Getting Around the Gold Coast

The Gold Coast is well developed and its areas are well connected, making getting around simple. Depending on the distance, travel by foot, bike, bus, taxi or car here.

Air

The Gold Coast International Airport, located in Coolangatta, makes for convenient air travel. While it is easy to find a taxi, you may seek help from the transportation and information desk located outside the international arrivals terminal.

Walking and Cycling

As the developed areas of the Gold Coast are densely built, it is easy to walk and cycle. Further, there is over 600 kilometres of bike paths that connect neighbourhoods and link to major transit routes.

Buses

Getting around the Gold Coast via bus can sometimes be a chore - we recommend allowing sufficient time for delays. Through the large public transit operator, TransLink, and a local bus operator, Surfside Buslines, buses run from the south to the north of the Gold Coast, as well as to outside areas. These operators also offer NightLink, an after-midnight bus service to ensure affordable and safe transportation late at night.

• TransLink
  Ph: 13 12 30
• Surfside Buslines
  Ph: 13 12 30

There are also bus services for theme park transfers. For more information, click here.

Taxi

Hail a cab with its lights on where possible or book one in advance.

• Gold Coast Cabs/ Regent Taxi
  Ph: 131 008

Water Taxis

Discover the waterways on the Gold Coast and visit Stradbroke Island using the region’s ferry and water taxi operators.

• Broadwater Taxi
  Runaway Bay Marina, Runaway Bay.
  Ph: 04 0358 7804
• Gold Coast Ferries Pty Ltd.
  Couran Cove Island Resort departure terminal.
  Ph: 04 1171 1275

Car Rental

Rent a car and tour the Gold Coast using the most flexible transportation option.

• Thrifty Car Rental
  Ph: 07 5570 9999
• Budget Car and Truck Rental
  Ph: 07 5538 1344
• Avis
  Ph: 13 63 33
• Hertz
  Ph: 07 5536 6133