Events & Shows

Gold Coast Convention and Exhibition Centre

📍 2684-2690 Gold Coast Highway, Broadbeach, Queensland 4218, Australia

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Introduction

The Gold Coast Convention and Exhibition Centre (GCCEC), in Broadbeach just south of Surfers Paradise, opened on 29 June 2004 as the Gold Coast's first and only purpose-built convention venue and Australia's largest regional convention centre. Owned by the Queensland Government, it features an arena seating about 5,000, roughly 6,000 square metres of exhibition space, 15 meeting rooms of varying sizes and more than 1,400 underground car-parking spaces; it hosted the basketball finals and preliminary nettball rounds of the 2018 Gold Coast Commonwealth Games. Its extensive glass facades flood the interiors with natural light, and it can cater for events from 10 to 6,000 people — dinners, conferences, exhibitions, concerts and sports.

✨ Highlights

Australia's largest regional convention centre

With its roughly 5,000-seat arena and about 6,000 sqm of exhibition space, it hosts major national events and is one of Queensland's largest venues.

Commonwealth Games venue

It staged nettball preliminary rounds and the basketball finals of the 2018 Gold Coast Commonwealth Games, a venue proven at international standard.

Prime Broadbeach location

Steps from a G:Link light-rail stop and Surfers Paradise beach, with over 1,400 underground car parks, making it convenient for international delegates.

Glass-walled event space

Large glass facades provide abundant natural light and views, creating a near-outdoor ambience well suited to dinners, cocktail functions and galas.

🛈 Practical Info

→Best time to visit：Seasons are opposite to the Northern Hemisphere; check local weather and events. For outdoor sites, mornings or late afternoons are often more pleasant.

→Transport：Australia is vast; most attractions suit self-driving or local day tours. For city sites, check public transport timetables in advance.

→Climate & dress：UV is strong; bring sunscreen, sunglasses and a hat, stay hydrated, and beware of insects. Inland areas may have large diurnal temperature swings.

→On site：Follow on-site signs, do not feed or disturb wildlife, protect nature and heritage, and stay on designated trails in national parks.

→Accessibility：Some natural attractions have uneven paths or steps and may challenge those with limited mobility; check accessibility services in advance.

💡 Tips

• Tickets, opening hours and tours may change; confirm on official channels on site. Queried opening hours: Opening times vary by event; the public generally cannot wander in when no exhibition is running - check official on-site notice; admission: Entry to exhibitions, shows and events requires a ticket/pass with prices that vary by event - refer to the organiser and official on-site notice.

• Australia has strong sun; protect yourself with sunscreen, hydration and insect repellent, especially outdoors.

• Respect local culture, wildlife and natural park rules; never feed animals or leave designated trails.

• Plan alongside nearby sights, using self-driving or local day tours to link your route.

FAQ

Any practical tips for visiting Gold Coast Convention and Exhibition Centre?

Tickets, opening hours and tours may change; confirm on official channels on site. Queried opening hours: Opening times vary by event; the public generally cannot wander in when no exhibition is running - check official on-site notice; admission: Entry to exhibitions, shows and events requires a ticket/pass with prices that vary by event - refer to the organiser and official on-site notice. Australia has strong sun; protect yourself with sunscreen, hydration and insect repellent, especially outdoors.

Information on this page is compiled from public sources. Opening hours, ticket prices and other details may change — please verify with official sources before your visit.