The school holidays are upon us. Now is the perfect time to make plans to head to the Gold Coast and explore the city with G:link! If you’re visiting from Brisbane catch the train to Helensvale station and transfer on to the G:. Forget about the hassle of a car, jump on board and leave the driving to us.
There is so much to do and see on the Gold Coast. Some of our favourite places to visit are:
The Beach: No visit to the Gold Coast is complete without a stop at the beach. Swim, surf or simply relax in the sun! From Surfers Paradise to Broadbeach, the G: will take you to some the Gold Coast’s best beaches.
Best tram stops for the beach: Cavill Avenue station and Broadbeach North station.
Surfers Paradise: Surfers Paradise has long been a holiday hot spot. Most famous for its sunny beach, Surfers Paradise is also home to a wide range of entertainment for the big and little kids. There are numerous attractions scattered throughout the city including SkyPoint Observation Deck, TimeZone, iFLY, Holey Moley Putt Putt and Strike Bowling to name a few!
Best tram stop for Surfers Paradise: Cavill Avenue station.
Broadbeach: Broadbeach is the perfect spot to spend your long weekend. Sit back and soak in the relaxed beachside atmosphere. You’ll find numerous restaurants with menus that are guaranteed to tickle your tastebuds, iconic shopping at Pacific Fair and an abundance of entertainment at the Star Gold Coast.
Best tram stops for Broadbeach: Broadbeach South station and Broadbeach North station.
Theme Parks: Whether you’re after big adventure thrill rides or up close and personal animal experiences, the Gold Coast Theme Parks have something for everyone. Wet ‘n’ Wild, Warner Bros Movie World, Seaworld and Dreamworld are all easily accessed via the G:link network. Learn more here.
Broadwater Parklands: Broadwater Parklands is a world-class community and cultural parkland, loved by Gold Coast residents and tourists alike. At the heart of the parklands is a vast expanse of green that is ideal for family picnics and fun. If you have kids make sure you check out the Rockpools and Bouncy Pillow!
Best tram stops for Broadwater Parklands: Southport station or Broadwater Parklands station.
Don’t stay home these school holidays, G:et to the Gold Coast, hop onboard the G: and make it a memorable one!
Before you get onboard make sure you have a valid ticket:
All customers can tap on and off with a go card or go explore or purchase a paper ticket to travel on G:link and beyond. Note: paper tickets are valid for one way travel only.
Adult customers can tap on and off with a contactless Visa, Mastercard or American Express to pay for their travel on G:link with Smart Ticketing. This option is currently only available on the G:link network.
To learn more about ticket options on the G: click here.
Fines apply if you are caught using public transport without a valid ticket!
For more information about ticketing, fares or to plan your journey please visit TransLink or call 13 12 30 anytime. Travel tip: Kids travel free on weekends when touching on and off using their child go card and travelling with an adult.
We acknowledge the original inhabitants of this area, including the Yugambeh people and family groups within, and recognise their connection to the land, waters and resources in the area now known as the Gold Coast. We pay our respects to their Elders past, present and emerging.
