How to get to SkyPoint

The Gold Coast Observation Deck, SkyPoint, is at the top of the Q1 tower in the Surfers Paradise district of the Gold Coast. The way up starts in its lobby at street level, by the corner of Surfers Paradise Boulevard and Hamilton Avenue, where the tram stops right outside.

From Gold Coast Airport to SkyPoint by bus and tram

Gold Coast Airport has no tram of its own: an express bus links it to the G:link tram line, which runs north along the coast to the foot of Q1.

  1. Bus 777 to Burleigh Heads

    The limited-stop express runs from the airport to Stockland Burleigh Heads on West Burleigh Road, where it meets the tram.

  2. G:link tram north to Surfers Paradise

    Take a tram towards Helensvale and get off at Surfers Paradise station, not Surfers Paradise North. Tram trips cost a flat A$0.50.

  3. SkyPoint lobby

    The station is directly in front of the lobby, where you buy or scan your ticket.

  4. Lift to Level 77

    The lift takes 38 seconds to the observation deck.

Other ways to reach SkyPoint

From Brisbane and Brisbane Airport: take a Gold Coast line train to Helensvale, where it meets the G:link; most of these trains start at the Brisbane Airport terminals. From Helensvale, ride the tram south to Surfers Paradise station.

On foot: it is about a 6-minute walk from the centre of Surfers Paradise.

By car: 50 free visitor spaces are in the car park under Q1, entered from Hamilton Avenue just after the resort drop-off. They are first come, first served, for the length of your visit; register your car in the lobby while you wait for the lift. The nearest public car parks are Centro Surfers Paradise on Hanlan Street and Bruce Bishop on Beach Road.

Tour buses: coaches drop passengers at the Q1 Resort drop-off on Hamilton Avenue and park elsewhere.

SkyPoint address and operating hours

Level 77, Q1 Building, 9 Hamilton Avenue, Surfers Paradise QLD 4217, Australia

Daily
07:30 ⁠–⁠ 21:00
Last admission
30 minutes before closing

The deck, Bistro + Bar included, closes early or for the whole day on some dates for private events. After 20:00 on Friday and Saturday only guests aged 18 and over are admitted.

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Which tram stop is closest to SkyPoint?
Surfers Paradise station on the G:link. It stops directly in front of the lobby. Do not confuse it with Surfers Paradise North, a separate station.
Is there parking at the Gold Coast Observation Deck?
Yes, free and undercover, under the Q1 building, with accessible spaces. The car park entrance is 2.2 m high, so tall vans and campers will not fit.
Can I get to SkyPoint in a wheelchair?
Yes. The lobby, the lift and the deck are fully wheelchair accessible, and the car park under Q1 has accessible spaces.