SkyPoint Surfers Paradise, Gold Coast: 50 Free Visitor Car Spaces Under Q1, the G:link Stop at the Door, and Closed on Tuesday 24 November (QLD)

SkyPoint, the observation deck on Level 77 of the Q1 Building at Surfers Paradise, says it has 50 complimentary visitor car spaces in the underground car park below the building, subject to availability, and that the Surfers Paradise G:link station is directly in front of its lobby. This guide uses the SkyPoint visit page, checked on Monday 9 November 2026. SkyPoint is closed to the public on Tuesday 24 November.

Is parking at SkyPoint free?

According to SkyPoint’s visit page, 50 complimentary visitor car parks are available in the underground car park below the Q1 Building, subject to availability. The page also describes the parking as undercover and says disability-accessible parking is available. The points below come from the same page.

Question	What SkyPoint says
Where is the entrance?	Off Hamilton Avenue, down the driveway just after the resort drop-off area
How high is the car park?	2.2 metres
When is it open?	From 7:30am until close
What do I have to do?	Register your car details in the SkyPoint lobby while you wait for the lift
How long can I stay?	The car park is for use only for the duration of your SkyPoint visit
Can tour buses use it?	Buses are welcome to drop passengers in the Q1 Gold Coast Resort drop-off area via Hamilton Avenue. Tour bus drivers are responsible for their own parking

A 2.2 metre height limit excludes taller vehicles, so check your roof racks or van height before you turn in. With only 50 spaces, the car park can fill, and SkyPoint does not say how often that happens.

What if the SkyPoint car park is full?

SkyPoint names two other places for public parking nearby: Centro Surfers Paradise in Hanlan Street, and the Bruce Bishop car park on Beach Road. We have the council’s rates for the second one in our Bruce Bishop car park guide. SkyPoint does not give prices for either car park, so check the rates on the day. The visit page also says SkyPoint is a 6-minute walk from central Surfers Paradise.

Can I take the G:link to SkyPoint?

Yes. SkyPoint says the Surfers Paradise G:link station is located directly in front of the SkyPoint lobby. The photographs below show the station below the Q1 tower in June 2026. Our G:link station guide lists the buses and facilities at the stations, and the Translink journey planner has the timetable for your own trip.

When is SkyPoint open, and when is it closed?

The visit page lists the observation deck hours day by day. For the days it showed on Monday 9 November, the hours were the same except for two dates.

Date	Hours
Monday 9 to Monday 23 November	7:30am to 9pm, last entry 8:30pm
Tuesday 24 November	Closed
Wednesday 25 November	7:30am to 9pm, last entry 8:30pm
Thursday 26 November	7:30am to 3pm, last entry 2:30pm

SkyPoint says it occasionally hosts private events during which the observation deck, including the Bistro+Bar, is closed to the public, and that these dates are updated regularly. The page also notes that last entry tickets are sold 30 minutes before the deck closes, that last food orders are 45 minutes before close, and that SkyPoint may change its hours at any time. Its closing times may also vary with demand.

Is there a cheaper time to go up?

SkyPoint offers discounted After Dark entry after the sun goes down, with tickets bought at the SkyPoint lobby on entry. The page gives the After Dark hours by season.

Months	After Dark hours
March to May	6:45pm to 9pm
June to August	6pm to 9pm
September to November	6:45pm to 9pm
December to February	7:30pm to 9pm

There is also a $15 Locals entry ticket. SkyPoint says it is bought on arrival and cannot be bought online. The offer is only for Gold Coast residents with postcodes from 4207 to 4230, and each ticket holder must show valid proof of residence. SkyPoint also offers a special rate for Disability Pension or Seniors cardholders. The visit page does not state the standard adult price or the After Dark price, so check the ticket page before you go.

What should I know before I go up?

• The viewing deck is 230 metres above the ground and is fully enclosed by glass, so it is not open air.
• SkyPoint says a visit takes about 30 to 45 minutes for the view alone, or up to 2 hours with a meal at the Bistro+Bar, which serves from 11:30am daily.
• The lift carries 15 people per flight comfortably and is registered for 26.
• Anyone under 18 must be accompanied by a full-paying responsible adult. After 8pm on Friday and Saturday nights, entry is not permitted for people under 18.
• The dress code is casual by day and smart casual at night. Singlets, swimwear and thongs are not acceptable.
• SkyPoint says it is fully accessible by wheelchair, and smoking is not permitted on Levels 77 and 78.
• Tickets are sold online or at the counter at street level in the SkyPoint Retail Store, on the corner of Surfers Paradise Boulevard and Hamilton Avenue.

Where exactly is SkyPoint?

SkyPoint gives its address as 3003 Surfers Paradise Boulevard, Surfers Paradise. Its visit page describes the building as being on the corner of Clifford Street and Surfers Paradise Boulevard, while its frequently asked questions place it on the corner of Hamilton Avenue and Surfers Paradise Boulevard. Either way, the Hamilton Avenue side is where you turn in for the car park. SkyPoint also runs the SkyPoint Climb from the same building.

If you are heading to Surfers Paradise in the last week of November, our Schoolies road closures guide lists the streets closed at night from 21 to 27 November. SkyPoint’s own page does not mention Schoolies, so check the road closures for your route.

More guides: Gold Coast parking guide

Sources

• SkyPoint — Visit SkyPoint: getting here, opening hours, After Dark hours and frequently asked questions (checked 9 November 2026)

Featured image: Q1 building above Surfers Paradise light rail station, June 2026 (photo: Totallynotarandomalt69 / CC BY 4.0) (text added)

OZ Local Updates is an independent local guide and is not affiliated with SkyPoint, Coast Entertainment Operations Limited or Q1. Hours, prices and parking can change, so check SkyPoint’s visit page before you go.