Robina: Town Centre, Greenheart Parklands and Getting There

Robina is a Gold Coast suburb about 82 km south of Brisbane, and it makes an easy day out: Robina Town Centre for shopping and eating, Greenheart Robina Parklands for a big playground and picnics, and Cbus Super Stadium on game nights. They sit within a short walk or drive of each other, and Robina station is next to the stadium.

Robina was planned from scratch from the 1980s on former grazing land west of Broadbeach, which is why the roads are wide and the car parks are easy. If you are driving down for the day, this guide covers what to do, where to park and how the train and buses work.

Robina Town Centre

Robina Town Centre is the main reason most visitors come. The centre lists more than 400 specialty stores and fashion retailers, plus department stores and supermarkets. Event Cinemas is on site, and the centre’s car park guide places it beside David Jones in the Red car park.

Standard trading hours run 9 am to 5.30 pm on most days, with a late night to 9 pm on Thursdays and shorter hours on Sundays (10 am to 4 pm on the week checked). Hours shift around public holidays and Christmas, so check the opening hours page before you go.

Where to eat in Robina

Dining is spread across three spots. The Promenade is the outdoor dining strip at the front of the centre, The Kitchens is a separate dining precinct, and the Food Atrium has casual meals under one roof. The taxi call point is on The Promenade too.

Greenheart Robina Parklands

For a day out with kids, head to Greenheart Robina Parklands at the end of Stadium Drive, beside Mudgeeraba Creek. It is the first finished stage of a planned 257-hectare parkland and covers 22.5 hectares.

Playground and water play

The adventure playground is fully fenced, with equipment for toddlers and for primary school-aged children and a separate area for younger children. Next to it is a fully shaded water play area with water pumps, moveable weirs and a sand pit. There is also a pedal park, a learn-to-ride track for scooters and bikes.

Picnics, BBQs and exercise

There are barbecues (wheelchair friendly), picnic tables and shelters, a drinking fountain, an outdoor gym, a yoga lawn and a footpath network for walking and running. A large open field is there for informal ball games, and a concrete area has a basketball hoop and netball goalposts. You can borrow sports equipment for free from the Sportbox lockers using the SportBox app.

Is Greenheart Robina Parklands dog friendly?

Yes, in part. There is a fenced off-leash area with agility equipment. Everywhere else dogs must be on a leash, and they are not allowed in the children’s playground areas.

A cafe has been leased and is being fitted out, with an opening expected in late 2026.

Cbus Super Stadium

Cbus Super Stadium (officially Robina Stadium) holds 27,690 people and is home to the Gold Coast Titans NRL team. It also hosts concerts and other big events, so the surrounding roads fill up on event days. Stadium Drive, the road to the parklands, may close before and after events, so check the stadium’s calendar before a parklands visit.

Planning your visit

• How long: a half day for the shops and a meal; add 1 to 2 hours for the parklands playground and picnic.
• Cost: the council page lists no entry fee for the parklands. Town Centre parking is free for up to 4.5 hours.
• What to bring: a hat, sunscreen, spare clothes for the water play, and your own scooter or bike for the pedal park.
• Accessibility: the parklands have 18 accessible car bays, drop-off areas and level concrete paths. The Town Centre lists 134 accessible parking bays across its car parks.

Getting there and parking

By car, Robina Town Centre is on Robina Town Centre Drive, just off Robina Parkway. It is about 82 km by road from the Brisbane CBD, about 65 minutes by car without traffic. From Brisbane take exit 79 or 82 off the Pacific Motorway (M1) and follow the signs.

Town Centre parking

Parking is free for up to 4.5 hours on both the casual and cinema rates, and the centre lists over 6,800 free spaces. The car parks are colour coded: Green (Myer, Target), Red (Event Cinemas, David Jones), Purple (Coles), Yellow (Kmart), Blue (BIG W, Woolworths) and Orange (The Kitchens). There are 10 fast EV chargers on LG2 in the Blue car park. Centre access closes about an hour after trade.

Parklands parking

The parklands have an internal car park off Stadium Drive with 186 spaces, including 18 accessible bays. The car park and amenities gates lock at 10 pm and reopen at 5 am.

By train and bus

Robina station is on the Gold Coast line from Brisbane and sits about 1 km along Stadium Drive from the parklands and about 800 m from the Town Centre. The centre’s bus stops are beside Australia Post on Robina Town Centre Drive, and Surfside Buses route 765 runs between Robina station and the centre. Plan a trip with the Translink Journey Planner or call 13 12 30.

More detail is on the Robina Town Centre parking page and the council’s Greenheart Robina Parklands page. Details can change, so check before you go.

Nearby

• Varsity Lakes – the next station south, with its lake and cafes.
• Mudgeeraba – the village just west, with its showground and markets.
• Broadbeach – the beach and restaurant strip on the coast side.
• Burleigh Heads Beach – the closest classic surf beach.
• Gold Coast Markets – where to go on market days.
• Things to Do on the Gold Coast – a wider list for a longer stay.

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