TRAVEL BY FREE BUS
Travel on ALL Transport Canberra services is FREE on game day to holders of a game ticket.
Passengers are encouraged to take advantage of Park & Ride facilities where possible.
AFL Giants v Kangaroos match – 26 April 2026
Free transport to the match: Match ticket holders can travel free on Transport Canberra buses and light rail to the venue on game day, just show your ticket if asked by the driver or light rail officer. Plan your journey using “Manuka Oval” as the destination at https://www.transport.act.gov.au/.
Free transport after the match: Ticket holders can travel for free on regular bus services. Chartered buses will also depart from outside the East Gate to Woden and Civic at approximately 7:20pm. A second set of buses will depart at 7:50pm, with services running via the City Interchange to Belconnen and via the Woden Interchange to Tuggeranong.
TRAVEL BY CAR
RESTRICTED PARKING
Manuka Oval is a public transport destination with no onsite parking. On event days, parking restrictions may apply in the Manuka/Kingston precinct.
Patrons are reminded not to leave valuables in their cars as they are responsible for the security of their own vehicles. Please note that parking on verges and footpaths is not permitted and may result in a fine.
The maps below provide the recommended driving routes for entry to Manuka Oval car parks, depending on which car park you wish to park at.
The Parking Map is available here
The Relaxed Time Restrictions Area is available here
PARKING
General parking is available at Kingston and Manuka Shopping Centres, Kingston Oval and surrounding streets.
PARKING for the AFL Giants v Kangaroos match – 26 April 2026
Parking is available at Wesley Uniting Church for $10 per vehicle.
Parking at Telopea Park School is available at a rate of $10 per vehicle. Near the end of the match the entry will be closed and only exits will be permitted.
ACCESSIBILITY PARKING
Limited accessibility parking is between the Manuka Pool and the Manuka Arts Centre. Vehicles must display authorised permits.
EASTERN CAR PARK
This is for authorised or accreditation holders only.
EVENT DAY ROAD CLOSURES
Temporary traffic management arrangements are applicable to match days. Local residents are issued with resident vehicle passes for use during the AFL and cricket season, which should be displayed on car dashboards for access through these closures.
Access during the temporary closure of Manuka Circle is from Fitzroy Street, at the intersection of Empire Circuit.
If you have any queries, require additional passes or report issues during the event please contact us via Access Canberra on 13 22 81.
Display Road Closure Map (image)
TAXI
Taxis are permitted to drop-off patrons at either the East or Main gate drives but would recommend dropping off at the Manuka Shopping centre then use the pedestrian traffic lights to cross Canberra Avenue
Taxis are available at the conclusion of the event from the Manuka Oval Shopping Centre Taxi Rank.
RIDE SHARE SERVICES
Ride share services are able to drop-off and/or pick-up patrons at two Community Drop areas. These being the corner of Fitzroy Street and Empire Circuit or the corner of Furneax Street and Canberra Avenue.
BICYCLE AND WALKING PATHS
There are a number of paths available for use for entry and departure from Manuka Oval. Please note that there is a bike rack outside both the East and Main gates but no bikes are permitted inside the venue. You must also provide your own lock and the venue takes no responsibility for the security of your bike.