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'AMBASSADOR APARTMENTS' - CHEVRON ISLAND 

Location

The Ambassador Apartments holiday units are situated on Chevron Island in the heart of Surfers Paradise. They are only about 10 minutes comfortable walking from the main beach and the centre of Surfers Paradise shopping area. Chevron Island shopping area also provides all required services for the holiday maker.

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Accommodation

Accommodation consists of:

a. Six x three bedroom units comprising of one queen size bed and four single beds. (Maximum occupancy – 6)

b. Six x two bedroom units comprising of one queen size and two single beds. (Maximum occupancy – 4)

Facilities

Each unit is well appointed and self-contained with excellent kitchen facilities including wall oven, electric cook top, microwave oven, dishwasher and garbage disposal unit. In addition a washing machine, clothes dryer and colour television are provided. All units have ensuites and built-in robes to the master bedroom.

The apartments have a private outdoor recreation area with a swimming pool and BBQ facilities, as well as off-street secure underground parking.

Everything essential is supplied in each unit, excepting linen, which can be hired locally through the manager at very reasonable rates.

Pets

Pets are NOT allowed at this establishment. However, boarding kennels for domestic pets are available in the Gold Coast area.

Tariffs

A High Medium and Low season tariff structure applies at Ambassador. Details can be obtained by ringing the Management Team at the apartments.

Note: Occupancy is from 1300 hours day of arrival to 0900 hours day of departure.

Tariffs are reviewed from time to time and any variations are effective immediately.

Eligibility

All serving members of the permanent Air Force, Regular Army, Permanent Navy and RAAFAR, adult members of the AIRTC, civilian employees of the Department of Defence and ex-members of the RAAF, Army and Navy are eligible to apply for accommodation and to have members of their family, relatives and friends accompany them.

Please note that families, relatives and friends of entitled members cannot occupy accommodation unless the members accompany them.

Bookings

Bookings for this centre may be made in writing or by telephone. The contact details are:

The Manager
Ambassador Holiday Units
9-13 Parnoo Street
CHEVRON ISLAND QLD 4217

Telephone: (07) 5531 5692
Mobile: 0417 780 961
Fax: (07) 5538 1860
Email: aambassador@bigpond.com

 

Confirmation of Bookings

Confirmation of bookings, subject to vacancies, will be given:

a. Serving RAAF - 12 months ahead (9 months ahead for school holidays);

b. All others - 6 months in advance;

c. Weekend bookings - Wednesday prior to required booking; and

d. Overnight stays - Subject to vacancy on required night.

Note: a ballot system operates in the school holidays.

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RAAF and ARMY APARTMENTS

SURFSIDE on the BEACH

RAAF and Army each have apartments available at Surfside:

RAAF - three x 3br apartments and,

            one x 2br apartment

Army - two x 3br apartments and,

            one x 2br apartment.

Location

Located at the beach end of Koorin Drive at Kawana, just south of Mooloolaba, on the Sunshine Coast (an easy one hour drive from Brisbane), this relatively undiscovered region combines all the very best of the top tourist areas with the quiet tranquillity of an uncrowded stretch of beach.

Surfside on the Beach is in walking distance to Kawana Shopping World, restaurants and tennis courts and only a short drive from all the Sunshine Coast's best attractions.

What to do?

  • Australia Zoo (Steve Irwin's Crocodile farm)
  • Big Pineapple
  • Noosa Village
  • Glass House Mountains
  • UnderWater World
  • The Big Cart Track
  • Aussie World (Ettamogah Pub etc)

Facilities

Boasting three swimming pools (one heated during winter) and private access to the beach, the resort has 2 ½ acres of landscaped tropical gardens, security undercover parking, gas barbecues and many more features.

Eligibility

RAAF and Army members have priority within booking times at the apartments. Notwithstanding they plus Navy (Regular and Reserve) Retired Defence Personnel, Defence Civilians, family of eligible members may use the facilities however, the eligible member must be staying at the apartment.

Tariffs

Units will be let Saturday-to-Saturday. Details may be obtained by contacting the resort.

Bookings

Enquiries and bookings should be made directly to the Surfside on the Beach. Contact details are as follows:

Free call: 1800 802 305

Phone: (07) 5444 0044

Fax: (07)5444 0668

E-mail: info@surfsideholidays.com
Post: P.O. Box 230, Buddina QLD 4575

Ask for the availability of the Army and RAAF units.  Members of the Army and RAAF can book apartments nine months in advance of their stay; all other members can book six months in advance.

Payment

Defence members will be treated as any other guest with regard to deposit and payment of tariff.  A $100 deposit will be required to secure the booking, and the balance of the tariff must be paid on arrival at the resort.

Length of Stay

To ensure a maximum number of members have the opportunity to use the resort; stays are restricted to one week in duration (Saturday to Saturday) unless specified. Members may elect to extend their stay, if within ten days an apartment has not been booked. Bookings for less than a week may only be made ten days in advance.

More Info?

For more info on Surfside on the Beach go to www.surfsideholidays.com/   

          

Grand Florida Beachside Resort                         

Location

Grande Florida Beachside Resort is located 6.5kms south of Surfers Paradise on Queensland's beautiful Gold Coast. The resort is only 12.5 kms north of Coolangatta Airport and just 1.5 hours from Brisbane. There is a great selection of restaurants within walking distance of the resort, a patrolled surfing beach is only 100m away and Pacific Fair Shopping Centre is 4 kms north.

Facilities

Grande Florida is a low rise complex nestled in two acres of lush tropical rainforest gardens. There are two two-bedroom and two three-bedroom Army Amenities Fund apartments at Grande Florida Beachside Resort. The resort boasts two award winning lagoon style swimming pools (one heated), with sandy beaches and children's paddling pools. Other resort features include spa jets in the pool area, exercise room, games room and undercover security parking.

Eligibility

Those eligible to stay in the Army units are as follows:

  • Army - Regular & Reserve
  • Navy - Regular & Reserve
  • RAAF - Regular & Reserve
  • Retired Defence Personnel
  • Defence Civilians
  • Family of the above (only when eligible member stays)

You will be required to verify your eligibility by providing your APS/Service/PMKeys number, rank and current unit (where applicable) during the booking process. This information will be checked on receipt of your deposit.

Tariffs

Units will be let Saturday-to-Saturday. Dertails may be obtained by contacting the resort.

Bookings

Enquiries and bookings should be made directly to the Grande Florida Beachside Resort. Contact details are as follows:
Toll Free: 1800 627 804
Phone: 07 - 5572 8111
Fax: 07 - 5572 8863
E-mail: info@grandefloridaresort.com.au
Post: 7 Redondo Avenue, Miami QLD 4220

Ask for the availability of the "Army" units. Army members can book apartments nine months in advance of their stay; all other members can book six months in advance.

Payment

Defence members will be treated as any other guest with regard to deposit and payment of tariff.  A $100 deposit will be required to secure the booking, and the balance of the tariff must be paid on arrival at the resort.

Length of Stay

To ensure a maximum number of members have the opportunity to use the resort; stays are restricted to one week in duration (Saturday to Saturday) unless specified. Members may elect to extend their stay, if within ten days an apartment has not been booked. Bookings for less than a week may only be made ten days in advance.

More Info?

For more info on Grande Florida Resort go to www.grandefloridaresort.com.au

Bay Lodge Apartments

Location                

The Bay Lodge Apartments are only a few minutes walk from the heart of Surfers Paradise and only a block away from the family recreation area of Budds Beach.

What to do?

Nestled in a quiet residential area close to the Nerang River, Bay Lodge offers access to the energy and lifestyle of Surfers Paradise with its famous surf beaches, as well as family living in self-contained units.

Facilities

There are two two-bedroom Army Amenities Fund apartments at Bay Lodge. Two on the ground floor, one on the middle floor and one on the top floor (accessed by stairs only). Each unit is fully furnished, with main bedrooms containing a queen-size bed and second bedrooms containing two singles. A foldaway bed may be hired to accommodate a fifth person in the apartment. The apartment also contains a laundry, balcony, ceiling fan and microwave.

Eligibility

Those eligible to stay in the Army units are as follows:

  • Army - Regular & Reserve
  • Navy - Regular & Reserve
  • RAAF - Regular & Reserve
  • Retired Defence Personnel
  • Defence Civilians
  • Family of the above (only when eligible member stays)

You will be required to verify your eligibility by providing your APS/Service/PMKeys number, rank and current unit (where applicable) during the booking process. This information will be checked on receipt of your deposit.

Tariffs

Units will be let Saturday-to-Saturday. Details can be obtained by contacting the resort.

Bookings

Enquiries and bookings should be made directly to the Bay Lodge Apartments. Contact details are as follows:
Phone: 07 - 5592 2811
Fax: 07 - 5592 2557
E-mail: baylodge@qldnet.com.au
Post: 35 Palm Ave, Surfers Paradise QLD 4217
Website: www.baylodges.com.au

Ask for the availability of the "Army" units. Army members can book apartments nine months in advance of their stay; all other members can book six months in advance.

Payment

Defence members will be treated as any other guest with regard to deposit and payment of tariff.

A $100 deposit will be required to secure the booking, and the balance of the tariff must be paid on arrival at the resort. You will be required to pay the deposit within one week to hold your booking.

Length of Stay

To ensure a maximum number of members have the opportunity to use the resort; stays are restricted to one week in duration (Saturday to Saturday) unless specified. Members may elect to extend their stay, if within ten days an apartment has not been booked. Bookings for less than a week may only be made ten days in advance.

More Info?

For more info on Bay Lodge Apartments go to www.baylodges.com.au

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