Local area parking changes

In late-June 2022 we changed the way we manage parking in Burleigh Heads, to manage high demand for car parking and provide the community with better parking availability to meet their needs. 

Download the Burleigh Heads – Local area parking changes map(PDF, 134KB).

Did you know?

• Parking revenue is invested into local area improvements.
• Three-month and 6-month vouchers are also available for Alex Black Carpark, as are multi carpark use vouchers.
• There are 600 free beachfront parking spaces along The Esplanade, between the Gold Coast Highway and Kelly Avenue.

For further information on duration of stay and applicable rates, please visit Burleigh Heads parking.

In January 2022 we changed the way we manage parking along the beachfront between Miami and Burleigh Heads.

Beachfront locations on the Gold Coast are highly desirable, leading to increasing, and sometimes conflicting, demands for on-street parking. Contributors to parking demand on local streets in Burleigh Heads and Miami include:

• social events (e.g. markets)
• recreational activities (e.g. people visiting the beach)
• trades people working on nearby construction sites
• commuters working at nearby businesses (e.g. restaurants)
• residential overflow and visitors.

The City is committed to managing the limited on-street parking supply in a way that balances the variety of relevant needs. New parking measures will:

• improve turnover of parking spaces along the beachfront and business centre, to
• increase availability of parking in areas of high demand and improve visitor experience
• reduce congestion and fewer cars circulating to look for parking.

Three-hour time limited parking applies along the eastern side of The Esplanade between 7am and 6pm, from the Gold Coast Highway to Kelly Avenue.

Download The Esplanade, Burleigh map(PDF, 942KB).

Changes to on-street and beachfront parking

Note: there will be no change to existing special use spaces.

For further information on duration of stay and applicable rates, please visit Burleigh Heads parking.

In mid-July 2022 we changed the way we manage parking along the beachfront (eastern side) between Chairlift Avenue East and Don McSween Park.

Beachfront locations on the Gold Coast are highly desirable, leading to increasing, and sometimes conflicting, demands for on-street parking. Contributors to parking demand on local streets in Miami include:

• social events
• recreational activities
• business and construction staff overflow
• residential overflow and visitors.

The City is committed to managing the limited on-street parking supply in a way that balances the variety of relevant needs. The new parking measures will:

• improve turnover of parking spaces along the beachfront, to
• increase availability of parking in areas of high demand and improve visitor experience, and
• reduce congestion and fewer cars circulating to look for parking.

Three-hour time limited parking applies along the eastern side of Marine Parade between 6am and 6pm.

In May 2022 we changed the way we manage parking in the Southport CBD, to increase the length of stay, cap all-day rates and simplify tariffs.

Download the Southport – Local area parking changes map(PDF, 403KB).

* Three-month and 6-month vouchers are also available for these off-street carparks, as are multi carpark use vouchers. Visit Southport parking for details.

Did you know?

• Parking on-street in the Southport CBD is free on Sundays and public holidays.
• Parking revenue is invested into local area improvements.

Note: The Southport CBD sits within the wider 2-hour Southport Traffic Area. For further information on duration of stay and applicable rates, please visit our  Southport parking page.

In May 2022 we changed the way we manage parking in Surfers Paradise, to increase the length of stay and provide consistent pricing throughout.

Download the Surfers Paradise – Local area parking changes map(PDF, 335KB).

Did you know?

• Parking revenue is invested into local area improvements.
• 3-month and 6-month vouchers are also available for the Cypress Avenue Carpark, as are multi carpark use vouchers.
• 3-day and early bird rates are available for the Bruce Bishop Carpark.

Note: Surfers Paradise sits within the 3-hour Central Traffic Area. For further information on duration of stay and applicable rates, please visit our Surfers Paradise parking page.

In February 2021 we changed the way we manage parking in Currumbin.

New parking measures were introduced to manage high demand for car parking. The changes will:

• improve turnover of parking spaces along the beachfront and business centre, to
• increase availability of parking in areas of high demand to improve visitor experience
• reduce congestion and fewer cars circulating to look for parking.

Time-limited parking applies in Currumbin between 9am and 5pm each Saturday, Sunday and on public holidays, except as alternatively signed.

Download the Currumbin – Local area parking changes map(PDF, 230KB).

More information about visiting Currumbin

By implementing time limited parking during peak times we can better manage the growing demand for parking in Currumbin, ensuring that everyone has access to our amenities, businesses and the beach.

All parking in Currumbin is free.

Consider using Active travel when visiting Currumbin, with sealed walkways providing beachfront access from the north and south.

We will undertake a review of the management measures 12 months from implementation.

In February 2021 we changed the way we manage parking in Rainbow Bay.

New parking measures were introduced to manage high demand for car parking. The changes will:

• improve turnover of parking spaces along the beachfront and business centre, to
• increase availability of parking in areas of high demand to improve visitor experience
• reduce congestion and fewer cars circulating to look for parking.

Time-limited parking applies in Rainbow Bay between 9am and 5pm each Saturday, Sunday and on public holidays, except as alternatively signed.

Download the Rainbow Bay – Local area parking changes map(PDF, 230KB).

More information about visiting Rainbow Bay

By implementing time-limited parking during peak times we can better manage the growing demand for parking in Rainbow Bay, ensuring that everyone has access to our amenities, beaches and businesses.

• All parking in Rainbow Bay is free.
• Bus services operate from Tweed Heads and Kirra every seven to 10 minutes between 7am and 7pm, linking to light rail northbound.
• Using Active travel when visiting Rainbow Bay is easy, with sealed walkways and cycle lanes providing beachfront access from the northern Gold Coast.

We will undertake a review of the management measures 12 months from implementation.

In February 2021 we changed the way we manage parking in central Coolangatta.

New parking measures were introduced to manage high demand for car parking. The changes will:

• improve turnover of parking spaces along the beachfront and business centre, to
• increase availability of parking in areas of high demand to improve visitor experience
• reduce congestion and fewer cars circulating to look for parking.

Parking changes in Coolangatta's centre will align with those already in place, applicable between 9am and 5pm every day, including public holidays, except as alternatively signed.

Download the Coolangatta – Local area parking changes map(PDF, 230KB).

More information about visiting Coolangatta

By having time-limited parking during peak times we can better manage the growing demand for parking in Coolangatta, ensuring that everyone has access to our amenities, beaches and businesses.

• All parking in Coolangatta is free.
• A number of bus service routes operate from Coolangatta Central every five to ten minutes between 7am and 7pm, including links to Coolangatta International Airport, light rail northbound and NSW routes.
• Using Active travel when visiting Coolangatta is easy, with sealed walkways and cycle lanes providing beachfront access from the northern Gold Coast.

We will undertake a review of the management measures 12 months from implementation.

See the section above for information on parking changes in nearby Rainbow Bay.

Parking restrictions in Mudgeeraba changed on 23 July 2018. The times of parking restrictions did not change. Parking is restricted:

• from 9am to 5pm
• Monday to Saturday, excluding public holidays.

Download the Mudgeeraba – Local area parking changes map(PDF, 122KB).

Parking restrictions at Nobby Beach changed on 9 July 2018. Except as signed, parking restrictions now apply:

• from 9am to 10pm
• every day, including public holidays.

Download the Nobby Beach – Local area parking changes map(PDF, 97KB).