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Old 22-04-2008, 11:34 AM   #1 (permalink)
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Hey everybody

I will be going Gold Cost and Sydney in October.

Is there any brands well known in Australia,
For instance, Coach is a MUST BUY in US.
What is it for australia?and what is good to buy there?

Pls advise..

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Old 23-04-2008, 09:56 PM   #2 (permalink)
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Old 23-04-2008, 10:29 PM   #3 (permalink)
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Old 23-04-2008, 10:31 PM   #4 (permalink)
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Wows. Beats me. Billabong? lols.
You should try out the royal jelly?beans from there. Its nice.

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Hey everybody

I will be going Gold Cost and Sydney in October.

Is there any brands well known in Australia,
For instance, Coach is a MUST BUY in US.
What is it for australia?and what is good to buy there?

Pls advise..
If you're going to the Gold Coast, look for Harbour Town north of Surfer's Paradise. It's between Gold Coast and Brisbane; that area is known for its factory outlets. It's just off the M1 expressway so it shouldn't be too hard to find.

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Old 24-04-2008, 10:53 AM   #6 (permalink)
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Will be driving.. factory outlet normally have what brand?

but i just want you to know that while i was in my cave, your picture was on the wall
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Old 24-04-2008, 11:37 AM   #7 (permalink)
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They usually have the normal sporting brands from Nike to New Balance...

Others like portman, ripcurl, quicksilver etc

I usually get my bonds stuff from australia
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Old 24-04-2008, 11:46 AM   #8 (permalink)
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Yup, I recall there's a Nike outlet there. I think there's a Levi or Lee outlet there as well, along with some other local brands. They also have bookshops, furniture, a departmental store, a supermarket and eating places there.

I bought some really nice stuff there, it's a whole shopping mall area with lots of parking.

One piece of advice I'd give is don't do too much shopping in Surfer's Paradise. The prices there are a little higher, and it's a tourist trap. If you decide to head into Brisbane, let me know. I could point you to a few places to do some shopping.

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Old 24-04-2008, 12:03 PM   #9 (permalink)
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I remember going to a market in Brisbane, across the bridge from the casino
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I remember going to a market in Brisbane, across the bridge from the casino
That's the South Bank market. They have a Bazzar there every weekend, where they sell a lot of stuff. On the first Saturday morning of every month, there is a farmer's market there too. Really cheap fruits, vegetables, and seafood.

I used to make it a point to walk by there on my way home from Uni every Friday evening, it's a really great way to start the weekend.

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Old 24-04-2008, 12:16 PM   #11 (permalink)
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I am not going brisbane

Onli going gold coast and sydney.
Gold coast will be staying apartment
Sydney staying in travellodge...

i need more shoppings!!

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Will you be going to visit the vineyards?

Do cater for 1 day each at each theme park so that you have ample time to have fun there.
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Will you be going to visit the vineyards?

Do cater for 1 day each at each theme park so that you have ample time to have fun there.
no idea going vineyards anot.
But i will be going theme park !

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no idea going vineyards anot.
But i will be going theme park !
If you do go to the vineyards then make sure you have a designated driver
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Oh if you're going to be driving, don't forget to stop by Byron Bay. It's a beautiful place near the QLD/NSW border.

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Yah... Had one of the best kebabs there
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There's also a night market along the gold coast beach. Can't remember on which nights tho. Plenty of nice trinkets to buy.

Foodwise (of course) I used to go to this jap restaurant, serves very good unagi don and the best agadashi toufu i've had so far. Ok from the main road, at the junction where the right turns into the casino, make a left turn instead and another left to go into a smaller road and it'll be on the left beside the road. It's not far, can't miss it. Unless it's closed already of course. They also have very pretty japanese waitresses. Tanned surfer girls. *whew*
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Cool....

Thinking of going back
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hey meow meow....

i bought a billabong bag at goldcoast for A$29 last time...

you staying at travelodge too?? we had good memories of it the last time we stayed there!

enjoy your trip!!


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hey meow meow....

i bought a billabong bag at goldcoast for A$29 last time...

you staying at travelodge too?? we had good memories of it the last time we stayed there!

enjoy your trip!!
Yes Yes
Thanks!
Much appreciate.. too bad i dun reali fancy beach brands =(

Wonder is there Forever 21 there. reali love it over the time i am in US !!

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