Getting Around the Gold Coast Transport by Air, Buses, Cruises, Trains, Car Rental and Taxis

Getting Around The Gold Coast

Looking for paradise on the beach? Where you can bring not only your favourite swimsuit, but your glitzy night-on-the-town attire as well? If so, pack your sunscreen as well as your evening bling and head for Queensland's exciting Gold Coast.

One of the most popular spots for Australians and international visitors seeking the pristine surf, vibrant skies and beautiful weather, Gold Coast Queensland is easily accessible, located just 80 kilometres south of Brisbane.

From Brisbane to the Gold Coast it takes 1½ hours by car, bus or train. Accessing Brisbane to Gold Coast public transport is easy with regular departures from Roma Street and Central Train Stations in the Brisbane city centre.

However, if you want to avoid the crowds in the capital city, fly direct to the fun via the Gold Coast Airport.

Getting around town with Gold Coast public transport is simple with a map and the Gold Coast bus and train network. Helpful transport staff are there to offer timetable and destination advice. If you need help, just ask!

If you'd like a little more independence and would rather drive yourself, check out Gold Coast car hire online to book your favourite set of wheels. Maybe even think about getting that convertible so you can go topless. Check out a map of the area to see how easy it is to find your way along the well-organised Gold Coast streets on your way to your favourite activities.

Gold Coast City and the surrounding area are home to paradise. But spending your day on the sand or catching some surf at the famed Gold Coast Surfers Paradise, Broadbeach or Main Beach is just the beginning.

On the Gold Coast, there is so much to do, the hardest part is deciding.

Take a joy flight, go on an Aquaduck or motorcycle tour, hire a jet ski or go parasailing. There's bungy jumping, kite-surfing, extreme jet-boating and shark fishing for the adrenaline junkies. And there's kayaking, snorkelling, mud crab cruises and boat hire for the more laid-back explorers.

Need a break from the sun? The Wax Museum is the largest collection of the famous and infamous in the southern hemisphere. Timezone in Surfers Paradise is the largest, air-conditioned, indoor entertainment centre in Australia with 300+ of the latest games, where the children-- or the inner child-- are guaranteed to have a great time.

Speaking of fun, you may also have heard that the Gold Coast is home to some of the biggest attractions and theme parks in Australia. Catering for Dreamworld, Warner Brother's Movie World, Sea World and Wet 'n' Wild Water World with a regular schedule of Gold Coast theme park transfers, transportation is a snap.

The Gold Coast also sparkles at night. Discover your lucky streak at the Gold Coast casino or enjoy the night life and fine dining from a selection of local restaurants and clubs.

And all of this is only the tip of the iceberg. Check out the Gold Coast Tourism and Gold Coast City Council sites and the local newspaper, the Gold Coast Bulletin for more information.