Originally Posted by
FlossieFlyer
If you decide on SYD try the Roar and Snore at Taronga Zoo. ...
Originally Posted by
bensyd
If it's purely to visit a zoo I really wouldn't bother. Taronga has everything you'd need. The Gold Coast has a fair bit to offer families (theme parks mainly) but it's a city built on tourism (and investment scams
), sort of a hybrid between Panama City, FL and South Beach.
North of Brisbane is much nicer. Noosa is very nice and would tie in with a visit to the Australia Zoo. You could also check out Fraser Island.
Thank you
FlossieFlyer and
bensyd. I think we will try to stay overnight at Taronga. Their booking calendar is only open thru December right now.
If we go to Melbourne instead of Brisbane, is the penguin parade worth seeing? I've read reviews that it's been spoiled by misbehaving tour groups. Is there anything else you'd recommend in Melbourne?
Thanks again, everyone.