Kangaroos Up Close

We didn't expect we would meet some locals at our stay in the Gold Coast. These kangaroos are used to humans and they're free-roaming the Intercontinental hotel ground. It was nice to see them up close and not in the zoo. Quite peaceful animals really, just minding their own thing :).

Free-roaming kangaroos at the Intercontinental Hotel, Gold Coast

Tiger Experience

One of our loved destinations at Dreamworld was the Tiger Island. 4 beautiful tigers showcased their skills by the help of their trainers. It was amazing to see what they can do if trained properly. One of the tigers could climbed a pole and dived as well. So take note, they can climb and dive, I repeat :).

Trained tiger, Tiger Island, Dreamworld

Starstruck by Po

Met and greeted one of our favourite celebrities at Dreamworld! It was no other than Po himself from Kung Fu Panda! I was so starstruck when he came out of the gate just behind us and proudly beaming to say, I was the first one to give him a cuddle :). Second was my son :).

Po Kung Fu Panda at Dreamworld

The Candy Shop

The candy shop at Dreamworld was one of our favorite destinations and it's connected to another favorite, the ice cream parlor :). Really, how can one resist? My son burst into the shop, me in tow, of course and we were like in sweet heaven. Purely fun!

Candy Shop at Dreamworld, Gold Coast

Intercontinental Life

Yes we loved the Intercontinental life! It was beautiful and relaxing. Not trying to promote but hey we had a great experience and would highly recommend it specially to families with kids. They have great food, big pools and a spa, hotel ground is green, proximity to the marine shopping village and it's close to Dreamworld. Just a note: it's a bit far from the Gold Coast airport though.

Intercontinental Hotel, Hope Island, Gold Coast

Relaxing Beach Pool

While at the Gold Coast, we stayed at the Intercontinental, Hope Island and glad I picked that hotel. We had a wonderful and relaxing stay. Thanks to its beautiful surroundings and of course the relaxing pools and spa. The beach pool is a natural addition to the already green and leafy hotel ground.

Beach pool of Intercontinental Hope Island, the Gold Coast