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 × Varsity Lakes 3 venues

Varsity Lakes

Diamonds Tavern

Open today
$$ LunchDinner

Christine Ave, Varsity Lakes

Closest big tavern to Varsity Lakes. About 1.8km. A bit of a hike on foot - bike, scooter or skateboard is easier.

  • Big tavern near the lakes
  • Full bistro and sports bar
  • Not a short walk from the terminus
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Varsity Lakes Tavern

Open today
$$ LunchDinner

2 Santa Maria Ct, Burleigh Waters

Lakeside tavern in Burleigh Waters. A few km from Varsity Lakes station. Too far to walk comfortably - bike, scooter or skateboard does it.

  • Lakeside setting
  • Family tavern
  • Genuinely out of walking range
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Tap That Brewery & Keghouse

Open today
$$ LunchDinner

10 Ern Harley Dr, Burleigh Heads

Craft beer near the Varsity Lakes terminus - short walk south of the station.

  • Beer brewed on site
  • Short walk south of Varsity Lakes
  • More taproom than pub
  • Daytime hours, not a late session
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