This place is one of the more affordable places on the riverwalk. It was unfortunately pretty difficult getting a pram inside. The food was good, everything reasonably cooked. I would certainly recommend it. Oh and as other reviewers have noted, they do have vegetarian options.

I came here for a Deakin University event (Traffic Light Party) The drinks were uber cheap ($5) and the entry was pretty standard. The entertainment that had been arranged was pretty darn good with a change from band to DJ and a Dj upstairs in a smaller room. They have an outdoor seated area for smokers and the venue was reasonably clean. Enjoyable.

The venue is opened out into the Casino itself. it's quite nice but doesnt have much going on and we got bored quickly. They aren't exactly professionals in the cocktail department, so when we asked and the girl ummed and arred, we decide to stick to the drink specials. If you can get in at a time when they do have drink specials, the prices are ok. Otherwise, $7-15 per drink is what you'll pay.

The establishment itself is absolutely stunning here. I used to get dropped in the kids club here way back when I was a little tacker. I thought it was great then but its even better now. Plenty of games and toys and the ladies are lovely. They have several restaurants, all of average quality food to just above standard. The music here is pretty terrible and its a shame they don't have a nightclub for the crowds of young ones that come here with nowhere else to go. As I said, the club is beautiful so would be easy to pull it off, especially considering the investment in other areas. Other than that, its still a nice family dinner.
I'd also recommend signing up for the club. You can earn bonuses as well as receive discounts on food and drink.

Approximate cost: $15-27

I also visited here in 2010 and had the same experience with women on the counter. My husband and I had a couples massage the day following our wedding. The therapists we're lovely and thorough, the foot soaks and wine (not that I could have any) was lovely and we we're relaxed before even entering the massage room. My husband was uncomfortable getting naked and the only qualm with the therapists is they should respect this and not demand or pressure a client to remove their underwear. It just makes things awkward of you aren't comfortable. I was four months pregnant, and although I wasn't showing at all, I had a specialty massage where oils that wouldn't harm we're used. They took special care with me. My hubby paid extra for a head massage too which he thoroughly enjoyed. He actually requested for the service to go longer for is, but they didn't have the free time to continue.
The ladies at the counter we're quite ride though. I purchased a few products (without prices) and paid after requesting my bill. We we're at the hotelfor another few days and then upon returning home, I received a call from the reception telling me I hadn't paid enough. I was shocked as the service was very expensive. They said I owed them another $40. I told them like he'll I did and requested they not call back. I paid a fair few hundred plus another hundred for the products. I was so angry when they called. They said I hadn't paid enough for the massage. I just couldn't understand how that could possibly be so and to ring a client after they'd left. I won't be back to the spa, which is a shame as I'll certainly be back to the hotel.

Approximate cost: $400-500

I stayed here on my wedding night in 2010 and was absolutely impressed. We we're so happy we stayed here. It's a big beautiful hotel and one of the nicer one's on the Gold Coast. The rooms are large with a beautiful spa, huge wardrobes, large televisions, full kitchen. It was in a handy location within walking distance to all amenities. We we're really happy with our choice.

Approximate cost: $400

In the month of October, Movie World open its gates at night to a transformed freak affair. The gates greet you with an entirely new face, fire shooting into the sky. As you walk in the gate there are demonic scantily dressed dancers rocking it out on podiums on either side of a huge bar, and beaming music pounding your brain. Smoke fills the entirety of the park at hired characters dressed as famous horror movie characters and zombie make-up loom within. A special zombie special effects show, a zombie apocalypse twist to the trick cars and specialised mazes/horror walks. One was a take from the walking dead series 3 within the prison, another was ghosts in white masks where you wore 3d glasses and another was a hillbilly murder house. They also opened up a huge memorabilia maze where most of your favourite (and most feared) horror movie stars lingered. All in all, an amazing experience!

Approximate cost: $40

I've visited sea world maybe 20 times in my lifetime. It's great value in comparison to state show rides ($5-12 each ride). If you purchase a super pass, it works out even greater value. It was a hugely good idea for them to introduce the passes as they have more of a chance to make money in their stores. Families are more willing to buy when it feels as though they are visiting for free all year.
We actually weren't too interested in rides the last time we went (it was too hot) so be paid to go into the hotel pool which has a great kids pool with a huge amount of activities in the water proofed playground. We stayed in the pool by the waterfall and relaxed.

This is my most frequented cafe on the Burwood Deakin Campus. It has a great range of sandwiches and focacias and their stuffed potatoes are scrumptious. The seats can get taken very quickly inside when its cold but in summer the staircase and fountain becomes a nice place to eat.
They do hae fair trade coffee available (organic) but no organic tea's. They also only have commercial soy milk which deafeats the purpose of going organic with coffee as soy is the most GM food on the planet. Thats my only qualm. Please get more organic options and preferably some organic almond or bonsoi milk. It would also be great to see a range of organic juices stocked. Other wise it ticks all the boxes including great, friendly staff.

Approximate cost: $8

This place stock anything from dish brushes, cold drinks and American snacks to stationary. It has a range of eco-0friendly home products which I was happy with and the staff are very friendly. I've bought plenty of stationary rushing to hand in exams and they are great with lending you tape and staplers to put it together.