I would say cheaper to drive still, even in this day and age....
At the cheapest flights, for Scribbly and his Family (of 4) flying from melbourne to Brisbane (Say gold coast) $99ea x 4 x each way. $792. Highly unlikely to get those cheap fares any more....
Plus hire car at this end $50 per day for a week for a Falcon or similar.. $350 + fuel + $100 = $450 or so...
Its already cheaper for him to drive and have $850 or so to 'splurge' at the theme parks (well, thats more like 3 days worth at the theme parks)
Yes, definitely cheaper to drive if you need a car at your destination, and dont want to be hit by excess luggage. The major downside is, you are in transit for 24 hours driving time, as opposed to 5 hours per flight. (2 hour flight, plus checkin, picking up luggage and hire car and getting to and from the airport)
Although you could probably add $300 to the fuel cost for a nights accomodation each way, and food....
