Gold Coast 500

Every year, the Gold Coast welcomes thousands of visitors to witness the excitement of the Gold Coast 500.

The Gold Coast 500 is one of Australia’s premier motorsport racing events, and the Gold Coast welcomes visitors each year for this thrilling event.

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On track, fans can enjoy the Boost Mobile Pro Drift Slam, with top drivers battling on the Gold Coast 500 track, culminating in a special event at the Hill hairpin. Additional attractions include the Hot Wheels Stunt Team and Airtime FMX, which showcase thrilling stunts, along with jet skis, flyboard, and wakeboarding displays in the Nerang River.

Entertainment is included with same-day tickets; kids under 12 get free general admission with a paying adult. Free public transport is available for ticket holders. Don’t miss this weekend of racing and fun in Surfers Paradise!

Those who have pre-purchased event entry tickets can travel free to and from the event on the G:Link Trams, Surfside buses, and Queensland Rail City Network trains. Kids 12 and under can travel for free on certain public transport services with an adult with a valid entry ticket.

Getting There

The Boost Mobile Gold Coast 500 is a street circuit located in Surfers Paradise, Gold Coast.

It is highly recommended to take public transport to/from the event.

Free Public Transport
Free travel to and from the Event on Queensland Rail City Network Services, Gold Coast Light Rail Network Services, (TransLink) Surfside Transport Buses for persons in possession of a valid Event ticket / Accreditation pass, entitling the person to Event entry on the day on which they are travelling.

Free travel is permitted for all children 5 to 14 years of age, accompanied by an adult with a valid event ticket to and from the event.

Children must download a ticket to ride public transport with an accompanying adult over the event period.

Children 12 and under can travel for free on certain public transport services when they are with an adult who has a valid entry ticket.

Closest Light Rail and Bus Stops
Light Rail: Surfers Paradise North Tram Station, Surfers Paradise Boulevard (600 metres)
Light Rail: Main Beach Tram Station, Gold Coast Highway (200 metres)
Bus: Waterways Drive Bus Stop (600 metres)

Light Rail
Turn up and go! Light Rail services will increase during the event and take you straight to the gates.

If you travel from the South, the closest Station to the venue is Surfers Paradise North, approximately 600 metres from Gate 6.

If you travel from the North, the closest station is Main Beach, and the closest entry is Gate 1 or Gate 2 via the underpass.

Buses
Kinetic Buses will run every day during the event.

Before and during the event, there will be changes to existing bus stops and services.

Trains
Queensland Rail trains run at regular intervals during the event.

Park and Ride – Travelling from the South
Park and Ride Parking is available at the Gold Coast Convention and Exhibition Centre.

Jump straight onto the light rail for free with your pre-purchased event ticket via the Broadbeach North Station and right to the Gate at the Boost Mobile Gold Coast 500.

Park and Ride – Travelling from the North
There are two Park and Ride facilities available.

One is located at Helensvale Train Station, and the other is at Parkwood; both locations will provide direct access to the Event.

Travelling from Gold Coast Domestic and International Airport
The Gold Coast Domestic & International Airport is just 20 kilometres south of Surfers Paradise. There is a conveniently located information desk at the airport to assist you in getting to your destination.

The route 777 bus departs the Gold Coast Airport daily, travelling north via Burleigh Heads, and terminates at the Broadbeach South Light Rail Station/Bus Interchange.

To access the Gold Coast Aquatic Centre, passengers will need to transfer onto light rail and exit at Southport Station.

Helicopter Transfers
GC Helitours operates short joy flights over the track and beach at the event and transfers to and from the track.

Food & Drink

There are many food and beverage outlets across the event precinct.

Patrons may bring in limited quantities of food and drink for personal consumption. No alcohol or glass is permitted to be brought into the precinct.

Please refer to the track map for more specific locations.

Alcoholic Beverages

Alcoholic beverages are available for sale from the numerous bars and licensed outlets throughout the venue. Bars will operate from 10am daily and close 30 minutes before the end of the last race.

Please refer to the track map for locations.

NOTE: You must be 18 years or over to purchase and/or consume alcohol. Staff reserve the right to check IDs and/or refuse service. No glass is permitted.

No alcoholic beverages may be brought into the event. Liquor licensing laws prevent patrons from bringing their own alcohol into the venue.

Smoking and Vaping

The event is a non-smoking and non-vaping event.

However, designated smoking and vaping zones will be located around the precinct.

Refer to the track map for designated smoking and vaping locations.