Gold Coast/Northern suburbs

The northern suburbs of the Gold Coast may be perhaps the most residential, but they are the most wild ones, containing many of the Gold Coast's theme parks.

By car
The primary means of entry via car is via the M1 Pacific Motorway which extends down from Coffs Harbour in NSW to the state capital of Brisbane and the primary exits are exits between (and including) 54 to 62.

From the suburbs of Surfers Paradise, Southport or Broadbeach, use the Godl Coast Highway (SR 2 ) to reach the western parts of the north, and use Oxley Drive (SR 4 ) to reach the east.

By light rail
From Surfers Paradise, the G:link heads north passing Main Beach, Southport, and stops at three places in the region; Parkwood East, Parkwood, and Helensvale where the line terminates.