Getting to & around Griffith Gold Coast
Griffith University's Gold Coast campus at Southport, with the G:link tram stopping on its doorstep and the beach a short ride away. Here's how to get there and where to escape when the books can wait.
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How to get to Griffith Gold Coast
🚊 By tram
The G:link light rail stops on campus at Griffith University station. The line runs from Helensvale in the north to Broadbeach South, every few minutes, and into the early hours on weekends.
🚆 From Brisbane
Take the Gold Coast train line to Helensvale, the tram's northern end, then ride the G:link south to campus.
In walking distance
Gold Coast University Hospital
Adjacent, its own tram stop
Parkwood village
Shops and eats
Days off studying
Easy escapes you can reach straight from campus.
The beach at Surfers Paradise
Tram south · under 20 minHop the G:link down to Surfers for the golden sand, Cavill Avenue and the SkyPoint lookout.
Broadwater Parklands, Southport
Tram · ~10 minSouthport's waterfront, with the Aquatic Centre pools, open parkland and events on the water.
A theme park day
Tram + busRide the tram north to Helensvale, then the park bus to Movie World and Wet'n'Wild.
Can't pick? Shake it.
Give your phone a shake and GoThere picks somewhere in Brisbane to go, then plans the trip from campus.
Try Shake It →About Southport
Southport sits on the Broadwater at the heart of the Gold Coast, a quick tram ride from Surfers Paradise and the beaches. The campus shares its tram stops with the Gold Coast University Hospital, and students spread across Southport, Labrador and Surfers, all linked by the G:link line.
New to Brisbane?
No paper ticket needed. Tap on and off with your phone, a bank card or a go card. Around Griffith Gold Coast you'll mostly use the G:link tram and buses. The GoThere app plans any trip and tracks it live, free, with nothing to download.
Read the student transport guide →Heading home late? →
Out in the city or the Valley? Check the last train, bus or ferry back to Southport so you are not stranded.
Griffith Gold Coast travel questions
How do I get to Griffith University Gold Coast?+
The G:link tram stops on campus at Griffith University station, and buses including the 700 also serve it. From Brisbane, take the train to Helensvale and change to the tram.
Is the campus near the beach?+
Yes. The G:link tram links the campus to Surfers Paradise and the Broadwater in well under half an hour.
How much does it cost to get there?+
Every trip on the South East Queensland network is a flat 50c fare with a go card, your phone or a bank card.