G:et ready to rev your engines, the GC500 is back and will race onto the streets of Main Beach and Surfers Paradise from Friday 23 October to Sunday 25 October 2026.
Extra tram services
In addition to our regular services, extra trams have been organised between the below times:
Friday 23 October 2026from 7pm – 8pm
Saturday 24 October 2026 from 8am – 9.30pm
Sunday 25 October 2026 from 8am – 8.30pm
The best stations to access the event are Main Beach and Surfers Paradise North.
Ticketing
Already have your ticket to the GC500? Great news, you G:et to travel for free with your entry ticket. Please make sure you have your GC500 entry ticket with you to receive free travel.
If you don’t have a GC500 ticket, travelling is cheap and easy. Pay only 50 cents per journey with these easy payment options:
• contactless Visa or Mastercard credit or debit card or digital wallet linked to your smartphone, smart watch, or smart device. Please present one card or device per customer travelling. Remember to tap on and off with the same one to avoid being charged an extra fee. For example, if you tapped on with your smart watch tap off with it too.
• go card – please tap your go card to a validator on the station platform at the beginning and end of each trip.
• a pre-purchased paper ticket. Available from fare machines located at G:link stations. Paper tickets are valid for one way travel only.
Fines apply if you are caught riding the G: without a valid ticket!
Travelling from Brisbane?
If you’re travelling from Brisbane, simply catch the train and transfer to the tram at Helensvale station. Alternatively, if you prefer to drive, you can park the car for free at the Park ‘n’ Ride car parks at Helensvale and Parkwood.
For information on ticketing, fares or to plan your journey, please visit Translink or call 13 12 30 anytime.