GETTING TO THE SUNSHINE COAST
Flying into the Sunshine Coast
No official carrier has been nominated for the workshop due to competitive airfares available via the internet. There are three airlines who fly regularly into Wellington direct from Australia. Check out the best fares of the day from these airlines.
Sunshine Coast Airport
Sunshine Coast Airport is based in Marcoola, about 14 kilometres from Mooloolaba – less than 15 minutes by car. There are a few options to get to and from the airport to the city.Bus services to and from Wellington Airport
Shuttle BusCon-X-ion Airport Transfers operates pick up and drop off services that go door to door throughout the Sunshine Coast Region.
For bookings and specific routes visit the Con-X-ion website or telephone 1300 953 168.
TransLink operates a public bus service that runs through Sunshine Coast Airport. The bus stop is located to the right of the arrivals hall.
For timetables and travel planners visit the TransLink website.
Taxis
Sunshine Coast Cabs operate to and from the Airport. The taxi rank is located in front of the arrivals hall of the terminal.
A taxi service fee of $2.20 applies to all taxis picking up passengers from the Sunshine Coast Airport Terminal. Taxi drivers are authorised under the Transport Operations (Passenger Transport) Act 1994 to add this $2.20 Taxi Service Fee to the fare shown on the meter at the end of the trip. There is no charge for set down at the airport.
Contact Suncoast Cabs directly to make a booking and discuss any special requirements for wheelchair access.
Telephone 131 008 for local calls or (07) 5441 8888 or visit sunscoastcabs.com.au
Uber
Uber operates at Sunshine Coast Airport. The Uber and ride sharing pick-ups and drop-offs can be made in the usual public passenger areas.
www.uber.com
Car Rental
The Sunshine Coast Airport offers a variety of rental car options, all located in the arrivals hall of the terminal, adjacent to the baggage collection belts. While it’s best to book ahead, rental cars are available on the day. Below are contact details for each company.
Car Rental Companies:
Avis Rental Cars
P: (07) 5453 1999
W: www.avis.com.au
Budget Rent-A-Car
P: (07) 5443 6555
W: www.budget.com.au
Europcar
P: (07) 5448 9955
W: www.europcar.com.au
Hertz Rent-A-Car
P: (07) 5443 3108
W: www.hertz.com
Thrifty Rental Cars
P: (07) 5443 1733
W: www.thrifty.com.au
Getting around the Sunshine Coast
With the Sunshine Coast being such a spread out place with little towns dotting the countryside and coastline there are various transport alternatives to help you get from A to B. Services include buses, car hire (self drive), limousines and taxis.
Both private and public transport are affordable and convenient and offer friendly service.
Find out more about Bus Travel including the Go Card and a map: www.sunshinecoast-australia.com/sunshine-coast-buses.html
Taxis
A typical ride will attract maximum fares such as those below:-
Booking fee: $1.50 (phone or electronic bookings)
Weekday flagfall: $2.90 (Monday to Friday, approx. 7am to 7pm)
After hours flagfall: $4.30 (7pm to 7am)
After midnight flagfall: $6.30 (12am to 5am)
Public holiday surcharge: $1.40
Distance: $2.15 per kilometre
For each minute of waiting/stationery time: 79c per minute
Sunshine Coast Taxi Companies
Suncoast Cabs
P: 07 5441 8888
P: 131 008 (Local)
Range Taxi Service
P: 07 5494 3354
M: 0418 711 989
ExecuCab
P: 07 5451 0066
Kilcoy Taxis
P: 07 5486 3164
Yellow Cabs Caboolture:
P: 13 192
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