Gold Coast - Australia - Getting Around

The Gold Coast has a great range of public and private transport to get you where you need to go at a price you can afford.  Consider your families needs and shop around for the best deal.

Getting to the Gold Coast
There are direct flights to the Gold Coast from most major cities in Australia and New Zealand  If you are outside our major cities or flying internationaly you may need to get to the Gold Coast by flying into Brisbane  From some rural centres it may be easier to get to the Gold Coast by coach.  Surfers Paradise Transit Centre provides convenient access to a range of coach services in Surfers Paradise (hours 6am to 10pm).  Car Hire is also a great optiona for a family as it works out to be very economical especialy weekly car hire.

When your flight arrives on the Gold Coast or Brisbane
Gold Coast Airport and Brisbane Airport transfers include coach, door-to-door services, limousines, taxis, wheelchair-accessible taxis and maxi-taxis. There are car rental on the Gold Coast who can arange car hire for you when you arrive at the airpots and leave it there when you fly out.  Enjoy the sun and salt air, hire a convertible sports car or jeep. Rental companies are based in central locations and at airports.  From Brisbane Airport, also catch the Airtrain (direct rail service to Gold Coast) or Airtrain Connect (train with limousine service).

Getting around Gold Coast
The Gold Coast has many quality bus services including a high frequency bus service along the Gold Coast Highway to Theme Parks, Shopping Centres and Rail Links. TransLink can provide more information at or TransLink view the Route Map.

Disabled Transport Gold Coast
Get about with disabled modified vehicles, wheelchair-accessible taxis or buses.

Regent Taxis - phone: 131 008

Fun Gold Coast Transport
The Gold Coast has a great range of alternate an funt transport options.  You can hire just about anything from bicycles, mountain bikes, tandems, motor bikes and Harley Davidsons or you can even hire a scooter or moped. There are a large number of bicycle tracks on the Gold Coast so you can have great day without the hassel of traffic.

Gold Coast Water Activities
Ferries and water taxis connect islands and canal estates.  The Gold Coast has a fantastic range of water activities and hire craft, kayak, surf, or kite surf hire. If you are looking for adrenalin activitied how about jet ski or speedboat rides, or relax with boat or houseboat hire, fishing charters, sail cruises or luxury charted cruises. Australia’s Gold Coast is one of the nation’s leading leisure boat destinations with marinas and boat ramps throughout the region.

Nature Walks on the Gold Coast
The Gold Coast hinterland offers more than 100,000ha of nature reserves.  Take a peaceful walk in the hinterland or  join a guided tour.

Public Transport Gold Coast
Transport choices are many and varied on the Gold Coast, catering for residents and the large number of visitors to the Gold Coast.   Surfside Buslines services areas from as far south as Pottsville and Murwillumbah in New South Wales to as far north as Beenleigh in Queensland.  For information on public bus timetables, visit TransLink or Phone 13 12 30

 

 

Traveling in Style Around Tropical North Queensland

The most incredible thing about traveling is that you can tailor make your vacation to suit your own individual desires and there are many different ways to experience the Tropical North Queensland. Although it is a region containing many beautiful creatures amidst the tropical rain forests, you don’t need to be a hiker or outdoorsman to come and take full advantage of this region and the natural beauty that it holds.

A wonderful way to see this beautiful area of Tropical North Queensland is to ride the Sunlander train between Brisbane and Cairns. There are an immense number of travel packages to choose from including one that includes all the wonderful food and Aussie hospitality that is famous here. The trip by train allows you to see all of the wonderful views in this area in total comfort.

When you arrive in Cairns you will check into your hotel and be greeted with a chilled bottle of wine. You will then take a cruise to the Barrier Reef where you will take in the full underwater experience. You will get to scuba dive and snorkel allowing you to take in the amazing creatures and spectacular jagged coral

In addition to taking in the Great Barrier Reef you will also have an opportunity to experience the rainforest from the Sky rail Rainforest Cableway. This is a great way for those who aren’t keen on hiking to come and see the rainforest. You can also explore the Kuranda village nestled in the lush green tropics. The Kuranda Railway also allows you to take in some views of the Stoney Creek Bridge as well as the Barron Gorge.

Giving someone a train, cruise and sky rail travel opportunity through the Tropical North Queensland is a wonderful way to be able to see all of the natural wonders. Some people don’t like the outdoors and can’t hike around, so this is a great way to see it all.