a good time is always had by young & old at dreamworld. Took the 3 kids for their first visit a few weeks back and they loved it! Older kids would get more out of the park but there's still heaps for the little ones to do. We went on a weekday so the queues weren't too bad, i think 15mins was the longest wait time. Park was clean and enjoyable. They have a few deals going at the moment. 1 is a 50% off coupon on the back of the shoper docket (can print it online too), the other is a pass that also gets you into the Q1 skydeck.

bargain rental costs with Apex! Especially as 1 of the drivers was under 25. We also had no excess, free babyseat & booster seat, no underage driver fee. Hired a Hyundai for 11 days, it was the current model & only cost $550! Friendly team to deal with & no masses of paperwork.

we were very impressed with our room for such a fantastic rate! The room overlooked the river canals and the beach front. It had been recently renovated and was more than comfortable for my family of 5. Kids had a ball in the massive indoor spa, the grounds are beautiful. Only took 10-15mins to walk into town depending how quick we wanted to walk. Room was quiet and the location superb. Will be staying here again

Approximate cost: $110

Beautifully presented restaurant & staff. We're visiting from Melbourne & had high hopes after reading reviews. The kids chicken cashewnut dish was really nice but my beef massaman curry was dissapointing (very watery & bland). It was nice but we'll try a different spot next time. Tip: don't sit in the elephant chairs, those things were ridiculous & we could hardly move them to get in & out of the table

Approximate cost: $19-23

nice little spot to stop in for a coffee or lunch date. food is delicious but there's not a great deal of table space inside (there's table out the front which are nice to sit at on a sunny day)

they have a much better menu these days & i love the kids playground that can be seen from the tables. keep an eye out on the shopper dockets for their special offers

still feels strange to be having a hot drink in the courtyard of my old primary school lol!
great spot to take the kids as the playground is right next door (playground is a public spot not just for cafe users).

it's about time something unique opened up in our area without having to travel to dandenong to have a proper meal that hasn't been westernised to suit the locals. The decor is very comforting & authentic. Menu doesn't have a huge range on it but there's a bit of everything to choose from or there's the banquet. The owner is genuinely happy to chat to you & it is a kid friendly venue (although i was nervous the kids would break something!)

Approximate cost: $30

lovely little cafe next door to IGA, not many tables (as mentioned below) & it can be a struggle to find a spot as this is very popular with the locals especially when IGA have their weekly pensioner day the cafe fills up fast. Yummy food & the ladies are lovely

Approximate cost: $5

i was so excited when the signs went up advertising they were opening at fountain gate. awesome food, a little pricey but well worth it. Make sure you try their chips!!

Approximate cost: $15