G:et ready to rev your engines Gold Coast! The GC500 is back and will race onto the streets of Main Beach and Surfers Paradise from Friday 24 October to Sunday 26 October 2025.
Skip the traffic and parking hassle – Ride the G: to and from the GC500.
Extra tram services
In addition to our regular services, extra trams have been organised between the below times:
Friday – 7pm – 8pm
Saturday – 8am – 10.30pm
Sunday – 8am – 8.30pm
The best stations to access the event are Main Beach and Surfers Paradise North.
Ticketing
Already have a ticket to the GC500? Good news, you G:et to travel for free with your entry ticket. Please make sure you hold your GC500 entry ticket to receive free travel. If you are unsure whether this applies to you, call Translink anytime on 13 12 30.
If you do not have an entry ticket, pay only 50 cents per journey with these easy payment options:
- contactless Visa, Mastercard or American Express 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 Parkwood Park ‘n’ Ride and catch the tram from Parkwood station.
For information on ticketing, fares or to plan your journey, please visit Translink or call 13 12 30 anytime.