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What are my options for getting to Gold Coast theme parks from my accommodation?

Should I drive myself? Should I be driven or take a theme park transfer?

These are some of the many questions I get asked about getting around and about the Gold Coast.

Many Gold Coast tourist attractions are away from the main tourist accommodation

This means questions about Gold Coast attraction transfers are really quite important to get good answers to! Otherwise you could end up frustrated, out of pocket unnecessarily or not have the flexibility you want.

Hire A Car And Drive To Gold Coast Attractions

Self-drive to any of the Gold Coast tourist attractions provides a relatively low cost option with lots of flexibility particularly for families. You can rent all sorts of vehicles on the Gold Coast from budget or compact cars right through to people movers. Cars can be hired at either Brisbane Airport or Gold Coast Airport or locally near your accommodation.

Most major tourist attractions outside Surfers Paradise including the Gold Coast theme parks, DreamWorld, MovieWorld, Sea World, Wet n Wild and WhiteWater World, all have their own parking which is free.

Driving gives you flexibility to arrive early, leave when you want and possibly even do more than one attraction in a day.

The downside to driving is that you may not be familiar with either the Australian driving rules or how to get around the Gold Coast.

When hiring a car I highly recommend you consider a GPS to help assist in the navigation and help keep your holiday happy and free from map reading stress!

However if you are not used to driving in Australia or just want to relax and enjoy your holiday, you can consider several different door to door transfer services available.

First Class Gold Coast Attraction Transfers

Imagine the decadence of turning up in a Limo!

If you are used to travelling first class, why would your transfers be any different? Arrive in first class style with a luxury personalized limousine pick up service or tour. Total flexibility and comfort.

Exclusive Limousines Transfers for standard limo transfers using a local family owned business to theme parks from all over Gold Coast. For groups I find for these Gold Coast attraction transfers prices are surprisingly affordable.

Alternatively for something really stylish and totally Gold Coast, why not Get Hummered! Leather seated, 3 LCD screens, bar area and 14 seats. These bad boys will to take you to your destination with attitude! If you want to sneak in to a venue, this isn't the mode of transport for you! Heads turn when Hummers arrvie!

Business Class Gold Coast Attraction Transfers

Business class style people movers or limos are not just for the wealthy. They can actually be a great option for families travelling around the Gold Coast and offer more flexibility than the big buses. BCT used to offer this service, however they are now focussed on airport transfers.

Pegasus Gold Class is a local Gold Coast operation that offers a range of transfers services in luxury Mini Buses, Taragos, Caprice Limousines, Stretch Limousines and Super Stretch Limousines catering for up to 22 passengers in their larger mini buses.

Gold Coast Attraction Transfers By Resort Bus

Some accommodation has a resort bus. This bus is usually a small mini bus that takes guests to the major attractions only.

Usually these are organized through the concierge at your accommodation or resort. You should check if it is a courtesy bus service or if there is charge.

They usually run to a schedule with only one pick up or drop off from each location every day. Therefore you will have to fit in with their schedule.

Theme Park Shuttle Bus Transfers

Gold Coast Tourist Shuttle has a couple of options for Gold Coast theme park and attraction transfers:

  • Freedom Pass which combines airport transfers, theme park transfers and local bus travel into one convenient pass.
  • Gold Pass which combines theme park and attraction transfers with local bus travel into one convenient pass.

Theme park and tourist attractions can also be part of a scheduled tour. The cost of the bus transfers and the entry tickets are included in one package. Specialised services operate to other attractions such as Australia Zoo Tour and to Brisbane attractions.

Another option for Gold Coast attraction transfers is Con-X-ion with transfers to Gold Coast attractions, theme parks and other attractions. If you are planning on visiting a few different attractions Roo Pass allows you to wrap up your Gold Coast theme park, attractions, shopping and airport transfers and by doing so you can save quite a bit.

Shuttle transfers are great if you are on a budget and are flexible about timing.

Gold Coast Attraction Transfers By Helicopter

For ultimate speed, convenience and decadence try a helicopter transfer.

You could sample 12 Gold Coast wineries in one day on a heli-tour – now wouldn’t that be a blast! Or what about a trip to Fraser Island for the day? Visit a golf course in style!

There are some limitations on where they can land, so not every Gold Coast tourist attraction can be reached this way.

Gold Coast HeliTours have a range of tours, sightseeing scenic helicopter rides and transfers to suit. Helicopters can take up to 6 passengers.

Gold Coast Attraction Transfers Using Taxis

Taxis can be useful for getting around the Gold Coast tourist attractions. For example if you are staying in Surfers Paradise or Main Beach and want to go to Sea World, then a taxi could be a very cost effective and flexible option.

Hotels will be able to hail you a taxi cab, or if you are staying in an apartment resort the front desk should be able to get one. Do put the Gold Coast Cabs phone number in your phone though 131 008, just in case you get stuck.

All taxis on the Gold Coast are booked through that number. The cab company on the Gold Coast used to be called Regent Taxis but in 2009 they rebranded as Gold Coast Cabs. Just be aware during the transition you could end up with a different cab company name arriving. Always use a name they can confirm with you to make sure it is your taxi.

I find them pretty good, and you can book ahead with a time and place for them to pick you up. You pay a little bit more for the booking, but it isn't much for the convenience.

You can also book larger taxis and ones that can take wheelchairs. Taxis on the Gold Coast usually have what is called CabCharge. That means you can use your credit card to pay for the taxi, but you will pay a surcharge for that convenience.

When you are thinking of using a taxi, it is best to make sure you have an idea how much it will cost you. Getting from Coolangatta to DreamWorld in an taxi could give you an unexpected and unpleasant surprise. This link should take you to their hard to find taxi fare estimate page. You will need to know suburb name from where you are leaving to where you are going but it will give you an idea.


 

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