Jury Preview Show
Matinee Preview Show
Live TV Final
Venue Access
The Gold Coast Convention and Exhibition Centre offers accessible seating to all events. Accessible seating requests can be made via email to Ticketek through their website or by calling the venue directly on 07 5504 4181 (Mon – Fri,9am – 5pm AEST)
Location
Gold Coast Convention and Exhibition Centre is located in Broadbeach on the corner of the Gold Coast Highway and T E Peters Drive (2684-2690 Gold Coast Highway, Broadbeach, Queensland)
Can I get food and drinks at the venue?
Yes! 🍔🍴🍹
Getting To The Venue
For detailed information on getting to the venue, visit the official website of the Gold Coast Convention and Exhibition Centre. We've provided a summary below:
Flying
The Gold Coast Airport is just 35 minutes south of the Gold Coast Convention and Exhibition Centre with regular flights from all capital cities and some Queensland regional centres. Regular bus and shuttle services are available from Gold Coast Airport to Broadbeach. For further information please visit the Gold Coast Airport website
Driving
When travelling southbound from Brisbane (78km) take the Broadbeach Motorway Exit and follow the directions to Broadbeach. Just after the Pacific Fair Shopping Centre turn left at the next set of lights. This will bring you out onto the Gold Coast Highway. The Gold Coast Convention and Exhibition Centre is situated on the corner of the next street, just after The Star Gold Coast.
The Gold Coast is 900km north of Sydney and is accessible by either the Pacific Highway or the inland New England Highway.
Public Transport
Local bus, coach, taxi and limousine companies operate regular services to all major attractions, hotel and shopping centres. There is a bus stop directly in front of the Gold Coast Convention and Exhibition Centre on the Gold Coast Highway. There are also taxi and limousine ranks at the main entrance.
You can also access the rail line to Brisbane via a bus from The Star Gold Coast.
G:Link Light Rail
The G:link Light Rail runs from Helensvale to Broadbeach, passing through Surfers Paradise and Southport. The services provides an easily accessible and affordable transport option and is located just metres from the Centre’s main entrance.
The service runs 7 days a week, every 10-15 min.
For more information on fares visit the Translink website
Gold Coast Cabs
Services frequent GCCEC and its convenient location alongside Gold Coast Highway. If you would like to organise a taxi service when at GCCEC, ask at the reception desk or use the courtesy phone located in the foyer.
Parking
The centre’s car park entrance is at the northern end of the building and is easily accessible from traffic lights and the main driveway. The main entrance is accessible from the roundabout off T E Peters Drive
Undercover car spaces are available for short-term parking. A $12 inclusive of GST flat rate is charged for car parking at the centre. You cannot pre purchase parking tickets.
For more information, visit the official website of the Gold Coast Convention and Exhibition Centre:
Will all of the shows be broadcast on SBS?
Only the Live TV Final will be broadcast live, Saturday 9 February on SBS. See below for times in your state:
