Ferry discounts for Gold Coast residents

Senior man and woman on boat holding basket with green vegetables

HOTA Express from Surfers Paradise

FREE travel every Sunday between 7am to 10am!

Catch the new HOTA Express, with FREE ferry* to the bustling HOTA farmers markets every Sunday from 7am to 10am. The ferry departs every 15-minutes from Surfers Paradise to HOTA, Home of the Arts.

Leave your car at home and bring your baskets to stock up on fresh produce from local farmers. While you’re there, enjoy live music and devour delicious breakfast or brunch options from Gold Coast’s most iconic artisans and food trucks.

Our friends at HOTA will be onboard, with exclusive insights on Gold Coast’s vibrant arts and culture scene. This is the perfect Sunday morning, with a relaxing ferry ride and an array of sensory delights in the beautiful HOTA parklands precinct. Click here for everything on offer at HOTA, including breakfast on the rooftop at Exhibitionist Bar, and an exclusive early opening of HOTA Gallery.

* Free travel is for locals and visitors, and only for the 7am to 10am Sunday express service between Surfers Paradise and HOTA stops. Dates from Sunday 27th October to Sunday 29th December 2024. The northern stops are not included e.g. Southport Broadwater Parklands, Marina Mirage and Sea World.

Seniors Spring Special

$10 Day Pass - Monday to Friday - October & November

To celebrate ‘Queensland Seniors Month’, local seniors will receive half-price travel Monday to Friday between October and November!

Grab a Day Pass for only $10 (normally $20), and enjoy the stunning waterways and 5 riverside destinations.

Ways to redeem this special offer:

Simply hop onboard and show your proof of Gold Coast address and concession card
Visit the friendly customer service team at the Hopo Kiosk in Appel Park, or at the Sea World Cruises Terminal
Purchase the locals mid-week day pass online, using coupon code HOPO50 at checkout. Please enter the code in CAPS

For suggested itineraries and more information, check out the Hopo Handbook.

Locals Loyalty Pass

We’re excited to announce that we’re working on a new loyalty program just for locals! Stay in the loop as we put together exclusive offers, discounts, and rewards that will make your Hopo experience even better. Simply fill out the form below to receive updates on the program’s progress and be among the first to know when it launches.

Concession Cardholders

Discounted travel for students, seniors, veterans and healthcare cards

Hopo is proud to be an accessible travel option for the Gold Coast community. Everyone is welcome on Hopo Ferry including wheelchair/mobility users and assistance animals.

Concession discounts are available, with free travel for carers upon presentation of a National Companion Card.

There is also the popular $20 Monday to Friday Day Pass for any Gold Coast local concession cardholder, for example:

Student Cards (High School or University)
Queensland Senior Cards and Seniors +Go Card
Pensioner Concession Cards (including disability)
Veterans Card
Health Care Card (all types)

Simply purchase online, onboard or at the customer service desks.

Bring your Small Dog

Fur-babies love the Ferry

The ferry precincts are surrounded by beautiful parklands, bring your small dogs onboard for free. For pet travel conditions click here.

Free Ferry Travel

Complimentary travel for kids under 5 and carers/companions

Ahoy little captains! Kids under five (0-4 years old) receive ferry travel for free.

Carers or companions receive free travel upon presentation of a valid companion card, please see accessibility section for more information.

Hopo Ferry is locally-run by a team of passionate Gold Coasters. We are are not subsidised by Local or State Governments. However, the team is committed to sustainable travel and providing benefits to the local community.

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