Destination
About Gold Coast
The Gold Coast is Australia’s sixth largest city. It is home to over 635,000 people. We are a city known for our lifestyle and diversity, with almost one in three residents born overseas.
The city boasts close to one million visitors each year from countries all over the world. With a vibrant arts and culture scene, a beautiful natural environment and world-class tourism attractions, we also have a proud history and a heritage to preserve and protect for future generations.
Our Indigenous locals are descendants of the traditional Aboriginal people of the region. Some have moved to the Gold Coast from other regions around Australia. We collaborate with our local Indigenous community to document their history and culture and share it with everyone.
So, we welcome you to this wonderful city — we are sure you’ll enjoy every aspect that the Gold Coast has to offer.
For further information on Gold Coast please visit: www.goldcoast.qld.gov.au
The City of Gold Coast is the local government authority responsible for managing the Gold Coast region in south-east Queensland.
As the second largest local government in Australia, catering to a growing population, it plays a crucial role in providing essential services, maintaining transport and infrastructure as well as promoting community well-being.
The Local Government Area is divided into 14 divisions and operates under a Mayor-council system. Together with the Mayor, community elected divisional Councillors make decisions on a wide range of issues, including urban planning, environmental sustainability, community services and economic development which support the City’s strategic vision ‘Inspired by lifestyle. Driven by opportunity’ which defines our longer-term aspiration for the Gold Coast.
Venue
Gold Coast Convention and Exhibition Centre
2684 – 2690 Gold Coast Hwy
Broadbeach, QLD
www.gccec.com.au
Gold Coast Convention and Exhibition Centre (GCCEC) is the Gold Coast’s premier event venue. The award-winning masterpiece presents outstanding facilities, first-class service and exquisite culinary catering. The GCCEC is an ambassador for sustainable event practices and is an Earthcheck Master certified event venue.
Situated centrally in Broadbeach, the GCCEC is within walking distance to tourism hotspots, accommodation, premium shopping facilities and convenient public transport.
How to get to GCCEC
Train
The trainline connects Gold Coast stations to Brisbane CBD. For the most convenient route to the centre from Brisbane, catch the Tram at the Helensvale Train station stop and ride the G:link to Broadbeach North station. For more details or to plan your journey visit https://jp.translink.com.au/plan-your-journey/journey-planner
Taxi
Services frequent GCCEC and its convenient location alongside Gold Coast Highway. If you would like to organise a taxi service when at GCCEC, use the courtesy phone located in the foyer.
G:Link Light Rail
The Gold Coast’s G:link light rail system is a 13-kilometre corridor connecting Helensvale Train Station to Broadbeach, passing through the key activity centres of Surfers Paradise and Southport. To access GCCEC, ride the G:link to the Broadbeach North Station, just across the road from our main entrance on Gold Coast Highway. For more details visit https://ridetheg.com.au/
Bus Services
Surfside Buslines operate frequently from the bus stop outside GCCEC on Gold Coast Highway. For more details or to plan your journey visit https://jp.translink.com.au/plan-your-journey/journey-planner
Self Drive
The major route from Sydney to the Gold Coast is via the Pacific Highway which is currently undergoing major upgrades and conditions vary.