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Transport & Parking

Please leave home early to allow for any potential delays.

PUBLIC TRANSPORT

We encourage guests to consider walking, taking public transport or car pooling to avoid traffic, save on petrol and reduce your carbon footprint.

Train  - Broadmeadow Station is the nearest to the Centre and is approximately 200 metres walking distance to the entry. For train timetables please visit City Rail.

Bus - Newcastle Buses operate a bus service to and from Broadmeadow Station. For bus timetables, please visit Newcastle Buses.

PRIVATE CAR

Parking is easy at the Newcastle Entertainment Centre with over 1,500 on site car parks. The car park area is located in the Newcastle Showground with entry from Griffiths Road. 

Parking fees depend on the event, Exhibitions - $7.00, Farmers Markets - $3.00 and all other events $15.00.  

Parking cannot be pre-booked and we suggest arriving early to secure a spot.

Patrons can also be dropped off and collected at the Brown Road entry for most events. Click here for direction map.

ACCESSIBLE PARKING

Accessible parking is available and car park attendants will direct pass holders to the closest available space within the Showground. Please ensure your pass is clearly displayed for quick access. The closest drop off point for patrons with disabilities is the Brown Road entrance. 


Parking Information for Star Struck 2025

To ensure the safety of all performers and patrons, special parking and traffic arrangements will be in place during Star Struck.

No Parking on Brown Road:

    • Brown Road will be one-way only and used as a drop off zone only. All vehicles must approach Brown Road from the Broadmeadow Road end (south).
    • No vehicles will be permitted to park or stop for extended periods.
    • Traffic Management staff and Police will supervise this area.

Showground Parking:

    • Parking within the Showgrounds car park (entry via Griffiths Road) is $15.00.
    • Please note there is no drop off zone, and the parking fee applies regardless of time spent within the Showgrounds.

For information regarding performer drop off and parking, please refer to communication sent from Star Struck via your school.

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