Cars & Coffee
Gold Coast

Date: August 11th, 2024 Time: 7am - 10am Location: Southern Cross University
Southern Cross Dr, Bilinga QLD 4225
THIS IS A FREE EVENT!! (plus a coffee on us)

Cars & Coffee
Gold Coast

Date: August 11th, 2024 Time: 7am - 10am Location: Southern Cross University
Southern Cross Dr, Bilinga QLD 4225
THIS IS A FREE EVENT!! (plus a coffee on us)

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We are back in Queensland on the Gold Coast

Our Cars & Coffee continue to grow in size with some events attracting over 350+ cars. We are ecstatic at the variety of cars that turn up from modern prestigious European cars to Aussie classics and everything in between

Our host: Southern Cross University, Gold Coast Campus
Near the Gold Coast Airport this location has over 400 car spots, however it is recommended you get their at the start of the event, 7am or a bit later around 8:30 to make sure you get a spot for your car.

What does Gold Coast offer for those wanting to make a day (or weekend) of it?

Theme parks, lush rainforests, pristine waterways, 30+ golf courses, music festivals, art shows, endless restaurants, shopping meccas, scuba diving, sporting events, whale watching. For more information visit the Destination Gold Coast website.

Cars & Coffee Boreen Point Noosa – This was a small event (70+ cars) due to the size of the location

What's in Store at Cars & Coffee?

Enthusiast’s Cars & Coffee events are a vibrant mix of typically up to 300 vehicles, spanning various makes and models. It’s a place where car lovers from diverse backgrounds come together to showcase and admire these mechanical beauties.

Event Schedule

7:00am: Start (cars start arriving)

7:30am – 9:30am: Best viewing time for those who just want to have a look

10:00am: Official end of Cars & Coffee

Would you like your car featured at our Gold Coast Cars & Coffee?

Do you have a ride that turns heads? A classic, a custom, or something that’s just plain cool? Here’s your chance to showcase your pride and joy at our next Cars & Coffee event. If your car has a story, we’re all ears – and we might just put it front and center for everyone to admire. Let us know.

Please note: Space for feature cars is limited, and we’ll be handpicking them for their distinctiveness. Monetary compensation isn’t on the table, but we’re revving up to offer a select few a professional photo shoot with their car at the event. It’s your chance to join an exclusive lineup and bond with fellow car aficionados.

Location Information

Located 40 minutes drive South of the Gold Coast and an hour and 15 minutes from Brisbane if you are feeling adventurous.

Please be sure to arrive and leave in a way that shows respect to your fellow car enthusiasts and our team.

Cars & Coffee - Common Questions

Cars and Coffee Australia

Cars and coffee is a meet-up for car enthusiasts to get together and share their love of cars.

Absolutely free for both spectators and car exhibitors.

Please respect the vehicles – look but don’t touch. Please maintain a respectable distance from the vehicles, and show respect to fellow attendees.

Drive responsibly and avoid reckless behavior. Failure to comply may result in expulsion and potential police involvement.

Typical Turnout – we usually see up to 300 cars, ranging from Mazda RX7s to Porsches, and including classic muscle cars like the Aussie Torana.

Featured Car – look out for details about the event’s special feature car.

Spot Reservations – currently, spots are on a first-come, first-serve basis.

We are considering VIP spots for standout cars in future events.

While our events are not specifically tailored for children, families are warmly welcomed.

We urge parents to keep close to their kids, especially the little ones, and refrain from bringing items that could damage the vehicles.

Have suggestions for making our events more family-friendly? Let us know at the event or contact us.

Hey There!

Just a heads up, we’re out of the office during the Easter long weekend from Friday the 18th of April 2025, so we’re unable to take calls or respond to emails. We’ll be back and ready to help on Tuesday the 22nd of April 2025, from 8:30 AM AEST.

In the meantime, you can still get a quote online.

For all claims related questions or incidents, please visit our Claims page for full instructions or email us at: claims@enthusiast.com.au.

If you have an emergency, please call 000.

For any other enquiry, leave a note on our Contact Page or email us at: motor@enthusiast.com.au.

We’ll be available on Tuesday and get back to you as soon as possible. Thanks for your patience.

Wishing you a happy Easter,
The Enthusiast Team