Gold Coast Light Rail Stations (G:link) – Full Guide 2026
The Gold Coast Light Rail (G:link) currently has 19 stations stretching approximately 20 km from Helensvale in the north to Broadbeach South in the south.
Last updated: June 2026
Stage 3 Extension (opening mid-2026) will add 8 new stations, bringing the total to 27 stations and extending the network to 27 km.
Station Name | Suburb / Precinct | Key Attractions & Connections | Best For |
|---|---|---|---|
Helensvale | Helensvale | Heavy rail to Brisbane, Westfield Helensvale | Commuters, airport 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 & former hospital site | Local access |
Southport | 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, Q1 Tower | Major tourist hub |
Surfers Paradise | Surfers Paradise | Heart of Surfers Paradise | Tourism & entertainment |
Northcliffe | Surfers Paradise | Southern Surfers Paradise | Beach access |
Florida Gardens | Broadbeach | Broadbeach residential & gardens | Local access |
Broadbeach North | Broadbeach | Pacific Fair, Broadbeach Convention Centre | Shopping & events |
Broadbeach South | Broadbeach | Southern terminus, major bus interchange | Major transport hub |

Stage 3 Stations (Opening Mid-2026)
These 8 new stations will extend the line from Broadbeach South to Burleigh Heads:
- Mermaid Beach
- Mermaid Beach South
- Nobby Beach
- Miami North
- Miami
- Christine Avenue
- Second Avenue
- Burleigh Heads (new southern terminus)

Tips for Using G:link Stations
- All stations have ticket machines and validators
- Most stations offer bike parking, shelters, and accessibility features
- Helensvale, Gold Coast University Hospital, Southport, Cavill Avenue, and Broadbeach South are major interchange points
- Always touch on and touch off with your go card or contactless payment
- Fine for travelling without a valid ticket: $333
Why Use the G:link Stations?
- Only 50 cents per journey
- Frequent service (every 7–10 minutes in peak)
- 24-hour service on weekends
- Scenic coastal journey with beautiful views


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