Magic Millions Airport Transfers
The Short Answer
Magic Millions airport transfers are a fixed $105 sedan or $135 Kia Carnival from Gold Coast Airport to the Gold Coast Turf Club or the Magic Millions sales complex at Bundall — the same figure to Surfers Paradise and Broadbeach hotels.
| Trip | Sedan or similar | Kia Carnival |
|---|---|---|
| Gold Coast Airport to the course, sales complex or hotel | $105 | $135 |
| Back to Gold Coast Airport | $90 | $120 |
| Brisbane Airport, either way | $200 | $260 |
| Raceday: Surfers Paradise or Broadbeach to the course, each way | $65 | $90 |
Per vehicle, GST included, locked at booking. The 2027 TAB Magic Millions Raceday is on Saturday 16 January at the Gold Coast Turf Club, and your driver drops at the gate on your ticket, not the car-park queue.
Magic Millions week is the Gold Coast’s racing carnival — the barrier draw on the beach, the yearling sale and a Saturday raceday that fills Racecourse Drive from mid-morning. The fare does not change for it; the drop is planned to your gate.
Magic Millions Week at a Glance
Route: M1 north from Gold Coast Airport to Bundall, in from the Southport or Broadbeach side depending on the hour
Key benefits: standard fares with no event surge · in-terminal meet and greet on Gold Coast Airport pickups · flight monitored · dropped at the gate on your ticket · driver allocated ahead · 5% off the return leg
Pricing basis: standard rates (6am–9pm). Transfers outside those hours, Easter Sunday and optional extras may incur additional charges (closed on Christmas Day).
Magic Millions transfers with CGC are private, pre-booked and fixed-price: a sedan or Kia Carnival from Gold Coast Airport or Brisbane Airport to the racecourse, the sales complex or your hotel, and back again at the end of the week, with the fare confirmed before you book and locked whatever raceday does to demand. CGC Airport Transfers has run pre-booked private transfers across the Gold Coast, Brisbane and Northern NSW since 2020. One booking, one vehicle, no shared stops. It is not a taxi, rideshare or shared shuttle.
- ✔ The same fixed fare as any other week of the year
- ✔ Dropped at the closest open point to your gate
- ✔ GST included
- ✔ Airport pickups flight monitored, with meet and greet at Gold Coast Airport
- ✔ Driver allocated prior to pickup
- Gold Coast Airport → Gold Coast Turf Club or the sales complex, Bundall — $105 sedan / $135 Carnival
- Gold Coast Airport → Surfers Paradise or Broadbeach — $105 sedan / $135 Carnival
- Bundall, Surfers Paradise or Broadbeach → Gold Coast Airport — $90 sedan / $120 Carnival
- Surfers Paradise or Broadbeach ↔ Gold Coast Turf Club or the sales complex — $65 sedan / $90 Carnival
- Brisbane Airport ↔ Bundall, Surfers Paradise, Broadbeach or Main Beach — $200 sedan / $260 Carnival
- GC500 race weekend transfers — October’s street race
The carnival runs through the first half of January, in the middle of the Queensland summer school holidays: public barrier draws on the Surfers Paradise Foreshore on Tuesday 12 January 2027, the yearling sale at the Magic Millions sales complex on Ascot Court, Bundall, and the TAB Magic Millions Raceday at the Gold Coast Turf Club on Saturday 16 January. Every trip is pre-booked, the fare is the standard figure, and both legs on one reservation take 5% off the return.
Magic Millions Transfer Overview
CGC Airport Transfers provides pre-booked private transfers for Magic Millions week between Gold Coast Airport, Brisbane Airport, the racecourse and sales complex at Bundall and the hotels in Surfers Paradise, Broadbeach and Main Beach at fixed fares, and from every other address at a price calculated instantly in the booking form.
The Gold Coast Turf Club is on Racecourse Drive at Bundall, with the Magic Millions sales complex beside it on Ascot Court. From Gold Coast Airport it is approximately 25 kilometres and around 25 to 30 minutes off-peak; from Brisbane Airport about 85 kilometres and around 1 hour 20 minutes.
- Vehicles: Sedan or similar (1–3), Kia Carnival (up to 7), 12-seater VW Crafter (up to 11 passengers)
- Drop-off: the gate on your ticket at the Turf Club, the sales complex, or your hotel
- Included: GST, in-terminal meet and greet on Gold Coast Airport pickups, flight monitoring, the Gateway toll on Brisbane Airport trips
- Pricing: $105 / $135 from Gold Coast Airport to Bundall, Surfers Paradise or Broadbeach, $90 / $120 back, $115 / $145 to Main Beach, $200 / $260 to or from Brisbane Airport (sedan / Kia Carnival) — standard rates (6am–9pm), GST included, locked at booking
Flying in for the sale and staying for the raceday? Book the arrival and the departure together, and tell us about any raceday runs at the same time.
CGC Pricing — Magic Millions Transfers
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| Trip | Sedan or similar | Kia Carnival |
|---|---|---|
| Surfers Paradise or Broadbeach ↔ Gold Coast Turf Club or sales complex | $65 | $90 |
| Gold Coast Airport → Bundall, Surfers Paradise or Broadbeach | $105 | $135 |
| Bundall, Surfers Paradise or Broadbeach → Gold Coast Airport | $90 | $120 |
| Gold Coast Airport → Main Beach | $115 | $145 |
| Main Beach → Gold Coast Airport | $100 | $130 |
| Brisbane Airport ↔ Bundall, Surfers Paradise, Broadbeach or Main Beach | $200 | $260 |
- All prices include GST, and the Gateway toll on Brisbane Airport trips
- Bundall covers both the Gold Coast Turf Club on Racecourse Drive and the Magic Millions sales complex on Ascot Court
- Gold Coast Airport pickups sit above drop-offs because they include the airport access fee and in-terminal meet and greet
- Brisbane Airport pickups are kerbside in the designated pickup zone, with the meet point sent by SMS; in-terminal meet and greet is a $49 add-on
- Groups of more than seven book online: add a second vehicle or choose the 12-seater VW Crafter (up to 11 passengers) in the booking form, where both are priced
- Raceday runs between Surfers Paradise or Broadbeach and the Turf Club or the sales complex are a fixed $65 / $90 each way
- Every other suburb is priced instantly in the booking form from your exact address — see the fixed-price schedule
- Displayed pricing is based on standard-rate hours from 6am to 9pm; transfers between 9pm and 6am may incur an additional surcharge, shown in the online quote before you confirm
- No surge, no metered fare, no fuel levy — event weeks and school holidays at the standard rate; a higher rate applies on Easter Sunday only (closed on Christmas Day)
- Pricing is per vehicle, not per passenger
- Child seats fitted before pickup — rear-facing baby seat, forward-facing child seat or booster at $35 per seat, added to your quote at booking
Final price is displayed before booking confirmation. No in-car payment accepted — booking is confirmed online before travel.
Magic Millions Week: Route, Distance and Drive Time
| Trip | Distance | Drive time (off-peak) | Fare (sedan / Carnival) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gold Coast Airport → Gold Coast Turf Club, Bundall | Approximately 25 km | Around 25–30 minutes | $105 / $135 |
| Gold Coast Airport → Surfers Paradise | Approximately 28 km | Around 40 minutes | $105 / $135 |
| Gold Coast Airport → Main Beach | Approximately 30 km | Around 35–50 minutes | $115 / $145 |
| Brisbane Airport → Bundall or Surfers Paradise | Approximately 85 km | Around 1 hr 20 min | $200 / $260 |
Getting In and Out on Raceday
Raceday traffic concentrates on Bundall — Racecourse Drive and Ascot Court queue from mid-morning, and parking in the surrounding streets is restricted. Your driver works the approach from the Southport or Broadbeach side depending on the hour and drops at the gate closest to your ticket. From a Surfers Paradise or Broadbeach hotel the run to the course is a fixed $65 Sedan or similar or $90 Kia Carnival each way, and the pickup after the last race is set to the time you want to leave.
“Magic Millions is the one January Saturday I plan the Bundall run backwards from the gate — Racecourse Drive queues from mid-morning, so I come in from the Broadbeach side on the early runs and the Southport side later, drop at the gate on the ticket and keep moving. The fare is the same $105 from the airport it is every other week of the year.”
The 2027 TAB Magic Millions Raceday is a ten-race program headed by the $3 million TAB Magic Millions 2YO Classic and the $3 million Gold Coast Magic Millions 3YO Guineas, with the $1.5 million Magic Millions Cup, according to Magic Millions — the one Saturday a year Racecourse Drive fills from mid-morning, which is why the drop is planned to the gate rather than the car park.
What’s Included on Every Magic Millions Booking
Door-to-Door Service
Pickup from Gold Coast Airport, Brisbane Airport or any Gold Coast hotel, apartment tower or holiday rental — the specific entrance or address is captured at booking. Drop-off at your hotel, the sales complex or the gate on your raceday ticket.
Return pickup from the course at the time you nominate, from the gate you will come out of.
Driver & Vehicle
- Driver allocated prior to pickup — the driver’s name and contact number arrive by 5pm the day before
- In-terminal meet and greet on every Gold Coast Airport pickup, with waiting time from your actual landing
- Brisbane Airport kerbside pickup in the designated zone, meet point by SMS; in-terminal meet and greet a $49 add-on
- Modern, air-conditioned vehicles — Sedan, Kia Carnival and 12-seater VW Crafter (up to 11 passengers)
- Child seats fitted before pickup — rear-facing baby seat, forward-facing child seat or booster at $35 per seat, added to your quote at booking
Pricing
- Standard fixed fares, locked at booking — no event surge, no metered fare, no fuel levy
- GST included, and the Gateway toll on Brisbane Airport trips
- Displayed pricing based on standard rates (6am–9pm) — transfers outside those hours may incur an additional charge, confirmed in your online quote
- 5% off the return leg when both legs are on one reservation
Reliability
- Drop planned to your gate — tell us the gate on your ticket and the approach is planned around the raceday queue
- Flight monitored on every airport pickup — a late landing moves the pickup automatically
- Licensed booked-hire service under Queensland Booked Hire arrangements administered by Queensland Transport and Main Roads
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Magic Millions Week Hotels and Pickup Points
The list below is illustrative — your specific hotel, tower or holiday rental is captured at booking.
Broadbeach — $105 / $135 from Gold Coast Airport
- The Star Gold Coast and the Broadbeach towers — a short run from Bundall
Surfers Paradise — $105 / $135 from Gold Coast Airport
- Hilton Surfers Paradise, JW Marriott Gold Coast, Q1 and the beachfront towers, close to the barrier draw on the foreshore
Main Beach — $115 / $145 from Gold Coast Airport
- Sheraton Grand Mirage, the Imperial Hotel Gold Coast and Sea World Resort on The Spit
Every other hotel has the same booking flow — see our hotel transfer guides.
The Magic Millions Carnival
The TAB Magic Millions Carnival is the Gold Coast’s January racing week. It opens with the public barrier draws on the Surfers Paradise Foreshore — on Tuesday 12 January 2027 — runs the yearling sale at the Magic Millions sales complex on Ascot Court, Bundall, and finishes with the TAB Magic Millions Raceday at the Gold Coast Turf Club on Saturday 16 January 2027. The full program and tickets are on the Magic Millions site.
Flying out the day after the races? Allow the drive, the airport lead time and a margin for the holiday traffic — our guides to how early to leave for Gold Coast Airport and Brisbane Airport have the timings.
Fleet Available for Magic Millions Transfers
Two core vehicles handle most Magic Millions bookings — the Sedan or similar for couples and owners travelling light, and the Kia Carnival for syndicate groups and families with a week’s luggage. For groups of 8–11, the 12-seater VW Crafter (up to 11 passengers) keeps everyone together, priced in the booking form.
| Vehicle | Capacity | Luggage | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sedan or similar | 1–3 passengers | 2 check-in + 2 carry-on | Couples, owners and trainers travelling light |
| Kia Carnival | Up to 7 passengers | Up to 9 large suitcases (7 with 5 aboard, 6 with 6–7) | Syndicate groups, families with child seats |
| 12-seater VW Crafter (up to 11 passengers) | 8–11 passengers | Group luggage (trailer for more) | Big syndicates and corporate hospitality, priced in the booking form |
Example Raceday: a Syndicate of Five from Sydney
Five syndicate members land at Gold Coast Airport on the Friday afternoon and book the Kia Carnival to their Broadbeach apartment for $135, with the Sunday flight home on the same reservation at $120 less 5%.
On the Saturday they add the raceday run from Broadbeach to the course — $90 in the Carnival, with the gate from their ticket on the booking — and a pickup for 45 minutes after the last race. The driver comes in from the Broadbeach side before the queue builds and drops at the gate.
Nobody drives, nobody hunts for a park in the Bundall streets, and the airport fares were the same as any other week.
CGC Private Transfer vs Rideshare in Magic Millions Week
| Factor | CGC pre-booked | Rideshare |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing on raceday | ✓ Standard fixed fare, locked at booking | ✗ Dynamic surge when the course empties |
| Getting to the course | ✓ Dropped at the gate on your ticket | ✗ The same Racecourse Drive queue as everyone |
| Groups | ✓ Kia Carnival or 12-seater VW Crafter (up to 11 passengers), booked ahead | ✗ Several cars, split up |
| Airport arrival | ✓ Meet and greet in the Gold Coast Airport arrivals hall | ✗ Find the rideshare zone and wait |
| Driver confirmed ahead | ✓ Driver allocated prior to pickup | ✗ Real-time match at pickup |
For the full breakdown see our private driver vs rideshare guide.
Booking Information You’ll Need
Book the arrival, any raceday runs and the departure on one reservation — the return leg is 5% off.
- Flight numbers — for both the arrival and the flight home, so the pickups are timed and monitored
- Hotel name and tower — or the apartment and unit
- Raceday runs — the gate or enclosure on your ticket, the time you want to arrive and the time you want to leave
- Passenger count and luggage — so the right vehicle is booked, golf bags included
- Child seat requirements — each child’s age, so the correct seat is fitted
- For groups over 7 — total passenger numbers so the VW Crafter (up to 11 passengers) or a second vehicle can be booked
- Mobile contact for the day-before message and day-of changes
Frequently Asked Questions on Magic Millions Transfers
Do prices go up for Magic Millions?
No. CGC never applies surge or event pricing — the fixed fare in Magic Millions week is the same figure as any other week, locked at booking.
How much is Gold Coast Airport to the Gold Coast Turf Club on Magic Millions raceday?
A fixed $105 Sedan or similar or $135 Kia Carnival to the Turf Club at Bundall, and $90 or $120 back to the airport — per vehicle, GST included. The course is about 25 km and around 25 to 30 minutes from Gold Coast Airport off-peak.
Why does the pickup from Gold Coast Airport cost more than the drop-off?
Gold Coast Airport pickups include the airport access fee and in-terminal meet and greet — the driver is inside the arrivals hall with a name sign, watching your flight. The trip back to the airport is a straight drop-off.
How much is Brisbane Airport to Bundall for Magic Millions week?
A fixed $200 Sedan or similar or $260 Kia Carnival in either direction to Bundall, Surfers Paradise, Broadbeach or Main Beach, Gateway toll and GST included — about 85 km and around 1 hour 20 minutes off-peak. Brisbane Airport pickups are kerbside in the designated pickup zone, with the meet point sent by SMS; in-terminal meet and greet with a name sign is a $49 add-on.
When is the 2027 Magic Millions Raceday?
Saturday 16 January 2027 at the Gold Coast Turf Club, Bundall, with the public barrier draws on the Surfers Paradise Foreshore on Tuesday 12 January and the yearling sale at the Magic Millions sales complex on Ascot Court around it. Check Magic Millions for the full carnival program.
Can you drop us at the gate?
Yes — tell us the gate on your ticket when you book, and the driver drops you at the closest open point to it rather than in the Racecourse Drive queue.
Can you take us from our hotel to the races and back?
Yes. From Surfers Paradise or Broadbeach it is a fixed $65 Sedan or similar or $90 Kia Carnival each way, with the return pickup set to the time you want to leave — book both on one reservation and the return leg is 5% off. Other hotels are priced in the booking form from your exact address.
Can you take us to the yearling sale?
Yes. The Magic Millions sales complex on Ascot Court, Bundall, is the same fixed $105 / $135 from Gold Coast Airport, $200 / $260 from Brisbane Airport and $65 / $90 from Surfers Paradise or Broadbeach as the racecourse.
What do Main Beach hotels cost from the airport?
Main Beach is its own Gold Coast Airport zone: $115 Sedan or similar or $145 Kia Carnival from the airport and $100 or $130 back to it. From Brisbane Airport, Main Beach is the same $200 / $260 as Bundall and Surfers Paradise, either way.
What time should we book the pickup after the last race?
The time you want to leave — and the gate you will come out of. The whole course empties onto Racecourse Drive after the last race, so a pickup 30 to 45 minutes later is usually the smoother one.
Can you pick us up late after the raceday functions?
Yes — CGC is available around the clock by pre-booking, except Christmas Day. Standard rates apply from 6am to 9pm, and the exact figure for any later pickup is shown in your online quote before you book, so there is nothing to settle in the car.
What if our flight is delayed?
Every airport pickup is flight-monitored, so a late landing moves the pickup automatically, and the wait window — 45 minutes on domestic arrivals, 90 minutes on international — runs from your actual landing at no charge. If you are rebooked, send the new flight number by SMS or WhatsApp.
Do you handle groups and syndicates?
Yes. The 7-seat Kia Carnival is the workhorse; for bigger groups, add a second vehicle or choose the 12-seater VW Crafter (up to 11 passengers) in the booking form, where both are priced.
Do you take golf clubs or extra luggage for a week on the coast?
Yes — the sedan carries 2 check-in and 2 carry-on bags for up to 3 passengers, and the Kia Carnival takes up to 9 large suitcases with 1–4 aboard (7 with five, 6 with six or seven), with golf bags and prams. Flag oversized items at booking and the right vehicle is sent.
Do you provide baby seats or child seats?
Yes — rear-facing baby seats, forward-facing child seats and boosters are fitted before pickup at $35 per seat. Queensland requires an approved restraint for every child under 7, so give each child’s age at booking.
Is a private transfer cheaper than rideshare during Magic Millions?
On raceday rideshare prices move with demand and the Racecourse Drive queue is the same for everyone. A CGC fare is locked at booking at the standard figure — $105 Sedan or similar from Gold Coast Airport, $200 from Brisbane — with the driver allocated ahead and the drop planned to your gate.
How far ahead should I book?
As soon as your flights are confirmed — Magic Millions falls in the Queensland summer school holidays and the week books out early. Online bookings close 12 hours before pickup; inside that, call 0416 131 285 to check availability.
Can I cancel if our plans change?
Cancel more than 24 hours before pickup and the full fare is held as a credit for a later transfer; inside 24 hours no credit applies. If the airline cancels your flight, credits scale with notice: full beyond 4 hours, 50% between 1.5 and 4 hours, none under 90 minutes.
How do I pay?
By card online at booking, through the secure payment link — every transfer is pre-booked and paid before travel, with no in-car payment.
Related Resources
- GC500 race weekend transfers — October’s street race
- Gold Coast Marathon transfers — July’s road race
- Surfers Paradise to Gold Coast Airport
- Surfers Paradise to Brisbane Airport
- Gold Coast hotel transfer guides
- Golf trip transfers
- Large group transfers
- Corporate transfers
- All fixed-price routes
- Gold Coast Airport (OOL) transfers — hub
- Brisbane Airport (BNE) transfers — hub
- All guides and resources
External Authority Resources
Magic Millions publishes the raceday program, the barrier draw and the sale. Gold Coast Airport and Brisbane Airport publish terminal and arrivals information, and QLDTraffic reports live M1 and Gateway Motorway conditions.
Queensland child restraint rules set out the under-7 restraint requirements that apply on family bookings.
Book Your Magic Millions Transfer — Get Your Exact Quote
Driver allocated prior to pickup. Standard fixed fares from Gold Coast Airport and Brisbane Airport at standard rates (6am–9pm), GST included and locked at booking, with no event surge. Your final price is displayed before booking confirmation. Door-to-door to your hotel, the sales complex or the gate on your raceday ticket.
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