FESTIVAL TRANSPORT – GOLD COAST

BEST WAY TO & FROM GOLD COAST SPORTS PRECINCT: FREE SHUTTLE BUSES

Getting there: The free event shuttle buses will drop you right out front the festival gates. There will be event shuttle buses picking up at Broadbeach State School (Margaret Avenue, Broadbeach) from 10:00AM – 4:00PM, and at Nerang Station from 10:00AM – 4:30PM to the venue. Shuttles will be running every 5-10mins (or until shuttles are full). 

Getting Home: The free event shuttle buses will pick you up right outside the main entrance on Nerang Broadbeach Road, and will run back to Broadbeach State School and Nerang Station from 9:00PM – 01:30AM. Shuttles will be running every 5-10mins (or until shuttles are full). Accessible buses to Broadbeach State School will run from Bus Bay 1, and accessible buses to Nerang Station will run from Bus Bay 15.

TRAINS

Getting There: If you’re taking the train to the Gold Coast on the day, hop off at Nerang Station and jump on the free shuttle buses running there to the event from 10:00AM – 4:00PM

Getting Home: Shuttle buses will be running back to Nerang Station from 7:30PM onwards, Additional train services can be found below, make sure you leave yourself enough time to line up and get on a bus before then-

• Departing Nerang to Brisbane – 22:17, 22:47, 23:19, 23:49, 00:19 and 00:49

• Departing Nerang to Varsity Lakes – 22:14, 22:44, 23:14 and 23:44

Plan your journey

RIDESHARES/TAXIS AND LIFTS

Getting There: The car/taxi/rideshare drop off location is opposite the main entrance on Alabaster drive. There are road closures in place around the venue so we advise taking note of any traffic management signs as you approach the venue, and follow their directions to the carpark.

Getting Home: Private cars, taxis and Ubers will be able to pick you up from the same Alabaster drive carpark across from the main entrance. IMPORTANT: After 9PM Nerang-Broadbeach Rd will be closed from Birmingham Rd to Lawrence Drive so accessing Alabaster Carpark for pick up will be via Alabaster Drive. Please review your route before arriving to avoid delays and large detours.

CAR PARKING LOCATIONS

Getting There: We highly recommend catching the free Broadbeach State School (Margaret Avenue, Broadbeach) shuttle buses but if you are set on driving, there are an extremely limited number of public parking spaces available at Nerang Station. From there, you’ll be able to catch a free shuttle to the event from 10:00AM – 4:30PM.

Getting Home: Shuttle buses will be running back to Nerang Station from 09:00PM onwards to get back to your car. Please drive safely and don’t drive if you’ve had any alcohol during the day.

E-SCOOTERS

The scooter parking locations near Spilt Milk will be a short walk away, and can be located within the Lime app. If you intend to use one to get home from the festival, please remember to be safe for both yourself and other road users. It is also illegal and dangerous to ride while under the influence of drugs or alcohol.

ROAD CLOSURES

There are road closures around Gold Coast Sports Precinct in the following locations:

TRAVEL TIPS

• Plan ahead to make sure you know where you’re heading and you’ve left enough time for your journey so you don’t miss any of your fave acts.
• Follow the signs and directions of event staff in and around the festival, and be respectful of any event staff or police who are trying to help you get into the festival as quickly as possible.
• Make a note of where you’ve been dropped off or the last train times so you know how to get home when the festival ends
• If you’re tapping out early, this will be the best way to beat the rush. But if you’re sticking it out til the end, take your time making your way to the exit. Several of the food operators and stalls will stay open for another 30mins to help re-energise you for the trip home.