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Information about staying at Metro On Central

All the Information you need about staying at Metro On Central

Each unit is fully furnished with comfortable lounge suites, TV, DVD player, dishwasher, oven, microwave, fridge, toaster, and a kettle. In every kitchen you have pots, pans, cutlery, plates and cooking utensils. Within each unit there are three rooms, and within each room there is a shower and toilet. The complex has security cameras, gates and undercover car parking for tenants only. This provides safety for the students.


Student Accommodation Pricing

Lease and pricing information for 2010

Half Year (26 Weeks) – $195/week
Student Year (48 Weeks) – $185/week

Lease and pricing information for 2011

Half Year (26 Weeks) – $200/week
Student Year (48 Weeks) – $195/week
Full Year (52 Weeks) – $190/week


Student Shuttle Bus Timetables

From Metro to Griffith and return

Download the bus timetables for Semester 1, 2010 » (Right click, Save As…)

Download the bus timetables for Semester 2, 2010 » (Right click, Save As…)


Where is Metro On Central situated?

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Metro, Griffith University & the Gold Coast

Metro is situated only a few minutes north of Griffith University. Easy walking or biking distance to university if you feel like exercising (otherwise you can catch the bus right from Metro On Central).


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Public transport can also be taken. There is a bus stop located very close to Metro On Central that can take you anywhere on the Gold Coast, all the way to the southern Gold Coasts world famous surfing beaches (Kirra & Greenmount) and the Gold Coast Airport.

Public transport on the Gold Coast mainly consists of Buses and Trains. The local Bus company is called Surfside Buslines and their website contains all of their timetables and routes.

Queensland Rail runs the train network. You can actually use a train to travel all the way north, to Cairns or the Great Barrier Reef, or just 45 minutes north of the Gold Coast is the states capital city, Brisbane. Queensland Rails routes and timetables can be found on their website so you can work out any travel plans before arriving.

Scooters/Mopeds are popular with the students as basic transport, they allow for cheap travel around the Gold Coast and can be purchased for very modest initial cost.

If you have any more questions regarding getting around before you get here just contact us and we will endeavor to answer within 24 hours.


Academic Calendar

Academic Calendar for Semester 1 and 2, 2010

Griffith University Academic CalendarGriffith University Academic Calendar
(Click image to go through to Griffith University Academic Calendar page)