Birger Halfmeier

"The Full Monty"

"If you like Hoegaarden you'll like the "Oriental Wheat". The 500ml for 170thb comes in a nice glass. Like the other beers it's on the lighter side but perfect for the tropical climate."

"If you're planning to use public buses and trains on the Gold Coast and in Brisbane you can buy a Go Card for $5 from the tourist info counter. Off peak Trips are much cheaper than with paper tickets."

"If you don't want to pay hotel prices for food, there is a Rewe supermarket at the opposite end of the station building (5 mins walk undercover). They open from 5am to 1am. They sell cold beer, too."