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TRANSPORT

Following a review of our transport and parking options, we’re excited to introduce a range of new features designed to make your race day arrival and departure smoother than ever – headlined by our new Water Shuttle service, operated by Sea World Cruises.

Additional transport information is available below.

BROADWATER PARKLANDS WATER SHUTTLE

Enjoy a unique and stress-free way to reach the event with our Water Shuttle service, operating between Broadwater Parklands and the event venue, Muriel Henchman Park. Avoid event traffic on Sea World Drive while taking in a scenic 10-minute water crossing.

Shuttles start from 4:45am, with participants asked to specify their outbound trip during the booking process. Return shuttles run every 15 minutes until 10:30am, then every 30 minutes until 11:30am.

Free G:link tram travel is also available for participants on the day, with Nerang Street Station (Southport) located a short 400m walk from the Water Shuttle terminal.

SEA WORLD EVENT PARKING

Limited event parking is available at Sea World Car Park (Seaworld Drive). Booking is essential to reserve a space.

Event Parking is available from 4:45am onwards.

For those that have booked a parking spot, upon arrival, please have your parking pass (emailed to you) ready to show and follow the directions of Traffic Management personnel. Thanks to Village Roadshow Theme Parks for their continued support of the event.

TRANSPORT OVERVIEW

However you choose to travel to the fisiocrem GC30 Main Beach, please plan ahead and aim to arrive at least one hour prior to your race start time. Where possible, we also encourage car-pooling with friends and family to help reduce traffic in the local area.

PUBLIC TRANSPORT

Free G-Link tram travel is available to registered participants on Sunday 17 May between 4:00am and 12:00pm in both directions. The G-Link provides a stress-free way of travelling to the event for those that plan to use the water shuttle service from Broadwater Parklands.

Nerang Street Station in Southport is just a short 400m walk from the Ferry departure location – Southport Pier, Broadwater Parklands. See map for walking route from tram stop to ferry.

Enjoy a unique and stress-free way to reach the event with our Water Shuttle service, operating between Broadwater Parklands and the event venue, Muriel Henchman Park. Avoid event traffic on Sea World Drive while taking in a scenic 10-minute water crossing. Water Shuttles are operated by Sea World Cruises.

OUTBOUND SERVICE

Depart: Broadwater ParklandsArrive: Muriel Henchman Park
4:45am4:55am
5:00am5:10am
5:15am5:25am
5:30am5:40am
5:45am5:55am
6:00am6:10am
6:15am6:25am
6:30am6:40am
6:45am6:55am
7:00am7:10am
7:15am7:25am
7:30am7:40am
7:45am7:55am
8:00am8:10am
8:15am8:25am
8:30am8:40am
8:45am8:55am
9:00am9:10am

OUTBOUND SERVICE

Depart: Muriel Henchman ParkArrive: Broadwater Parklands
7:15am7:25am
7:30am7:40am
7:45am7:55am
8:00am8:10am
8:15am8:25am
8:30am8:40am
8:45am8:55am
9:00am9:10am
9:15am9:25am
9:30am9:40am
9:45am9:55am
10:00am10:10am
10:15am10:25am
10:30am10:40am
11:00am11:10am
11:30am11:40am

Bus routes 704 and 705 offer frequent services to Sea World, Main Beach. This stop, located on Seaworld Drive, directly outside Sea World is the nearest bus stop for Muriel Henchman Park.

Use the Translink Journey Planner to plan your bus journey to and from Main Beach here.

Please note, road closures will not impact regular bus service.

Local taxi providers and Uber provide a hassle free way of travelling to and from the event, avoiding the requirement to park your vehicle.

A dedicated public drop-off area will be available within Sea World Car Park. From here, attendees can walk along the pathway on Seaworld Drive to Muriel Henchman Park.

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If you’re flying to the Gold Coast for fisiocrem GC30 Main Beach, Gold Coast Airport is located 25km from Main Beach in the Southern Gold Coast town of Coolangatta.

Arriving at the Gold Coast Airport, a centrally located information desk offers assistance with any ongoing transport options you may require including transfers, shuttles, car hire and taxis/ride share.

PARKING

Restriction free, curb side public parking is available throughout Seaworld Drive, south of the road closure at Sea World, roundabout.

Public parking is also available in Philip Park, Seaworld Drive. This public car park is accessible by taking the second exit at Seaworld roundabout, then taking the first left.

Additionally, complimentary undercover parking is available at Marina Mirage Shopping Centre – located just 1.7km from the event precinct.

The allocation of parking at Sea World is now exhausted and is available only to those that have pre-booked a parking spot. A drop off area will still be available for those that have not booked a parking spot.

Event Parking is available from 4:45am onwards.

For those that have booked a parking spot, upon arrival, please have your parking pass (emailed to you) ready to show and follow the directions of Traffic Management personnel. Thanks to Village Roadshow Theme Parks for their continued support of the event.

A number of Lime E-Bikes will available for hire throughout the event parking areas. Download the Lime App ahead of the event to locate the closest Lime E-Bike to you. Scan the QR code on the bike and follow the simple steps to unlock the bike and cycle to the fisiocrem GC30. More info on Lime E-Bikes is available here.

If you live locally, cycling to and from the event is a great option. Dedicated bike parking facilities will be available at the Event Precinct in Muriel Henchman Park.

ROAD CLOSURES

Seaworld Drive will be closed to vehicles from Sea World roundabout to the Seaway Tower on Sunday 17 May from 4:30am – 11:15am.

A tow-away zone will be enforced on Seaworld Drive from Seaworld roundabout to Muriel Henchman Drive on Saturday 16 from 12:00pm – Sunday 17 May at 12:00pm. This is to facilitate slip-lane access for Sea World Resort patrons during the road closure. Vehicles will be towed at the owner’s expense. Refer to event signage throughout this area on event weekend for clarification.

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