Everything you need to know for Gold Coast Show, 2024
Every showbag and their contents, public transport, parking, attractions, fireworks - here’s everything you need to know about the Gold Coast Show before you visit. READ OUR COMPLETE GUIDE
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The Gold Coast Show is at the Broadwater Parklands, Southport.
The Gold Coast Show is at the Broadwater Parklands, Southport.
WHAT TIME DOES THE GOLD COAST SHOW OPEN
The Gold Coast Show will open at 9am daily.
ENTRY INTO THE GOLD COAST SHOW
The Gold Coast Show is free to attend. Entry points are all along the Broadwater Parklands.
EVERY SHOWBAG AT THIS YEAR’S GOLD COAST SHOW
Showbags range from $5 to $35
HOW TO GET TO THE GOLD COAST SHOW
Light rail: For those planning to use public transport, make sure to use the TransLink Journey Planner to know which bus, train or tram service is available to get you to and from Broadwater Parklands.
Tramgoers can stop at the Broadwater Parklands station and stroll to the showgrounds. Standard G:Link travel costs apply.
Parking: If you’re planning on driving to the show, parking is available at Carey Car Park which can be accessed via Marine Parade, Southport. Costs apply.
Parking is also available at Australia Fair with standard car park rates.
Taxi/Rideshare: The pick up and drop off zone for taxis and rideshare services like Uber is on the Gold Coast Highway between Marine Parade and Ada Bell Way.
RIDES AT THE GOLD COAST SHOW
Kids’ rides start from $7 per ride and you can buy a pass: five kids’ rides for $30 and more adventurous rides from $10 per ride.
Each ride operator will be offering multi-ride discounts, just ask at each ticket booth.
WHAT TIME ARE THE GOLD COAST SHOW FIREWORKS
Fireworks are on 6.45pm on Friday and Saturday over the Broadwater.
The best vantage points are anywhere along the water.
ACCESSIBLE ACCESS AND TOILETS AT THE GOLD COAST SHOW
The showgrounds have accessible access and council block toilets offering accessible toilets (see map below).
MAP OF GOLD COAST SHOWGROUNDS
PROGRAM OF THE GOLD COAST SHOW
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