Cheap Gold Coast to Newcastle Flights
Located in the heart of the Hunter Region, Newcastle has a seemingly endless list of activities to offer intrepid travellers. From its world-class wineries to a UNESCO listed rainforest being bored in Newcastle is not an option.
With ten flights a week from Gold Coast to Newcastle, you can be exploring Australia's seventh largest city in just 1h 15 min. Book your trip with Jetstar, the only airline that offers nonstop flights between the two cities, and use Webjet to find the cheapest day to fly.
Ready to pack your bags and head for the skies? Here's everything you need to know about flying from the Gold Coast to Newcastle!
Departing from Gold Coast Airport
Getting to Gold Coast Airport
The cheapest way to get to the airport is with the public bus. Hop on board one of the Translink buses that run daily between the city and the Gold Coast Airport. Fares can be paid for onboard or with a bus and tram pass.
If you're travelling in a group or alone, you can use the Gold Coast Tourist shuttle bus to get to the airport. The service runs from Tweed Heads to Runaway Bay and will pick you up from your hotel.
Ride-sharing services and metered taxis are also available. A trip from Surfers Paradise to the airport usually costs AUD 30-60 depending on the traffic.
Parking at Gold Coast Airport
If you want to leave your car at the airport, you can choose from three different options:
Premium Covered Parking: If you don't want to waste any time getting from your car to the check-in counters, use this option. The car park is linked to the departures building with a private walkway, and if you book online, you can scoop up cheaper rates.
Short-Term Terminal Parking: If you're only visiting Newcastle for less than 8 hours, park your car here. If you stay here for longer, you'll be charged hourly, and the rates will be higher than the other parking options.
Budget Parking: This is the cheapest parking option at Gold Coast Airport. Choose from covered and uncovered parking spots and pay as little as AUD 16 per day.
Arriving at Newcastle Airport
Getting from Newcastle Airport to Your Hotel
You'll find the metered taxis waiting outside of the terminal building. If you want, you can book your cab online via the airport's website, and you can choose to pay with cash or any major credit card.
A more affordable way to get into Newcastle is with the public bus. Route 42A operates to and from the airport from Monday to Saturday. You'll find the bus stop opposite the terminal.
For car hire, you'll find the rental companies on the ground floor of the arrivals terminal.
Things to do in Newcastle
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Only visiting Newcastle for a few days? One of the best ways to see the city is with the tram. It runs past the city's most important landmarks, beaches and other sites that should not be missed.
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Go on a night safari. Newcastle is home to some of Australia's most famous nocturnal animals, sign up for a tour and see how many creatures you can spot.
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Love the supernatural? Test your wits by going on a ghost tour and visiting some of Newcastle's most haunted spots.
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Visit the Newcastle East Heritage Walk. You'll be able to learn all about the city's past, explore the convict lumber yard, go inside its cathedral and see many other important historical sites.
