Experience a hive of activity every Sunday morning at HOTA, Home of the Arts, with free return travel from Surfers Paradise via Hopo. Simply redeem your ticket at the Hopo kiosk located in Appel Park, Surfers Paradise.
What’s On
Get involved with Hopo and explore our exciting events!
Stay tuned for frequent updates.
2024
Chinese Lunar New Year
6 February - 20 February
From February 06 until February 20, hop on Hopo and hop off at Broadwater Parklands and explore the vibrant food and culture at Chinatown Southport.
Clean Up
Australia Day
Sunday, 3 March 2024
Step Up to Clean Up with FREE ferry travel! All participants will receive a complimentary cleaning kit and a free Hop On Hop Off Day Pass.
Hop On Hop Off Easter Hunt
30 March - 31 March 2024
Hop on the Gold Coast ferry service this Easter and Enjoy FREE easter eggs and a FREE downloadable DIY Easter Basket to carry all that yummy chocolate.
Birds of the Broadwater
Saturday, 11 May 2024
Join NaturallyGC on Hopo Gold Coast Ferry to explore Gold Coast’s diverse bird species. Discover, learn and have fun on this bird watching experience.
Marine Life of the Broadwater
Saturday, 8 June 2024
Join NaturallyGC aboard Hopo Gold Coast Ferry and explore the marine life of the Broadwater with Marine Biologists from Ocean Connect.
Hopo 300,000 Passengers
Monday, 11 June 2024
Hopo Gold Coast Ferry has hit a milestone 300,000 passengers! Jump aboard today and discover the Broadwater from a new perspective.
Marine Life of Broadwater
Saturday, 17 August 2024
Join NaturallyGC aboard Hopo Gold Coast Ferry and explore the marine life of the Broadwater with Marine Biologists from Ocean Connect.
Dolphins of the Broadwater
Wednesday 18 September 2024
Join NaturallyGC aboard Hopo Gold Coast Ferry and explore the dolphins of the Broadwater with researchers from Dolphin Research Australia.
Birds of the Broadwater
Saturday, 12 October 2024
Join NaturallyGC on Hopo Gold Coast Ferry to explore Gold Coast’s diverse bird species. Discover, learn and have fun on this bird watching experience.
2023
Birds of the Broadwater
Sunday, 5 February 2023
Join NaturallyGC on Hopo Gold Coast Ferry to explore Gold Coast’s diverse bird species. Discover, learn and have fun on this bird watching experience.
Clean Up
Australia Day
Sunday, 5 March 2023
Step Up to Clean Up with FREE ferry travel! All participants will receive a complimentary cleaning kit and a free Hop On Hop Off Day Pass.
Hop On Hop Off Easter Hunt
Sunday, 9 April 2023
Hop on the Gold Coast ferry service this Easter and Enjoy FREE easter eggs and a FREE downloadable DIY Easter Basket to carry all that yummy chocolate.
Monster Machinery Day
Sunday, May 21 2023
Check out everything that digs, scoops, cleans, and beeps! With over 40 city vehicles on display, including excavators, tip trucks and even a boat, it’s a great family day out!
Marine Life of the Broadwater
Saturday, 13 May 2023
Join NaturallyGC aboard Hopo Gold Coast Ferry and explore the marine life of the Broadwater with Marine Biologists from Ocean Connect.
Marine Life of the Broadwater
Thursday, 6 July 2023
Join NaturallyGC aboard Hopo Gold Coast Ferry and explore the marine life of the Broadwater with Marine Biologists from Ocean Connect.
Birds of the Broadwater
Saturday, 7 October 2023
Join NaturallyGC on Hopo Gold Coast Ferry to explore Gold Coast’s diverse bird species. Discover, learn and have fun on this bird watching experience.
2022
Free travel to Aus Day Celebrations
Wednesday, 26 January 2022
Travel free with Hopo to the Australia Day Celebrations. Turn drab traffic to fab water travel as you soak in sweeping views as you leisurely cruise to the festivities.
Clean Up
Australia Day
Sunday, 6 March 2022
Step Up to Clean Up with FREE ferry travel! All participants will receive a complimentary cleaning kit and a free Hop On Hop Off Day Pass.
Hop On Hop Off Easter Hunt
Sunday, 17 April 2022
Hop on Hopo this Easter and enjoy FREE easter eggs and a FREE downloadable DIY Easter Basket to hold all your chocolate goodies!
Monster Machinery Day
May, 29 May 2022
Check out everything that digs, scoops, cleans, and beeps! With over 40 city vehicles on display, including excavators, tip trucks and even a boat, it’s a great family day out!
Gold Coast Marathon Service
Saturday, 3 July 2022
The Hopo Ferry is running a special event service for the Sunday race between 4.30 am and 9 am between Marina Mirage and Broadwater Parklands, Southport.
Marine Life of the Broadwater
Saturday, 10 September 2022
Join NaturallyGC aboard Hopo Gold Coast Ferry and explore the marine life of the Broadwater with Marine Biologists from Ocean Connect.
Birds of the Broadwater
Saturday, 22 October 2022
Join NaturallyGC on Hopo Gold Coast Ferry to explore Gold Coast’s diverse bird species. Discover, learn and have fun on this bird watching experience.
2021
Mayor's
Christmas Carols
Saturday, 4 December 2021
Enjoy FREE Hopo Gold Coast Ferry travel to HOTA, Home of the Arts for everyone’s favourite annual Gold Coast Mayor’s Christmas Carols.
Free HOTA
Express Trial
4 November - 4 December 2021
Hopping around the Gold Coast waterways is about to get even easier with the launch of a new service by Hopo between Surfers Paradise and HOTA.
Free Hopo
Commuter Trial
4 November - 4 December 2021
Gold Coasters will soon have more ways to get to and from study and work with a free commuter trial to take place on the city’s ferry network, Hopo.
50,00th Passenger Celebration
Thursday, 29 April 2021
Want to try Hopo Gold Coast Ferry? On Thursday, 29 April 2021, Gold Coast locals will be able to travel for free to celebrate the service’s 50,000th passenger.
Small Pet
Dog Trial
1 August - 31 October 2021
Following a three-month trial, the initiative is now a permanent fixture on the Gold Coast’s water transport service. All dogs under 7kg travel free with every ticket.
