Newcastle ↔ Gold Coast, Byron, Sydney
Newcastle surfboard transport
Surfboard transport to and from Newcastle and Lake Macquarie. Connects Newcastle with Sydney, the Mid North Coast, Byron Bay and the Gold Coast. From $70 a board.
Newcastle sits in the middle of the run, so boards can go north or south from here. Southbound runs carry Newcastle boards to the Central Coast, Sydney and Wollongong. Northbound runs carry them up to Port Macquarie, Coffs, Byron and the Gold Coast.
Prices
| Board | Length | First board | Each extra board to the same address |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shortboard | up to 6'10" | $70 | $49 |
| Mid-length | 6'11" – 8'0" | $80 | $56 |
| Longboard | 8'1" + | $90 | $63 |
Off-route addresses: +$15 per extra 10 km beyond 15 minutes from the highway, at each end. All prices.
What's covered
- Pickups and drop-offs from Merewether and Bar Beach to Redhead, Swansea and Caves Beach.
- Port Stephens (Nelson Bay, Anna Bay) sits more than 15 minutes off the highway, so the off-route rate applies.
- One price for any distance on the route: Newcastle to Sydney costs the same as Newcastle to the Gold Coast.
Which run to book
Newcastle & Lake Macquarie to Gold Coast goes on a northbound run. The reverse trip goes on the other run the following Friday. Bookings close 5pm (Sydney time) the day before each run. See the run sheet.
Paying
- Bank transfer or PayIDPay before your run, using your booking reference
- CardPay through a secure payment link
- Cash on pickupPay the driver when we collect
Other routes
Questions
Is Newcastle to Sydney cheaper than Newcastle to the Gold Coast?
No. Board prices are flat for any trip on the route, so you pay the same either way.
Which run do I book from Newcastle?
Southbound if your board is going to the Central Coast, Sydney or Wollongong. Northbound if it's going anywhere north. The booking form works this out for you.
How much does it cost to send a surfboard from the Gold Coast to Sydney?
A shortboard (up to 6'10") is $70, a mid-length (6'11" to 8'0") is $80 and a longboard (8'1" and longer) is $90, door to door. The same prices apply to any trip on the coastal route between the Gold Coast and Wollongong, such as Byron Bay to Newcastle. Every extra board going to the same address is 30% off. No GST is added.
Do I need a box or a board bag?
No. We supply the board bag: every board goes into one of our board bags at pickup, then travels inside an enclosed van, secured and padded so boards don't touch each other. All you do is take the fins off.
How do I pay?
Choose at checkout: bank transfer or PayID before your run, a secure card payment link, or cash to the driver at pickup. Bank transfers are due by 5pm (Sydney time) the day before your run, using your booking reference. Uploaded lists are invoiced before the run.
What if my address is off the highway?
Addresses within 15 minutes of the Pacific Highway or M1 cost nothing extra. Further than that, it's $15 for each extra 10 km, charged separately at the pickup and drop-off ends. Sydney metro suburbs and Wollongong count as on the route.
Last updated 12 November 2026