As I wrote here, "Wotif" confirms Aussie holidays are cheaper and less hazardous than a trip to Bali, so I thought it would be useful to check out packages as well. I picked this site at random, and chose the cheapest 7 day deal on the Gold Coast, and the cheapest 7 day deal in Bali (flying from Sydney). The Bali deal was $981 per person for 2-star accommodation, while the Gold Coast deal was $606 per person for 4-star accommodation. That's a whopping saving of $375, and you get a better quality hotel.
