Gold Coast

How to get to Griffith

The Gold Coast campus is centrally located in Southport, just north of Surfers Paradise, and is easily accessible by car, bus and train. The closest airport is located at Coolangatta which is a 30 minute drive south of the campus.

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By car

The Gold Coast campus is a 10-minute drive from the centre of the Gold Coast, 10-minutes drive to the nearest railway station and 45-minutes drive to Brisbane.

By bus

Surfside Buslines route 3 provides a regular direct service from Helensvale train station southbound and Pacific Fair, Surfers Paradise and Southport northbound. Route 738 operates between Harbour Town and Pacific Fair via Griffith University, Ashmore, Benowa TAFE and Broadbeach Waters.

For timetable information visit Translink or phone on 13 12 30.

By train

The closest train station to the Gold Coast campus is Helensvale. This station is situated north-west of the campus and is approximately 15 minutes by car and 20 minutes by bus. The train also continues to Robina, which is South-east of the campus.

Bus connections run between Robina station, Helensvale station and the University.

For timetable information visit Translink or phone on 13 12 30.

By taxi

If you are using a taxi to come to the Gold Coast campus you will need to tell the driver to take you to: Griffith University Gold Coast campus, off Parklands Drive, Southport. When calling a taxi to exit the campus, check the taxi bay located outside the Link Building, on University Drive. There is also a taxi rank in Alumni Place.

Cycling

Bicycles are a cost-effective method of transport and an excellent way to exercise and maintain fitness. They're also easy to park once you reach the campus. Shower facilities are available on campus.

Cycling to Griffith (PDF 142k)

Flying in

There is an airport at the Gold Coast, which is situated at Coolangatta. From the airport, travel north-west on the Gold Coast Highway. Turn left at Smith Street Southport (exit 66), take the Parklands Drive exit (left) and follow the signage into campus. Coolangatta airport is about 45 minutes by car from the campus.

Alternatively you could fly into Brisbane airport. Bus services are available from Brisbane Airport to Surfers Paradise from where bus connections are available to the campus. Brisbane airport is about 90 minutes by car from the campus.

Parking

Parking is available on campus. A parking permit or payment at a parking meter is required on all University campuses when parking your vehicle.

Parking permits

• Information on student and staff parking permits.
• Where to park at Griffith (PDF 424k)

Campus map

Gold Coast campus Map (PDF 602k)

Facilities

State-of-the-art facilities at the Gold Coast campus include the Griffith Centre for Medicine and Oral Health, the new Clinical Science precinct and the multimedia digital precinct. The Griffith Centre for Medicine and Oral Health - home to the first School of Dentistry to be established in Australia in almost 60 years - opened its doors next to the Gold Coast hospital in 2005. The $36 million Centre is the latest addition to the campus' expanding health portfolio.

The Gold Coast campus also offers a computer shop, credit union, hairdressing salon, post office, bookshop, convenience store and STA Travel outlet. Take a look at the Student Guild website for further information.

Eat and drink

The Gold Coast campus offers a wide range of dining options from coffee stands to a modern restaurant and wine bar, G's Wine Bar. Other venues include Coffee Bug and Coffee Cellar, the Uni Bar, and the Koala Café.

Library and study zones

The Gold Coast campus offers two extensive libraries which encompass a Laptop Lounge, DVD Lounge, Research Zone, Quiet Study Zone and Silent Study Zone. Alternatively you can pull up a patch of green grass or hit the books on the beach. There's also an on-campus bookshop.

Sport and recreation

Beach volleyball, indoor soccer, basketball and tennis are all on offer; alternatively you can hit the gym or run laps on the National Standard Gold Coast athletics track. If indoor pursuits are more your thing, hit the Uni Bar for a few games of Pool.

Support services

Griffith University provides a comprehensive range of services for all students on all campuses. Services provided include accommodation, chaplaincy, child care, counselling, medical services and career and employment services. See some of the ways we can support you through your time studying.

Research

Research centres located on campus include:

• Griffith Institute for Health and Medical Research
• Behavioural Basis of Health
• Griffith Psychological Health Research Centre
• Research Centre for Clinical and Community Practice Innovation
• Heart Foundation Research Centre
• Molecular Basis of Disease
• Population Health
• Research Centre for Clinical Practice Innovation
• Griffith Medical Research College
• Centre for Aquatic Processes and Pollution
• Centre for Infrastructure Engineering and Management
• Centre for Innovative Conservation Strategies
• Genomics Research Centre
• Griffith Centre for Coastal Management
• National Climate Change Adaptation Research Facility
• Australian Rivers Institute
• Queensland Smart Water Research Facility
• Institute for Glycomics
• International Centre for Ecotourism Research
• Centre for Tourism, Sport and Service Innovation
• Headquarters for CRC Sustainable Tourism
• The Institute for Glycomics, led by Professor Mark von Itzstein, an Australia Prize winner for his efforts in developing the anti-influenza drug Relenza, researches the role of carbohydrates in various diseases like cancers, influenza and tuberculosis, with a view to developing new drugs. It is the only one of its kind in Australia and one of only six worldwide.
• Environmental Futures Centre