We were split on whether we should get the Gold Coast shuttles for unlimited transfers anywhere we want to for AUD$100. But guess we settled for normal public bus fares. Not to worry if you don't have the GO card (something that works like the ezlink card in SG and the Octopus card in HKG), the bus drivers have exact change for you! Just be nice and standby smaller notes for them ya.
Anyway, we took bus service number 702 from Airport that goes to Southport with stops in between. Hey, it's a public bus right. Just tell the driver where you're going, he'll tell you what to do from there. So, the conversation goes something like this ..
Me: Hello!
Driver: Good day mate!
Me: Does this bus go to the Vibe Hotel?
Driver: Yeap! Your stop is at Cavill Avenue, get down there when I call out the stop aite! So your fare's AUD$9.20.
Sure enough, he called out the stop, and even mentioned Vibe hotel, your stop's here! The journey took from the airport to our hotel was about 40-50 minutes, not so sure because my phone batt died on me!
Once at the hotel, we just did an arrival check-in as we were'nt allowed to check-in into our rooms just yet. Mind you, we reached the hotel at about 9.30am in the morning and check-in isn't until 2pm. So we just deposit our luggage with the hotel's reception and head to Seaworld since it's the nearest to our hotel.
Tadaaaa! I'm here again after 13 years teehee. Okay okay, so how did I get to Seaworld? I took the public bus. Yea, again! Took 950 from the bustop near our hotel for only AUD$6.10. (Take note that it's another AUD$6.10 to go back from Seaworld to my hotel.)
So once reached, we bought the passes for the 3 theme parks for the price of one. WHICH IS ALOT OF SAVINGS. Entry into JUST Seaworld alone costs AUD$89.99. Buying passes for Seaworld, Movieworld and Wet'n'Wild only costs AUD$99.99!!! That's almost 3 themeparks for the price of one! Of course there's a catch, you'll have to visit the themeparks on 3 consecutive days. Which is absolutely possible!
Seaworld is basically a place to chill and unwind to look at the animals and shows. We reached just in time for the Spongebob Paradepants. I love the catchphrase during the initial start of the show. It goes something like "Welcome to the Annual Spongebob Paradepants, now on daily." teeeheee. Notice the irony? Anyway, to prevent my blog from having so many images, I've decided to combine the pictures together. Click on the individual pictures to enlarge yo!
Spongebob Paradepants!
Ooooooooo~ Who lives in the pineapple under the sea ....?
Up next, there's the Jetstunt Extreme. AWESOME PAWSOME! Makes me want to learn how to jetski please! The stunts, they can even do a 360 degrees flip on their skis! Anyway, we bought some chips to fill our stomachs whilst waiting for the stunt show to start. It's wise to pack a packet of wet wipes because the sitting area that shows the Spongebob Paradepants and the Jetstunt extreme has alot of erm ... seagulls? okay lets just say BIRDS flying around that area. and you know what birds are best at doing right? YEAP, BIRD POOOOOOO ! In case you're not so smart and wondering what are the wet wipes for, it's for wiping the seats off bird poop because they're literally everywhere!
So next is the jetstunt~!
Once done, me and my friends just took a stroll at Seaworld and watched the animals there. They had penguins, polar bears, sharks etc. There was even the part where you can touch the starfish and sea cucumbers! Didn't manage to catch the little polar bear cub though.
Then the best part of Seaworld that's a MUST-GO to if you're there.
IMAGINE DOLPHIN SHOW!
I was recording video throughout the Dolphin presentation thus the lack of pictures. I managed to capture awesome shots back in 2000 but unfortunately we lost our camera in Brunei. Totally inspiring, truely calming to see these dolphins put up such acts.
Luckily, we lasted the whole day at Seaworld and managed to go to each animal encounter. Had to skip some of the rides because the queue was horrendous and time doesn't permit us. It started to pour when we were making our way back to the main entrance, just in time before the park closes.
So a tip or two when going to Seaworld, pack yourselves sunblock, hat, and an umbrella! oh, and wet wipes!
FYI, it's quite a distance to walk from the bustop to the park. To get back to the hotel, we took the bus at the same spot where we alighted earlier on. When in doubt, just ask the locals, preferably someone who's in Seaworld's uniform as any ang-mohs can easily be mistaken as a local (but in actual fact they're tourists themselves!)
Bus-ed 750 back to Vibe hotel and finally checked into our rooms!
It's quite spacious for two person. The TV is placed on a revolving stand so you need not necessarily be on the couch to enjoy your TV. there's also a balcony that faces the beach. AWESOME! Ironing board, iron, hairdryer, towels and toiletries are part of the package.
Anyway, had a long day since our flight. Gonna have our rest. Toodlez~!
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