Category: Events

Ample parking for Ampol State of Origin at Adelaide Oval

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Footy fever comes to Adelaide with the excitement of the Ampol State of Origin rugby league kicking off at Adelaide Oval on 31 May.

Care Park conveniently located car parks offer the great parking options to fans of the game.

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There will be nothing more exciting than seeing two of Australia’s most competitive sporting states – Queensland and New South Wales battling it out in Adelaide for the second time in 2023, with the series opener set for Adelaide Oval.

After the Maroons’ dominant performance in 2022, which saw them reclaim the shield, the Blues will be out to deny Queensland a back-to-back series win.

There is no denying the Ampol State of Origin series is one of Australia’s greatest sporting rivalry events.

Wednesday 31 May will see fans converging on Adelaide Oval to watch this season opener of this legendary rugby league series. The rivalry between the two states generates passion and strength far and wide, with pride and integrity at stake.

The last time the two teams met at Adelaide Oval was in 2020.

Adelaide Oval comes to life and fans of all ages can expect top class entertainment on and off the field, with a range of live performances, food, beverage and interactive experiences on offer.

In the words of NRL Chief Executive Andrew Abdo reported across various media channels:

“Ampol State of Origin is the biggest rivalry in Australian sport, delivering exceptional entertainment experiences for fans every season. After a battle for the ages last season, everyone is eagerly anticipating game one of the 2023 series in Adelaide.”

Fans will be high anticipating the best rugby league players running up the flag for the ultimate fight for state pride.

 

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Good Food & Wine extravaganza paired with parking convenience

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Melbourne is gastronomy central and what better way to celebrate all things gastronomy than at Melbourne’s Good Food & Wine Show from 19-21 May at the Melbourne Exhibition and Convention Centre, or colloquially – Jeff’s Sheds.

Care Park parking at the World Trade Centre and our Siddeley Street car parks are perfectly located, where the cooking aromas will guide you to your destination, just a short walk away.

Set your navigation and follow your nose to:

World Trade Centre Care Park car park

Siddeley Street Care Park car park

 

While the weather is looking cold and wet over the next few days, then it’s certainly the time to warm up at Melbourne’s central food hub.

Food and wine lovers will enjoy a fantastic experience of all the latest foods, wines and so much more during this major event in Melbourne’s culinary calendar.

Visitors can wander through rows and rows of exhibition stalls talking to producers, chefs, cooks and wine makers sampling from the hundreds of stalls on offer. This experience is an adventure of stories, love and dedication to producing foods and wines of distinction.

And how about some celebrity entertainment with some of your favourite chefs as they take to the kitchen in person with their masterclass offerings.

It’s certainly a flavourful weekend of gastronomy waiting to greet you at Melbourne’s Good Food & Wine Show being held 19-20 May.

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Run, walk and celebrate Mother’s Day and May in Melbourne

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It’s Mother’s Day and in Melbourne the Mother’s Day Classic 4-12km walks and runs are a big feature of this special family day where mum’s are front and centre.

Care Park wishes all mothers a very Happy Mother’s Day and acknowledges the amazing contribution of mothers in all our lives.

Donation to breast cancer research

In support of the Mother’s Day Classic and breast cancer research, anyone wishing to make a donation can do so by following this link: https://www.mothersdayclassic.com.au/donation

Parking for the Mother’s Day Classic walk and run

If you’re a participant in the walks and runs, or a family member supporting a walker or runner, then let Care Park take care of your parking needs on the day, at our conveniently located Australian Ballet Centre car park. It is located less than 1km walk from the start of the fun run. A good pre-run warm up for participants.

About the Mother’s Day Classic Run

The run is held at the Alexandra Gardens, Boathouse Drive, Melbourne on Sunday 14 May. More detailed information is available here: https://www.mothersdayclassic.com.au/

Care Park provides a synopsis of the event’s main details here:

The starting times for the walks and run times to suit all capabilities and ages are listed below

7.00am Run 12km
8.15am Stronger Together Walk 8km
7.05am Run 8km
8.15am Stronger Together Walk 4km
7.10am Run 8km
8.25am Walk 8km
7.15am Run 4km
8.35am Walk 4km
7.50am Run 4km
8.45am Walk 4km or 8km
7.55am Run 4km
8.55am Walk 4km or 8km
9.05amWalk 4km
9.15amWalk 4km
9.25amWalk 4km
9.35amWalk 4km
9.45amWalk 4km
The team of the Mother’s Day Classic is “Stronger Together”. The event is wheelchair and pram friendly.

What’s happening on the Mother’s Day Classic event day:

Major event partners ME Bank, Women in Super, AIA, HESTA, Australian Super, ISPT, 9News, SmoothFM, No 1 Fertility and The Langham Melbourne are providing a number of music and activity stations. Food vendors will ensure there’s plenty of food options for the morning.

What else does Mother’s Day offer around Melbourne’s Arts precinct?

Park at Care Park’s Australian Ballet Centre car park and enjoy some of Australia’s lengendary singers performing at 11am and 3pm at Hamer Hall.

Rhonda Burchmore, Harrison Craig and Denis Walter, with John Foreman and the magnificent Aussie Pops Orchestra will perform two concerts on Mother’s Day at 11am and 3pm.

So why not treat mum to something wonderful this Mother’s Day!

There are plenty of songs you will know and can sing along to. Each show is 90 minutes.

More in May in Melbourne’s Arts precinct

… And less to pay when you choose parking at Care Park’s Australian Ballet Centre car park.

13 May – Up Next Comedy offers some of the funniest young comedians the country has to offer. The Channel stage in a night full of stand-up comedy that brings Tik Tok to life.

Until 14 May – Shakespeare’s Macbeth will be performed until 14 May. Peter Evans’ portrayal of moral collapse, will take you on an intense and compelling journey into the dark heart of humanity.

17-20 May – Tannhauser in Concert is Wagner’s opera exploring love, religion and redemption performed by some of the world’s biggest voices.

19 May – An evening with Nigella Lawson in conversation with food critic and TV presenter Matt Preston. It’s the perfect evening to enjoy with the domestic goddess in your life. With 12 bestselling books and successful television shows she is a household name across the globe.

And all of these great events start and finish with convenient, seamless and affordable parking at Care Park’s Australian Ballet Centre car park.

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ANZAC Day parking for dawn service and marching parades

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ANZAC Day dawn services and parades will be held in most cities and towns across Australia.

This ANZAC Day, Care Park offers special weekend parking rates across our network of car parks in Australia.

Dawn services will be held at the following capital city locations where you will find a nearby Care Park car park here:

Type in the location where you are going and the nearest Care Park car park will populate with all the details of that parking lot.

ANZAC day parades will be held throughout the morning starting with the dawn service at 5.30am and then march parades will extend through til midday starting at various times in most cities and towns. Check your council or local RSL website and social media pages for the times where you live.

For your capital city dawn services and ANZAC Day parades, check these links and then head to our website to find your best parking to get you to these services comfortably and conveniently: https://www.carepark.com.au/

Sydney

The Martin Place Cenotaph. More information about road closures and other up-to-the-minute information check here 

Melbourne

The Shrine of Remembrance. For more information about road closures and other ANZAC day travel information check here

Melbourne will also host the now traditional Collingwood vs Essendon AFL game on ANZAC Day at the MCG. Care Park has your parking options well looked after at all these nearby locations:

For the MCG set your navigation device to these nearby car parks which are no more than a 1km walk:

Best Melbourne parking :

168 Cremorne Street Car Park, Cremorne  – Get Directions > 
Tribeca Serviced Apartments, East Melbourne  – Get Directions >
79 Victoria Parade, Collingwood  – Get Directions > 
10 Stephenson Street, Cremorne  – Get Directions > 
18 Spring Street, East Melbourne – Get Directions > 

Brisbane

ANZAC Square Memorial. For more information about road closures and other ANZAC day travel information check here

Where to park in Brisbane:

40 Tank Street Brisbane  – Get Directions >
348 Edward Street Car Park, Brisbane – Get Directions > 
Amora Hotel, 200 Creek Street, Spring Hill – Get Directions >
53 Charlotte Street, Brisbane – Get Directions >

Gold Coast

Dawn service at 5.30am. March and Civic Service from 11:45am.
Find out more 

Adelaide

National War Memorial. For more information about road closures and other ANZAC day travel information check here

Best parking spots in Adelaide :

The Terrace Car Park, 122 Hindley Street, Adelaide  – Get Directions > 
192-200 Pirie Street Car Park Adelaide – Get Directions > 
12 Blyth Street Car Park, Adelaide – Get Directions > 
100 Waymouth Street Car Park, Adelaide: – Get Directions >

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Hop into an Easter celebration at each of our mainland capital cities

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Hop into an Easter celebration at each of our mainland capital cities

 

As the autumn weather sets in, so too do the Easter celebrations. Residents and visitors to many of Australia’s capital cities will be taking advantage of the last of the warmer weather and attending the many activities and sightseeing activities around the nation.

Parking options to enjoy these activities are something that will need to be considered to get the best pricing to not put a big dent in the Easter holiday fun and activities’ budget.

Here are some activities around our capital cities to enjoy and the best of Care Park parking to enjoy nearby these locations and so many other wonderful sights around our capital cities.

The best part of living and visiting our capital cities is that you can make the most of driving to your nearest city Care Park car park that is on the same public transport route as your location and make the most of drive, park and ride with comfort and ease if driving to the destination might not have the parking you need.

Sydney

The annual Royal Easter Show will have people from all over Australia attending this much-treasured event at Sydney Olympic Park.

The city and surrounds are also packed with Easter events and pubs, bars, eateries and entertainment venues are offering plenty of selection for the Easter long weekend.

Why not head to King Street Wharf at Darling Harbour and book one of the many Easter boat cruises on offer.

Best Sydney Care Park parking is at:

 

Melbourne

Melbourne comes alive with some great shows over Easter this year.

6 April – Rogue Traders playing at Melbourne Public on South Wharf

7 April – Fizz Kidz at Kids Day Out is sure to entertain your children on Good Friday at the Melbourne Exhibition and Convention Centre. The whole family can enjoy a range of activities, including carnival rides, classic cars, and the Woolworths Fresh Food Fair.

9 April – Bluesfest Melbourne at the Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre

9 April – The Great Easter Vigil will be held starting at 6am at St Pauls Cathedral

13 April – Elvis Costello at the Palais Theatre at St Kilda

Best Melbourne Care Park parking is at:

 

 

 

Best of Care Park parking around the bay:

Frankston Arts Centre where the Maureen Venville Exhibition “The Soul’s Garden” is showing and shows “Are We There Yet?” and “Spirit of Anzac” will be playing the week after Easter https://www.carepark.com.au/find-a-care-park/frankston-arts-centre/

Brisbane

There is no doubt that Brisbane’s Southbank and Brisbane River areas are on fire the Easter long weekend. Brisbane’s many venues and river charter boats provide opportunity to enjoy Easter eggs and hot cross buns with family and friends all the while enjoying the city sights!

The annual Brisbane Easter Parade and Riverfire Festival has the city abuzz every year with its colour and action.

Brisbane is one of Australia’s capital cities where autumn still delivers plenty of warmth to enjoy lots of outdoor activities.

So let’s hop to it and have some fun this Easter in Brisbane where it all starts with this great and convenient parking at these Care Park parking locations:

 

 

 

Canberra

Canberra quietens significantly over Easter with many families heading to loved ones in other centres or to the east coast beach locations.  And school holidays also takes many residents away to other destinations so this leaves all the more room for visitors to Canberra to enjoy the best of our national capital.

Enjoy Easter in the city centre restaurants or those around Lake Burley Griffin. Hire a bike and cycle around the lake.

The National Gallery of Australia has a special Easter-themed exhibition over the Easter weekend.

The best of Canberra parking can be found conveniently around the city including:

 

 

Adelaide

Awesome Adelaide has plenty to offer this Easter. You can head to Elder Park and have a sensational Easter egg hunt with family and friends along the Torrens River. It’s also a great place to enjoy a picnic or a tea party.

Glenelg is another place to explore and this Easter there is a beach Easter egg hunt! The many restaurants and venues along the sea front will be serving up Easter delights. So you’ll find the main fare being fresh fish for Good Friday and hot cross buns for Easter.

Adelaide is host to the famous Oakbank horse racing carnival over the Easter weekend.

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Parking for the best of Melbourne’s free experiences

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Parking for the best of Melbourne’s free experiences

 

Weddings, parties, anything … including Christmas, Easter, special events, you name it, when it comes to finding ways to save money and trying to beat that pest of a budgetary blow out thing called – inflation, then let Care Park give you a fill of some of the best money saving tips including how to save on your parking costs with us.

From basement to rooftop, fear not, because there are still so many ways to save money in Melbourne and have a great time.

To help guide you on your way around Melbourne, we’ve collected some of the best free events and things to do in Melbourne and made your life easier by providing you the cheapest nearby parking.


The 10 best free things to do in Melbourne and 3 more added for extra value:

  1. Australian Centre for Contemporary Art (ACCA):
    The geometrically-aligned building houses a number of free exhibitions at any one time as well as serving as a hub for lectures, symposiums, performances, live music and educational programs.

    > NEAREST CARE PARK :  The Australian Ballet Centre, 2 Kavanagh Street, Southbank.

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  2. Explore a model tudor village at Fitzroy Gardens:
    Head to the scenic Fitzroy Gardens located amidst Melbourne’s busy cityscape. Take a stroll around the park and take in the natural landscape and historic sights, which are located throughout the gardens. Park at 18 Spring Street, East Melbourne.

    > NEAREST CARE PARK : 18 Spring Street, East Melbourne

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  3. Walk around Queen Vic Market:
    At Queen Vic Market, you’ll be able to peruse the sheds and spy all the great fruit, veg, meat, dairy and smallgoods. Park at Queen Victoria Market, 513 Queen St, Melbourne.

    > NEAREST CARE PARK : Queen Victoria Market, 513 Queen St, Melbourne.

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  4. Explore ACMI’s free exhibitions:
    it’s home to Australia’s largest moving image collection and the fascinating and fun The Story of the Moving Image permanent exhibition, and there are usually always a few other free exhibitions available to peruse. Park at Council House – 212 Royal Lane, Melbourne.

    > NEAREST CARE PARK :Council House – 212 Royal Lane, Melbourne.

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  5. Wander around the State library’s dome reading room:
    Step into the Dome Reading Room, the most extravagant room in the State Library of Victoria, and you can hear mental cogs turning: people are studying, examining old books and expanding their knowledge on anything from rare birds to architectural history. Park at RMIT Building 91, 110 Victoria Street, Carlton.

    > NEAREST CARE PARK : RMIT Building 91, 110 Victoria Street, Carlton

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  6. Enjoy free events and pop-ups at Fed Square:
    When Melburnians want to take a break from complaining about the weather, they start talking about Melbourne’s “meeting place”, Federation Square where there is always something happening. Park at Council House – 200 Little Collins Street.

    > NEAREST CARE PARK : Council House – 200 Little Collins Street.

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  7. Explore the library at the dock:
    There’s a gallery, cutting-edge pro-editing suites, a recording studio, practice rooms for musos, a ventilated green terrace for table tennis, yoga, tai chi and movie screenings. Park at Seafarer Lane, Docklands.

    > NEAREST CARE PARK : Seafarer Lane, Docklands.

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  8. Enjoy nature in the Royal Botanic Gardens:
    The gardens are ideal for a stroll, a picnic, or even a great place to eat your lunch on a workday. Park at 1-3 Harcourt Parade Parking, Cremorne.

    > NEAREST CARE PARK : 1-3 Harcourt Parade Parking, Cremorne

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  9. Melbourne’s most beautiful buildings:
    Some of Melbourne’s best buildings are hidden within the grid, on street corners or in grand, green gardens. They include the historic Royal Exhibition Building, the GPO and even a McDonald’s building. Find the nearest parking here: 249 Drummond St, Carlton.

    > NEAREST CARE PARK : Carlton Clocktower – 249 Drummond St, Carlton

    > GET DIRECTIONS

  10.  Photograph street art:
    Laneways throughout the CBD regularly get a repaint, so to speak, not to mention all the street art out of the city. Check out the best street art locations here: https://www.timeout.com/melbourne/art/where-to-find-the-best-street-art-in-melbourne  and find your nearest Care Park car park here: 517 Flinders Lane, Melbourne.

    > NEAREST CARE PARK : 517 Flinders Lane, Melbourne.

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New Year’s Eve plans start with parking at a Care Park car park

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New Year’s Eve plans start with parking at a Care Park car park

23.12.22

Dear valued customers,

The best New Year’s Eve plans start with parking at your closest conveniently-located Care Park car park.

As there may be increased traffic around major venues and events celebrating the New Year, please ensure you allow additional time when arriving and departing at any of the conveniently located Care Park car parks.

To find out more about the road closures in your state go to:

 

Happy Holidays to all our customers. We look forward to welcoming you back in 2023!

The Customer Service Team

 

Where to park in Brisbane to enjoy all the best of the festive and holiday season

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Where to park in Brisbane to enjoy all the best of the festive and holiday season

 

The Sunshine State’s capital, Brisbane, is blessed with warmth at this time of the year, so escaping to the city with its cool shopping centres, is a great place to begin your festive season shopping spree.

Brisbane sports more than 1000 stores including local brands, fashionable chain stores and the best of the luxury labels.

There is no doubt that Santa is making a long stop in Brisbane as things heat up for Christmas and he can pick up plenty of great Christmas gift ideas for everyone who has been nice and think about those who have been naughty.

In fact, we’re pretty sure he’d choose Brisbane as one of his Santa workshops to give the elves a break from the cold climes of workshops closer to the South Pole.

While we’d like to put in a call to Santa and his reindeers to book his sleigh to take all your shopping home, we’ll opt for even better information to make your shopping and festive fun in Brisbane city seamless and stress-free with all the best nearby parking locations offered by Care Park.

And don’t forget there are all the post Christmas-January sales and holiday adventures to be enjoyed during January before the working year starts in earnest in February.

So whatever your festive and holiday season plans are in Brisbane city this year, Care Park will take care of your parking.

When you’re planning your festive to-do list, or thinking about the attractions you’re keen to enjoy with family and friends or organising a dinner, drinks or coffee catch up for the yuletide and holiday season, there’s a Care Park parking deal sure to save you time and money.

 

 

QVM – Summer Night Market

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22 November – 13 March 2024

Every Wednesday, 5:00 pm – 10:00 pm

 

Experience unforgettable balmy moments as the Summer Night Market returns to Queen Vic Market from 22 November to 13 March (excluding 27 December).

Gather your friends and family as the Market’s iconic sheds burst to life with delicious street food, shopping, refreshing cocktails and mocktails. Plus enjoy the sounds of live music and roving entertainment while soaking up the summer atmosphere.

No entry fee – just come hungry and ready for a good time!

Stay tuned to the Summer Night Market website with more info to come

 

More Information

Parking is located onsite and is proudly managed by Care Park. See Below.