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RACV Royal Pines Resort Airport Transfers

The Short Answer

Private transfers from RACV Royal Pines Resort are a fixed $90 sedan (about 30–40 minutes) to Gold Coast Airport and a fixed $200 sedan to Brisbane Airport (about 60–80 minutes, Gateway toll included).

TripSedan or similarKia Carnival
To Gold Coast Airport$90$120
From Gold Coast Airport$105$135
To Brisbane Airport$200$260
From Brisbane Airport$200$260

Per vehicle, GST included, Gateway toll included on Brisbane runs, locked at booking. Gold Coast Airport pickups include the airport access fee and in-terminal meet and greet. Baby seats and child seats $35 each, and 5% off the return leg when both legs are on one booking.

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CGC Kia Carnival waiting at a Gold Coast resort porte cochère for an airport transfer
The 7-seat Kia Carnival — the default vehicle when golf clubs are travelling

Resort: RACV Royal Pines Resort, Ross Street, Benowa QLD 4217 — inland golf and conference resort on the Nerang River, minutes behind Surfers Paradise

To Gold Coast Airport (OOL): about 28 km, usually 30–40 minutes — sedan a fixed $90

To Brisbane Airport (BNE): about 75 km, usually 60–80 minutes (allow up to 2 hours in peak) — sedan a fixed $200, Gateway toll included

Airport pickups: $105 sedan or $135 Kia Carnival from Gold Coast Airport, with the airport access fee and in-terminal meet and greet included; Brisbane Airport pickups are the same price as the drop-off

Pickup point: the main resort porte cochère off Ross Street, coordinated with the concierge

Hours: standard 6am–9pm; pickups between 9pm and 6am carry an after-hours fee confirmed inside the locked quote

Royal Pines is the easiest resort on the Gold Coast to get out of and that is worth saying plainly because most of our guides are about the opposite. Sitting inland at Benowa rather than on a beachfront strip, it has several genuine ways to reach the motorway — Bermuda Street, Southport–Nerang Road and the Nerang–Broadbeach Road — so if one is congested the driver simply takes another. There is no single road that everything funnels onto and no theme park queue sitting across the exit.

This guide covers both airports, honest drive times, the porte cochère the concierge works from and the detail that matters most from this particular address: how golf clubs travel and how a conference group departing across one morning is handled. Written by CGC Airport Transfers, a pre-booked private operator across the central Gold Coast daily.

  • ✔ A fixed $90 sedan to OOL, $200 sedan to BNE — GST included
  • ✔ Gateway Motorway toll inside the Brisbane price
  • ✔ Multiple routes to the motorway — no single-road bottleneck
  • ✔ Golf bags carried in the Kia Carnival or Crafter (up to 11 passengers)
  • ✔ Flight monitored on every airport pickup, 45 minutes’ waiting included (90 after international flights)
  • ✔ Baby seats and child seats provided and fitted, $35 per seat

About RACV Royal Pines Resort

RACV Royal Pines Resort sits on Ross Street at Benowa, inland on the Nerang River and a few minutes behind Surfers Paradise. It is owned and operated by RACV and it is one of the few Gold Coast properties built around a golf course rather than a beach — the accommodation tower and villas look out over the fairways and the river rather than the ocean.

The resort has a championship golf course with a long tournament pedigree, a day spa, multiple pools, tennis, several restaurants and bars and one of the largest conference and convention centres on the Gold Coast. That last point shapes the transfer pattern here more than anything else: a substantial share of departures are delegates leaving together after an event, not families checking out one at a time.

Course configurations, spa services and dining venues change from season to season — confirm current facilities directly with the resort rather than planning firmly around a specific one.

Quick answer: RACV Royal Pines Resort is an inland golf and conference resort on Ross Street, Benowa, on the Nerang River behind Surfers Paradise. It is about 28 km from Gold Coast Airport and about 75 km from Brisbane Airport.

Resort Summary

Detail Information
AddressRoss Street, Benowa QLD 4217
OperatorRACV — Royal Automobile Club of Victoria
CharacterInland golf and conference resort on the Nerang River
Signature featureChampionship golf course with tournament pedigree and a major convention centre
Transfer pickup pointMain resort porte cochère off Ross Street, concierge coordinated
To Gold Coast Airport (OOL)~28 km · 30–40 min · a fixed $90
To Brisbane Airport (BNE)~75 km · 60–80 min · a fixed $200
Airport pickupsSame price from Brisbane Airport; a little more from Gold Coast Airport (airport access fee and meet and greet)
Nearest beachSurfers Paradise and Broadbeach, both a short drive east
Nearest tramSurfers Paradise G:link stations — a drive away, not walkable
About these prices: the table above shows both directions; figures further down this page are for the resort-to-airport direction. Brisbane Airport pickups are the same price; Gold Coast Airport pickups cost a little more, because collecting there carries an airport access fee and in-terminal meet and greet. Book both legs on one reservation and both prices are confirmed upfront before you pay.

Who Royal Pines Suits

Traveller Why it works
GolfersA championship course on site with tournament history — the primary reason most guests are here
Conference and incentive groupsOne of the largest convention centres on the coast, with accommodation, dining and golf on one campus
RACV and RACQ membersMember-operated resort with reciprocal recognition across the auto club network
Sporting and event visitorsClose to the Carrara sports precinct and the central Gold Coast venues
Travellers wanting quietInland and residential rather than beachfront — no Cavill Avenue noise and the beach is still ten minutes away
Weddings and functionsEstablished function spaces with golf course and river outlooks

Royal Pines to Gold Coast Airport (OOL)

Quick answer: Gold Coast Airport is about 28 km south of the resort. A private transfer takes 30–40 minutes in normal traffic and costs a fixed $90 for a sedan, $120 for a Kia Carnival — GST included, price locked at booking. Pickups from Gold Coast Airport back to the resort are a fixed $105 sedan or $135 Kia Carnival, with the airport access fee and in-terminal meet and greet included.

This is one of the quicker OOL runs of any resort in our guides and the inland position is why. The vehicle leaves Ross Street and picks up Bermuda Street or the M1 south, running behind the beach suburbs rather than through them — so the stop-start of the Gold Coast Highway through Broadbeach, Miami and Burleigh never enters the picture.

Traffic on this route

Weekday afternoons between about 3pm and 6pm are the main consideration and they affect Bermuda Street and the M1 alike. School zones around Benowa and Ashmore slow the first few minutes in term time, morning and afternoon. Beyond that this is a straightforward run — the resort’s position off the beachfront grid means it avoids the two worst congestion patterns on the coast entirely. We allow for conditions in the pickup time, not the fare and your fixed price does not change.

Route flexibility

Unlike the beachfront and Spit resorts, there is no single road everything depends on here. Bermuda Street, Southport–Nerang Road and the Nerang–Broadbeach Road all connect the resort to the motorway, so a driver hitting an incident on one simply takes another. That is the main reason departure margins from Royal Pines can be tighter than from a Main Beach address without any added risk.

Royal Pines to Brisbane Airport (BNE)

Quick answer: Brisbane Airport is about 75 km north of the resort. A private transfer takes 60–80 minutes in normal traffic and costs a fixed $200 for a sedan, $260 for a Kia Carnival — Gateway Motorway toll and GST included, price locked at booking. Pickups from Brisbane Airport back to the resort are the same fixed price.

The route joins the M1 northbound and transfers to the Logan Motorway and then the Gateway Motorway for either terminal. Brisbane’s Domestic and International terminals are separate buildings several minutes apart, so specify which one at booking. The Gateway toll sits inside your quoted price.

Traffic on this route

Northbound weekday mornings carry commuter traffic from about 6am to 9am, which is when most departure flights want you moving — allow toward the upper end of the range midweek. Southbound peaks from 3pm to 6:30pm. Friday is heaviest both ways and long weekends and school-holiday Fridays can push past 90 minutes. Pre-dawn runs are clear.

Arriving at Brisbane Airport

On inbound legs an SMS reaches you before landing with the exact meet point and terminal instructions and your flight is monitored so an early or delayed arrival needs no call from you. Brisbane Airport pickups are the same fixed price as the drop-off — put both directions on one reservation and both are confirmed upfront before you pay.

“Royal Pines is the easiest resort pickup on the Coast — a proper porte-cochère, bell staff who have the clubs and cases waiting, and Ross Street feeding me straight to the motorway. Golf groups are my favourite maths: four sets of clubs, one Carnival, one fixed number.”

— Chris, owner-driver

Airport Comparison for Royal Pines Guests

Factor Gold Coast Airport (OOL) Brisbane Airport (BNE)
Distance from the resort~28 km~75 km
Typical drive time30–40 min60–80 min
Private sedan, resort to airport$90$200 (toll included)
Kia Carnival, resort to airport$120$260
Airport to resort$105 sedan · $135 Carnival (meet and greet included)$200 sedan · $260 Carnival (same both ways)
Route typeBermuda Street or M1 south, toll-freeM1 north, Logan then Gateway Motorway, toll inside the quote
Best forDomestic east-coast flights, New Zealand, some internationalBroader international network, more airline choice
Airport arrival before departure2 hrs domestic / 3 hrs international2 hrs domestic / 3 hrs international, plus drive

Gold Coast Airport is the clear choice from Benowa — roughly half the drive time and around $100 less in a sedan and the gap widens as the vehicle gets larger. A golf group of ten saves over $300 by flying from OOL. Brisbane is worth the extra only when your airline, a direct international route or a materially better connection makes the case, which is a genuine consideration for international departures. Route detail for each sits on the Gold Coast Airport route hub and the Brisbane Airport route hub.

Fleet, Luggage and Pricing

Pricing is per vehicle, not per person. Slide or tap to compare capacity and both airport prices.

Vehicle Capacity Luggage To Gold Coast Airport (OOL) To Brisbane Airport (BNE)
Sedan or similar 1–3 Up to 2 large suitcases a fixed $90 a fixed $200
7-seat Kia Carnival Up to 7 Up to 6 large suitcases a fixed $120 a fixed $260

Need more than 7 seats? The 12-seat VW Crafter (up to 11 passengers) carries up to 8 check-in suitcases plus carry-on (a luggage trailer takes more), or your group can travel in two vehicles — both are priced in the booking form.

Every price includes GST and Brisbane runs include the Gateway toll. These are resort-to-airport figures; Brisbane Airport pickups are the same price, and Gold Coast Airport pickups cost a little more because they carry the airport access fee. Parties larger than 11 travel as multi-vehicle bookings on one reservation. An after-hours fee applies to pickups between 9pm and 6am; the prices shown assume standard-rate hours of 6am to 9pm.

Golf clubs

The single most important booking detail from this address. Clubs travel in the Kia Carnival or the 12-seater VW Crafter (up to 11 passengers), never a sedan — two golfers with two bags will exhaust a sedan’s boot long before they run out of seats and discovering that at the porte cochère on a morning with a flight to catch is nobody’s idea of a good start. Tell us the number of bags when you book and the right vehicle is allocated from the outset. A fourball with clubs and luggage is a Carnival.

Conference and delegate departures

Event days here produce a distinctive pattern: twenty or thirty delegates leaving across a single morning, on a dozen different flights, most heading to OOL but some to Brisbane. Multi-vehicle bookings run on one reservation with each vehicle timed to its own flight, so nobody sits at the terminal for three hours and nobody misses a departure. Send the flight list, headcounts and any golf bags and we will build the schedule out. Corporate accounts are available by prior approval with itemised receipts suited to expense reconciliation — see corporate airport transfers.

Baby seats & child seats

Queensland’s child restraint rules carry an exemption for booked hire and taxi services, so a seat is not mandatory in our vehicles — but we provide and fit them anyway at $35 per seat, itemised inside your locked quote. Rear-facing baby seats, forward-facing child seats and boosters are all available, fitted and safety-checked before pickup, with up to 5 seats in the Kia Carnival. Full detail on our baby and child seats page.

Brisbane Airport moved a record 25.2 million passengers in FY2025–26, up 4% year on year, according to the Brisbane Airport newsroom — volumes that make a pre-committed private car, not the rank queue, the dependable half of the trip.

Private Transfer vs Rideshare, Taxi and Public Transport

Option To OOL To BNE Trade-off
CGC private transfer$90 sedan$200 sedanPrice locked at booking, porte cochère collection, vehicle matched to your clubs and luggage; Gold Coast Airport pickups $105 sedan, Brisbane Airport pickups the same price
RideshareDynamic pricingDynamic — long run, surge exposureNo guarantee the vehicle that arrives will take golf bags and event-day demand at the resort surges hard
TaxiMeteredMetered plus tollsThe meter runs through the afternoon peak and on the 75 km Brisbane run a metered fare can finish well above our locked quote
Public transportBus to Southport or Broadbeach, tram, then bus connectionBus, then G:link tram to Helensvale, then AirtrainNothing walkable from Benowa — every route starts with a bus, which rules it out with clubs or luggage

Why private transfers suit this resort

  • The clubs problem: rideshare gives you no control over vehicle size. Book a private transfer and the Carnival that arrives was allocated because you said you had four golf bags.
  • Event-day demand: when a conference or tournament ends, everyone leaves at once. Pre-booked vehicles are already allocated; app pricing is not.
  • Porte cochère collection: the driver comes to the main entrance where the concierge stages luggage, rather than a pin drop somewhere on Ross Street.
  • Inland position works for you: multiple routes to the motorway mean fewer surprises and we can hold a tighter, more civilised pickup time than at a single-road address.
  • Fixed price year-round: tournament weeks and conference seasons fill this resort and your quote is locked at booking regardless.

Practical Tips for Your Stay

Book the vehicle around the clubs, not the headcount

The mistake most often made from this address. A sedan takes three passengers and no golf bags; the Kia Carnival takes up to 7 people and 4 golf bags. Count the clubs first and the passengers second and the booking looks after itself.

Check-out and departure timing

Check-out is typically mid-morning; confirm the current time with the resort. If your flight is later, the concierge can hold luggage so you can play a final round or use the spa rather than sitting in the lobby. Give us the flight number and we set the pickup from it, not from check-out.

The pickup point

Transfers collect from the main resort porte cochère off Ross Street, coordinated with the concierge. Provide your room number at booking so the bell desk can stage your luggage and clubs before the vehicle arrives. Your SMS the night before carries the driver’s name, vehicle registration and pickup point.

A round before you fly

Common request here and it works with an afternoon or evening departure. Tell us at booking and we set the pickup from your flight rather than check-out, with clubs and luggage loaded straight from the concierge. It needs arranging in advance rather than on the day.

Parking

The resort has on-site parking with arrangements set by the property and subject to change — confirm directly with them. Guests arriving by transfer skip it entirely, which is worth noting across a week-long conference stay.

Accessibility

The resort has step-free entry at the porte cochère and lift access in the tower. For accessible room configurations, pool access equipment and course facilities, contact the resort directly — they hold the accurate current detail. Our vehicles are standard sedans, people movers and a 12-seat VW Crafter (up to 11 passengers); raise any particular access requirements for the transfer itself at booking so we can confirm what we can accommodate before you commit.

Getting to the beach and back

Surfers Paradise and Broadbeach are both a short drive east and Pacific Fair is close by. Worth planning around if you have a day between golf and your flight — and if you want a stop on the way to the airport, a second pickup or drop-off can be added at booking.

How to Book

  • Book online — select your airport and terminal, date, flight number and vehicle, with RACV Royal Pines Resort as the pickup address.
  • Add your room number and extras — golf bags, child seats, prams, oversized luggage or a second stop.
  • Add the arrival leg if you need it — a fixed $105 sedan or $135 Kia Carnival from Gold Coast Airport, or the same as the drop-off from Brisbane Airport, confirmed alongside your departure price before you pay.
  • Pay by card at booking — the price is locked then. No in-car payment.
  • Get your confirmation — plus an SMS the night before with driver name, vehicle registration and the exact pickup point.

Your quote is the fare. No surge, no metered fare, no fuel levy — a higher rate applies on Easter Sunday only (closed on Christmas Day).

Royal Pines Transfer FAQs

What does a transfer from Royal Pines to Gold Coast Airport cost?

Around $90 in a sedan for 1–3 passengers, $120 in a Kia Carnival for up to 7. GST is inside the price and the figure is locked when you book.

What does a transfer from Royal Pines to Brisbane Airport cost?

Around $200 in a sedan, $260 in a Kia Carnival. The Gateway Motorway toll and GST are both inside the quoted price.

Can you carry golf clubs?

Yes and it’s the most common extra from this resort. Clubs travel in the Kia Carnival or 12-seater VW Crafter (up to 11 passengers), not a sedan — two golfers with two bags will run out of boot in a sedan long before they run out of seats. Tell us the number of bags at booking and the right vehicle is allocated from the outset. A fourball with clubs and luggage is a Carnival.

Which airport should I use from Benowa?

Gold Coast Airport, in most cases. It’s roughly half the drive time and around $100 less in a sedan and the gap widens with vehicle size — a golf group of ten saves over $300. Brisbane earns the extra only when your airline, a direct international route or a materially better connection makes the case.

How long are the drives to each airport?

Gold Coast Airport is typically 30–40 minutes across the 28 km via Bermuda Street or the M1 south — one of the quicker OOL runs of any resort we cover. Brisbane Airport is typically 60–80 minutes across the 75 km via the M1, Logan and Gateway motorways. Weekday peaks and Friday traffic sit at the upper end of both and your fixed price does not change.

Why is the run to Gold Coast Airport quicker from here than from the beachfront?

The inland position. From Benowa the vehicle picks up Bermuda Street or the M1 and runs behind the beach suburbs rather than through them, so the stop-start of the Gold Coast Highway through Broadbeach, Miami and Burleigh never enters the picture. There’s also no single road everything depends on — Bermuda Street, Southport–Nerang Road and the Nerang–Broadbeach Road all reach the motorway, so a driver hitting an incident on one simply takes another.

Where exactly does the driver collect me?

At the main resort porte cochère off Ross Street, coordinated with the concierge. Include your room number when booking so the bell desk can stage your luggage and clubs before the vehicle arrives.

Why are airport pickups priced separately?

Collecting a passenger at an airport carries an airport access fee, which the outbound direction does not attract. Rather than average it across both legs, we quote each direction on its own so you see exactly what you are paying. Book both legs on one reservation and both figures are confirmed upfront.

What time will I be collected for my flight?

We aim to have you at the airport 2 hours before a domestic departure and 3 hours before an international one. The pickup time is that lead plus the drive — around 35 minutes to Gold Coast Airport, up to 80 minutes to Brisbane. Give us the flight number at booking and we work the time back from it.

Can you move a conference group leaving on different flights?

Yes and it’s routine here given the size of the convention centre. Multi-vehicle bookings run on one reservation with each vehicle timed to its own flight, so nobody sits at the terminal for three hours and nobody misses a departure. Send the flight list, headcounts and any golf bags and we’ll build the schedule out. Corporate accounts are available by prior approval.

What happens if my flight is delayed?

Nothing you need to manage. Flights are monitored on every airport pickup and the driver adjusts to your actual landing time. Waiting is included — the grace period runs 45 minutes on domestic arrivals and 90 minutes on international; after that it’s $2 per minute.

Do you provide baby seats and child seats?

Yes. Booked hire and taxi services are exempt from Queensland’s child restraint requirements, so a seat is not mandatory in our vehicles — but we provide and fit them anyway, at $35 per seat itemised in your locked quote. Rear-facing baby seats, forward-facing child seats and boosters are all available, fitted and safety-checked before pickup, with up to 5 seats in the Kia Carnival.

How much luggage can each vehicle take?

Two large suitcases plus carry-on in the sedan, up to six in the Kia Carnival, up to 8 in the 12-seater VW Crafter (up to 11 passengers), more with its luggage trailer. Golf bags, prams and up to three boards in one or two bags travel in the Carnival or Crafter (up to 11 passengers) alongside passengers and luggage.

Can I play a round before flying out?

Yes, with an afternoon or evening departure. Tell us at booking and we set the pickup from your flight rather than check-out, with clubs and luggage loaded straight from the concierge. It needs arranging in advance rather than on the day.

Is rideshare reliable at Royal Pines?

The bigger issue here isn’t availability, it’s vehicle size — an app gives you no control over what turns up and a hatchback is no use to two golfers with clubs. Event-day demand is the other problem: when a conference or tournament ends, everyone leaves inside the same couple of hours and app pricing responds accordingly. A pre-booked vehicle is allocated to your bags and your flight.

Can I get to the airport on public transport?

Not practically. Nothing is walkable from Benowa, so every route starts with a bus to Southport or Broadbeach before you reach the G:link. From there it’s a tram to Helensvale then the Airtrain for Brisbane and a tram and bus connection for Gold Coast Airport — long trips that rule themselves out with clubs, luggage or a fixed departure time.

Can I book a very early or late pickup?

Yes, by pre-booking. Pickups between 9pm and 6am carry an after-hours fee and the prices shown here assume standard hours of 6am to 9pm. Your total is confirmed upfront when you book. Pre-dawn runs are the clearest on both routes.

How is payment handled and can I book both legs together?

By card online when you book, which is the point the price is locked — nothing is paid in the vehicle and corporate accounts are available by prior approval. Booking both legs on one reservation is simpler: both prices are confirmed upfront — the airport-to-resort leg costs the same from Brisbane Airport and a little more from Gold Coast Airport, where pickups carry the airport access fee. Your arrival flight is monitored and an SMS reaches you before landing with the meet point and arrival instructions.

What are the cancellation terms?

More than 24 hours before pickup, a full credit applies. Within 24 hours, no credit. If your airline cancels the flight: full credit with over 4 hours’ notice, 50% between 1.5 and 4 hours, none inside 1.5 hours. Credits are non-refundable. The complete terms are on our About Us page.

Do you cover other Benowa and central Gold Coast addresses?

Yes — every hotel, resort, apartment and private address at Benowa, Ashmore, Carrara, Southport, Surfers Paradise and across the Gold Coast. Our hotel transfer guides index the properties with dedicated pages and the rest are bookable the same way.

Related Resources

External Authority Resources

Gold Coast Airport publishes terminal procedures and pickup areas for OOL.

Brisbane Airport publishes terminal layouts for the separate Domestic and International buildings.

Queensland Government publishes the child restraint rules and the booked-hire exemption.

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Private door-to-door transfers from RACV Royal Pines Resort to Gold Coast Airport and Brisbane Airport. Porte cochère collection coordinated with the concierge, with the vehicle matched to your clubs and luggage rather than just your headcount. Driver allocated ahead and confirmed by SMS the night before, flight monitoring on every airport pickup, GST included and the Gateway toll inside the Brisbane price. Conference and golf group departures timed flight by flight on one reservation. No surge, no metered fare, no in-car payment.

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Absolutely fantastic. Cam was a great driver and really interesting to talk to. Definitely would rebook. Thank you!

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Thank you so much for your fantastic 5-star review, Joanne! We're delighted to hear you enjoyed your transfer with Cam. He's a valued part of our team, and I'll be sure to pass your lovely feedback on to him. We really appreciate you choosing CGC Airport Transfers and look forward to welcoming you back on your next trip!
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CGC AIRPORT TRANSFERS are outstanding. Fabulous drivers, phenomenal communication, lovely vehicles, well priced, and highly recommended

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Thank you so much, Felicity, for such a fantastic review! We're thrilled to hear that you were happy with our drivers, communication, vehicles and pricing. We work hard to make every transfer as smooth, comfortable and stress-free as possible, so feedback like yours really means a lot to our entire team. Thank you for choosing CGC Airport Transfers and for your wonderful recommendation. We look forward to welcoming you on board again!
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Affordable comfortable clean reliable We were so happy. First time using this service and we were really happy. Definitely going to reach out again When we need to get around. Loved that we were looped in to driver details the day before so we didn’t have to reach out and double check they remembered. Really professional

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Thank you so much for your wonderful 5-star review, Nicola! We're delighted to hear you found our service affordable, comfortable and reliable. It's especially great to know you appreciated receiving your driver's details the day before. We believe good communication is just as important as the journey itself, so our customers can relax knowing everything is organised. Thank you for choosing CGC Airport Transfers for your first trip with us. We look forward to welcoming you back next time you need a transfer! Chris | CGC Airport Transfers
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On time and service with a smile,very happy customer!

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Thank you for your fantastic 5-star review, Peter! We're delighted to hear you were happy with our punctuality and friendly service. Providing reliable, stress-free airport transfers with a smile is exactly what we aim for at CGC Airport Transfers. We really appreciate your support and look forward to welcoming you aboard again!
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Great communication and on time pick up and drop off.

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Thank you for your wonderful 5-star review, Stuart! We're really pleased to hear you appreciated our communication and punctual pickup and drop-off. At CGC Airport Transfers, we pride ourselves on keeping our customers informed and making every journey as smooth and stress-free as possible. Thanks again for choosing us, and we look forward to assisting you with your future transfers!
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Chris and Cam were absolute gems! Great communication leading up and throughout, an excellent service all around. Very grateful to have found such a great service that provides car seats for kids which takes the added stress of travelling with kids away.

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Thank you so much for your wonderful 5-star review, Alex! It was an absolute pleasure looking after you and your family. Cam and I really appreciate your kind words. We know travelling with children can be stressful, which is why providing suitable child seats, clear communication and reliable service is so important to us. We're delighted we could make your journey that little bit easier. Thanks again for choosing CGC Airport Transfers, and we look forward to welcoming you and your family back in the future!
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Excellent service. Drivers were fantastic, friendly and professional with a wealth of local knowledge. Communication was thorough and up to date from both Chris and all the drivers.

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Thank you so much for the fantastic 5-star review, Vince! It's great to hear that our drivers provided such a friendly and professional experience. We take a lot of pride in our communication, reliability and local knowledge, so your feedback means a lot. I'll be sure to pass your kind words on to the drivers. Thanks again for choosing CGC Airport Transfers, and we look forward to looking after you again in the future!
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Absolutely 5 stars. Greg picked us up after a trip over to brisbane from Perth and drive us to the Gold Coast. Water, snacks and absolute comfort. Luxury travel for me and my partner. Greg was a kind, friendly, and well travelled local who made the ride very enjoyable. Highly recommend and will be rebooking next time we travel.

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Hi Kyle, Thank you so much for your fantastic 5-star review! We're delighted to hear that you and your partner enjoyed a comfortable and relaxing transfer from Brisbane Airport to the Gold Coast. It's wonderful to hear Greg made such a positive impression, and we'll be sure to pass on your kind words to him. We really appreciate your recommendation and look forward to welcoming you both back on your next trip! Kind regards, Chris CGC Airport Transfers
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We had Ben pick us up from the airport and Anke drop us back. Both of them were really great people and made the long trip much more enjoyable. Great contact before picking us up and amazing service

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Thank you so much for the fantastic 5-star review, Brad! It's wonderful to hear that Ben and Anke made both journeys enjoyable and that our communication and service met your expectations. I'll be sure to pass your kind words on to them both. We really appreciate you choosing CGC Airport Transfers and look forward to welcoming you back in the future!
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Wonderful experience and fast booking through this service. They had a car seat ready and securely fitted on arrival, and we enjoyed chatting with the driver Cam.

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Thank you so much for your wonderful 5-star review, Gemma! We're delighted to hear that you found the booking process quick and easy and that everything went smoothly with the child seat ready and securely fitted for your arrival. It's also great to hear you enjoyed your trip with Cam! We'll be sure to pass on your kind words to him. Thank you for choosing CGC Airport Transfers. We really appreciate your support and look forward to welcoming you and your family again in the future!
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10 days ago
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Communication was fantastic! Booking process was easy. Drivers were polite and professional. Would recommend

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Hi Shannon, Thank you so much for your fantastic 5-star review! We're really pleased to hear that you found our booking process easy, communication excellent, and our drivers polite and professional. Providing a smooth, reliable and stress-free transfer experience is exactly what we aim for. We truly appreciate your recommendation and look forward to welcoming you back on your next trip! Kind regards, Chris CGC Airport Transfers
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11 days ago
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Our transfer from Gold Coast to Brisbane airport went incredibly smoothly! Our driver John was professional, kind and very patient with our noisy youngest passenger - my 12 mo old son! The car was impeccably clean as was the car seat. A very comfortable and safe ride for Bub, and we got to the airport with plenty of time to spare. Highly recommend if travelling with kids and needing a car seat! Will definitely use again.

Owner's reply
Hi Alyssa, thank you so much for the lovely review! We're thrilled your Gold Coast to Brisbane Airport transfer went smoothly and you got there with plenty of time to spare. I'll make sure John hears your kind words. Chatty little passengers are all part of the fun, and families are always welcome on board. We take a lot of pride in keeping our cars and baby seats spotless, so it's great to hear Bub had a comfortable, safe ride. We'd love to look after you all again on your next trip! Chris, CGC Airport Transfers
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CGC Airport Transfers — private, pre-booked airport transfers from RACV Royal Pines Resort, Ross Street, Benowa QLD 4217, to Gold Coast Airport (OOL, Coolangatta) and Brisbane Airport (BNE, Domestic and International terminals). Resort to Gold Coast Airport a fixed $90 sedan or $120 Kia Carnival; resort to Brisbane Airport a fixed $200 or $260, with the 12-seat VW Crafter (up to 11 passengers) priced in the booking form. Per vehicle, not per person. GST included, Gateway Motorway toll inside the Brisbane price, Gold Coast Airport run toll-free. Price locked at booking — no surge, no metered fare, no fuel levy; a higher rate applies on Easter Sunday only (closed on Christmas Day). Published figures are resort-to-airport; Brisbane Airport pickups are the same price, and Gold Coast Airport pickups carry the airport access fee. Approximately 28 km and 30–40 minutes to Gold Coast Airport via Bermuda Street or the M1 south; approximately 75 km and 60–80 minutes to Brisbane Airport via the M1, Logan Motorway and Gateway Motorway.

Pickup: the main resort porte cochère off Ross Street, coordinated with the concierge, with the room number provided at booking. The resort’s inland position at Benowa gives multiple routes to the motorway — Bermuda Street, Southport–Nerang Road and the Nerang–Broadbeach Road — so there is no single-road bottleneck and departure margins can be tighter than at beachfront or Spit addresses. Service: driver allocated ahead of pickup with a night-before SMS confirming driver name, vehicle registration and pickup point; departures timed to reach the airport 2 hours before domestic flights and 3 hours before international, plus the drive; flight monitoring on every airport pickup with the collection following the actual landing time and waiting included (grace of 45 minutes domestic, 90 minutes international); on inbound legs the passenger receives an SMS confirming the transfer with the exact meet point and arrival instructions; meet and greet included on Gold Coast Airport arrivals.

Fleet: sedan or similar (1–3 passengers, up to 2 large suitcases, no golf bags or boards), 7-seat Kia Carnival (up to 7 passengers, up to 6 large suitcases, golf bags, prams, up to 3 boards in 1–2 bags) and 12-seater VW Crafter (up to 11 passengers, up to 8 check-in suitcases plus 4 carry-on). Golf bags require the Carnival or Crafter (up to 11 passengers) rather than a sedan. Groups over 11 run as multi-vehicle bookings on one reservation, each vehicle timed to its own flight — the standard arrangement for conference and delegate departures from the resort’s convention centre. Booked hire and taxi services are exempt from Queensland’s child restraint requirements; baby seats and child seats are provided and fitted at $35 per seat, up to 5 in the Kia Carnival — you never need to bring your own. Payment by card online at booking, no in-car payment; corporate accounts by prior approval. Cancellation more than 24 hours ahead earns a full credit, none within 24 hours; if the airline cancels the flight, full credit with over 4 hours’ notice, 50% between 1.5 and 4 hours, none inside 1.5 hours. Credits are non-refundable.

Licensed and insured under Queensland Booked Hire arrangements administered by Queensland Transport and Main Roads. Operating since 2020.

Phone: 0416 131 285 · SMS: 0416 131 285 · WhatsApp: 0416 131 285 · Email: admin@cgctransfers.com.au

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Reviews: ★★★★★ 5.0 from 118 Google reviews

Hours: 6am–9pm standard · after-hours pickups (9pm–6am) by pre-booking, fee confirmed inside the locked quote

Prices updated . All prices fixed, resort-to-airport direction, GST included, locked at booking.

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