Car Hire in Gold Coast - Getting to Gold Coast

Brisbane's Eagle Farm airport is a busy international destination with frequent arrivals from and departures to Asia, Europe, the Pacific islands, North America, New Zealand and Papua New Guinea. There are also many smaller domestic airports servicing the region. These include Collangatta, Ballina, Lismore, Casino and, further south, Graffton.

Although slightly more expensive, many tourists prefer the coastal train trip for it’s easy pace and breathtaking views. Tickets to all major cities are available though often require a stop-off in Sydney or Brisbane. The train also stops in major towns along the coast, such as Murwillumbah, Mullumbimby, Byron Bay, Casino, Lismore and Grafton. Tickets and route advice are available from travel agents throughout the Gold Coast area or from the Brisbane Transit Centre.

Bus companies servicing the Sydney - Brisbane route are Greyhound Pioneer, Lindsay's Coach Service, McCafferty's Express Coaches and Kirklands Express Coach Service.

There are many small local bus companies that run services between smaller towns and villages in the area. Visitor Infomation Centres can provide timetables.

Motorists can take the coastal Bruce highway north or south or follow one of the many long and winding roads inland to bushman country.