Transport & Travel
Coolangatta, the home of Cooly Rocks On is easy to get to, no matter where you are coming from.
PLAN YOUR TRIP TO COOLY IN ADVANCE USING THE INFORMATION BELOW.
LOCAL TRAVELLERS
The City of Gold Coast encourages all Gold Coast residents and visitors to leave the car at home and make active travel part of their daily routine. The program promotes and encourages active and healthy forms of transport including walking, cycling, carpooling and public transport. Walking, cycling catching public transport and carpooling are great ways to actively travel in our city.
Throughout the Gold Coast you will find electric assist bike rentals, Lime-E. Download the Lime app to locate the closest Lime-E to you, scan the QR code to unlock it and cycle your way to Cooly Rocks On. You can learn more about Lime-E bikes here.
There are multiple bus routes travelling to Coolangatta from all directions of the Gold Coast and Northern NSW.
Use the Translink Journey Planner to plan your return trip to Coolangatta here.
If you are travelling from Northern Gold Coast or Brisbane regions you can transfer from train to the G:link (Gold Coast Light Rail) at Helensvale Station.
We recommend departing the G:link at the Broadbeach South Station, walking to Station’s Stop A, and catching the 700 Bus to Griffith Street, Coolangatta – the heart of Cooly Rocks On.
Use the Translink Journey Planner to plan your return trip to Coolangatta here.
Plan the easiest route to Coolangatta from your current location using Google Maps
With hundreds of cars lining the streets of Coolangatta during the festival, local road closures will occur during Cooly Rocks On 2023 in and around the Festival Precinct. As such, parking in the surrounding areas of Coolangatta and Tweed Heads will be limited.
Where possible, we recommend that you plan to walk, cycle, carpool or use public transport to get to Cooly Rocks On.
Parking in Coolangatta
Daily and overnight undercover parking will be available at The Strand at Coolangatta. You can learn more about it and view their rates here.
More information on parking options will be provided closer to the festival.
Road Safety
Please be mindful of pedestrians and adhere to adjusted speed limits.
Road closure information will be provided closer to the festival.
There are multiple public transport options, with bus, tram and train routes travelling to Coolangatta from all directions of the Gold Coast. We recommend that you ‘Park and Ride’ when travelling to Coolangatta by utilising one of the Gold Coast’s many car parks and catching public transport to the festival.
Use the Translink Journey Planner to plan your return trip to Coolangatta here.
BROADBEACH
- 6,500 Car Parking Spaces in Pacific Fair Shopping Centre
- 100 Car Parking Spaces in Jubilee Avenue Car Park
ROBINA
- 6,000 Car Parking Spaces in Robina Town Centre
- 945 Car Parking Spaces at Robina Train Station
SURFERS PARADISE
- 1,600 Car Parking Spaces at Bruce Bishop Carpark (100 metres from bus stop. Other Carparks include Circle on Cavill, Paradise Centre Car Park, The Mark Car Park, Hilton Surfers Paradise, Chevron Renaissance, Cypress Gardens Carpark etc.
VARSITY LAKES (TRAIN STATION)
- 395 Car Parking Spaces
UBER
TAXI
13cabs: 13 2227
Tweed Heads Taxi Service: 1300 656 818
Drop off/Pick up:
Located on Lanham Street.
INTERSTATE AND OVERSEAS TRAVEL
The Gold Coast Airport is located only a couple kilometres away from Coolangatta, with a drive of fewer than 5 minutes. A range of carriers fly directly into Gold Coast Airport (OOL) including Jetstar, Virgin Australia, Tigerair, Qantas, Jetgo, Air New Zealand, SCOOT, Air Asia X and Hong Kong Airlines.
Greyhound and Murray’s coaches both operate from the travel to an extensive network of destinations throughout Australia. For further information, contact Greyhound on 1300 473946 and Murray’s on 13 22 51.
TransLink’s integrated bus, train and tram network connects you to places all over the Gold Coast. Grab a go card from various outlets for cheap fares, easy transfers and convenient top-ups. All Gold Coast busway stations and G:link tram platforms are fully accessible, with G:Link platforms each providing boarding assistance points and allocated space for mobility devices on board.
Use the Translink Journey Planner to plan your return trip to Coolangatta here.
UBER
TAXI
13cabs: 13 2227
Tweed Heads Taxi Service: 1300 656 818
Drop off/Pick up:
Located on Lanham Street.
There are multiple public transport options, with bus, tram and train routes travelling to Coolangatta from all directions of the Gold Coast. We recommend that you ‘Park and Ride’ when travelling to Coolangatta by utilising one of the Gold Coast’s many Car Parks and catching public transport to the festival.
Use the Translink Journey Planner to plan your return trip to Coolangatta here.
BROADBEACH
- 6,500 Car Parking Spaces in Pacific Fair Shopping Centre
- 100 Car Parking Spaces in Jubilee Avenue Car Park
ROBINA
- 6,000 Car Parking Spaces in Robina Town Centre
- 945 Car Parking Spaces at Robina Train Station
SURFERS PARADISE
- 1,600 Car Parking Spaces at Bruce Bishop Carpark (100 metres from bus stop. Other Carparks include Circle on Cavill, Paradise Centre Car Park, The Mark Car Park, Hilton Surfers Paradise, Chevron Renaissance, Cypress Gardens Carpark etc.
VARSITY LAKES (TRAIN STATION)
- 395 Car Parking Spaces
Staying close to the festival? Throughout the Gold Coast you will find electric assist bike rentals, Lime-E. Download the Lime app to locate the closest Lime-E to you, scan the QR code to unlock it and cycle your way to Cooly Rocks On. You can learn more about Lime-E bikes here.
PARKING
With hundreds of cars lining the streets of Coolangatta during the festival, local road closures will occur during Cooly Rocks On 2023 in and around the Festival Precinct. As such, parking in the surrounding areas of Coolangatta and Tweed Heads will be limited.
Where possible, we recommend that you plan to walk, cycle, carpool or use public transport to get to Cooly Rocks On.
Daily and overnight covered parking will be available at The Strand at Coolangatta. You can learn more about it and view their rates here.
More information on parking options will be provided closer to the festival.
Road Safety
Please be mindful of pedestrians and adhere to adjusted speed limits.
Road closure information will be provided closer to the festival.
There are multiple public transport options, with bus, tram and train routes travelling to Coolangatta from all directions of the Gold Coast. We recommend that you ‘Park and Ride’ when travelling to Coolangatta by utilising one of the Gold Coast’s many car parks and catching public transport to the festival.
Use the Translink Journey Planner to plan your return trip to Coolangatta here.
BROADBEACH
- 6,500 Car Parking Spaces in Pacific Fair Shopping Centre
- 100 Car Parking Spaces in Jubilee Avenue Car Park
ROBINA
- 6,000 Car Parking Spaces in Robina Town Centre
- 945 Car Parking Spaces at Robina Train Station
SURFERS PARADISE
- 1,600 Car Parking Spaces at Bruce Bishop Carpark (100 metres from bus stop. Other Carparks include Circle on Cavill, Paradise Centre Car Park, The Mark Car Park, Hilton Surfers Paradise, Chevron Renaissance, Cypress Gardens Carpark etc.
VARSITY LAKES (TRAIN STATION)
- 395 Car Parking Spaces
Accessible parking and drop-off zones will be available during Cooly Rocks On 2023.
However, with hundreds of cars lining the streets of Coolangatta during the festival, local road closures will occur during Cooly Rocks On 2023 in and around the Festival Precinct. As such, accessible parking in the surrounding areas will be limited.
Where possible, we recommend that you ride share or carpool to the festival and utilise our accessible drop off zones.
Road Safety
Please be mindful of pedestrians and adhere to adjusted speed limits.
Road closure information will be provided closer to the festival.
ACCOMMODATION
Skip the travel and wake up right on the festival’s doorstep.
For a truly memorable Cooly Rocks On Festival experience, we recommend booking a room in one of the many spectacular accommodation houses located within Coolangatta or its surrounding Gold Coast suburbs.
For a full list of accommodation houses on the Gold Coast click here.
