Please be advised that traffic may cause delays at times and to schedule your travel with plenty of time to spare.
The G:link tram service is the most accessible option for spectators and athletes for the event.
Click on the map to download a map that outlines locations and timetable.
Brisbane Airport is the primary international airport serving Brisbane and South East Queensland.
Gold Coast Airport is an international Australian airport located at the southern end of the Gold Coast and approximately 90 km south of Brisbane, within the South East Queensland agglomeration. The entrance to the airport is situated in the suburb of Bilinga near Coolangatta
Airtrain is the easy and stress free way to travel from Brisbane Airport. With a seamless journey to the Gold Coast, with a simple change at Helensvale station to the G:link tram. Book your ticket online and relax with our modern fleet of trains including Air-conditioning, free WiFi, restrooms on board and plenty of space for luggage.
The G:link tram stations are located between Helensvale and Broadbeach South, for those unfamiliar with the Gold Coast, you can use our online journey planner to map out your journey and watch the video for how to use Airtrain and Tram.
Specialised Transport Australia (also known as Your STA) is a respected personalised transport provider, delivering exceptional travel experiences across Australia. Whether you are looking for economical private or group transport, a luxury experience, limousine services or needing specialised driving such as security driving they are here to help. They provide personalised airport transfers to and from the Gold Coast and Brisbane Airports, and any other point to point transfers for individuals and groups. Your STA have an extensive fleet of sedans, People Movers, SUV’s, Executive Vans, Specialty Vehicles, Mini Buses, Luxury Party Bus, Mini Coaches (33 seats), Luxury Coaches (48-57 seats), Maxi Coaches (61 seats) and Dedicated Luggage Transport vehicles.
Your STA has extended a 10% discount to LWC 2024 participants.
To source a quote, make booking and redeem this exclusive offer, use the Promo Code WORLD24 at yoursta.com.au
The Gold Coast has an integrated network operated by Translink which includes the G:link trams (also known as light rail), Surfside Buslines and Queensland Rail (Gold Coast to Brisbane services).
Please visit the journey planner to plan your travel around the Gold Coast.
Translink’s electronic ticket to fast, easy and convenient travel to South East Queensland.
Use the Go Card on all Translink bus, train (including Airtrain), ferry and tram services in Brisbane and on the Gold Coast.
Benefits include:
There are a number of taxi options on the Gold Coast, the two largest are listed below. Taxis can accept cash or credit cards as payment.
There are a range of hire car services available to suit all your needs and budgets. Bookings should be made directly with your preferred company prior to arrival.
For further details check below:
The street parking around the competition venues will have mostly paid, metered parking that is monitored and if you do not move your car entirely out of the timed parking area after the designated time limit has expired, you may be subject to a parking fine.
For participants and teams that have organised private transport, the best option is to load and unload at the allocated venue spaces and pre-arrange a parking space, this can be booked online and paid for in advance. Some private parking companies around the area are listed below:
Find out more about the parking at Kurrawa Beach Venue:
Find out more about the parking at the Gold Coast Aquatic Centre Venue
LWC24 acknowledge the original inhabitants of this area, including the Yugambeh people and family groups within, and recognise their connection to the land, waters and resources in the area now known as the Gold Coast. We pay our respects to their Elders past, present and emerging.
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