Groundwater Country Music Festival

Groundwater Country Music Festival (formerly the Broadbeach Country Music Festival) has cemented its reputation of bringing together high-calibre international and Australian artists to Broadbeach on the Gold Coast for three days and nights of free entertainment.

Groundwater reflects Australia’s unique culture, drawing from the Aboriginal people’s close spiritual connection with the groundwater and the farming community’s reliance on it for survival. It also reflects the innate culture of the Australian people, who use the rivers, lakes, streams, and oceans as a central part of life.

Set only steps away from the iconic golden beaches of Broadbeach, there’s no other country music festival quite like it.

The 2024 artist lineup included country favourites like Kasey Chambers, Adam Brand, Tim Hicks, Shannon Noll, Felicity Urquhart & Josh Cunningham, Jim Lauderdale, Gord Bamford, plus many more.

Getting There For Locals

Groundwater CMF is located throughout the streets, parks, and venues in Broadbeach, on the Gold Coast, Queensland, Australia. If you want to stay within walking distance of the festival, it is recommended that you stay anywhere from Queensland Avenue to Elizabeth Avenue in Broadbeach.

Active Travel
The City of Gold Coast encourages all residents and visitors to leave their cars at home and make active travel part of their daily routine. The program promotes and encourages active and healthy forms of transport, including walking, cycling, carpooling, and public transport. Walking, catching public transport, and carpooling are great ways to travel actively in our city.

Light Rail
The G:link Light Rail is now operating throughout the Gold Coast, connecting Broadbeach to Helensvale with 19 station stops.

There are two stations in Broadbeach: Broadbeach South, located out in front of the Pacific Fair Shopping Centre, and Broadbeach North, located in front of the Gold Coast Convention and Exhibition Centre on the Gold Coast Highway. Broadbeach North is within walking distance of the centre of Broadbeach, including the Broadbeach Mall, Surf Parade, the Oasis Shopping Centre, and Kurrawa Beach.

Local Bus
There are multiple bus routes that can be used to travel to Broadbeach from all directions.

Taxi & Ride Share
13cabs: 13 2227
UBER

Car
Plan the easiest route to Broadbeach from your current location using Google Maps.

Please be aware that certain road closures will be in place around Broadbeach to ensure patron safety during the festival. You can see all affected roads here.

Getting There From Interstate

Gold Coast Airport
The Gold Coast Airport is located just 18 kilometres south of Broadbeach. A range of international and domestic carriers, including Jetstar, Virgin Australia, REX Airlines, Air New Zealand, Air Asia, and Qantas, fly directly into the airport.

Car Hire
A range of reputable car hire companies conveniently operate from the Gold Coast Airport. Pre-book to save time, or shop around once on the ground to secure the best deal.

Look for any road closure information released closer to the festival.

Interstate Coach Services
Greyhound and Murray’s coaches operate from the travel to an extensive network of destinations throughout Australia.

Car Parking Options

Day Parking
There are plenty of free and paid parking options in Broadbeach for those who plan to drive to the festival.

• Gold Coast Convention and Exhibition Centre (entrance via the Gold Coast Highway)
• Oasis Shopping Centre Car Park (entrance via Charles Ave)
• Oracle Boulevard Car Park (Entry via Elizabeth Avenue)
• Phoenician Car Park (entrance via Main Place Laneway)

Alternatively, street parking is available in and around the Broadbeach area, including Charles Avenue, Elizabeth Avenue, and Old Burleigh Road.

Please be aware that certain road closures will also be in place. All affected roads can be seen below.

Accessible Parking
Multiple accessible parking options are available on the streets surrounding Broadbeach, including Old Burleigh Road, Queensland Avenue, Charles Avenue, and Gold Coast Service Road.

So come down to the beautiful Broadbeach area and enjoy this massive free musical event!