Brisbane Showgrounds
Directions & Parking
The Brisbane Showgrounds is conveniently located just 1.5km from the Brisbane CBD in Bowen Hills and 15 minutes from Brisbane Airport.
The indoor and outdoor Brisbane events precinct is bordered by Bowen Bridge Road, O’Connell Terrace, Brookes Street and St Paul’s Terrace and is home to the state-of-the-art Royal International Convention Centre, a four and a half star Rydges Hotel and the vibrant King Street dining and retail hub.
Public Transport
The Brisbane Showgrounds is in close proximity to numerous public transport options.
Bowen Hills and Fortitude Valley train stations are less than a 10 minute walk from the Brisbane Showgrounds. For further information visit the TransLink website or phone 13 12 30.
Buses access the streets surrounding the Brisbane Showgrounds regularly. The main bus stops are located on Bowen Bridge Road outside The Old Museum and on St Pauls Terrace near King Street. You can also choose to ride the CityGlider buses, which provide high-frequency transport from West End to Teneriffe and Ashgrove to Stones Corner, while the free City Loop bus service is perfect for exploring the CBD. For further information visit the TransLink website or phone 13 12 30.
Numerous bike racks are located in King Street, including outside CAMS Cycling Collective. A map of Brisbane’s bikeways can be found on the Cycling Brisbane website.
Accessibility
The Brisbane Showgrounds is designed to provide exceptional services and facilities to all visitors.
The Royal International Convention Centre is wheelchair accessible on both levels and designated car parking spaces are located on ground level. Wheelchairs are also available from the Customer Relations team.
Individual accessibility restrooms are located on both the upper and lower levels of the convention centre and there is one ambulant toilet within each bathroom location.
Brisbane Showgrounds Parking
Attending an event at the Brisbane Showgrounds or dining in King Street? We offer three undercover parking facilities with a total capacity of more than 1,100 vehicles.
- Accessible via Gate 5 off O'Connell Terrace
- Short walk to the Royal Brisbane and Women's Hospital (RBWH)
- 650 parking bays including 8 disability bays
- Secure undercover parking open 24/7
- Ticketless system using License Plate Recognition
- 4-metre height clearance
Accepted payment method is EFTPOS only. EFTPOS and Paywave payments can made on exit.
We are not able to take pre-bookings for parking in this car park.
- Access at 600 Gregory Terrace
- Perfect for events at the convention centre
- Short walk to King Street, Rydges Hotel and the Tivoli
- 140 parking bays including 2 disability bays
- secure undercover parking open 5am-midnight, Monday-Friday
- ticketless system using License Plate Recognition
- 3-metre height clearance
Accepted payment methods include EFTPOS, Paywave and cash. EFTPOS and Paywave payments can made on exit, while cash payments are to be made at the paystation located at the end of the ramp.
Please note, the availability of this car park is at times dependent on events. Signage will direct patrons to available parking.
For more information on King Street Parking please click here.
If you have any questions, please contact the RNA Security Team on 0499 900 161.
- Access via Machinery or Alexandria Streets
- Perfect for dining or shopping in King Street
- 380 parking bays including 8 disability bays
- secure undercover parking open 24/7
- ticketless system using License Plate Recognition
- 2.2-metre height clearance
Accepted payment methods include credit or debit cards upon exit. NO CASH PAYMENTS.
We are not able to take pre-bookings for parking in this car park.
For rates please click here.
| $13 | 0-0.5 Hours |
| $15 | 0.5-1 Hours |
| $19 | 1-1.5 Hours |
| $22 | 1.5-2 Hours |
| $28 | 2-2.5 Hours |
| $30 | 2.5-3 Hours |
| $32 | 3-4 Hours |
| $34 | 4+ Hours (new day starts at 2am) |
| $18 | Early Bird(entry 6:30am - 9am, exit 12pm - 7:30pm) |
| $20 | Weekend(per day) |
| $200 | Monthly(The Pavillion only) Email [email protected] to book monthly parking |
| Rate* | Duration |
