If you are heading up to the Gold Coast game this weekend, make the most of it by checking out what Australia’s most popular tourist destination has to offer.
If you are a thrill seeker and enjoy heights like Liam Jones does, then make sure your first stop is the major Theme parks and save money by purchasing a VIP pass to the best ones.
Alternatively, if roller coasters are not your idea of fun, the best place to head is Pacific Fair, which features the best shops for Mum and where the kids can also be entertained by Aussie Waterballs, the new craze where you can move around in an inflatable clear bubble that floats on water.
If you love animals, like our Bulldog mascot Sid, and are after something a little more relaxing, make sure you visit Curumbin Wildlife Sanctuary where all proceed raised are reinvested into the care of the animals and the environment.
And if you’ve still got the energy to make it to the game on Saturday, make sure you make the most of it by getting to Metricon Stadium early and taking advantage of Family Day.
The day features an array of family friendly activities, such as pony rides, jumping castles and a petting zoo. You can also swap your traditional footy pie for some of the festive foods that will be available, such as mini hot dogs, fairy floss and popcorn!
Please find some helpful information below to help make the trip to the game as easy as possible:
Match Day Details
When: Saturday 18 May 2013 - Round 8 Gold Coast SUNS v Western Bulldogs
Event Shuttle Buses Commence: 2.30pm
Tickets: visit Ticketmaster to secure your tickets before the game, alternatively ticket sales are open from 2.15pm (Gates 1 & 3) - sales subject to availability
Gates Open: 2.30pm (Gates 1, 3 & 5)
Centre Bounce: 4.40pm
Getting to Metricon Stadium
• Public Transport is the best way to access Metricon Stadium on event days and is free of charge upon presentation of your valid event ticket, visit Translink to plan your trip
• Drop off & Pick up Locations: Patrons in possession of a valid event ticket can then board one of the free event shuttle buses to and from Metricon Stadium. A public drop-off & pick up point is located on the southern side of Nerang-Broadbeach Road. This drop off zone can be accessed by taking the first left after Alabaster Drive, when travelling westbound on Nerang-Broadbeach Road. Boowaggan Road Park ‘n’ Ride, Victoria Park and Nerang Train Station are also drop off & pick up locations.
• Private Parking: There is no public parking available at Metricon Stadium and however, there are a number of private operators that offer paid car parking in close proximity to the stadium.
• For more information on transport to and from the game, please visit Metricon Stadium
