Arriving on the Gold Coast

Flying over our golden beaches to arrive at the Gold Coast Airport is one of the most exciting moments of starting a new chapter at Bond University. With so much fun to be had and friends to be made, there's a lot to look forward to. Here's some important information to know about arriving on the Gold Coast before you continue the journey.

At the airport

Clearing customs

Australian Customs and Border Protection officers will check you and your luggage when you arrive to make sure you are not carrying any firearms, weapons and/or illegal drugs.

The penalties for drug offences in Australia are severe and may result in a jail term.

Visit the Australian Customs and Border Protection Services website for more information, including items you will need to declare to officials when arriving in Australia.

Quarantine

Australia has strict quarantine laws.

Australia is an island continent so bringing certain items into the country could have a devastating effect on our native wildlife, plants and agriculture. These items include:

Food
Plant cuttings
Seeds and nuts
Wood products
Plant or animal materials including meat and poultry products

You must declare all quarantine items you are carrying on your Incoming Passenger Card (IPC) when you arrive in Australia. The IPC is a legal document so you will be breaking the law if you don't declare your items correctly.

Before you can exit the Customs and Quarantine area, your luggage will be screened by trained officers, detector dogs and/or X-ray machines.

Visit the Department of Agriculture and Water Resources website for more information including Arriving in Australia.

Please phone the Department of Agriculture on +61 2 6272 3933 (outside Australia) or 1800 020 504 (free call within Australia) if you have further questions.

Airport transfers

Transfers from the Gold Coast

Airport transfer transport options include:

Private Transfer by Con-X-ion - Bond University Airport Shuttle for $90 per person one way and $180 Return. Your own van and driver to and from the airport directly.
A taxi rank is conveniently located at the southern end of The Gold Coast Airport terminal, outside the domestic arrivals area - or by calling 131008 – A standard car for up to 4 passengers is approximately $52 one way.
ATS(Airport Transfer Solutions): $80 one way up to three passengers.
Business Class Transfers: $137.00 – less 10% discount for Bond students/staff $123.30 one way for up to six passengers.

These prices do not include a surcharge for late night (10.30pm-4.30am) pick up, excess baggage, oversized bag, public holiday and event charges.

Transfers from Brisbane Airport