GOLD COAST
GOLD COAST
CONVENTION & EXHIBITION CENTRE
2684-2690 Gold Coast Hwy, Broadbeach
Getting There
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TRAIN
Our 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 the Translink Journey Planner.
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 the Translink Journey Planner.
G:LINK LIGHT RAIL
The Gold Coast’s G:link light rail https://ridetheg.com.au/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 Ride the G.
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Undercover car spaces are available for short-term parking, including two EV chargers. A $15 inclusive of GST flat rate is charged for parking at the centre. Clearance height: 2.1 metres. Another parking payment option offered at GCCEC is a touchless parking app called ZipBy that allows for ticketless parking for visitors. Please download the app prior to arriving at the venue. Learn more here. GCCEC is a cashless venue.
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Services frequent GCCEC and its convenient location alongside Gold Coast Highway. If you would like to organise a taxi service when at GCCEC, ask at the reception desk or use the courtesy phone located in the foyer.
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GCCEC is a short stroll across from Broadbeach. All amenities are within walking distance, making it ideal to explore the area on foot.
Things to do on the Gold Coast
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Currumbin Wildlife Sanctuary
Explore this iconic Gold Coast Wildlife Sanctuary. Immerse yourself into the wonder and natural beauty of 27 hectares of Currumbin rainforest, wandering through open animal enclosures, feeding kangaroos and cuddling koalas along the way.
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HOTA, Home of the Arts
Surrounded by tropical parklands with the Surfers Paradise skyline as the backdrop, HOTA, Home of the Arts is a contemporary cultural precinct in the heart of the Gold Coast. It’s your place for live performances, lake-side strolls, star-gazing, cinema-watching, art and new ideas. Discover art for everyone - indoors and out.
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KDTY Decor & Design in Gold Coast
KD & Tim Yule are of Indian and Aboriginal heritage and their passion for culture and craftsmanship has led them on a journey to bring an array of beautiful hand made artisan products to you. Each item has been lovingly created by locals from the Northern Rivers in NSW and South East Queensland. KDTY Decor & Design currently collaborates with 12-15 artists.
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Paradise Centre
Paradise Centre is the largest shopping centre in Surfers Paradise. Located on the corner of Surfers Paradise Boulevard and Cavill Mall. With 90+ specialty shops, complemented by an alfresco beachfront dining precinct and an exciting entertainment offering, Paradise Centre offers a memorable and fun experience for the whole family.
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Snapper Rocks
Snapper Rocks is a small rocky outcrop on the northern side of Point Danger at the southern end of Rainbow Bay on the Gold Coast. Snapper is a point break forming the first part of the man-made Superbank which extends from Snapper Rocks Point, through Rainbow Bay, Greenmount Point, Coolangatta Beach, and Kirra, for a distance of around two kilometres.
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