Itinerary ideas

Gold Coast holiday itinerary ideas

Queensland, Australia

Quick answer

Use the Pacific Motorway from Brisbane or northern New South Wales, then local roads to Surfers Paradise, Broadbeach, or Burleigh.

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Shortlist

A compact starting point, kept useful for real travelers.

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Nearest airport

Gold Coast Airport (OOL) | 22 km to Surfers Paradise | 30-45 minutes by road or bus/tram connection

02

Nearest railway

Helensvale Station | 18 km | 30-40 minutes by tram to Surfers Paradise

03

Nearest bus stop

Surfers Paradise bus and tram stops | Central | Walkable to the beach strip

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Route shape

Use the Pacific Motorway from Brisbane or northern New South Wales, then local roads to Surfers Paradise, Broadbeach, or Burleigh.

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