After checking into Big 4 Treasure Island- we went off to explore the park. What a gorgeous place it as! The kids quickly changed into their swimmers and headed to the pool, enjoying a swim, waterslide and lovely hot spa.

Much to the kids excitment, we headed across the road to Sushi Train for dinner.They loved watching the sushi being made, especially with the blow torch! We then headed out for a night out in Surfers; going for a walk around Cavill ave., before going to Timezone for a 2 hour games night. We all had a ball playing the different games, including dodgem cars and laser zone.

For our 2nd day in Gold Coast, we had decided to go to Movie World. The boys had been particularly hanging out for this and we had conceeded to paying just over $300 to go. As we were getting ready to leave, a lady approached our van offering us a free family pass that her family no longer needed! How wonderful!! So many blessings!!

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We had a wonderful day at Movie World. The kids loved the shows- especially the stunt driver show. We discovered that Kaytlin has no fear and is a real girly screamer on the rides! It was disappointing to find out that they have closed the Looney Tunes ride permanently- but they are building something nice and new there! Mel LOVED the Superman ride- which is such a thrill!!

That night, while Joe and kids had a rest, Melinda met up with her friend Shannon and went to see Outback Spectacular. And spectacular it was! A brilliant night of food and drama, mostly performed on horseback. I don’t want to spoil it for those who havn’t been- but there are some very unique and clever scenes!

Mel brought Joe home a small gift- and so now the Bulldog has been replaced by a bulls horn! Joe is turning to a country man!!!

Sunday 30th, we attended church at the local baptist church and had a lovely morning there. We then went into the Broadwater fishermans co-op for another lovely seafood lunch. What else would we eat when it’s a lovely warm day by the seaside!!!

The afternoon/ evening was spent back at the park with some wonderful visitors- Tim, Shannon, Corban and Jodie Thomas joined us for swimming and dinner! The Thomas’ family used to live in ‘the shire’ and we saw each other weekly. They moved to Brisbane last year and this is the first time we have been able to catch up and ‘see how the children have grown!’.

On Monday, we decided to make use of our free pass and head to Sea World. The kids enjoyed the seal show and feeding sting rays- which was a real treat. The dolphin show is of course, a must see and then we headed to a new section of the park- Treasure Island. We spent three hours in there! The kids -including the big kid- LOVED the pirate ship ride and basicaly wetting everything and everyone in sight.

There was also a wonderful adventure/ climbing thing that Josh and Kaytlin ventured in, whilst Joe and Zach hitched up for a climbing adventure. At an extra $5 per person, Joe and Zach mastered any height fears and ventured right up!