Getting Here & Public Transport

The RNA is committed to providing a safe environment for everyone attending our venues.

Help us keep everyone safe from COVID-19.

Please do not visit our venues if you:

• Have fever or symptoms of respiratory infection (cough, fever, sore throat, fatigue, loss of smell or taste, vomiting, diarrhoea or shortness of breath)
• Have returned from overseas or a COVID-19 hotspot as declared by Queensland’s Chief Health Officer in the last 14 days
• Been in close contact with a confirmed case of COVID-19 or someone who is awaiting COVID-19 test results in the last 14 days
• Are an active COVID-19 case
  
  

Location 

The Brisbane Showgrounds is conveniently located just 1.5km from the city’s CBD in Bowen Hills and 15 minutes from Brisbane Airport. 

It’s 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 vibrant King Street dining and retail hub.

Parking

There are three undercover parking facilities within the Brisbane Showgrounds, with a total capacity of more than 1,100 vehicles. These are located on Gregory Terrace, O'Connell Terrance and King Street. 

More information including parking rates can be found on our parking page. 

 

Public Transport

The Brisbane Showgrounds is in close proximity to numerous public transport options.

  TAXI / RIDESHARE 

Black and White Cabs (ph. 13 32 22) are our preferred transport provider. Hail, call or book via the app.
There are taxi zones located on our doorstep, outside Rydges Hotel and Fat Dumpling on King Street.
Rideshare companies also operate in Brisbane.

  TRAIN 

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.

  BUS

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.

BIKE 

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.