School leavers will soon commence celebrations at Schoolies 2024 in Surfers Paradise and Broadbeach. Queensland Schoolies celebrations will run from 16 – 23 November 2024. If you’re a regular commuter on the G: be assured you won’t need to change your travel plans because we have you covered.
In addition to our regular services, we will be running extra tram services in the evenings to help get Schoolies home again from 18 to 23 November 2024.
If you plan on Riding the G: during Schoolies it’s as easy as 1, 2, 3:
1. Before commencing your travel, download the Translink app or the My G: app to plan your journey and stay up to date on real-time service changes or disruptions.
2. Take advantage of the 50 cent flat fares to G:et around the Gold Coast during Schoolies! See the ticketing options below:
• Smart Ticketing: You can pay by tapping on and off using a contactless Visa, Mastercard or American Express card, smartphone, or smart watch across the entire G:link network. Please present one card or device per passenger travelling.
• go card: Tap your go card to a validator on the station platform at the beginning and end of each trip.
• Paper tickets: Paper tickets are available for purchase at all G:link stations. Paper tickets are valid for one way travel only.
3. Remember to Think Safe, Stay Safe when boarding, disembarking, travelling on or near the G:link trams. Tracks are for trams – never walk, cycle, drive, or ride on the tracks or in front of a tram. This includes scooters and mopeds. Always use the designated pedestrian crossings to cross the tracks and look up and listen for trams.
Remember that there is no free travel on the tram, you must travel with a valid ticket at all times. Ticket checks happen anywhere, anytime so G:et a ticket or G:et a fine.
For any information about G:link services, to find lost property or to report an issue with a service please call 1800 064 928.
For information on ticketing, fares or to plan your journey visit Translink or call 13 12 30 anytime.
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.
