hopo HOTA jetty

HOTA also hosts a Sunday morning farmers market with food stalls and food trucks. Near the market is Evandale Lake, a sheltered spot ideal for a picnic or a swim. Nearby, the sky-blue Chevron Island pedestrian bridge links to walking access to Surfers Paradise (1.5km). Another option to reach HOTA is on the hopo ferry (hopo.com.au; $5), a hop-on, hop-off service linking to Surfers Paradise on Sunday mornings from 7am to 10am. Beyond the HOTA Sunday service, the hopo ferries' daily schedule includes Southport's Broadwater Parklands and Sea World (fares adult/child from $10/6).