Graeme,

Brisbane has a couple of nice free gardens, Mount Coot-tha and Roma street parklands.

I would try and have a look through the Gold Coast hinterland, Tamborine Mountain and maybe have a beer/meal at St Bernards Hotel or the Eagle Heights brewery.

Cheers,

Rick

Here is a link that might be useful: Tamborine Mountain

Hi Rick

Have a look at the Gold Coast Succulent & Bromeliad Society web site & check for nurseries & contacts.

Pinkbroms

Graeme,
If you could only go to one brom garden or nursery in the Gold Coast area, I reckon John Catlan and Genny Vauhkonen's nursery would more than satisfy your holiday brom-hit - and nearby is the lovely home brom garden of Greg and Narelle Aizlewood. They all live just north of "Dream World" theme park, off the highway.
If it didn't get you in too much trouble, you could drop the family off at Dream World early morn, go to the above people's places, then pick up the fam at end of day on your way back to Coolangatta.
If you are prepared to drive further, you and fam are most welcome to visit my place - about 1.5 hours drive south of Coolangatta - at The Channon (near Nimbin). Protestors Falls and Nightcap National Park are just up the road from me, as well.

If you are interested in any of the above, email me for contact details. Regardless, have a great holiday!

Kerry :)

Thanks all for the kind advice. Would love to do as you say Kerry, except I might struggle to fit extra travelling in with 3 theme parks in a week and 3 kids to please! Will see how I go, you never know...
Cheers
Graeme