City / LGA (Local Government Area) in Queensland · Melbourne, Great Ocean Road, Phillip Island & Victoria

Southport (Queensland) Travel Guide 2026

Southport is a city / lga (local government area) in Queensland (Melbourne, Great Ocean Road, Phillip Island & Victoria), Australia, with a population of 32,965 and regional transit links via Melbourne & Great Ocean Road Central Station and Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL — SkyBus to Southern Cross A$23.90).

Province / StateQueensland
Population32,965
Rail HubMelbourne & Great Ocean Road Central Station
Airport GatewayMelbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL — SkyBus to Southern Cross A$23.90)

Highlights & What to See in Southport

  • Southport Historic Center & Cultural District
  • Southport Central Market & Local Gastronomy Street
  • Queensland Architectural Landmark & Park
  • Regional Transit Connection via Melbourne & Great Ocean Road Central Station

Transit & Getting There

Connect to Southport via Melbourne & Great Ocean Road Central Station (Sydney Trains / Opal Network, Melbourne V/Line & Free Tram Zone, Queensland Translink (50¢ Flat Fares!) & Journey Beyond (The Ghan / Indian Pacific)) and local transit using Sydney Opal.