Gold Coa1. The New Route: Broadbeach South to Burleigh Headsst G:link Tram Extension to Burleigh Heads: New Route & Travel Guide

 Getting around the Gold Coast is getting bigger and better! The long-awaited G:link Tram Stage 3 Extension to Burleigh Heads officially opens, expanding our world-class light rail system further south along the coast.

Whether you are commuting to work, attending university, or heading down to Burleigh Beach for a surf, this new extension fundamentally changes how locals and visitors travel across the city. Written by a local Coastie, here is your complete guide to the new Burleigh Heads tram extension, new stations, and fare details.

1. The New Route: Broadbeach South to Burleigh Heads

Stage 3 extends the G:link light rail line by 6.7 kilometres southward from the former terminus at Broadbeach South directly to Burleigh Heads along the Gold Coast Highway.

New Tram Stations: The extension adds 8 brand-new tram stations, connecting key residential and commercial hubs including Mermaid Beach, Nobby Beach, and Miami.

Direct Coastal Access: Passengers can now ride seamlessly all the way from Helensvale (train connection to Brisbane) through Southport, Surfers Paradise, and Broadbeach, straight into the heart of Burleigh Heads without transferring to a bus.

2. 50-Cent Fares & Smart Ticketing Still Apply

The best news for commuters, international students, and backpackers is that the new extension is fully integrated into Queensland's public transport network.

Flat 50-Cent Fare: Traveling on the new Burleigh Heads tram section costs the exact same flat rate of 50 cents ($0.50 AUD) per journey!

Contactless Smart Ticketing: You can tap on and tap off at any of the new Burleigh Heads station platforms using your Visa/Mastercard credit card, debit card, or mobile phone wallet (Apple Pay / Google Pay).

3. Key Benefits for Gold Coast Residents & Workers

The G:link extension brings major improvements to daily life on the Gold Coast:

Faster Commute Times: Skip the Gold Coast Highway traffic jams during peak hours and weekends with frequent, reliable tram services running every 7.5 to 10 minutes.

More Job Opportunities: Better connectivity makes it easier for hospitality, retail, and construction workers to commute between Surfers Paradise and the bustling cafe and restaurant precinct in Burleigh.

Future Extension Plans: Stage 3 is a major step toward Stage 4, which will eventually connect Burleigh Heads all the way south to Gold Coast Airport in Coolangatta!

The opening of the Burleigh Heads tram extension marks a landmark milestone for public transit on the Gold Coast. Are you excited to ride the new tram line down to Burleigh? Let me know your thoughts or share your experience in the comments section below!

- Coastie