The network: TransLink
Sunshine Coast's public transport is run by TransLink, covering bus, train, ferry, tram. You can plan any trip door-to-door with the official journey planner or in Google Maps.
Tickets & how to pay: go card / Smart Ticketing
Tap on and off with a go card or, on most services, a contactless debit/credit card or phone. Fares are capped and journeys connect across bus, train, ferry and tram with no transfer penalty within the time window.
Good news for visitors: you can tap on with a contactless debit/credit card or phone, so there's no need to buy a local card for a short stay.
See current go card / Smart Ticketing fares & details →
What it costs
Zone-based fares with a daily cap; off-peak and frequent-traveller discounts apply. Children, students and seniors travel at concession rates.
Handy apps
- TransLink app
- Google Maps
Local tips
- Tap off as well as on — missing a tap-off charges the maximum fare.
- After 8 paid journeys in a week the rest of that week is free on go card.
- The Brisbane CityCat ferries double as one of the best-value harbour cruises in the country.
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