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Once a year, the beachfront streets of \u003Ca href=\"https://www.queensland.com/au/en/places-to-see/destinations/gold-coast/surfers-paradise\" title=\"Surfers Paradise\"\u003ESurfers Paradise\u003C/a\u003E transform into a world-class racetrack for the \u003Ca href=\"https://www.queensland.com/au/en/things-to-do/events/p-673bea47609ef08f6a53c419-2025-boost-mobile-gold-coast-500\" title=\"Boost Mobile Gold Coast 500 2025\" target=\"_self\"\u003EBoost Mobile Gold Coast 500\u003C/a\u003E - Queensland’s fastest street party.\u003C/p\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003ESee Australia’s top drivers battle it out at speeds of up to 265km/h, thundering over the kerbs and racing wheel-to-wheel just metres from the beach. 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The 2025 line-up is locked and loaded, with international electronic icons Groove Armada headlining Saturday night’s concert, and homegrown DJ superstars The Stafford Brothers (joined by Brooke Evers) turning up the heat on Friday. Both nights are included with your event ticket, as the Boost HQ zone transforms into a massive beachside festival.\u003C/p\u003E\r\n\u003Ch3\u003EWhere to watch\u003C/h3\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003EFrom grandstands to VIP hospitality to a birds-eye view high above the track (see ‘Where to Stay’), there’s somewhere to watch the action for everyone.\u003C/p\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003EIf you’re serious about your racing, grab yourself a ticket in one of the grandstands looking over the pitlane and the start finish line, or overlooking the esses on the back straight.\u003C/p\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003EFor a value option, grab a general admission ticket (free for kids under 12 with a paying adult) which allows you to choose from vantage points around the circuit. Set your alarm early and nab one of the prized spots near the esses or make your way to the ‘The Hill’ where it’s festival vibes all day. \u003C/p\u003E\r\n\u003Ch3\u003EAccessibility\u003C/h3\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003EThere are dedicated accessibility viewing platforms for General Admission holders, but make sure to book early to reserve your spot. There are also accessible toilets throughout the precinct, disabled drop-off zones, and tickets for companion card holders.\u003C/p\u003E\r\n\u003Ch2\u003EWhere to stay during the Gold Coast 500\u003C/h2\u003E\r\n","headlinesColor":"orange","richText":true,":type":"teq/components/text"},"imagefb666f07-9ec0-46dd-aa19-1fa6ac87a5dc":{"componentName":"teq/components/image","src":"/content/dam/teq/consumer/global/images/destinations/gold-coast/blog-images/2023_GC_SurfersParadise_TheLangh-153500.jpg","fileReference":"/content/dam/teq/consumer/global/images/destinations/gold-coast/blog-images/2023_GC_SurfersParadise_TheLangh-153500.jpg","link":"https://www.queensland.com/au/en/plan-your-holiday/accommodation/p-6283314babc9208f43aadee1-the-langham-gold-coast-and-jewel-residences","alt":"A couple on a hotel balcony looking out at the beach view","srcUriTemplate":"https://www.queensland.com/sg/en/things-to-do/events/sports-events/gold-coast-500-guide/_jcr_content/root/responsivegrid/imagefb666f07-9ec0-46dd-aa19-1fa6ac87a5dc.coreimg{.width}.jpeg/1762484133719/2023-gc-surfersparadise-thelangh-153500.jpeg","uuid":"37b56608-6554-4f7e-aa2e-20362cb2be63","lazyEnabled":false,"title":"The Langham, Surfers Paradise, Gold Coast",":type":"teq/components/image"},"text":{"text":"\u003Cp\u003E\u003Ca id=\"Stay\"\u003E\u003C/a\u003EEat, sleep, race, repeat and stay inside the track precinct at one of the many high-rise hotels - it’s racing’s equivalent of putting your head to pillow at the halfway line at Suncorp Stadium.\u003C/p\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003ETo see the action from your own suite, check into the \u003Ca href=\"https://www.queensland.com/au/en/plan-your-holiday/accommodation/p-56b25d2f7b935fbe730db75e-mantra-sun-city\" target=\"_self\" title=\"Mantra Sun City\"\u003EMantra Sun City\u003C/a\u003E or \u003Ca href=\"https://www.queensland.com/au/en/plan-your-holiday/accommodation/p-5822805bb08553c364730845-rhapsody-resort\" target=\"_self\" title=\"Rhapsody Resort\"\u003ERhapsody Resort\u003C/a\u003E, which have track-front rooms so you can watch the race from your balcony. \u003C/p\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003EThese sell out early, so you’ll need to book in advance. You’ll also need to grab an Accommodation Access Pass and track pass, but trust us it’s an unforgettable experience.\u003C/p\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003EOther nearby options include \u003Ca title=\"The Langham\" href=\"https://www.queensland.com/au/en/plan-your-holiday/accommodation/p-6283314babc9208f43aadee1-the-langham-gold-coast-and-jewel-residences\" target=\"_self\"\u003EThe Langham\u003C/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\"https://www.queensland.com/au/en/plan-your-holiday/accommodation/p-56b25d74d5f1565045d9fdb2-qt-gold-coast\" target=\"_self\" title=\"QT Hotel Gold Coast\"\u003EQT Hotel Gold Coast\u003C/a\u003E (the breakfast buffet alone is worth it!) or the \u003Ca href=\"https://www.queensland.com/au/en/plan-your-holiday/accommodation/p-56b261962880253d74c4a296-hilton-surfers-paradise-hotel-and-residences\" target=\"_self\" title=\"Hilton Surfers Paradise\"\u003EHilton Surfers Paradise\u003C/a\u003E - both just steps away from the beach and the track. \u003C/p\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003EPublic transport to and from the event is free on the G: Link light rail. Stay on the Southern Gold Coast at \u003Ca href=\"https://www.queensland.com/au/en/places-to-see/destinations/gold-coast/broadbeach.html\" target=\"_self\" title=\"Broadbeach\"\u003EBroadbeach\u003C/a\u003E or \u003Ca href=\"https://www.queensland.com/au/en/places-to-see/destinations/gold-coast/burleigh-heads.html\" target=\"_self\" title=\"Burleigh Heads\"\u003EBurleigh Heads\u003C/a\u003E and make (tram) tracks to the race.\u003C/p\u003E\r\n","richText":true,":type":"teq/components/text"},"spacer_175862324":{"spacerType":"whitespace","paddingSize":"xsmall",":type":"teq/components/spacer"},"deal_holiday_small_p":{"type":"dynamic","maxNumber":20,"publicClassificationPathKey":"accomodation-deals","startDate":"","endDate":"","dealLabel":"DEAL","title":"Find Gold Coast accommodation deals","filterBy":"filter_by_region","region":"gold-coast","town":"","areaName":[],"redirectClaimToQueenslandCom":false,"excludeVoucherDeals":false,"claimButtonLinkText":{"href":"","label":null,"target":""},"viewDetailsLinkText":{"href":"","label":null,"target":""},"componentID":"deal-holiday-small-promo-carousel_768742776","stamp":{"src":"/content/dam/teq/consumer/global/logos/BOQE-2026-Stamp_Teal.png","alt":null,"link":null,"quality":0.0},"goodToGo":{"src":"","alt":"","link":null,"quality":0.0},"button":{"href":null,"label":null,"target":"_blank"},":type":"teq/components/deal/deal-holiday-small-promo-carousel","items":[]},"text_340782255":{"text":"\u003Ch2\u003E\u003Ca id=\"Eat\"\u003E\u003C/a\u003EWhere to eat on the Gold Coast\u003C/h2\u003E\r\n","headlinesColor":"orange","richText":true,":type":"teq/components/text"},"image4d89e7d1-692f-4241-9657-0db2381418fa":{"componentName":"teq/components/image","src":"/content/dam/teq/consumer/global/images/destinations/gold-coast/blog-images/2021_GC_BurleighHeads_TheTropic_FoodBeverage_MarcLlewellyn_147651.jpg","fileReference":"/content/dam/teq/consumer/global/images/destinations/gold-coast/blog-images/2021_GC_BurleighHeads_TheTropic_FoodBeverage_MarcLlewellyn_147651.jpg","link":"https://www.queensland.com/au/en/things-to-do/food-and-drink/restaurants-and-cafes/reasons-to-go-to-rick-shores-gold-coast","alt":"Group of friends enjoying a meal at The Tropic, Burleigh Heads","srcUriTemplate":"https://www.queensland.com/sg/en/things-to-do/events/sports-events/gold-coast-500-guide/_jcr_content/root/responsivegrid/image4d89e7d1-692f-4241-9657-0db2381418fa.coreimg{.width}.jpeg/1762484133925/2021-gc-burleighheads-thetropic-foodbeverage-marcllewellyn-147651.jpeg","uuid":"6e01289c-a346-442a-b21a-b2b5fef55457","lazyEnabled":false,"title":"Rick Shores, Burleigh, Gold Coast",":type":"teq/components/image"},"textd4b2c4b5-3068-42a3-af5f-63567a215a19":{"text":"\u003Cp\u003EIf tucking into some of Queensland’s best bites gets your motor running, get to know the best of the coast’s dining scene, from \u003Ca href=\"https://www.queensland.com/au/en/things-to-do/food-and-drink/restaurants-and-cafes/where-to-find-the-best-breakfast-on-the-gold-coast.html\" target=\"_self\" title=\"best breakfast on the Gold Coast\"\u003Emouth-watering breakfasts\u003C/a\u003E to \u003Ca href=\"https://www.queensland.com/au/en/things-to-do/food-and-drink/restaurants-and-cafes/gold-coast-restaurants-you-cant-miss.html\" target=\"_self\" title=\"best restaurants Gold Coast\"\u003Eunmissable restaurants\u003C/a\u003E.\u003C/p\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003ELocated right on the beach near \u003Ca title=\"Burleigh\" href=\"https://www.queensland.com/au/en/places-to-see/destinations/gold-coast/burleigh-heads\" target=\"_self\"\u003EBurleigh\u003C/a\u003E is the award-winning \u003Ca href=\"https://www.queensland.com/au/en/things-to-do/food-and-drink/restaurants-and-cafes/reasons-to-go-to-rick-shores-gold-coast\" target=\"_self\" title=\"Rick Shores\"\u003ERick Shores\u003C/a\u003E. Here the super-chill coastal vibes are paired with award-winning pan-Asian food, from fried bug rolls to spiced lamb rump. \u003C/p\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003EUpstairs you’ll find the always-pumping \u003Ca href=\"https://www.queensland.com/au/en/things-to-do/food-and-drink/restaurants-and-cafes/burleigh-pavillion-is-open\"\u003EBurleigh Pavillion\u003C/a\u003E - or ‘the Pav’ as the locals call it. Choose from comfort foods like wood-fired pizzas, burgers and seafood, washed down with a spicy margarita or an espresso martini.\u003C/p\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003ECan’t decide what you want? Hit up the Bazaar Restaurant at \u003Ca href=\"https://www.queensland.com/au/en/plan-your-holiday/accommodation/p-56b25d74d5f1565045d9fdb2-qt-gold-coast\" target=\"_self\" title=\"QT Hotel Gold Coast\"\u003EQT Hotel Gold Coast\u003C/a\u003E,  where your plate is your passport to just about every cuisine in the world. \u003C/p\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003EIf it’s a quick pitstop you’re after, head to House of Brews, where you’ll find 32 craft beers on tap, some seriously theatrical cocktails plus plenty of burgers and bar snacks to keep you going. Local tip: hit up \u003Ca href=\"https://www.queensland.com/au/en/things-to-do/food-and-drink/wineries-breweries-and-distilleries/gold-coast-craft-beer-crawl\" target=\"_self\" title=\"Craft beer on the Gold Coast\"\u003Ethe best craft beer bars on the coast\u003C/a\u003E while you’re at it.\u003C/p\u003E\r\n","richText":true,":type":"teq/components/text"},"text_113392781":{"text":"\u003Ch2\u003EExplore the Gold Coast\u003C/h2\u003E\r\n","headlinesColor":"orange","richText":true,":type":"teq/components/text"},"image":{"componentName":"teq/components/image","src":"/content/dam/teq/consumer/global/images/destinations/gold-coast/web-images/2021_GC_Dreamworld_ThemeParks_TheEditSuite_147364.jpg","fileReference":"/content/dam/teq/consumer/global/images/destinations/gold-coast/web-images/2021_GC_Dreamworld_ThemeParks_TheEditSuite_147364.jpg","link":"https://www.queensland.com/au/en/things-to-do/attractions/p-56b25d4a7b935fbe730db9d2-warner-bros-movie-world","alt":"Family enjoying a rollercoaster ride at Dreamworld","srcUriTemplate":"https://www.queensland.com/sg/en/things-to-do/events/sports-events/gold-coast-500-guide/_jcr_content/root/responsivegrid/image.coreimg{.width}.jpeg/1762484134205/2021-gc-dreamworld-themeparks-theeditsuite-147364.jpeg","uuid":"3f6079a9-21fc-41b1-8c9a-e46da9a8f182","lazyEnabled":false,"title":"Dreamworld, Coomera , Gold Coast",":type":"teq/components/image"},"textcdd7bf66-4940-4855-96a6-f4e0ec50a242":{"text":"\u003Cp\u003E\u003Ca id=\"Play\"\u003E\u003C/a\u003EWith three days of racing, you’re going to need a couple of extra days to see what the Gold Coast has to offer. \u003C/p\u003E\r\n\u003Cul\u003E\r\n\u003Cli\u003EWant to get your heart racing like a Supercar driver? Scare yourself silly on the 115km/h DC Rivals Hypercoaster at \u003Ca href=\"https://www.queensland.com/au/en/things-to-do/attractions/p-56b25d4a7b935fbe730db9d2-warner-bros-movie-world\" target=\"_self\" title=\"Movie World\"\u003EWarner Bros. Movie World\u003C/a\u003E or experience a terrifying 115-metre free-fall on the Giant Drop at \u003Ca href=\"https://www.queensland.com/au/en/things-to-do/attractions/p-56b25d4b2cbcbe7073ad68bd-dreamworld\" target=\"_self\" title=\"Dreamworld\"\u003EDreamworld\u003C/a\u003E.\u003C/li\u003E\r\n\u003Cli\u003EPrefer to get out in nature? Learn to surf at one of the region’s many  \u003Ca href=\"https://www.queensland.com/au/en/things-to-do/adventure/surfing/which-gold-coast-surf-school-is-for-you\" target=\"_self\" title=\"Gold Coast surf schools\"\u003Esurf schools\u003C/a\u003E, take a dip at the perennially sparkling \u003Ca href=\"https://www.queensland.com/au/en/things-to-do/attractions/p-56fbabbec3da9d9a7b8b057d-tallebudgera-creek\" target=\"_self\" title=\"Tallebudgera Creek\"\u003ETallebudgera Creek\u003C/a\u003E or try one of these \u003Ca href=\"https://www.queensland.com/au/en/things-to-do/adventure/walking-hiking-adventure-queensland/step-into-the-best-gold-coast-hinterland-hiking-trails.html\" target=\"_self\" title=\"Gold Coast hinterland hikes\"\u003Ehinterland hikes\u003C/a\u003E amongst \u003Ca href=\"https://www.queensland.com/places-to-see/experiences/nature-and-wildlife/national-parks/how-to-do-the-gondwana-rainforests-of-queensland.html\" target=\"_self\" title=\"Gondwana Rainforests\"\u003EWorld Heritage-listed Gondwana rainforest\u003C/a\u003E to burn some calories.\u003C/li\u003E\r\n\u003Cli\u003EWith 57 kilometres of sandtrap (AKA endless beaches along the coast), there are beaches galore for you to feel the sand between your toes. See \u003Ca href=\"https://www.queensland.com/au/en/places-to-see/experiences/beaches/best-beaches-gold-coast\"\u003Ehere\u003C/a\u003E for our guide to some of the best.\u003C/li\u003E\r\n\u003Cli\u003EGot the kids in tow? \u003Ca href=\"https://www.queensland.com/au/en/things-to-do/attractions/p-56b25d48aeeeaaf773cef324-australias-sea-world\" target=\"_self\" title=\"Sea World\"\u003ESea World\u003C/a\u003E is within your line of sight and the \u003Ca href=\"https://www.queensland.com/au/en/things-to-do/attractions/p-5e17f24ed420d32d579cf3cb-broadwater-parklands\" target=\"_self\" title=\"Broadwater Parklands\"\u003EBroadwater Parklands\u003C/a\u003E will keep you and the gang occupied for hours with rock pools and a bouncy pillow.\u003C/li\u003E\r\n\u003C/ul\u003E\r\n","richText":true,":type":"teq/components/text"},"spacer_175862324_cop":{"spacerType":"whitespace","paddingSize":"xsmall",":type":"teq/components/spacer"},"deal_holiday_small_p_727836997":{"type":"dynamic","maxNumber":20,"publicClassificationPathKey":"a-last-hope","startDate":"","endDate":"","dealLabel":"DEAL","title":"Play on the Gold Coast","filterBy":"filter_by_region","region":"gold-coast","town":"","areaName":[],"redirectClaimToQueenslandCom":false,"excludeVoucherDeals":false,"claimButtonLinkText":{"href":"","label":null,"target":""},"viewDetailsLinkText":{"href":"","label":null,"target":""},"componentID":"deal-holiday-small-promo-carousel_59957281","stamp":{"src":"/content/dam/teq/consumer/global/logos/BOQE-2026-Stamp_Teal.png","alt":null,"link":null,"quality":0.0},"goodToGo":{"src":"","alt":"","link":null,"quality":0.0},"button":{"href":null,"label":null,"target":"_blank"},":type":"teq/components/deal/deal-holiday-small-promo-carousel","items":[]},"spacer_175862324_cop_867907280":{"spacerType":"whitespace","paddingSize":"xsmall",":type":"teq/components/spacer"},"text_1872895450":{"text":"\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cb\u003EWant to see everything the Gold Coast has to offer? 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