Issue 16, June 2012 FREE TRANSPORT THINGS TO DO. shopping

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1 Issue 16, June 2012 FREE THINGS TO DO TRANSPORT shopping

2 Welcome to the magnificent GOLD COAST! A location famous for spoiling the people who visit our pristine beaches, subtropical rainforests, amusement parks, shopping centres and great nightlife. For decades, Australian and international tourists have visited the Gold Coast and enjoyed a relaxing and fun-filled holiday. Surfside Buslines operates throughout the Gold Coast 24 hours a day and provides inexpensive transport to all destinations. Plan your holiday using the tips in this guide to make the most of your break. We hope you have a wonderful stay! Whale See Guarantee! Contents The Coast at a glance...4 Getting around How to use this guide Public transport information....7 Gold Coast Bus Map Surfers Paradise Map...10 Broadbeach Map TRANSPORT Gold Coast Airport...12 Gold Coast Tourist Shuttle THINGS TO DO Currumbin Wildlife Sanctuary & 23 Firefly Restaurant Infinity Attraction...16 Paradise Jet Boating...17 Rivers Restaurant Cruises Super Duck Adventure Tours XXX Tour Bus SHOPPING Centro Surfers Paradise...21 Harbour Town Shopping Centre...22 Edition 16 June to November 2012 Editor: Carly Snodgrass Sales Manager: Pascal Ayoub Advertising Sales: pascal@gaguide.com.au Front cover image supplied by Gold Coast Tourism Published and distributed by Produced in association with 2 3

3 The Coast at a glance Planning your holiday is a must to experience all that the Gold Coast has to offer. With extensive services operating between Beenleigh in the North and Pottsville in the Tweed, Surfside Buslines gives you freedom to travel to any Gold Coast location. The Gold Coast is blessed with shopping malls like Harbour Town, Pacific Fair, Centro Surfers Paradise and with each location just a short bus ride apart, bargain hunters will be in heaven. Adrenaline junkies should head north. Experience thrills at Dreamworld, Whitewater World or Wet'n'Wild, amazing marine attractions at Sea World, and discover a whole world of entertainment at Warner Bros. Movieworld. Best of all Surfside Buslines offers direct services to all these attractions. Gold Coast Tourist Shuttle offer door to door transfers from the airport making your trip to the Gold Coast effortless. Don t forget to pick up a Freedom or Gold Pass from your hotel or any Surfside driver you can enjoy easy unlimited travel around the coast on Surfside Buslines. Visit for more information. Getting around How to use this guide This guide will help you get around the Gold Coast and all its attractions by bus. The Gold Coast Highway is the starting point for most of the bus routes featured in this guide and destinations are categorised by subject alphabetically. Each attraction is listed at the top of the page in alphabetical order. Descriptions are included as well as attraction operation times and other handy hints such as how to time your arrival. Terminology The following terms are often referred to throughout this guide. Here s what they mean: HIGHWAY - Most hotels are located near the Gold Coast Highway, which is where most of the buses run. The Gold Coast Highway is often where you will catch your bus. BEACH SIDE - To travel south, wait at a bus stop on the side of the Highway closest to the beach. DRY SIDE - To travel north, wait at a bus stop on the side of the Highway furthest away from the beach. ZONES - Fares are calculated on the number of zones you use in your journey. 4 5

4 Catching the bus Catching the bus is easy, just follow these steps: 1. DESTINATION - choose your destination from the pages of this book. 2. Where to wait for the bus - check the map on pages 8 & 9 to see where your destination is located. For most destinations, you can wait at any bus stop on the Gold Coast Highway, located approximately 400 metres apart. For southern destinations, wait on the beach side of the Highway. For northern destinations, wait on the dry side (refer terminology page 5). 3. What bus to catch - look for the bus number displayed above the front window of the bus. 4. Hail and Ride - many parts of the Gold Coast operate on a hail and ride basis, so when you see the bus coming, you need to lift your arm to signal the driver to stop the bus. 5. FARES - fares vary depending on where you want to go. The best option is to buy either a Gold or Freedom pass for unlimited travel. For longer stays, buy a card. Public transport information TransLink delivers integrated public transport services across South East Queensland. Purchasing a go card and travelling on TransLink s network of buses, trains and ferries is the smartest, easiest and most cost effective way to see the Gold Coast. Travel times and fares Visit the TransLink website to use the online journey planner or view timetables and network maps. If you're on the move, use TransLinks great mobile friendly website: mobile.translink.com.au. You can also call TransLink on anytime. Types of Tickets Single paper ticket A single paper ticket allows you a single one-way journey to your destination and includes transfers between any bus or train within two hours. You can buy a single paper ticket onboard selected buses, at attended Queensland Rail train stations and from fare machines. go card go card is an electronic card that stores value for travel on all TransLink services. Travelling with go card is easy simply touch on at the beginning of your journey and touch off at the end. Your fare is automatically deducted from your card balance. You can buy a go card from all attended train stations or to find your nearest location visit the TransLink website. There are four types of go card adult, senior, concession and child. You can top up your go card as often as you like, from as little as $5 to as much as $200. Travel using go card and save at least 30% compared to the cost of a single paper ticket. For more information call or visit translink.com.au 6 7

5 TX1 TX2 TX5 Paradise Country NORTH Dreamworld WhiteWater World To Brisbane Coomera Warner Bros. Movieworld Wet'n'Wild Westfield Shopping Centre Helensvale Nerang Trainlink 745 CARRARA 709 SANTA BARBARA 10 COOMBABAH Griffith Uni Robina Trainlink Robina Varsity Lakes Trainlink Centro Surfers Paradise Infinity Superduck TX1 Harbour Town HOPE ISLAND The Marine Village Sanctuary Cove PARADISE POINT 706 Robina Town Centre BURLEIGH WATERS Not all Surfside Buslines routes are depicted on this map. Map not to scale. Bus stops may change due to the construction of the Light Rail. 6 Runaway Bay Shopping Centre RUNAWAY BAY BIGGERA WATERS LABRADOR Rivers Cruises Southport Australia Fair Paradise Jet Boating The Pines Shopping Centre 2 Currumbin Wildlife Sanctuary Pacific Fair BROADBEACH MERMAID BEACH NOBBY BEACH MIAMI Burleigh Heads Sea World Surfers Paradise 702 Gold Coast Airport 4 Gold Coast Tourist Shuttle MAINBEACH Oasis PALM BEACH 706 CURRUMBIN TUGUN TX1 5 Bus Map Bus Numbers Places of Interest Centro Surfers Paradise Currumbin Wildlife Sanctuary Firefly Churrascaria Gold Coast Airport Gold Coast Tourist Shuttle Harbour Town COOLANGATTA Tweed Heads 760 Centro Tweed TX To Kingscliff Not all bus numbers are depicted on this map. Number 10 - Santa Barbara, Sanctuary Cove, Runaway Bay, Southport, Australia Fair Number Tweed Heads, Tweed City, Chinderah, Cudgen, Kingscliff, Salt, Casuarina, Cabarita, Hastings Point, Pottsville Number Australia Fair, Southport, Main Beach, Surfers Paradise, Broadbeach, Mermaid Beach, Burleigh Heads, Palm Beach, Currumbin, Tugun, Tweed Heads Number Southport, Australia Fair, Surfers Paradise, Broadbeach, Burleigh Heads, Palm Beach, Gold Coast Airport Number Harbour Town, Southport, Australia Fair, Surfers Paradise, Broadbeach, Burleigh Heads Number Paradise Point, Runaway Bay, Southport, Australia Fair, Surfers Paradise, Broadbeach, Pacific Fair, Burleigh Heads, Palm Beach, The Pines Shopping Centre Number (weekdays only) - Griffith University, Southport, Surfers Paradise, Broadbeach, Pacific Fair, Burleigh Heads Number Helensvale Rail, Harbour Town, Griffith University, Southport, Australia Fair, Surfers Paradise, Broadbeach, Pacific Fair Number Helensvale Rail, Harbour Town, Labrador, Southport, Australia Fair, Main Beach, Sea World Number Surfers Paradise, Jupiters Casino, Pacific Fair, Carrara, Nerang Rail Number Sea World, Surfers Paradise, Jupiters Casino, Broadbeach, Pacific Fair, Bond Uni, Robina Town Centre, Robina Rail, Mudgeeraba Number Pacific Fair, Mermaid Beach, Burleigh Heads, Palm Beach, Currumbin, Coolangatta, Centro Tweed Number Robina Rail, Robina Town Centre, Varsity Rail, The Pines Shopping Centre, Currumbin, Gold Coast Airport, Centro Tweed Number Robina Rail, Robina Town Centre, Varsity Rail, Burleigh Heads, Palm Beach, The Pines Shopping Centre Number TX1 - Tweed Heads, Burleigh Heads, Mermaid Beach Express to Wet n Wild, Movieworld, Dreamworld & WhiteWater World Number TX2 - Burleigh Heads, Broadbeach, Pacific Fair, Surfers Paradise, Main Beach Express to Wet n Wild, Movieworld, Dreamworld & WhiteWater World Number TX5 - Helensvale Rail, Wet n Wild, Movie World, Dreamworld & WhiteWater World, Coomera Rail Infinity Paradise Jet Boating Rivers Cruises Rivers Whale Watching Tours Superduck Broadbeach Superduck Surfers Paradise

6 Surfers Paradise Map Main Beach NORTH Broadbeach Map NORTH Palm Av Cypress Av Thomas Dr 12 Ferny Av Beach Rd Rememberance Dr Gold Coast Hwy Gold Coast Hwy Cavill Av Ocean Av Staghorn Av Elkhorn Av 7 View Av Bvd Surfers Paradise 1 Esplanade Esplanade Trickett St Laycock St Clifford St Hamilton Av Key Bus Stops Bus Number 745 Stop Bus Number 700, 702, 703, 706, 707, 709 Bus Number 750 Bus Number 745 CENTRO SURFERS PARADISE INFINITY PARADISE JET BOATING RIVERS CRUISES RIVERS WHALE WATCH SUPERDUCK SURFERS PARADISE Surfers Paradise Surfers Paradise TE Peters Dr Sunshine Bvd Monaco St Gold Coast Hwy GOLD COAST CONVENTION CENTRE PACIFIC FAIR Wharf Rd First Av Second Av JUPITERS CASINO Surf Pde Chelsea Av Britannia Av Australia Av 3 Surf Pde 11 Elizabeth Av Hooker Blvd Margaret Ave Gold Coast Hwy Old Burleigh Rd Broadbeach Alexandra Av Key 3 11 Peerless Av Bus Stops Bus Number 700, 702, 703 (via Gold Coast Hwy direct) Bus Number 706, 707, 709 (via Pacific Fair Bus Interchange) Bus Number 750 Bus Number 745 Bus Number 760 FIREFLY CHURRASCARIA SUPERDUCK BROADBEACH Markwell Av Sunshine Bvd Surfers Av Hedges Av Enderley Av Via Roma Via Roma Montana Rd

7 GOLD COAST AIRPORT GOLD COAST TOURIST SHUTTLE TRANSPORT Welcome to the Gold Coast Airport. Our terminal has a variety of great food and fashion experiences on offer. With contemporary brands including French Connection, Beach Culture, Sunglass Hut and more, there is plenty of shopping on offer. The Gold Coast Airport also boasts a selection of cafes and fast food options including Hungry Jacks and Sumo Salad as well as a large Duty Free store for International passengers. So, after you check-in make sure you check-out the food and the fashion. For more information contact us on: Phone: To get to the Gold Coast Airport from northern destinations catch the Number 702 bus from the beach side of the highway. If travelling from Tweed Heads catch the 761 bus from the dry side of the highway. If you have just arrived at the Airport catch the Airport service 702 bus out the front of the terminal North to Surfers Paradise & Broadbeach or the 761 service South to Tweed Heads. Ask the driver for the bus stop closest to your accommodation. Number 702 services operate 7 days a week at half hourly intervals from 5am to 11pm, number 761 services operate 7 days a week hourly from 5am to 7.45pm. Relax and enjoy your Gold Coast holiday with Gold Coast Tourist Shuttle! Airport Transfers Theme Park Transfers Gold Pass - Unlimited Theme Park Transfers - Unlimited Local Bus Travel Freedom Pass - Return Airport Transfers - Unlimited Theme Park Transfers - Unlimited Local Bus Travel For information & bookings: Phone: or toll free reservations@tagroup.net.au Gold Coast Tourist Shuttle Gold and Freedom Passes are available for purchase from travel agents, automobile clubs, accommodation houses or from our Transport & Information Counter at the Gold Coast Airport. Discount theme park tickets are also available for purchase from the Airport Transport & Information Counter. Return Airport transfers MUST be booked 24 hours before departure and Theme Park Transfers MUST be booked by 7pm the day prior to travel. Transfers can be booked at your hotel tour desk or by calling Ph between 7am & 7pm, 7 days. If you have purchased a Freedom or Gold Pass use the public transport information & maps in the front of this guide book. TRANSPORT MAP REF. 4 MAP REF

8 CURRUMBIN WILDLIFE SANCTUARY FIREFLY CHURRASCARIA things to do Currumbin Wildlife Sanctuary includes amazing Australian wildlife encounters and shows, Aboriginal performances, Green Challenge Adventure Parc, Wildlife Hospital precinct, fully themed children's adventure playground and more Where else can you cuddle a koala, experience wild Lorikeet Feeding, see an amazing Free-flight Bird Show, have close encounters with friendly marsupials & reptiles, feed kangaroos plus much more. Cnr Gold Coast Highway & Tomewin Street Currumbin Phone: , Catch the 700, 760 or 761 to get to Currumbin Wildlife Sanctuary. If travelling from the airport catch 761. If travelling from Tweed Heads or Coolangatta, you will need to catch the bus from the dry side of the highway. Buses stop directly outside the Wildlife Sanctuary. Number 700 services operate 7 days a week, 24 hours a day at half hourly intervals during the day and evening. 760 & 761 services operate at half hourly intervals throughout the day. MAP REF. 2 Adults at Kids Prices * Must present voucher upon ticket purchase at Currumbin Wildlife Sanctuary to redeem discount. Day admission only. PLU Valid until 30/6/2013. Not valid with any other offer. Get Around Guide 16. The Firefly Churrascaria features huge skewers of your grilled favourites. Including: seafood, calamari, chicken, lamb, beef and pork. It's carved right at your table creating a sensational experience for every guest. Firefly also offers a spectacular a la carte menu complete with a fantastic selection of premium steaks and seafood Gold Coast Highway Broadbeach 4218 Phone: , ,706, ,745 To get to Firefly Churrascaria from northern destinations, catch a number 700, 702, 703, 706, 707, 709 or 745 bus and ask the driver to drop you at the Australia Avenue stop. From here it is less than a 100m walk to Firefly Churrascaria. To return home, you will need to catch your bus on the dry side of the highway. From southern destinations, catch a number 700, 702, 703, 706 or 707 bus and ask the driver to drop you at the Australia Avenue stop. From here it is a 200m walk to Firefly Churrascaria. To return home, you will need to catch your bus on the beach side of the highway. MAP REF. 3 things to do 14 15

9 INFINITY ATTRACTION PARADISE JET BOATING things to do Infinity is a mind-blowing 40-minute journey into spectacular, futuristic maze-like worlds of wonder. It s a dream-like fun house of the future! Made up of an extraordinary series of around 20 multi-sensual environments filled with unique special effects, atmospheric sound fields, ultra groovy music and illusions that appear to go all the way to Infinity! It s an exciting, hilarious, interactive experience with unforgettable impact! Great fun for all ages. Open 10.00am to 10.00pm daily (closed Christmas Day and opens 1pm Anzac Day) Infoline: facebook.com/infinityattraction 700, ,706, , 750 To get to Infinity, located at Chevron Renaissance from northern destinations, catch a number 700, 702, 703, 706, 707, 709 or 750 bus and ask the driver to drop you at the Surfers Paradise stop. To return home, you will need to catch your bus on the dry side of the highway. From southern destinations, catch a number 700, 702, 703, 706 and 707 bus and ask the driver to drop you at the Surfers Paradise stop. To return home, you will need to catch your bus on the beach side of the highway. MAP REF. 7 10% Discount * Present this coupon at Infinity to receive 10% discount on Adult or Child admission. Valid until 31/12/2012. Not valid with any other offer. Get Around Guide 16. Adrenalin. Excitement. Thrills. Adventure. Speed. Operating in areas of the Broadwater and Marine Park exclusive to Paradise Jetboating, our rides are famous for their mix of Jetboating thrills, stunning scenery & wonderful sightseeing. Experience full 360º spins, high speed drifting and other exciting shallow water manoeuvres while we explore the Gold Coast s unique waterways It s the complete Jetboating Adventure!!! For more information: Phone: To get to Paradise Jet Boating, located at Mariners Cove from northern destinations, catch a number 715 bus and ask the driver to drop you at the Seaworld Drive at Mariners Cove stop. To return home, you will need to catch your bus from the Seaworld Drive at Sheraton Mirage stop. From southern destinations, catch a number 750 bus and ask the driver to drop you at the Seaworld Drive at Mariners Cove stop. To return home, you will need to catch your bus from the Seaworld Drive at Sheraton Mirage stop. MAP REF. 8 $25 FREE OFFER * Present this coupon to Paradise Jet Boating to receive a souvenir photo pack FREE! Valued at $25 Valid until 31/12/2012. Get Around Guide 16. Available on full priced Broadwater Adventure ride and direct bookings only. 1 pack per booking. Not valid with any other discount, offer or package things to do

10 RIVERS RESTAURANT CRUISES SUPERDUCK ADVENTURE TOURS things to do See the Gold Coast in a whole new light with Rivers Dinner Cruises Gold Coast s only cruising restaurant. Relax with a sensational seafood buffet on a luxurious air conditioned vessel. Add to that beautiful Gold Coast scenery, dance floor and entertainment the perfect night out. Cruising Thursday, Friday & Saturday departing from Marina Mirage. Boarding 7:00pm for a 7:30pm departure. Whale Watching Tours also available. D Arm Berths, Marina Mirage, Seaworld Drive, Main Beach 4217 Phone: To get to Rivers Restaurant Cruises, located at Marina Mirage from northern destinations, catch a number 715 bus and ask the driver to drop you at the Seaworld Drive at Mariners Cove stop. To return home, you will need to catch your bus from the Seaworld Drive at Sheraton Mirage stop. From southern destinations, catch a number 750 bus and ask the driver to drop you at the Seaworld Drive at Mariners Cove stop. To return home, you will need to catch your bus from the Seaworld Drive at Sheraton Mirage stop. MAP REF. 9 A unique way to see the best of the Gold Coast from road to sand to surf, the Superduck will SPLASH into the water and take you on a cruising journey on sparkling waters to view yachts, waterfront mansions, Seaworld, the Versace Hotel, super cruisers, and more. Onboard Souvenirs Free Drivers Certificate for kids Fully air-conditioned vehicles Entertaining and Informative Commentary Child under 3 FREE * Children Ride Free * Children up to 3 years of age that do not require their own seat are free. Please notify upon booking. Valid until 31/12/2012. Not valid with any other offer. Get Around Guide 16. Departs from Appel Park, Ferny Ave, Surfers Paradise Phone: To get to Superduck Broadbeach catch a number 700, 702, 703 or 750 bus and ask the driver to drop you at the Gold Coast Convention Centre stop or the Victoria Avenue stop. To get to Superduck Surfers Paradise catch a number 700 or 702 bus and ask the driver to drop you at the Surfers Paradise stop. From here, walk less than 200m to Appel Park. MAP REF. 11 & 12 * One child under 12 years of age rides FREE on SuperDuck with every paying adult. Conditions apply. Valid until 31/12/2012. Not valid with any other offer. Get Around Guide , ,750 things to do

11 XXX TOUR BUS CENTRO SURFERS PARADISE THINGS TO DO Join our FREE tour bus at various locations around the Gold Coast. From Surfers Paradise to Burleigh Heads, you can explore Gold Coast s sights and be entertained along the way. This unique experience not only provides FREE services to the Gold Coast but also includes entertaining, interactive and informative commentary on the area; including history, facts and figures, places to visit and things to see and do. For more information or make a reservation: Phone: xxx Tour Desk SURFERS PARADISE Shop 17, Chevron Renaissance Shopping Centre, 3240 Surfers Paradise Boulevard. xxx Tour Desk BROADBEACH Kiosk 1, Oasis Shopping Centre, Victoria Avenue. Free Transfers * From 8am daily. The Free Tour Bus will provide a transit service to all theme parks, transfers to whale watching, dinner cruises and many more amazing activities. Valid until 31/12/2012. Not valid with any other offer. Get Around Guide 16. Centro Surfers Paradise, located right on the beach, makes you understand what holidaying on the Gold Coast is all about. With over 120 stores including retail shops, restaurants and entertainment areas, you have the opportunity to enjoy a day in the sun, fun with the kids, dine alfresco, or shop till you drop! Open 365 days a year, 7 days a week, from early morning till late evening. Open late everyday incl. public holidays Cavill Ave, Surfers Paradise, Gold Coast Phone: To get to Centro Surfers Paradise catch a number 700,702,703,706,707,709 or 750 bus. These buses will drop you into the heart of Surfers Paradise. If travelling from Coolangatta or Broadbeach you will need to catch the bus on the dry side of the highway and get off at the Surfers Paradise bus stop. If coming from the north, hop off at the Surfers Paradise stop on the beach side of the highway. Just ask your bus driver to alert you of the correct stop. From here it s just a short walk to Cavill Mall. MAP REF. 1 Save even more! * Collect your Free Harbour Town Tourism Club Card for further discounts and incentives, available from the Harbour Town Tourism Lounge. *Valid until 31/12/2012. Available to non-gold Coast residents only. Get Around Guide , ,706, ,750 SHOPPING

12 HARBOUR TOWN SHOPPING Outlet Shopping/Entertainment & Dining Precinct Shop til you drop in over 120 outlet stores including Oroton, Industrie, Esprit, David Jones Warehouse, adidas, Rip Curl, R.M. Williams, and Polo Ralph Lauren. Harbour Town captures the essence of relaxed coastal ambiance, with outdoor highstreet style and sunny, open plazas. Alfresco cafés, cinemas, and convenient services make this a total entertainment experience. Visit the Tourism Lounge to find out how you can receive further discounts. Cnr Gold Coast Highway & Oxley Drive, Biggera Waters Phone: Save even more! * Collect your Free Harbour Town Tourism Club Card for further discounts and incentives, available from the Harbour Town Tourism Lounge. *Valid until 31/12/2012. Available to non-gold Coast residents only. Get Around Guide , If you re heading to Harbour town for some bargain shopping, catch bus numbers 703,709 or 715 from the dry side of the highway. Catch the 703 or 709 from Surfers Paradise every 30 minutes. From Main Beach the 715 departs every 30 minutes. Griffith University students catch route 709 every 30 minutes. MAP REF. 6 Currumbin Wildlife Sanctuary includes Currumbin Wildlife Hospital precinct & Green Challenge Adventure Parc, an exhilarating 65 challenge treetops ropes course! Kids Prices! On presentation of this voucher* *Not valid with any other offer. Conditions apply. Valid to 30/6/13. Voucher must be presented upon ticket purchase to redeem discount. Day admission only. Corner of Gold Coast Highway & Tomewin St, Currumbin Qld 100m from Currumbin Beach 5 minutes from Gold Coast Airport 20 minutes from Surfers Paradise Open 8am - 5pm 23 Tel: E: enquiries@cws.org.au W: PLU Get Around Guide

13 Mention this ad for 10% DISCOUNT* Or Or For bookings & more tour options Phone * Mention Get Around Guide for Discount. Direct bookings only. Not to be used with any other offer.