Gold Coast Tram Stops & Stations

The Gold Coast Light Rail (G:link) has 27 stations on about 27 km from Helensvale (north) to Burleigh Heads (south). Passenger services on Stage 3 (the eight stations south of Broadbeach South) started 9 August 2026. View route →

Flat 50¢ fares apply on the full line (verify on Translink). Use the Translink Journey Planner or My G: for live times.

Full network (north → south)

All stations below are open for passengers. Stage 3 stations are marked.

Station Suburb / precinct Key attractions & connections Best for
Helensvale Helensvale Heavy rail to Brisbane, Westfield Helensvale Commuters, Brisbane transfers
Parkwood Parkwood Residential areas Local residents
Parkwood East Parkwood Local access Local residents
Gold Coast University Hospital Southport Gold Coast University Hospital Patients & visitors
Griffith University Southport Griffith University campus Students
Queen Street Southport Southport CBD Shopping & dining
Nerang Street Southport Southport CBD Local access
Southport Southport CBD, retail & dining Shopping & services
Southport South Southport Residential & commercial Local residents
Broadwater Parklands Southport Broadwater Parklands, waterfront Recreation & events
Main Beach Main Beach Main Beach, Tedder Avenue dining Tourists & beachgoers
Surfers Paradise North Surfers Paradise Northern Surfers Paradise Accommodation & beach
Cypress Avenue Surfers Paradise Central Surfers Paradise Nightlife & dining
Cavill Avenue Surfers Paradise Cavill Mall, beach, major tourist hub Surfers Paradise centre
Surfers Paradise Surfers Paradise Q1 Tower, SkyPoint Tourism & entertainment
Northcliffe Surfers Paradise Southern Surfers Paradise Beach access
Florida Gardens Broadbeach Residential Broadbeach Local access
Broadbeach North Broadbeach Casino, convention centre Shopping & events
Broadbeach South Broadbeach Pacific Fair, major bus interchange; junction with Stage 3 south Shopping, bus transfers
Mermaid Beach Stage 3 Mermaid Beach Mermaid Beach strip, coastal access Beach & local dining
Mermaid Beach South Stage 3 Mermaid Beach Southern Mermaid Beach Local access
Christine Avenue Stage 3 Mermaid Waters / Miami Christine Avenue corridor Local access
Miami North Stage 3 Miami Northern Miami Local access
Miami Stage 3 Miami Miami village, beach access Beach & dining
Nobby Beach Stage 3 Nobby Beach Nobby Beach strip, cafes, coastal walks Beach village
Second Avenue Stage 3 Burleigh Heads Approaches to Burleigh Heads Local access
Burleigh Heads Stage 3 Burleigh Heads Southern terminus, beach, national park edge, cafes Beach, end of the line
Nobby Beach G:link station canopy and platforms
Nobby Beach — one of eight Stage 3 stations open from 9 August 2026.

Stage 3 corridor (open 9 August 2026)

Stage 3 added eight stations from just south of Broadbeach South to the new southern terminus at Burleigh Heads (~6.7 km). Broadbeach–Burleigh is about 16–17 minutes by tram (check Translink for your trip).

  1. Mermaid Beach
  2. Mermaid Beach South
  3. Christine Avenue
  4. Miami North
  5. Miami
  6. Nobby Beach
  7. Second Avenue
  8. Burleigh Heads (southern terminus)

Stages & Stage 3 guide → · Live times: Translink Journey Planner

Nobby Beach station directory sign with bicycle racks and beach directions
Wayfinding at Nobby Beach — bicycle racks, kiss & ride, beach access.

Best stations for tourists

Station Why visit Nearby highlights
Cavill Avenue Heart of Surfers Paradise Beach, Cavill Mall, nightlife, shopping
Broadbeach North Entertainment & casino The Star, convention centre, dining
Main Beach Relaxed beach vibe Tedder Avenue dining, beachfront walks
Broadbeach South Major transport hub Pacific Fair, buses, continue south on Stage 3
Surfers Paradise Q1 / SkyPoint Beaches, towers, entertainment
Nobby Beach Beach village & cafes Nobby Beach strip, coastal walks
Miami Quiet beach suburb Miami beach access, local dining
Burleigh Heads Southern terminus Burleigh Heads beach, national park edge, cafes
Nobby Beach platform with Translink validators and fare equipment
Platform detail — validators and fare equipment on Stage 3 stations match the rest of the network.
  • All passenger stations have validators; most have fare machines, shelters, and accessibility features
  • Many offer bike parking
  • Major interchanges include Helensvale (heavy rail), Gold Coast University Hospital, Southport, Cavill Avenue, Broadbeach South (Pacific Fair / buses), and Burleigh Heads (southern terminus)
  • Always tap on and tap off — fine for invalid travel: $333
  • Fare is only 50¢ per journey; peak frequency about every 7–10 minutes

Stay near the tram

Hotels & stays

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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).

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Planning your trip

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Beach stops and long coastal days — a couple of practical extras.

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