Byron Bay Transfers — Festivals, Weddings and Airport Runs
A Private Transfer to Byron Bay
Byron Bay transfers with Unison are private: your group, one Mercedes, one driver, from Gold Coast Airport or Brisbane Airport to your Byron address, the festival gate or a hinterland venue. The price is fixed before you confirm and includes tolls.
Event Weekends
Byron's big weekends, Bluesfest at Easter, Splendour in the Grass at North Byron Parklands in July, the Byron Writers Festival in August, Ironman 70.3 in May and Schoolies in late November, bring road closures, full car parks and long shuttle queues. A booked transfer means a driver already at the collection point at the time you name, and a vehicle with everyone's gear in it. See also North Byron Parklands transfers and Writers Festival transfers.
Weddings and Retreats
Guest transfers from Gold Coast Airport to Bangalow, Federal, Newrybar and the Byron valley, timed to the ceremony. Quiet arrivals at Gaia, Elements of Byron, The Byron at Byron and private retreats.
Routes and Prices
- Gold Coast Airport to Byron Bay, about 95 km and 1 hour 15 to 1 hour 30 minutes, from $174 for a sedan and from $219 for the seven seat V Class
- Byron Bay to Gold Coast Airport, timed to your check in
- Brisbane Airport to Byron Bay, about 175 km and 2 to 2½ hours, quoted exactly when you book
- Byron Bay to Brisbane, airport, CBD or the cruise terminal
A job may start in New South Wales as long as it finishes in Queensland; trips that start and end inside NSW are not offered.
The Vehicle
The Mercedes Benz V Class seats up to seven with a full luggage bay: a boxed bike, surfboards or a weekend's camping gear fit. Child capsules, seats and boosters are fitted free before pickup. For one to three passengers a Lexus sedan runs the same route for less.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: How long is the transfer from Gold Coast Airport to Byron Bay?
A: Around 95 km and 1 hour 15 to 1 hour 30 minutes in normal traffic. Festival weekends can add time, and the pickup is planned for the conditions on the day.
Q: Do you do festival pickups after the last set?
A: Yes. You name the collection time and the driver is waiting at the collection point. If the set runs late, message the driver; waiting time is included for the first stretch.
Q: Can you carry bikes, surfboards or camping gear?
A: Yes. Tell us what you are bringing when you book and we confirm the vehicle before you pay.
Q: Are child seats available?
A: Yes, at no charge. Rear facing capsules, forward facing seats and boosters are fitted before we leave for your pickup.
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Fixed price, all inTolls, airport fees and GST included, no surge
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60 min free waitInternational 60 min, domestic 45 min, no extra fee
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Free cancellationFull refund up to 24 hours before pickup
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Free fitted child seatsCapsules, forward-facing & boosters at no charge
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Live flight trackingDriver adjusts automatically to delays
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Meet & greet at arrivalsDriver waits with a name sign inside the terminal
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Police-cleared chauffeursProfessionally dressed, non-smoking vehicles
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5.0 on GoogleRated by 43 verified customers
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Queensland licensedBHSL 258504 · BEA 260412 · ABN 45 647 949 488
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Book now, pay laterSecure your transfer in 60 seconds, no deposit
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Surfboards welcomeGenerous luggage capacity for sports gear
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24/7 serviceIncluding pre-dawn departures and overnight returns
Door-to-Door Private Transfers — No Surge, No Surprises
Fixed price the moment you book. No queue at a taxi rank. No surge at peak hour. No shared shuttle waiting on five other passengers.
Instant quote — no signup needed. Get a fixed-price quote in under 60 seconds. Pay later if you prefer.
💳 We accept Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Apple Pay and Google Pay through Stripe-secured checkout. No card fees, no holds, no nasty surprises.
📞 Last-minute bookings (under 12 hours) are subject to fleet availability — please call 0401 605 940 to confirm.
Why Choose Unison Transfers
A Locally Owned Gold Coast Family Business
Unison Transfers is a husband-and-wife operation based on the Gold Coast. We hold a Queensland Booked Hire Service Licence (BHSL 258504), Booking Entity Authority (BEA 260412), and the authorisations needed for our approved Queensland and Northern NSW transfer routes. Every booking is handled by a real human (5am–9pm AEST), every driver is one of ours, and every dollar stays local.
Our Modern Mercedes & Lexus Fleet
Every vehicle in our fleet is professionally serviced, fully insured, and chauffeured by a uniformed, accredited driver. Flexible options are available for executive, family and group travel.
📞 Pre-booked, 24/7 service for any flight time. Our office hours for new bookings are 5am–9pm AEST, but our chauffeur fleet runs around the clock. Once your transfer is locked, your driver will be on the kerb whether your flight lands at 4am or midnight — no surcharge.
We aim to respond to every quote enquiry within 1 hour during business hours.