Transport and Parking
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All pre-purchased Armor All Gold Coast 600 ticket holders and holders of official accreditation can travel free with TransLink to and from the event on Queensland Rail services and Surfside Buslines services. This applies to all Queensland Rail train services and Surfside Buslines services. First services begin on Friday October 21 and run until midnight on Sunday October 23.
To travel free all you need is your pre-purchased Armor All Gold Coast 600 ticket. Tickets purchased at the gate are only valid for free post-event travel on Queensland Rail and Surfside Buslines services.
For more details visit www.translink.com.au or call 13 12 30.
TransLink shuttle bus services will operate at regular intervals from the following locations on all three event days to the track.
Armor All Gold Coast 600 Shuttle Buses
Helensvale station to Gate One
Friday – 8:00am to 11:30am
Saturday – 6:30am to 12:00pm
Sunday – 6:30am to 12:00pm
Parklands Showgrounds Park ‘n’ Ride, Smith Street, Southport to Gate One
Friday – 6:00am – 7:00pm
Saturday - 6:00am – 7:00pm
Sunday - 6:00am – 7:00pm
Gate One to Helensvale Station
Friday - 12:00pm – 7:00pm
Saturday - 12:00pm – 7:00pm
Sunday - 12:00pm – 7:00pm
Gate One to Parklands Showgrounds Park ‘n’ Ride
Friday – 6:30am to 7:00pm
Saturday – 6:30am to 7:00pm
Sunday - 6:30am to 7:00pm
600 Sounds Shuttle Buses
Gate One to Broadwater
Friday and Saturday – 3:30pm – 7:00pm
Broadwater to Helensvale
Friday and Saturday – 8:00pm – 11:30pm
Broadwater to Parklands
Friday and Saturday – 8:30pm – 11:30pm
Broadwater to Surfers Paradise
Friday and Saturday – 8:00pm – 11:30pm
The Park ‘n’ Ride service provides a quick and easy way to travel to the Armor All Gold Coast 600. If you are coming by car, please be aware the parking in the surrounding areas is limited to 2 hours and this will be strictly enforced. Parking in Paradise Waters is limited to local residents and businesses only.
We suggest parking at the designated Park 'n' Ride site and using your pre-purchased ticket or appropriate accreditation to board a TransLink shuttle bus which will take you to the event precinct. The parking is manned by the Volunteer Coastguards with monies raised going to support the Coastguard services.
Cost per car is $10.00 for 1 day and $25.00 for 3 days. There is premium (undercover) parking also available for $20.00 per day.
Parking is available in the north at Parklands Showground (
For more information visit www.translink.com.au or call the Translink call centre on 13 12 30.
Located just south of the Armor All Gold Coast 600 circuit, the Trackside Parking on the corner of Pine and Ferny Ave, Budds Beach, is within 100 meters of Gate 5. From as little as $50 a day of $120 for 3, get in quick to secure your space. Click to see flyer here.
Contact Pripark on 0420 886 583 or This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it before 14 October to secure your space.
There are two designated taxi drop off and pick up zones situated at the southern end of Staghorn Avenue in Surfers Paradise opposite the QT and the northern end of Cronin Avenue in Main Beach. Taxis can also drop off and pick up at the Marriott Hotel, the QT Gold Coast and the Paradise Resort, all within easy walking distance of the precinct.
Bookings can be made by calling 131008 or visiting the website www.goldcoastcabs.com
There is a designated limousine drop off and pick up zone situated on Surfers Paradise Boulevard adjacent to QT Gold Coast. Limousines can also srop off and pick up at the hotels.
Looking for a fast way to get to the Armor All Gold Coast 600? Avoid the traffic with transfers starting at only $80.00 per person one way or $150 return from the Parklands Showgrounds and Marina Mirage.
Bookings can be made by calling Gold Coast Helitours on 07 5591 8457, or email at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it For further information visit www.goldcoasthelitours.com.au
Paradise Jetboating provides you with an action packed adventure ride along the Gold Coast Waterways and is sure to get your heart racing! With exclusive boat hire options available with a capacity of 36 passengers and multiple boats available (capacity 66) upon request. Contact the team at Paradise Jetboating on 1300 JET BOAT (538 2628) or email This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it to pre-book your ride
