GOLD COAST AIRPORT

Gold Coast Airport Guide

Located just 25km from the popular Gold Coast suburb of Surfer's Paradise, under 70km from Byron Bay and 100km from Brisbane, Gold Coast Airport is conveniently located for exploring southern Queensland. OOL is listed as the sixth busiest airport in Australia by passenger count, serving more than six million passengers each year. Book your airport transfer on Airport Shuttle Services to avoid airport parking fees and taxi queues, and to save yourself the worry of navigating a new city.

Gold Coast Airport has one main terminal (T1), making it super simple to navigate. Free Wi-Fi is accessible and there are cafes and shops throughout the terminal. There are ATMs throughout the airport, as well as Travelex kiosks located in international arrivals and the departures lounge for any last-minute currency exchange. For parents travelling with babies, there are dedicated parents' rooms available too. The Virgin Australia lounge can be accessed by all travellers for a fee.

 

Gold Coast

Surrounding Area

Gold Coast is Australia's answer to Miami, and one of the country's most iconic holiday destinations. This Queensland city is ideal for those who enjoy theme park thrills (the Gold Coast is the 'theme park capital of Australia'), adore breathtaking beachscapes (there are 57 kilometres of coastline here) and appreciate incredible hikes (the nearby World Heritage-listed Gondwana Rainforests are the most extensive area of subtropical rainforest in the world). Ensure your trip to or from the Gold Coast gets off to a great start by booking your airport transfer on Airport Shuttle Services today.

Top things to do in and around Gold Coast

Gold Coast Resturants

The Gold Coast is famous for its surf beaches and laid-back lifestyle, but its sophisticated dining scene offers foodies some seriously fabulous choices. From modest beachside eateries serving up world-class seafood to over-the-top opulence in one of the region's most upmarket hotels, the Gold Coast has a restaurant for every mood and occasion. Try native Australian ingredients such as kangaroo, a Aussie take on a European classic, or a thrilling mix of unusual flavours.

• Get your dose of adrenaline and see for yourself why the Gold Coast is known as the 'theme park capital of Australia' at Warner Bros Movie World, Dreamworld, Sea World and Wet 'n' Wild.
• Catch some rays on the beautiful golden sands of some of the Gold Coast's most popular beaches, including Main Beach, Palm Beach, Kirra, and Mermaid Beach.

Gold Coast Hinterland

• Get your hiking boots on and explore the magic of the rainforest on the three-day Gold Coast Hinterland Great Walk.
• Head to Lamington National Park and embark on the O'Reilly's Tree Top Walkway- the walkway was the first of its kind in Australia and stretches for 180 metres. You can get a bird's-eye view of the park from the 30-metre-high observation deck.

Surfers Paradise

• Stroll around Cavill Avenue in Surfers Paradise for some retail therapy. Then head to Surfers Paradise Beachfront Markets and soak up the lively and vibrant atmosphere there while searching for a bargain.
• Visit Currumbin Wildlife Sanctuary, a heritage-listed zoological garden, to get up close and personal with Australian wildlife by feeding kangaroos and cuddling koalas.

Currumbin Valley

• Escape to nature in the Currumbin Valley and discover the hidden Currumbin rock pools with beautiful waterfalls, rockslides, and refreshingly deep pools- you won't be disappointed.

SkyPoint

• Head to the 230-metre high SkyPoint Observation Deck to soak up the panoramic views of the city, the sea, and the distant green hinterland. Thrill-seekers can go for the SkyPoint Climb, Australia's highest external building climb.

Booking Process

 

Airport Shuttle Services has over 30 years’ experience in the transportation industry. Our mission is to ensure you have the most relaxed ride to the airport, taking away the stress and ensuring you arrive in plenty of time. You’ll benefit from our door-to-door journey that is free from frustration, and extremely cost competitive.

Just think:

✔️ No more expensive, stuffy taxi journeys

✔️ No more cramped conditions on public transport

✔️ No more overpriced airport transfers

Try Airport Shuttle Services once and we guarantee you’ll make it the only way you travel between the airport and your destination.

Step 1: Set your pick-up point

Step 2: Tell us your flight details

Step 3: Arrange a pick-up time

Step 4: Confirm and pay