In Reply to: thanks to everyone posted by frazzledfozzle on Tuesday, 17. January 2006 at 18:51 Bali Time:
I lived an hour from the Gold Coast for 12 years and stayed there every couple of weeks the entire time. It is a great place to holiday with kids, from age 3 to 14 my daughter never tired of the place or the theme parks. If you go there get a multi-park pass that saves on entry and a second day return pass at Dreamworld is also cheap. There are plenty of food halls for cheaper eating on the strip.
I know it is different to Bali but if your kids aren't keen on Bali this year I would go Gold Coast and then maybe next year Bali, A family holiday is for all to enjoy, Bali isn't going anywhere so will be there when your kids feel happy to return. Whatever you decide I hope you all have a great time.