Set the actual starting point
Surfers Paradise covers more than one stop or hotel cluster. Start with your accommodation address and the entrance you will leave from. The destination is The Star Gold Coast in Broadbeach, not the separate Star property in Brisbane.
Compare a tram journey
Check the G:link trip from the stop nearest your accommodation to Broadbeach. The venue’s visitor page identifies Broadbeach North as the nearest stop. Include the walks at both ends and the return service, instead of comparing only the time spent on the tram.
Compare a car or pickup
For a driver, use the car-park entrance and parking conditions. For a taxi or rideshare, choose a specific resort arrival point suitable for the outlet. Event traffic and pickup demand affect the journey, so an exact minute estimate would not work for every visit.
Combine the trip with Broadbeach
If the plan includes shopping, a convention or dining elsewhere, decide the order first. Save the separate addresses and walking links between them. Keep a meeting point and return option that everyone in the group can use, especially when plans finish at different times.