We wanted to go to HOTA (Home Of The Arts) and was looking at catching a bus when we saw a sign for the Hoppa and thought 'why not?' It's a family owned business and so you have to pay for the service (as we thought it might have come under our 'GO' card). I can't remember how much it cost but I don't mind so much, as it's a 'family' business. Everyone from the lady who sold us our tickets to the boat Captain/Tour Guide were very friendly. It was a lovely and different way to see the Gold Coast. We 'hopped' off at HOTA and returned to the pontoon afterwards, for our return trip back. It was very easy but can imagine it to get busy in peak times.

If you get a chance to head down to the Broadwater on the Gold Coast, make sure you jump on board the Hopo ferry. It's a great relaxed way to travel through the waterways and see some of our Coasts beautiful attractions. As a local I take the opportunity as often as I can and did so again yesterday, with a friend. We were totally looked after by our captain, and enjoyed another spectacular day out on the water, thanks to Justin and management 💯

HOPO have just started a trial of $10 Sunday for a return trip from Surfers Paradise to HOTA (Home Of The Arts) return, if you want to visit the markets and check out the gallery. Saves spending $45 for all 5 stops if you don't want to go to the other stops. There's plenty at HOTA, they also have cinemas and theatre, not just the gallery. Trial has just started today 8/9/24, so check it out if it suits!