Gold Coast Light Rail
Queensland’s only light rail — 27 stations, about 27 km from Helensvale to Burleigh Heads. Stage 3 passenger services opened 9 August 2026 (8 new stations south of Broadbeach South).
- 50¢ flat fare
- 7–10 min peak frequency
- 24 hr weekend service
Queensland flat fare · all zones
50¢ per tram journey
go card, contactless, phone, smartwatch or paper ticket
- FREE Children 4 and under
- $1.50 go explore day pass — unlimited buses & trams
- 24/7 Same 50¢ rate — no peak pricing
Plan · ride · explore
Before you board
Service hours
- Mon–Fri ~5:00 am – midnight
- Weekends & public holidays 24-hour service Fri midnight – Sun midnight
- Frequency 7–10 min peak · 10–15 min off-peak
How to ride
- Tap on at the platform validator before boarding
- Ride — check displays for your stop
- Tap off when you exit
Always tap on and off — invalid travel fine $333.
Network
- Running now
- Helensvale ↔ Burleigh Heads — 27 stations, ~27 km
- Stage 3 (open 9 August 2026)
- Broadbeach South → Burleigh Heads — 8 stations; ~16–17 min Broadbeach–Burleigh
- Train connection
- Helensvale station links to Brisbane via Citytrain
Stay near the tram
Hotels & stays
Sleep near Surfers, Broadbeach, Burleigh, Southport or Helensvale and ride G:link for beach days and nights out. We may earn a commission if you book via Booking.com (no extra cost to you).
- Surfers Paradise Near Cavill Avenue & Surfers Paradise stations Search on Booking.com →
- Broadbeach Pacific Fair · Broadbeach South station Search on Booking.com →
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Beyond the tram
Tours & experiences
Day tours, theme parks and activities around the Gold Coast — useful once you know the G:link stations. We may earn a commission if you book via GetYourGuide (no extra cost to you).
- Gold Coast tours & activities Theme parks, beaches, hinterland and city tours Search on GetYourGuide →
- Surfers Paradise & Broadbeach Near Cavill Avenue and Broadbeach South stations Search on GetYourGuide →
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Planning your trip
You might also need
Pocket guides and day-trip basics for your first tram rides.
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Lonely Planet Pocket Brisbane & the Gold Coast Pocket guide for planning stops along the coastal line. Shop on Amazon AU → -
Collapsible travel water bottle Lightweight bottle that packs flat between beach and tram hops. Shop on Amazon AU →
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Plan live trips on Translink or the My G: app. This site is an independent guide — not affiliated with Translink.