Gold Coast is not only a resort for local Australians to take their whole family away from the cold, but also a must-be place for more and more freestyle players to sign in! Were you anxious to know how to get to your accommodation in the quickest way when you first landed at the Gold Coast Airport? Look at this introduction!
Golden Coast Airport
Golden Coast Airport panoramic by official photo
Gold Coast Airport, airport code OOL, formerly named Coolangatta Airport (as far as I know, some travel websites or booking systems still use this original name, so if you see this English name, do not doubt, this is Gold Coast Airport). Located on Australia's Gold Coast, 100 kilometers from the heart of Brisbane, the entrance to the airport is in the Bilinga area on the Gold Coast, and the runway spans New South Wales and Queensland. Although it is now one of Australia's fastest-growing airports. But the first time you're here, I'm afraid you'll be a little disappointed.-such a small airport.
The airport is small but well equipped with everything from food and beverage to fashion duty-free shopping to exit tax rebates.
Golden Coast Airport Terminal
Internal Map by official website
Gold Coast Airport has only one terminal, divided into international International and domestic Domestic side. If you are on an Australian domestic flight to another city, wait for the flight at the designated gate on the left side after check-in and security check-in. If you are on the international line, go through customs clearance, check and TRS tax rebate on the right side.
Airport duty free shops and catering introduction
Aelia Duty Free by official website
From brands of cosmetics to alcohol and food, if you choose to leave the Golden Coast airport, you can serve as a supplement point for purchasing gifts back home. Why do you say so? Because the airport is really small, if there is a chance or suggest to buy their favorite products to the airport to apply for the TRS tax rebate, it will be more cost-effective oh.
So what are the duty free shops at the airport?
Aelia Duty Free
https://goldcoast.aeliadutyfree.com.au/?airport=OOL
Some of the more popular wines, cosmetics and electronic duty-free products include local Australian wines, perfume such as, Versace Gucci Boss, such as whisky gin rum, as well as apples, Philips headphones and other electronics.
Out of Australia: some products and souvenirs from Australia.
Of course, Victorias Secret: doesn't have to say more, the favorite of the arrogant little sister or the lewd bitches.
Sunglass Hut: Australia popular sunglasses shop.
By net Map of Restaurant area of Gold Coast Airport
Now let's talk about what restaurants have.
In addition to chains such as Hungry Jacks (Burger King), Red Rooster (Red Roast Chicken, if you prefer a lighter taste, you can also choose a Sumo Salad (salad platter) or The Coast Cafe & Bar's Western style Concert.
TRS Airport rebate Guid
When you spend up to 300 Australian dollars in the same store in Australia, you can apply for TRS (Tourist Refund Scheme) visitors tax rebate. So when shopping, you can explain to the merchant that you want a tax rebate, ask them to issue a tax rebate invoice according to the requirements of TRS, and please ask the merchant to write down your address name on the invoice, etc. In other words, as long as you have a statement with the merchant to do a TRS tax rebate, the merchant will issue the ticket as required.
There are two important points that must be noted:
- Invoices obtained 60 days before departure are not subject to tax rebate;
- If the invoice value exceeds A $1000, you will need to provide your name and home address to the merchant.
TRS tax refund procedures Office (Red Circle) by net Chart / Edito
TRS tax rebate counter in the international departure hall, after the completion of customs clearance procedures (outbound immigration) can see. The position is opposite the gate 6 / 7.
The TRS rebate counter has the following two channels
- Manual tax rebate channels-there are a lot of people in line, and it takes a lot of time to check all personal information from scratch and so on;
- QR code fast track-there are a lot of people in line, but because all the information is ready in advance, the team is moving fast and takes relatively little time.
[1. Manual rebate]
Carry non-liquid health care products on hand luggage as required and show you at the TRS counter your purchase and need of tax rebate items and receipts Tax Invoice, passport and international boarding pass for inspection by TRS officials. After checking, leave your credit card information. Maybe 10 or so jobs will put the money in your card later.
[2. QR code quick rebate (recommended)]
This approach is more convenient and faster than the first, and the accuracy is high without haste to make mistakes. You can first search and download TRS's APP from your phone's APP Store and follow these steps:
1. Find and download the TRS by Joe Oceania tour at app store
2. Fill in personal travel information such as passport / identity / departure date by Joe Oceania Travel
3. Fill in invoice information that requires tax rebate. You can fill out up to 10 tickets at a time, oh, by Joe, Oceania.
4. To choose the way of refund, it is recommended to choose the credit card rebate by Joe Oceania travel
After completing the above four steps, a QR code will appear and saved in a screenshot on the phone. Show it to the counter and show your passport and boarding pass again, the purchase receipt and the goods you buy can complete the tax rebate.
Golden Coast Airport to and from accommodation
There are many ways to get to accommodation from the Gold Coast airport, including taking the airport bus SkyBus, and taking the bus, which is a bit more difficult than a newcomer, especially considering the bus to light rail. Buy a local transport card, so I don't recommend it very much, but the more convenient way is to drive yourself and take the SkyBus Airport bus.
self-driving
All car rental companies at golden coast airport have a look at the by website
If a rental car has been booked in advance before departure, you can pick up the car directly at the airport to the accommodation. There are six rental car companies that can pick up cars at the airport, namely, Avis,Budget,Europcar,Hertz,Thrifty and Redspot.. The counters of these companies can be found in the arrival hall of the airport. You can directly show your confirmation order, Chinese driver's license with more than one year's driving age, official certified driver's license translation and credit card to go through the formalities.
Tips：
- Make sure you do it before you pick up the car! Thin! Check! Charlie!
- Cooperate with the staff to register all existing injuries and scratches on the body to avoid unnecessary disputes when returning the car.
Drive from the airport to View Pacific Holiday Apartments by Google Maps
The best way to get to View Pacific Holiday Apartments from Gold Coast Airport is to drive about 30 minutes (about 30 kilometers) along the free M1 Highway. If this is your first time driving, be sure to follow the speed limit on the road sign strictly, and must distinguish between the left and right.
SkyBus Airport bus
Skybus shuttles through the hotel's by website
The most popular mode of transportation is to take the SkyBus Airport bus to the accommodation. Because its luggage is unlimited in weight and price, children ride with adults free, return discount and other economic good conditions, and tickets can be effective within three months after the purchase of any bus, so it is widely welcomed by local people and tourists.
Airport bus boarding point-by official website at map A
The boarding point, just outside the entrance to the Golden Coast, will be set off according to the timetable. It runs daily 7 days a week, starting from 7:30am in the morning to 22: 40 pm, 30 minutes in peak hours and 45 minutes in wrong peaks. If you miss the first flight, you can just wait about 30 minutes to take the next flight.
Airport bus golden coast airport departure schedule by official chart
Tickets purchased on site are:
- [adult] one-way $21.00, $38.00 round trip;
- [family 1] the price of one adult plus one and four children is the same as that of an adult;
- [family 2] two adults plus one and four children $42.00 one way and $76.00 round trip.
epilogue
Thank you for your patience in reading this guide and hope to have a good reference for your trip to the Golden Coast. Wish you to go on a trip to have a good time ~ your encouragement is my motivation!
By Joe Oceania Travel @ Mafengwo
