, Bankcard, Dinerâ��s Club, Mastercard, Visa. Bank hours: 9am to 4pm (Monday to Thursday), 9.30am to 5pm (Friday). Bureau de change offer more flexible hours. Currency exchange facilities: at airports, key tourist centres. Australia has a Federal Goods and Services Tax (GST) on all goods and services. Travellers may be eligible for a GST refund on departure through Customs. www.customs.gov.au Tipping is not mandatory in Australia. Some restaurants charge surcharges on public holidays. Travellers must declare substantial amounts of foreign currency (valued at $A10,000 or more) through Customs. www.customs.gov.au Australiaâ��s Gold Coast has some of the nationâ��s largest duty free stores. View Customs for allowances. All shoppers in Australia are protected by consumer legislation. Some heritage items may be protected against export. www.customs.gov.au Duty free shopping, Gold Coast Airport Related websiteswww.xe.net www.customs.gov.au

The A-Z of Information to assist your planning

An A-Z of information to assist your planning Alcohol: Legal drinking age is 18 years and older. Bring ID to prove your age. Alcohol can only be purchased in liquor outlets and hotels (not in supermarkets). Electricity: 240/250 volts AC 50Hz Universal outlets for 110 volts (shavers only) standard in hotels, apartments, motels. Emergency: Dial 000 from a fixed line or 112 from a mobile phone. Police, ambulance, fire. Language: English. Translation and multi-lingual tours available. Telstraâ��s Foreign Language Service offers telephone assistance in nine languages. Measures: Metric system. www.onlineconversion.com Post Offices: Australia Post offices are generally open 9am to 5pm weekdays, 9am to 12pm Saturdays. www.australiapost.com.au Religion: Australia is multi-cultural. Discrimination is an offence. Mosques, temples, Christian churches and prayer rooms are located on the Gold Coast. Specific dietary requirements are available (halal, kosher). Road Rules: Left hand side driving. A 50kmh speed limit applies in most residential areas. Open highways 100-110kmh. View speed limit signs. Seat belts mandatory. Strict drink driving laws apply. Bring your current driverâ��s licence if you want to hire a vehicle. www.transport.qld.gov.au Safety: Common sense approach to personal safety encouraged. www.transport.qld.gov.au Smoking: Queensland has strict tobacco laws with new legislation being phased in. There is no smoking in indoor public places and no sales to children under 18 years. www.health.qld.gov.au Sun/Surf Safety: Australian beaches are beautiful. Never underestimate the power of the Pacific Ocean. Always swim between the red and yellow flags in a patrolled beach and heed life guardsâ�� advice. Gold Coast beaches are patrolled by professional life guards and volunteers (weekends). http://www.health.qld.gov.au Swimmers must accept responsibility for their own safety. Sun protection is vital â�� always wear a hat, collared shirt with sleeves, maximum sunblock and avoid the heat of the day 10am â�� 2pm. www.whs.qld.gov.au Swimming: There is no nude bathing permitted in Queensland. Telephones: Australian international code 61. Public telephones, international dial cards available. Time zone: Eastern Standard Time (EST): GMT + 10 hours. No daylight saving in Queensland.

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