Gold Coast Rail Line (Beenleigh → Varsity Lakes)

The Gold Coast heavy rail keeps going north into Brisbane, but for now we're sticking to the Coast stretch: Beenleigh through Ormeau, Pimpama, Coomera and Hope Island, then Helensvale on to Nerang, Merrimac, Robina and Varsity Lakes. Solid suburbia with proper pubs along the way - most are walkable, a few further ones want a bike, scooter or skateboard.

10 stations · 28 venues

✓ Open today × Hope Island 2 venues

Hope Island

The Boardwalk Tavern

Open today
$$ LunchDinner

8 Santa Barbara Rd, Hope Island

Waterfront at Hope Island Marina, about 2km from the new station. Too far to walk comfortably - bike, scooter or skateboard does it.

  • Marina setting
  • All-day tavern dining
  • Not next to the platform
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Blue Water Grill

Open today
$$$ LunchDinner

10 Santa Barbara Rd, Hope Island

Marina dining next to the Boardwalk. Same hop from Hope Island station. Too far to walk comfortably - bike, scooter or skateboard does it.

  • Waterfront grill
  • Quieter than the tavern next door
  • More restaurant than pub
  • Needs a ride from the station
Website → Reviews →