EKKA Parking Brisbane

Easy Parking Near Ekka Showgrounds

Heading to the Ekka? First Parking gives visitors practical Brisbane car park options for getting to the Royal Queensland Show, whether you want parking near the RNA Showgrounds or choose a city-side location before continuing by train, taxi or rideshare. Valley Metro is the strongest First Parking option for visitors looking for parking within walking distance to the Ekka, with other Brisbane car parks available for different travel routes across Brisbane and South East Queensland. Check your preferred location, view parking fees and plan your trip before you leave.

Parking near the Ekka at Valley Metro

Valley Metro

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Choose The Car Park That Suits Your Route

Valley Metro car park is the best First Parking option for visitors wanting parking near the Ekka Showgrounds, Fortitude Valley, The Tivoli, the Royal Brisbane Hospital side of Bowen Hills, the Brisbane Showgrounds precinct and Royal International Convention Centre. It is a practical choice for visitors who want to park close to the action before heading to the show.

Cathedral Square and 67 Astor Terrace are also conveniently located for visitors who prefer to park on the city edge, avoid the busiest streets around Bowen Hills, or continue to the Ekka via public transport options, taxi or rideshare. These options can be useful for visitors coming from different parts of Brisbane or South East Queensland.

Getting From Your Car Park To The Ekka

Before you travel, check your selected First Parking location for parking rates, access details, opening hours and payment options. Roads and streets surrounding Bowen Hills, Bowen Bridge Road, O’Connell Terrace, Brookes Street, St Paul’s Terrace and King Street can get busy during major Brisbane Showgrounds events.

Some visitors may choose to walk from Valley Metro, while others may prefer to connect by catching public transport, a taxi or organise a rideshare. Exhibition Station may operate for the Ekka and selected major Brisbane Showgrounds events, but it is not currently a regular year-round station. Check Translink before you depart for current services, timetables and accessibility details.

Simple Entry, Exit & Payment

First Parking is built for easy drive-up parking. At participating car parks, there is no need to pre-book. Drive in, park, enjoy the Ekka and pay when you leave. Express members can use ticketless entry with licence plate recognition technology, with automatic payment linked to a registered card and savings on drive-up rates. Non-members can still use ticketed entry and pay by credit card or debit card at the pay station or exit gate.

Plan Ahead For A Smoother Ekka Day

The Ekka brings thousands of visitors into Brisbane for rides, food, showbags, exhibitions, entertainment and family fun. A little planning before you park can make the whole Ekka experience a lot easier.

Check current parking rates, opening hours, access details and any terms or conditions for your chosen car park. You should also check the official Ekka website for gate entry, wheelchair accessible routes, other accessibility information, facilities, event information and public transport updates before heading in.

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