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Driving on the Gold Coast With an Overseas Licence: Visitors Can Drive a Valid Licence in Queensland, but Residents Must Switch to a Queensland Licence After 3 Months (QLD)

Surfers Paradise Boulevard near Cypress Avenue in June 2026, with a left-turn arrow marked on the road and a red tram-only lane

Yes: if you are visiting Queensland, you can drive on the Gold Coast under a valid interstate or overseas driving authority, as long as you drive only the class of vehicle it authorises and follow its conditions.