Australia's Gold Coast extends along the south-eastern coastline of Queensland, from the NSW border, almost as far as Brisbane, the state capital. The warm, sunny and sub-tropical climate, the long, sandy, surfing beaches on the Pacific, the beautiful, forested hills in the interior, and the lively nightlife and shopping in places like Surfers Paradise, all combine to make this a major holiday destination. Most tourist accommodation lies near the coast, in suburbs linked by the Gold Coast Highway. Transport from the airport at Coolangatta to holiday accommodation is possible by taxi, or by local bus services, or using the Gold Coast airport transfers shuttle service.
Airport shuttle services from Gold Coast (Coolangatta) airport are provided by the local bus operator, Surfside Buslines, via its subsidiary Gold Coast Tourist Shuttle. The shuttle services can take passengers to most of the registered accommodation (hotels, self catering complexes etc) in the area.
Tickets for the shuttle service can be purchased online, or via a travel agent. You can also buy tickets on arrival at the airport. The Gold Coast Tourist Shuttle website shows the current prices for transfers. Family tickets are available (two adults and two children). Discount tickets for pensioners are also available, but must be booked in person at the airport desk. The pensioner must be in possession of an Australian Centrelink Pension Concession Card.
Tickets for the airport shuttle can be upgraded to Freedom Passes. The Gold Coast Freedom Pass allows unlimited journeys on local bus services, and unlimited transfers to theme parks in Gold Coast. This can save a lot of money on bus fares, even during a short stay. The Theme Park transfers are also more convenient than getting an ordinary bus to the theme park, as they pick-up/drop-off from your accommodation. Freedom Passes are available for three, five, seven and ten day durations.
Return shuttle tickets are valid for 30 days. Contact the shuttle company 24 hours before your return flight, to arrange the pick-up time from your accommodation. Please ensure you have your flight details with you. In the case of theme park transfers, telephone before 7 pm on the day before you travel.
The airport is also served by local bus networks. Details can be obtained on arrival from the Transport/Information Desk, which is next to International Arrivals. Transport desk staff can give timetable and route information for Surfside Buslines, the local operator, and can book tickets for travellers. Most destinations in the coastal area can be reached by local bus. Route 702 runs into Surfers/Southport every thirty minutes from the first to the last flight of the day. The 702 makes connections to other services for all Gold Coast Highway destinations.
There are also bus routes southwards into New South Wales. Route 708 travels to Tweed Heads, NSW, which is in fact the twin town of Coolangatta, just across the state border. Connections to onward services in NSW at Golden Four Drive and Tweed Heads.
Lastly local taxis (Gold Coast Cabs) can be found outside the terminal, and private coaches and limousine services can be booked from various operators. Details of coach and limo operators licenced by Gold Coast Airport can be found at the Transport Desk, or on the airport website.
Airport shuttle services from Gold Coast (Coolangatta) airport are provided by the local bus operator, Surfside Buslines, via its subsidiary Gold Coast Tourist Shuttle. The shuttle services can take passengers to most of the registered accommodation (hotels, self catering complexes etc) in the area.
Tickets for the shuttle service can be purchased online, or via a travel agent. You can also buy tickets on arrival at the airport. The Gold Coast Tourist Shuttle website shows the current prices for transfers. Family tickets are available (two adults and two children). Discount tickets for pensioners are also available, but must be booked in person at the airport desk. The pensioner must be in possession of an Australian Centrelink Pension Concession Card.
Tickets for the airport shuttle can be upgraded to Freedom Passes. The Gold Coast Freedom Pass allows unlimited journeys on local bus services, and unlimited transfers to theme parks in Gold Coast. This can save a lot of money on bus fares, even during a short stay. The Theme Park transfers are also more convenient than getting an ordinary bus to the theme park, as they pick-up/drop-off from your accommodation. Freedom Passes are available for three, five, seven and ten day durations.
Return shuttle tickets are valid for 30 days. Contact the shuttle company 24 hours before your return flight, to arrange the pick-up time from your accommodation. Please ensure you have your flight details with you. In the case of theme park transfers, telephone before 7 pm on the day before you travel.
The airport is also served by local bus networks. Details can be obtained on arrival from the Transport/Information Desk, which is next to International Arrivals. Transport desk staff can give timetable and route information for Surfside Buslines, the local operator, and can book tickets for travellers. Most destinations in the coastal area can be reached by local bus. Route 702 runs into Surfers/Southport every thirty minutes from the first to the last flight of the day. The 702 makes connections to other services for all Gold Coast Highway destinations.
There are also bus routes southwards into New South Wales. Route 708 travels to Tweed Heads, NSW, which is in fact the twin town of Coolangatta, just across the state border. Connections to onward services in NSW at Golden Four Drive and Tweed Heads.
Lastly local taxis (Gold Coast Cabs) can be found outside the terminal, and private coaches and limousine services can be booked from various operators. Details of coach and limo operators licenced by Gold Coast Airport can be found at the Transport Desk, or on the airport website.
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