Australia's Gold Coast resort area is found in the south-eastern part of the state of Queensland. The Gold Coast extends along the Pacific coastline for about 55 kilometres, north from the border with New South Wales, as far north as the Albert River, which is the boundary with the state capital Brisbane. The Gold Coast, also known as Gold Coast City, is a major tourist destination. Most of the main areas where tourists stay are along the coastal strip, which is easily accessible from the Gold Coast Highway, and/or the Pacific Highway. Gold Coast airport is right at the southern end of the Gold Coast, in Coolangatta. Gold Coast Tourist Shuttle Services offer Gold Coast airport transfers to/from most registered holiday accommodation in the Gold Coast.
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.
For return airport transfers it is essential to telephone the shuttle operator 24 hours prior to departure to arrange a pick-up time. Remember to have your flight details ready. For theme park transfers book before 7pm on the day before your trip.
It is also possible to travel from the airport by local bus. The airport's Transport and Information Desk is found just outside of International Arrivals. The desk staff can help with Surfside Buslines timetable information and tickets. Bus route 702 runs into Southport every 30 minutes (until the last flight of the day). This bus service connects to other services for destinations along the Gold Coast Highway.
There is also a bus route (route 678) to Tweed Heads in New South Wales. This connects to other services at Tweed Heads, and at Golden Four Drive.
Gold Coast Cabs operate a taxi service from just outside the terminal. Gold Coast Airport also licence a number of local ground transport operators. Private coaches and limousines can be booked from these operators. Details on these operators can be found from the Transport and Information Desk at the airport, or on the Gold Coast 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.
For return airport transfers it is essential to telephone the shuttle operator 24 hours prior to departure to arrange a pick-up time. Remember to have your flight details ready. For theme park transfers book before 7pm on the day before your trip.
It is also possible to travel from the airport by local bus. The airport's Transport and Information Desk is found just outside of International Arrivals. The desk staff can help with Surfside Buslines timetable information and tickets. Bus route 702 runs into Southport every 30 minutes (until the last flight of the day). This bus service connects to other services for destinations along the Gold Coast Highway.
There is also a bus route (route 678) to Tweed Heads in New South Wales. This connects to other services at Tweed Heads, and at Golden Four Drive.
Gold Coast Cabs operate a taxi service from just outside the terminal. Gold Coast Airport also licence a number of local ground transport operators. Private coaches and limousines can be booked from these operators. Details on these operators can be found from the Transport and Information Desk at the airport, or on the Gold Coast Airport website.
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