Gold Coast/Southport

Southport is the central business district (CBD) or business centre of the Gold Coast. Though it is the CBD of the Gold Coast, it is not as bustling as other places in the Gold Coast (such as Surfers Paradise), and if you happen to be driving through it, there's a good chance you may not even realise you're in the CBD.

By car
The Smith Street Motorway (SR 10) is the main connector between the Pacific Motorway (M1) and Southport. Whilst it's a motorway, it's essentially a glorified exit ramp of the Pacific's exit 66.

If you're travelling to Southport from Surfers Paradise and/or Broadbeach, follow the Gold Coast Highway (SR 2). While Southpoint is not a focal point listed on the highway signs south of Surfers Paradise, follow the light rail corridor until you pass Surfers Paradise.

By light rail
As part of the G:link tram or light rail, there are many light rail stops in Southport. They include:
 * , located on Queen Street next to the parklands.
 * , an important stop which serves the southern portions of the CBD.
 * , stopping at the CBD.
 * , stopping at Nerang Street. It's unlikely you will be stopping here, as the main reason this exists is to serve the Southport Health precinct.
 * , on the corner of Queen and Wardoo Streets, mostly serving the residential areas of Southport.