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HOTA Express

Travel FREE every Sunday 7am - 10am between Surfers Paradise & HOTA, Home of the Arts

HOTA Express Details

Travel FREE every Sunday morning

Surfers Paradise to HOTA

Free early-bird ferry between 7am – 10am
From 27th October to 29th December 2024

Experience a hive of activity every Sunday morning at HOTA, Home of the Arts, with free return travel from Surfers Paradise via Hopo Ferry.

Simply jump onboard at the Hopo Kiosk located in Appel Park, Surfers Paradise. Beat the traffic, and enjoy the Gold Coast’s breathtaking skyline during the short 7-minute shuttle, departing every 15 minutes.

Bring your baskets to stock up on fresh produce directly from local farmers. While you’re there, enjoy live music and delicious treats from the Gold Coast’s most iconic artisans and food trucks.

Our friends at HOTA will be onboard, with exclusive insights on the city’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.

Upgrade to the Hopo Day Pass onboard, and save $20. Explore five local hot spots via the hop-on, hop-off ferry; stopping at Surfers Paradise, HOTA, Marina Mirage, Southport Broadwater Parklands and Sea World.