Arriving in a new country for the first time is a big moment — often late at night, after a long flight, with a lot of luggage. We make that first step easy: a friendly, professional driver waiting with your name, a hand with the bags, and a safe ride straight to your new home.
How it works
Four simple steps, from before you fly to your front door.
Book before you fly
Reserve online before departure — you or your family can book and pay from overseas and get instant confirmation.
Meet & greet at arrivals
Your driver waits in the arrivals hall with a name board and tracks your flight, so a delay is no problem.
A hand with the first steps
Help with your luggage and a friendly face for those first questions — directions, a local SIM, what happens next.
Door-to-door to your home
A safe, direct ride to your accommodation, homestay or campus — no public transport to navigate on day one.
Where we take you
Anywhere you need to be, across Brisbane, the Gold Coast and the Sunshine Coast.
Every major campus
UQ (St Lucia & Gatton), QUT, Griffith, Bond, USC and more — right to the right building.
Student accommodation
Purpose-built student housing, colleges and residences — we know the check-in entrances.
Homestays & share houses
Private homes and share houses anywhere in the city and suburbs, door-to-door.
Whenever you need us
Trips home each holiday, and back to the airport at semester's end — the same trusted service.
Peace of mind for families
If you're sending a son or daughter to study in Australia, here's why families around the world trust us with that first journey.
A professional, background-checked driver — not a random taxi. We confirm the driver's details before arrival, and they carry a name board so your child knows exactly who to meet.
We monitor the flight in real time and adjust for delays automatically. Even a 2am landing is met — no waiting alone in an unfamiliar airport.
You pay a set fare when you book — no meter, no surprises, no need to hand over cash on arrival. And you can arrange it all from overseas.
Sending your child to study in Australia? Book their airport welcome from anywhere in the world in a few minutes.
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Fixed student rates
Set fares to the main study areas — priced per vehicle, agreed when you book. Bring a friend and split it.
| To | Typical for | Passengers | Luggage | From |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brisbane city & universities | UQ, QUT, city housing | 1–4 | 2–3 cases | $55 |
| Brisbane suburbs | Griffith, homestays | 1–4 | 2–3 cases | $65 |
| Gold Coast | Bond, Griffith GC | 1–4 | 2–3 cases | $179 |
| Sunshine Coast | USC | 1–4 | 2–3 cases | $189 |
Indicative fares for illustration — your exact price is confirmed in the quote. Extra luggage and larger vehicles for arriving together are available on request.
Not just day one
We look after students for the length of their studies — airport runs each holiday, moving between accommodation, and day tours to explore your new home with Cooee Tours when family comes to visit. Save our number and we're one message away.
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