I am back home for a while so today I would like to take you with me on a SHORT tour around the canals of the Goldcoast. The tourist and theme park capital of Queensland.
So welcome aboard this rather short boat…
Welcome aboard the Jindalee
The Goldcoast became popular as a tourist area in the 1930’s when people travelled south from Brisbane to enjoy the beach and surf of this fabulous area. Developers saw the potential and in the 1950’s and 60’s major development took place to drain the swamp (now more politically correct to call it wet-lands) and create a network of canals.
The sections that lined the canals had water views and became exclusive and expensive millionaire properties. This two hour cruise aboard the Jindalee (Click the link for more details of price and times)gives you a close up look at some of these palatial homes. (maybe we will get to house sit in one of them!) Image of some of the canals from Google images
Our captain is a very relaxed sort of bloke.
Space for the super yacht of the wealthy to moor at the end of the garden
Ok now how many million$ will you offer for this one?
Marina Mirage shopping centre for the wealthy, all the exclusive boutiques can be found here
A more homely style, but on the large size. What do you think?
I wonder how often these boats go out to sea? A few million dollars resting here…
After being served a cup of coffee and scone we arrived back on dry land to catch the bus home…
I hope you enjoyed your cruise with me and a brief look at the way the wealthy live on the Goldcoast.
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