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Getting here

GMHBA stadium is located in the heart of Geelong and is easily accessible by public transport, car or walking from Geelong CBD.

Getting here by car

Geelong is 75 kilometres from Melbourne accessible via the Westgate Bridge and following the Princes Freeway.

In Geelong, the Princes Freeway becomes Latrobe Terrace (no turns required). Once you reach the set of traffic lights directly adjacent to 7-Eleven turn left onto Kilgour Street and make an immediate right. This will take you straight into Kardinia Park’s main entry being Kilgour Street.

Parking – Non Major Event Days

Free Parking is available throughout the Kardinia Park Precinct.

Accessible parking is available in the following locations:

Along Moorabool Street directly out the front of Sports House
Limited spaces are located within the A3 car park directly out the front of the Premiership Stand; and
Along Park Crescent directly in front of Kardinia Aquatic Centre

A drop-off zone is available near the Geelong Football Umpire League (GFUL) building

Parking – Major Event Days

Limited public car parking is available within the Kardinia Park Precinct.

For most Major Events, a parking fee will be applied, and should there be a large crowd, car parks will be held for 10 minutes post any event to allow for the safe egress of pedestrians.

A drop off area is located at car park A2 which can be accessed via the main entry into Kardinia Park, Kilgour Street.

On Major Event days, Accessible Parking will now be located in the C7 parking area for patrons with an Accessible Parking Permit.

Entry off Park Crescent, please refer to the map below for directions
The customer service/traffic staff will be able to direct you to the assigned accessible parking area

Click HERE to access the Accessible Parking Map

There is also limited parking available in the surrounding streets, however, please be mindful that Council Restrictions are enforced.

Please note, should inclement weather occur the car parks can be shut at any time to ensure the safety of patrons within the precinct.

Please refer to the event page for more details on parking, road closures and access to the stadium.

Getting here by Bus

Public Bus Stops are located along Moorabool Street, directly opposite Gate 5 – Bernie Smith (river end) and Gate 1 – Polly Farmer (city end).

Please note: The bus routes are subject to change based on road closures along Moorabool Street – these will be implemented for specific Major Events and you should continue to monitor the Kardinia Park website for updates.

View these webpages for more information and to find the most appropriate stop for you:

Supporter Buses

Supporter buses enter off Latrobe Terrace into Park Crescent and park in front of the marked bus bay directly outside the Kardinia Park Aquatic Centre. This is where passengers depart the bus and head to their respective entry (refer to your ticket).

These buses will stay here for the duration of the match.

Getting here by Train

Geelong is approximately one hour from Melbourne’s Southern Cross Station, with the Geelong Railway Station situated 1.8 kilometres to the north of the stadium and South Geelong Station located 450 metres to the east. Making ‘getting to the stadium’ simple and convenient.

Additional services may be provided by V/Line on Major Event days. Patrons are encouraged to visit the V/Line and/or Public Transport Victoria websites, for more information.

Getting here by plane

Avalon Airport is the closest airport to Geelong and GMHBA Stadium. Avalon Airport is 23 kilometres north-east of GMHBA Stadium and is serviced by Jetstar Airlines. For information about transfers between Avalon and Geelong city please visit the Avalon Airport website.

Melbourne’s Tullamarine Airport is a domestic and international airport located 85 kilometres north of GMHBA Stadium. For bus transfers between Tullamarine and Geelong city please visit Gull Airport Service.

Getting here by Taxi

One Major Event days, a Taxi Rank is located on Moorabool Street (directly opposite Gate 1 – Polly Farmer). This Rank is located outside of the Road Closures.

Taxis can be booked at any time by phoning 131 008.