Surfers Paradise, the home of Beyond the Sand, is centrally located on the Gold Coast and is easy to get to no matter where you are coming from. There are plenty of accommodation and dining options available to help make your experience one to remember.
The City of Gold Coast encourages all Gold Coast residents and visitors to leave the car at home and make active travel part of their daily routine. The program promotes and encourages active and healthy forms of transport including walking, cycling, carpooling and public transport. Walking, catching public transport and carpooling are great ways to actively travel in our city.
If you are travelling from the Southern end of the Coast, such as Coolangatta, you will need to catch the bus from the dry side of the highway and hop off at the Broadbeach South Tram Station Bus Interchange, then catch the tram to Cavill Avenue. If you are travelling from Southport or further north you can jump on the beachside and head on down to Surfers Paradise. Plan your Journey here.
The G:link Light Rail connects Broadbeach to Helensvale and back again in a 40 minute one-way trip. Surfers Paradise has several stations allowing easy access the precinct, but if you’re looking to get off and head straight to the beachfront to see the gallery of colour, movement and music we recommend Cavill Avenue. All stations cater for passengers of all mobility levels.
Plan the easiest route to Surfers Paradise from your current location using Google Maps.
Gold Coast Cabs and Uber operate on the Gold Coast.
Download the app to book a pick-up straight from your hotel.
Uber
Taxi
For a full list of accommodation houses on the Gold Coast click here.
Interstate & Overseas Travel
The Gold Coast Airport is located just over 20 kilometres south of Surfers Paradise. A range of carriers fly directly into Gold Coast Airport (OOL) including Jetstar, Virgin Australia, Tigerair, Qantas, Jetgo, Air New Zealand, SCOOT, Air Asia X and Hong Kong Airlines.
Greyhound and Murray’s coaches both operate from the Surfers Paradise Transit Centre (10 Beach Road, Surfers Paradise) and travel to an extensive network of destinations throughout Australia. For further information, contact Greyhound on 1300 473946 and Murray’s on 13 22 51.
TransLink’s integrated bus, train and tram network connects you to places all over the Gold Coast. Grab a go card from various outlets for cheap fares, easy transfers and convenient top-ups. All Gold Coast busway stations and G:link tram platforms are fully accessible, with G:Link platforms each providing boarding assistance points and allocated space for mobility devices onboard.
Gold Coast Cabs and Uber operate on the Gold Coast.
Download the app to book a pick-up straight from your hotel.
Uber
Taxi:
For a full list of accommodation houses on the Gold Coast click here.
Car Parking
Surfers Paradise offers a range of parking, from free limited time parking and on street metered parking if you’re visiting for a few hours, to paid carparks if you’re staying longer term or overnight.
Chevron Renaissance Shopping Centre
Address: 3240 Surfers Paradise Blvd (Enter via Surfers Paradise Blvd. & Elkorn Ave)
Hours: Monday – Sunday 24hrs
Address: Cnr. Surfers Paradise Blvd & View Avenue
Hours: Monday – Sunday 6:00am – 11:00pm
Address: Cypress Avenue, between Ferny Ave & Surfers Paradise Blvd.
Hours: Monday – Saturday 9:00am – 7:00pm, Sunday 9:00am – 5:00pm