Gold Coast
Transport
The Gold Coast is part of an integrated public transport network in South East Queensland known as TransLink. A TransLink ticket can cover buses, trains, and ferries - for time tables and travel itineraries visit www.transinfo.com.au.
Train
QR CityTrain services connect the Gold Coast with Brisbane, running express between Beenleigh and South Bank stations, with most services continuing onto Brisbane Airport.
Bus
The local bus operator is Surfside Buslines, which provides regular services and a network covering most Gold Coast locations.
Taxi
Regent Taxis holds the largest fleet of taxicabs on Gold Coast. Yellow Cabs service the city to a lesser degree. Hughes Limousines (also called Gold Coast Limousines), Palm Limos and United Chauffeured Limousines provide luxury transport on the Gold Coast. To book a Taxi anywhere in Australia, simply call 131 008.
Roads
The car is the dominant mode of transport for Gold Coast residents. The Pacific Motorway (M1) is a motorway grade section of the Pacific Highway connecting the Gold Coast with Brisbane. The Gold Coast Highway runs close to the coast for most of its route and through the centres of Southport, Surfers Paradise, Burleigh Heads and Currumbin.
The local hinterland areas, being so close to the central region of the Gold Coast, are popular with locals. Caution is advised when travelling in hinterland areas due to many blind entrances to properties and roads are narrow and winding and especially hazardous in wet conditions. Speed limits should be observed at all times.
Airport
Gold Coast Airport is located at Coolangatta, approximately 22 kilometres south of Surfers Paradise. Services are provided to interstate capitals and major cities as well as to major New Zealand cities. Other international destinations include Hong Kong, Japan and Singapore.
Car Hire
The Gold Coast is serviced by all major car hire providers. To search for a vehicle, visit the Tokewl Travel car hire section.
Climate
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Jan
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Feb
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Mar
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Apr
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May
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Jun
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Jul
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Aug
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Sep
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Oct
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Nov
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Dec
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Mean daily maximum temperature (°C)
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28.5
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28.3
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27.6
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25.9
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23.3
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21.2
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20.6
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21.4
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23.3
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25.2
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26.7
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28.1
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Mean daily minimum temperature (°C)
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20.3
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20.5
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19.2
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16.5
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13.4
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10.6
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9.2
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9.8
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12.1
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15.0
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17.4
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19.2
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Mean total rainfall (mm)
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175.3
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190.0
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202.0
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135.8
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131.5
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93.0
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74.6
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55.8
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57.9
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86.7
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103.8
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132.1
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Mean number of rain days
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12.7
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13.3
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15.2
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11.4
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10.1
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7.5
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7.0
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6.9
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7.3
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8.9
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10.0
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11.2
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Radio
Sea FM
FM Station: 90.9
Gold FM
FM Station: 92.5
Hot Tomato
FM Station: 102.9
ABC Coast FM
FM Station: 91.7
Triple J
FM Station: 97.7
Radio Metro
FM Station 105.7
Life FM
FM Station 107.3 |
