Con-x-ion airport shuttle is the swift, efficient, comfortable and safe way to travel to the Theme parks. Con-X-ion provides you with the most convenient mode of transportation at very competitive rates for the whole family!
Con-X-ion run 2-3 services every day to and from Dream World, White Water World, Movie World, Wet'n'wild, Sea World and Harbour Town .Just sit back, relax and be transferred in air conditioned comfort.
Schedule & prices
Runs
Every day
Next available
Fri, Oct 9
Adult (ages 14+)
$16
Child (ages 1–13)
$11
Infant (ages 0–0)
Free
Prices change with the date; the lowest is shown.
From the operator’s live schedule on Viator, checked Oct 8.
Tour Options
Dreamworld
Roundtrip transfers between your Gold Coast hotel and Dreamworld
3 Day Pass
3D Pass GC Hotel & Theme Parks: 3 day pass Theme Parks exc. Australian Outback Spectacular - Valid for 30 days from the first use of travel
Wet'n'Wild
Roundtrip transfers between your Gold Coast hotel and Wet'n'Wild
5 Day Pass
5D Pass GC Hotel & Theme Parks: 5 day pass Theme Parks exc. Australian Outback Spectacular - Valid for 30 days from the first use of travel
Movie World
Roundtrip transfers between your Gold Coast hotel and Movie World
Australian Outback Spectacular
Shared shuttle to AOS: From Gold Coast hotel to the Australian Outback Spectacular Dinner and Show
7 Day Pass
7D Pass GC Hotel & Theme Parks: 7 day pass Theme Parks exc. Australian Outback Spectacular - Valid for 30 days from the first use of travel
Sea World
Roundtrip transfers between your Gold Coast hotel and Sea World
Paradise Country
Shuttle to Paradise Country: Pickup and dropoff from a Gold Coast hotel to Paradise country.
Harbour Town
Roundtrip transfers between your Gold Coast hotel and Harbour Town
WhiteWater World
Pickup and dropoff from a Gold Coast hotel to WhiteWater World.
What's included
Included
GST (Goods and Services Tax)
Driver/guide
Round-trip shared transfer
Air-conditioned vehicle
Shuttle transfers to and from Gold Coast to Theme Parks
Transport by air-conditioned minivan
Not included
Gratuities
Admission to the theme parks
Meals
Traveller Ratings
Reviews collected by Viator and Tripadvisor
2.9
30 reviews
5
12
4
0
3
3
2
4
1
11
How it compares in Gold Coast
No. 50 by number of reviews among 160 tours in Gold Coast
Starting price $16 is 78% below the typical $70 for tours of similar length in Gold Coast
Excurgo comparison of 160 Viator tours, recalculated daily.
Important Information
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
1+ days before100% refund
0–1 days before0% refund
Frequently asked questions
How long does Gold Coast Hotels & Theme Park Transfers take?
Gold Coast Hotels & Theme Park Transfers lasts about 1 hour.
How much does Gold Coast Hotels & Theme Park Transfers cost?
Prices start at $16 per person for this Gold Coast experience, booked through Viator with the price shown before checkout. There are 11 booking options, so the final price depends on the option you choose.
What days does Gold Coast Hotels & Theme Park Transfers run?
According to the operator’s current schedule, it runs every day.
How much does Gold Coast Hotels & Theme Park Transfers cost for children?
Children aged 1–13 pay from $11, adults from $16. Infants go free.
Can I cancel Gold Coast Hotels & Theme Park Transfers for free?
Yes. Cancel at least 1 day before the start for a full refund. Later cancellations are non-refundable.
What languages is Gold Coast Hotels & Theme Park Transfers offered in?
The experience is available in EN.
Is this a private or a group tour?
It is a small-group experience with a maximum of 50 participants.
Is the tour suitable for children?
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Will my booking be confirmed immediately?
Yes, bookings are confirmed instantly.
Is Gold Coast Hotels & Theme Park Transfers worth it?
Travellers rate it 2.9 out of 5 across 30 reviews on Viator and Tripadvisor; it is run by Con-X-ion Airport Transfers.
Reviews(30)
Reviews collected by Viator and Tripadvisor
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Jaynyc2
September 19, 2026 · via Tripadvisor
A Once Reliable Service is no Longer a Customer Friendly Service
On my previous trips to the Gold Coast Con-X was my Go To means of transportation between the Gold Coast Airport and a hotel. The once reliable company has clearly become far less customer friendly.
My arriving flight was delayed by 2 hours. Upon landing I received an email stating my pick up would be ONE hour after my original arrival time. I tried emailing (my phone can't call Australian numbers). No response. I tried a few more times with the last one indicating I will be taking an alternative means of transportation and requested a refund. The silence continued. Days later, still no response and no refund.
As a result I will no longer use Con-X-ion after years of reliable service. I recommend others to consider alternative means of transportation. If you flight is seriously delayed, Con-X-ion most likely won't be there for you.....and forget about a refund.
Operator response
We’re genuinely sorry to hear about your experience. We understand how frustrating the flight delay and lack of timely communication must have been, and we apologise for the disappointment caused.
While we always try to assist where possible, refund requests are reviewed in accordance with our terms and conditions, and unfortunately, the outcome may not always be what our passengers hope for.
We appreciate your feedback and hope you can understand our position.
Warm regards,
CXN Customer Service
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Goldy_P
January 28, 2026 · via Viator
Worst worst experience ever
I haven’t received any time estimates that I should wait in front of hotel . They want you to wait from trip start till bus shows up.. I got call from operator that driver had to leave as not in front hotel. I also tried drop off.. I checked time they told me wait from 3:45 from entrance and I did. I waited 20 minutes there no one showed up. I don’t how long I need to wait and wait so i decide to go by public transportation. I don’t recommend anyone who can do do public transportation, it’s so close to public bus stop
Operator response
Thank you for taking the time to share your experience. We’re sorry for the confusion and frustration this caused.
For our shared shuttle services, pickups operate within a 20-minute window, which is standard and outlined in our booking information. Passengers are asked to be ready and waiting at the pickup point for the duration of this window, as arrival times can vary depending on traffic conditions and other passenger pickups and drop-offs along the route. This flexibility helps our drivers manage multiple locations efficiently.
We understand that waiting can be inconvenient, and we’re sorry that this didn’t work out for you on the day. If you’d like us to look into this further, please feel free to email your booking details to customerservice@cxn.com.au, and we’ll be happy to review the situation.
Thank you again for your feedback.
Kind regards,
Joanna – Customer Service
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K3820BNemilys
December 17, 2025 · via Tripadvisor
Friendly and helpful!
We called the evening before to book a shuttle for the next morning and were given friendly and helpful service. The shuttle driver the next morning was also very friendly (and played great music) and the bus was comfortable and very clean. On the way back due to traffic and needing to make the next service we were booked an uber by Con-X-ion back to our accomodation. Considering an uber there and back would have costed us $70 each way, con-x-ion was an incredibly affordable and comfortable transportation to and from Movie World.
Operator response
Thanks so much for the great review! We’re glad you found our team friendly and helpful, enjoyed the clean and comfy bus, and had a great ride with our driver (great music always helps!).
We’re also happy we could sort out an Uber on the return due to traffic and keep things running smoothly. Thanks for choosing Con-X-ion — we hope to see you again soon.
Warm regards,
Joanna – Customer Service
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Salsdo
March 27, 2025 · via Tripadvisor
Stay clear for Dreamworld transfers!!
Steer clear for Dreamworld transfers in particular.
We had adult + 2 kids travelling from Surfers Paradise and thought a “shuttle bus to Dreamworld” would be just that, a quick and easy journey….. how wrong I was!
We met at a nearby hotel, however with many many other pickups along the way (in close proximity to one another too). The time from central Surfers Paradise to dreamworld was approx 1h20min! We also stopped unknowingly at every single other park, Seaworld, Wetnwild, Paradise Country (which is a huge task getting to in itself). Movie world then finally Dreamworld.
On arrival we were told pick up time is either 3pm or 5pm. The park fully closes at 4pm so the time certainly isn’t ideal. I sure didn’t want to be waiting with kids for almost an hour for the bus to take another hour+ bus back!!
These times should be advertised likewise the length of journey.
It is quicker and $60 cheaper to go by tram/bus than to travel with ConXion!
There is no shelter from sun or rain at the pick up spot either.
We took an alternative method of travel back in the end. Ridiculous waste of money!
Operator response
Hi Salsdo,
Thank you for sharing your feedback. We’re sorry to hear that your experience didn’t meet your expectations.
At non-peak times, a direct car ride from Surfers Paradise to Dreamworld typically takes a minimum of 30 minutes. However, as we operate a shared shuttle service, we travel during peak-hour morning traffic, which can extend the journey time. Depending on passenger numbers, we often schedule multiple buses to streamline the service, including a direct Dreamworld-only route. On quieter days, the service may stop at the southern theme parks first, as Dreamworld is the most northern park.
Regarding return times, historically, all theme parks closed at 5pm, and most still do. However, Dreamworld recently changed its hours from Monday to Thursday, now closing at 4pm. To accommodate all parks, we offer return services at both 3pm and 5pm.
You mentioned that it would be quicker to use the public bus and tram; however, this involves a bus, a tram, and a second bus, taking around 1hr and 5 minutes. In the instance of your particular service, for just an extra 15 minutes, you avoided switching modes of transport and instead relax and enjoy the journey with us.
We appreciate your feedback and will continue to review our scheduling to improve the experience. If you’d like to discuss this further, please reach out to us at customerservice@con-x-ion.com.
Take care,
Maddie
Customer Experience Manager
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S4692IBvanessam
October 23, 2023 · via Tripadvisor
Great reliable service
I purchased the return transfer from Gold Coast airport to Surfer's Paradise and would buy it again next time.
The bus was waiting at the airport with us, assisted with everyone's luggage, drove safely and the driver displayed great Customer Service.
When it was time for us to catch the return back, the driver called 10mins out to confirm our meeting location and got us to the airport without any issues.
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Debbie_H
May 20, 2023 · via Viator
Easy convenient shuttle
Fantastic service to outback Spectacular bus was on time and drove us to the venue then was there to pick us up on our return
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Jennie C
April 24, 2023 · via Tripadvisor
Theme parks made easy with ConXion.
Excellent service provided , bus was always on time .
Pleasant drivers & took stress out of our day knowing we could just jump on the bus at end of a busy day . 2 time options to be picked up at end of day was great if we didn’t wish to wait til theme parks closed.
Highly recommend.
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125mayn
January 14, 2023 · via Tripadvisor
Not ever again..
Booking was difficult, some phone operators great and some awful. Times have been all over the place for pick up, and wasn’t told it would be nearly 2 hours on the bus. Got constant reminder messages for a pick up location that was inaccessible by bus or foot. Next time we’ll just get a taxi/hire a car.
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Hayley_C
December 10, 2022 · via Viator
Stranded at dreamworld
Poor service When you left us stranded at dreamworld because your driver left early(10mins).. apparently “LEWIS” does this often ! Not only that when I contacted your staff asking what to do next they said there’s nothing they could do not even directions to get out of the foreign place.. we confirmed and double checked with the driver before the morning departure.. it’s just not good enough !! Would love to be contacted about this
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Molly_M
December 8, 2022 · via Viator
Bus company canceled trip and never refunded or have a voucher
The bus cancelled the trip and said they would give me a credit. Then after the date I went to use the credit and they said there was no such credit and I needed to contact the tour company, I did and no one replied to me. So I paid $50 and never got a trip or a refund or voucher.
