Visiting Gold Coast

Getting to and around Gold Coast

Flying to Gold Coast

Gold Coast airport is an approximate 40-minutes drive from the city centre. The Gold Coast airport covers more than 400 domestic and international destinations through several carries such as: Air New Zealand, Bonza, Jetstar, Qantas, Singapore Airlines, Rex Airlines and Virgin.

Visit the Gold Coast Airport Website

Airport Transfers

Different options are available at the Gold Coast Airport for arriving and departing passengers.

Passengers can book transfer at the CON-X-ION Airport Desk from 10 am to 5 pm daily.

Visit the CON-X-ION Website

Taxis, Rideshare and Uber are available outside the Terminal.

Getting around Gold Coast

TransLink’s bus, train and tram network can connect to places all over the Gold Coast.
TransLink’s integrated tickets are a great way to get around. Travel on bus, train or tram with a go card or grab a Gold Coast go explore for bus and tram travel – perfect for tourists and visitors.

Visit the Translink Website and buy a Go Explore Card

Eat and Drink in Gold Coast

The Gold Coast is the coastal city of Queensland, with about 300 sunny days a year, you’re likely to get good weather on the Gold Coast any time you visit.

Discover an array of delicious experiences, from fine-dining, international cuisines to family-friendly surf clubs, lively pubs, cafés serving incredible coffee beside fresh local produce plus a range of weekends markets.

For recommendations and a glimpse of restaurant options, please click here.

People eating a cold seafood platter at The Tropic

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Attractions

Family walking down the stairs at Dreamworld

Dreamworld is the Gold Coast’s favourite playground, offering everything from adrenaline-packed rollercoasters, heart-stopping thrill rides, inclusive family fun, up-close wildlife encounters and daily entertainment. Dreamworld is also a wildlife conservation park, housing a wide range of native Australian wildlife, plus their famous Tiger Island – the only place you can get up close and see Tigers on the Gold Coast.

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Jellurgal Aboriginal Cultural Centre

Burleigh Head National Park that offers walks along the rocky foreshore and through rainforest and sea-eagles soaring along the coast., What makes a great market? If it’s about passionate people selling things you’ll love in a cool, relaxed environment then The Rocks Markets is one of Sydney’s greatest. The Rocks is nestled on the doorstep of the CBD, but it’s slower and infinitely more charming.

Guests enjoying the Jet Boat Adventure Ride on the Broadwater
Exterior views of the shopping centre

Pacific Fair Shopping Centre Pacific Fair is the Gold Coast’s unmissable shopping and dining destination, offering an expansive collection of luxury, iconic global brands and leading Australian retailers. With 400 stores, Pacific Fair offers a captivating blend of the world’s best brands, set amongst tropical landscapes and a unique outdoor ambience.

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Surfers Paradise Beach

Surfer Paradise Beach Australia’s famous Surfers Paradise Beach lies at the heart of Queensland’s Gold Coast. Swim and surf along the expansive beaches with this two kilometre stretch of golden sand and rolling surf patrolled by three lifeguard towers, all keeping watch over designated swimming and surfing areas.

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Day Climb on Australia's highest external building adventure

SkyPoint Climb takes place on the top of the Q1 building in Surfers Paradise and at 270 metres in the air, it is one of Australia’s highest external building walks.

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Gold Coast

Natural Bridge is in the western part of Springbrook National Park, part of the Gondwana Rainforests of Australia World Heritage Area. The park’s Natural Bridge section features a picturesque rock formation, formed by the force of the waterfall over the basalt cave. A lovely walk through the forest with some amazing huge trees to see and then an amazing waterfall and swimming hole.

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Family playing int he rock pools

Kirra Beach is the must-do in the Gold Coast. It’s themost iconic surfing spots, is also home to the famed Kirra Surfriders Club, which nurtured Mick Fanning to three World Champion victories. Kirra has since become part of the World Surf Reserve.

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Couple exploring the market stalls of fresh produce and local artisan creations

Palm Beach Farmers Market is a place where farmers, producers and artisan creators come together at Currumbin High School on Thrower Dr in Palm Beach every Saturday from 6am to 11:30am. Some of the best produce comes from local growers, including the Tweed Valley by BioOrganic Farm.

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