Driving and Parking

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.

Paid parking is occasionally available at Wesley Uniting Church and Telopea Park School. Specific match updates will be posted on this page.

ACCESSIBILITY PARKING

Limited accessibility parking is between the Manuka Pool and the Manuka Arts Centre. Vehicles must display authorised permits.

Location of disabled parking at Manuka Oval - between Manuka Pool and the Arts Centre

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.

Manuka Oval Road Closures

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 Furneaux 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.

For residents in the Manuka precinct

This letter explains how traffic and access in Manuka will change for events at the venue.

Access Canberra 13 22 81 can also be contacted for traffic or related parking queries.

Major Event Parking

Note: Parking availability and access may change on major event days.