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Gold Coast's premier cultural destination
HOTA, Home of the Arts, is the Gold Coast's cultural heartbeat - a vibrant precinct in the heart of Surfers Paradise where live performance, visual art, cinema, and community life come together. Spread across 17 acres of tropical parklands alongside Evandale Lake, with the Surfers Paradise skyline as a backdrop, HOTA is a place that belongs to everyone - a destination locals love and visitors discover with delight.
Located only 5 minutes from the heart of Surfers Paradise.
Parking
Parking is unrestricted before 9am and after 7pm. If you're staying longer than 4 hours, a flat day rate of $8.00 applies, payable at a parking machine onsite
Public transport
Gold Coast buses run along Bundall Road to HOTA, or take the G:link tram to Surfers Paradise and then take a short walk across the river.
HOPO Ferry
Travelling between Surfers Paradise and the Broadwater Parklands, with stops at HOTA, Marina Mirage and Sea World, the HOPO Ferry is a gorgeous scenic arrival to our precinct.
Walk, cycle or scoot
The HOTA Green Bridge connects us directly to Chevron Island for easy access so you can walk, cycle, scoot or skate to HOTA.
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