Gold Coast, Queensland · Road route 08

Gold Coast to Tweed Heads Coastal Return

A mostly flat coastal out-and-back linking Mermaid Beach with Tweed Heads via the southern Gold Coast, suited to easier days and steady aerobic riding.

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Distance: 44 km
Elevation: 92 m
Difficulty: Easy–intermediate
Ride time: 1 hr 45 min–2 hr 30 min moving time

GPX route outline · Starts near Mermaid Beach

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Route overview

Plan the ride

A mostly flat coastal out-and-back linking Mermaid Beach with Tweed Heads via the southern Gold Coast, suited to easier days and steady aerobic riding.

Recovery, endurance pace, beaches and café stops

City: Gold Coast
Surface: Sealed road, bike lanes and coastal links
Start location: Mermaid Beach
Recommended tyre width: 28–32 mm road tyres
Estimated ride time: 1 hr 45 min–2 hr 30 min moving time
Route data checked: 4 September 2026

The GPX file and page data were checked on this date. This is not an on-the-ground closure check; verify current conditions before riding.

Highlights

The flat southern-coast training ride. Recovery, endurance pace, beaches and café stops

Hazards

Bike lanes are not continuous and major junctions can be busy. Coastal wind can make the return leg much harder than the numbers suggest.

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Water

No refill points are verified in this guide. Start with enough water for the route and check any planned refill is open on the day.

Coffee stops

No cafe stop is verified in this guide. Use the planning map to choose a current, opening-hours-checked option near Mermaid Beach or along the route.

Parking & public transport

Start near Mermaid Beach. Parking restrictions and public transport access are not independently verified; check the planning map and the local operator before travelling.

Bike setup

Start with 28–32 mm road tyres. Adjust pressure, tread and spares for rider weight, weather and current surface conditions.

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Import the file into Garmin Connect, Wahoo, Hammerhead, COROS, Bryton or another navigation app. Review the full line before the ride.

Download Gold Coast to Tweed Heads Coastal Return GPX