Category: Queensland

Park up at The Yards and embrace the best of Brisbane beats and beer

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Make Care Park’s The Yards at 21 Costin Street, Bowen Hills, your first stop to open a world of fabulous BRSIBANE entertainment throughout October. Warm weather, great vibes mixed with an ale or two await you in Brisbane’s inner northern suburbs.

Brisbane showgrounds and The Tivoli are alive this month starting with the traditional Octoberfest celebrations at the showgrounds and the latest worldwide sensation acts at The Tivoli with Bliss n Eso and the DMAs rocking the Tivoli stage. Navigate your way to The Yards.

Oktoberfest in the Gardens – Brisbane showgrounds

Saturday 14 October 1-9pm

The Yards car park at 21 Costin Street, Bowen Hills, – 250m walk to the showgrounds

The beers will be flowing this weekend at Brisbane’s Octoberfest in the Gardens where a massive beer hall, fabulous German food stalls, performers, sideshow alley, silent disco, dodgeball and other entertainment and numerous competitions hit the stage this weekend to make the ales all the more tasty.

The weekend promises to have more beers, brats and Bavarian bliss than a dance in a lederhosen.

Certainly a great time to taste your way around Europe where German beer, spirits, cider, wine and lots of other tipples will be on offer.

More information about the event is available here: https://www.oktoberfestinthegardens.com.au/

Bliss n Esso at the Tivoli, Brisbane

Saturday and Sunday 21 and 22 October

The Yards car park at 21 Costin Street, Bowen Hills, – 150m walk to the Tivoli

Legendary Australian hip-hop trio Bliss n Eso are going to rock The Tivoli stage on Saturday and Sunday 21 and 22 October with their Flying Colours 15th Anniversary Tour.

Bliss n Eso will perform the ARIA Award winning Platinum certified top 10 Flying Colours album in its entirety, which includes the hit singles ‘Woodstock 2008’, ‘Bullet and a Target’, ARIA Platinum ‘The Sea is Rising’ and ARIA Gold ‘Eye of the Storm’ plus performances of their biggest catalogue hits. Of course there is more of their new generation music to be enjoyed and unleashed to their fans.

More information: https://thetivoli.com.au/events/bliss-n-eso-brisbane

The DMAs at the Tivoli, Brisbane

Tuesday and Wednesday 24 and 25 October

The Yards car park at 21 Costin Street, Bowen Hills, – 150m walk to the Tivoli

The DMAs are a nine time times ARIA nominee and critically acclaimed Sydney musicians.

Tommy O’Dell, Johnny Took and Matt Mason are an anthemic trio and ignited passion and memories among their fans.

They have conquered stages at Reading and Leeds, sold more than 65,000 tickets in the UK and accumulated more than 400 million streams to date … they are going places and this October, they are in Brisbane to the delight of their fans.

Their How Many Dreams tracks are exciting fans everywhere.

More information: https://thetivoli.com.au/events/dmas-brisbane

 

Brisbane Riverfire Event 2023

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Good bye winter hello spring! With the warmer weather coming our way, Brisbane’s event timetable is hotting up.

Brisbane’s Southbank comes alive this weekend with the free Riverfire event to herald the start of the Brisbane Festival being held throughout September.

It’s going to be a new season of big time events with Brisbane’s Suncorp Stadium also having a full agenda of events happening from concerts, national sporting events and plenty of other live entertainment it’s now time to pre-plan your parking to get you there and back home stress-free.

For Brisbane’s Riverfire event, Care Park if offering event-goers pre-booking options for a stress-free parking experience at:

40 Tank Street                                                                                                                                                  $10 parking deal if you pre-book your parking here using the discount code RIVER23                                 BOOK NOW

Discount pre-booking is also available at:

Amora Hotel located at 200 Creek Street, Springhill                                                                                    BOOK NOW

Festival car park located at 53 Charlotte Street, Brisbane                                                                             BOOK NOW

 

What’s on at Riverfire?

Riverfire by Australian Retirement Trust heralds the opening weekend of Brisbane Festival 2023.

It provides an unforgettable night of community celebrations and vibrant lights that paint Brisbane’s skies.

The fireworks by Australia’s acclaimed Foti Fireworks bring the night sky alive with a stunning pyrotechnic spectacle which is synchronised to a soundtrack curated by Brisbane’s Kate Miller-Heidke and Keir Nuttall.

What’s lighting up the skies at Riverfire weekend at Brisbane’s Southbank park area:

Saturday 2 September
5:00pm C17A Globemaster Display
5:15pm EA-18G Growler Display
5.25pm Army Tiger Helicopter Display

7:05pm Riverfire by Australian Retirement Trust fireworks display

7:45pm Nieergoo: Spirit of the Whale drone show
9:15pm Nieergoo: Spirit of the Whale drone show

So why take the extra step before heading to an event to pre-book your Care Park parking? Here are some reasons why pre-booking your parking offers some great advantages when booking at these great Brisbane Care Park car parks:

40 Tank Street, Brisbane where you get a $10 parking deal if you pre-book your parking here to attend Riverfire https://www.bookapark.com/bap/Care%20Park/40%20Tank%20Street/Home.aspx

Event pre-booking is available  at:

Amora Hotel located at 200 Spring Street, Brisbane https://www.bookapark.com/bap/Care%20Park/Amora%20Hotel/Home.aspx

Festival car park located at 53 Charlotte Street, Brisbane https://www.bookapark.com/bap/Care%20Park/Festival%20Car%20Park/Home.aspx

CONVENIENCE: Care Park’s online parking booking allows you to reserve your spot in advance, saving you time and reducing the hassle of finding a parking spot when you arrive for your big Suncorp Stadium event.

COST-EFFECTIVE: Care Park’s online parking booking platform offers discounted rates which can help you save money on parking fees. We also have this exclusive CareEvent deal for events at Suncorp Stadium giving you the best pricing possible for your parking.

GUARANTEED PARKING SPOT: When you book Care Park’s online parking, you are guaranteed a parking spot at your chosen Brisbane location car park. This reduces the stress of searching for a car spot on arrival. This is especially useful during the pre-event rush to get to Suncorp Stadium on time.

ENHANCED SECURITY: Care Park’s car parks are safe and secure with regular patrols. This gives you peace of mind your vehicle is safe and secure.

USER-FRIENDLY: Online parking with Care Park is designed to be user-friendly allowing you to quickly and easily search for parking spots, compare prices and make reservations.

FLEXIBLE PARKING OPTIONS: Our online parking booking platform offers multiple payment options including accepting credit cards, debit cards and mobile payment platforms.

In summary, using Care Park’s booking online platform offers the benefits of convenience, cost-effectiveness, guaranteed parking, enhanced security, user-friendliness and flexible payment options.

Additional road closure information to help plan your trip to Brisbane’s Riverfire event

Bridge Closures

Kurilpa Bridge

  • Remains open at all times.

 

Victoria Bridge

  • Saturday 2 September there will be alterations to public transport. Visit Brisbane Festival and Brisbane City Council websites late August for up-to-date information.
  • Western footpath (Museum side) closes from 5:30pm to 9:30pm (or as directed by Police)
  • Victoria Bridge Monument closes between 4pm and 9:00pm.

 

Goodwill Bridge

  • Closed to pedestrians and cyclists between 4:00pm and 8:00pm.

 

Story Bridge

  • Two City-bound traffic lanes close on Wednesday 31 August from 11pm until 5am, Thursday 1 September from 8:00pm until 5.00am Friday 1 September and again on Sunday 3 September between 5:00am and 10:00am.
  • Western footpath (City-side) closes to pedestrians on Thursday 1 September from 8pm until 10.00pm Saturday 2 September.
  • Eastern footpath (Dockside side) closes to pedestrians from 6:30pm to 8:00pm on Saturday 2 September.
  • No pedestrian access on the Story Bridge from 6:30pm until 8:00pm on Saturday 2 September.
  • All Traffic lanes close from 6:30pm until 8:00pm on Saturday 2 September.

 

Captain Cook Bridge – Riverside Expressway

  • The inbound lanes (North bound) of the Captain Cook Bridge may close between 7:00pm to 7:30pm on Saturday 2 September via a controlled vehicle movement, visit the Brisbane Festival website in late August for up-to-date information of this closure.
  • The outbound lanes (South bound) always remain open but operates at a reduced speed with police patrols monitoring traffic flow and responding to any incidents.

 

Up up and away with Care Park parking at the Pacific Air Show

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The skies above the Gold Coast will come alive over three days from Friday 18- Sunday 20 August with three days of thrilling air action.

The Pacific Airshow® is a family-friendly event bringing awe-inspiring feats of aviation, breathtaking air feats, entertainment, art, technology and more.

But like any good event, getting to the action needs some preplanning.

First you need your tickets which can be purchased here: https://tickets.pacificairshowaus.com/event/pacific-airshow-goldcoast-friday?gclid=EAIaIQobChMI-fqcnaDTgAMVExGDAx1IGQ–EAAYAiAAEgIIifD_BwE.

 

Best parking

Then you need Care Park to take the planning out of your parking needs with the closest car park to the air action located at Piazza on the Boulevard – https://www.carepark.com.au/find-a-care-park/5-view-avenue-surfers-paradise/ a very short walk away from the thrills and spills of the air action.

Attendees to the Pacific Airshow will witness the thunderous rumbling of jets defying gravity, creating an adrenaline rush and jaw-dropping spectacle.

 

What does the three-day lifestyle festival offer:

– epic entertainment and hospitality program

– A-lister parties and exclusive VIP meet and greet events

– foodies can savour the experience over fine wine and gourmet cuisine

– a flotilla of spectator boats to take in the view offshore.

 

More information to help you make the most of the event

Daily gate opening times

Friday, Saturday and Sunday 18-20 August: 9am

Aerial activity times

Friday, Saturday and Sunday 18-20 August: 10.30am – 3pm.

Event precinct

The event precinct is clearly identifiable by signage and fencing. The event precinct will run from the southern end of Eileen Peters Park through to Elkhorn Avenue in the north.

Road and traffic changes

There will be changes until Friday 25 August. The Esplanade is closed in both directions from the Hanlan St roundabout through to the Peppers Soul roundabout. Clearly signed diversions will be in place. Access to apartments in this area will remain open at all times.

The Southbound lane of the Esplanade will also be closed from Hanlan St to Clifford St. Local access to apartments in this area will be maintained at all times.

On the event days of Friday 18 August to Sunday 20 August, the Esplanade will be closed in both directions from the Soul roundabout through to Clifford Street.

There is local access only from View Avenue –  Peppers Soul roundabout

To allow for safe pedestrian egress, the Queensland Police Service (QPS) will restrict vehicle movement approximately 2:30pm – 3:30pm in the following streets:

  • Laycock Ave
  • Trickett St
  • Hanlan St
  • Cavill Ave
  • Elkhorn Ave (between Orchid Ave and the Esplanade)
  • Surfers Paradise Blvd (southbound between Elkhorn Ave and Clifford Avenue)
  • Beach Road

Pedestrian and beach access

Pedestrian thoroughfare will be maintained along the Esplanade until 25 August with clear signage in place to identify any changes.

The pedestrian path will be detoured to the closed road at times to ensure a designated pedestrian and bike pathway.

The access to Surfers Paradise beach during the event construction phase will be maintained and clearly signed.

Pedestrian and beach access on event days Friday 18 August  – Sunday 20 August

Pedestrian thoroughfare will be maintained along the outside of the event precinct via the closed road.

On event days, beach access within the event precinct will be restricted to those with tickets. The beach will be accessible via Trickett Street in the south and Elkhorn Avenue to the north.

Access to water

Access to water will be prohibited at these times:

Thursday – Sunday 17-20 August from 10am – 4pm

In general, the details are:

  • South – From 1st Avenue Broadbeach
  • North – Narrowneck (lining up with the Macintosh Island Bridge)
  • East – Approximately 1,100m from the shoreline

Swimming in waist level water is allowed along the shoreline.

Boats can anchor outside the ocean exclusion zone and view the show.

Buoys will mark the restricted area.

Maritime Services Queensland has issued notices to mariners.

Care Park Driving the Fun to the 2023 Brisbane Ekka

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It’s show time … in fact it’s Ekka show time in Brisbane. This is Queensland’s pinnacle showcase of all agricultural and community group endeavours mixed with plenty of all the fun of the carnival fair.

There are plenty of great Ekka deals available from show entry to discounted ride coupons, and super food and drink savers.

Care Park is adding to the family friendly, budget conscious trip with this fantastic Ekka Parking deal at The Yards car park starting from $10.

The Yards car park is located at 21 Costin Street, Bowen Hills and less than a 5 minute walk to the Brisbane Showgrounds.

Here’s a list of some other great Ekka show deals to make your day even more enjoyable.

The Courier Mail edition of 12 August has 15 per cent off full-priced Ekka tickets using a special code.

Subscribe to ekka.com.au to receive discounted ticketed offers.

Until Ekka eve, tickets will be 15 per cent off and after that they will be 10 per cent off.

More savings are on offer on Super Saver Day with 20 per cent off tickets. Super Saver Days are August 14, August 15, August 17 and August 18.

Ekka subscribers get an even sweeter deal and receive a further 15 per cent off the 20 per cent off on the Super Saver days.

Twilight entry tickets will be priced from $24 from 4pm on day of entry called the Twilight ticket.

The fun of the Ekka doesn’t stop there. There are so many other deals to tap into including for:

RIDES:

Between 9.30am and 10.30am every morning there will be two for one rides at the B105 Sideshow Alley and Kids Carnival Area.

CHEAP FOODS GALORE:

$3 toasties from the Melt Brothers Toasties Boys near Gate 1

The Queensland Country Women’s Association for the best home made scones with fresh jam and cream accompanied by tea or coffee is just $8.

Woolworths always has great food samples on offer.

If you sign up for a digital food card you can get 10% off food.

On Super Food Sunday – the last day of the show – on August 20 there will be two for one food items from almost 100 retailers including German sausage Hut, Calamari Brows, Wonder Bao, Hoy Pinoy and Sushi Hub.

It’s all the fun of the Brisbane Ekka and it starts with Care Park driving you to affordable and convenient parking near the Brisbane Showgrounds.

Your ultimate guide to the best Care Parking for the FIFA Women’s World Cup in Australia and New Zealand

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The FIFA Women’s World Cup is here and as football fever takes over Australia and New Zealand, fans are gearing up for an unforgettable tournament experience.

To ensure your drive to the stadiums is stress-free and enjoyable, Care Park has compiled the ultimate parking guide. Discover the best Care Park parking options available to make your World Cup adventure a breeze.

Games are being played at these locations across Australia and New Zealand:

Australia

AAMI Park – Melbourne

Best Care Park parking is at:

168 Cremorne Street, Cremorne – 800m walk to venue

 

Suncorp Stadium – Brisbane

Best Care Park parking is at:

40 Tank Street, Brisbane – 1km walk to venue

 

Allianz Stadium – Sydney

Best Care Park parking is at:

79-81 Grafton Street, Bondi Junction – 2km walk to the venue

Coopers Stadium – Adelaide

Best Care Park parking is at:

North Adelaide Village -2km walk from the venue

 

  

New Zealand

Eden Park – Auckland

Best Care Park parking is at:

1 Burton Street, Auckland – 2km walk to venue

 

Sky Stadium – Wellington

Best Care Park parking is at:

Sky Stadium – 450m walk to venue

 

FMG Stadium Waikato – Hamilton

Wintec – 1km walk to venue

 

Guide to stress-free parking with Care Park

Care Park offers you some helpful tips how to find the most convenient Care Park car park of your choice for the FIFA Women’s World Cup games.

Closest parking to game venue – The most convenient parking option is to choose a car park closest to the venue offering ease of access and a short walk to the gates.

Although they might fill up quickly during popular matches, arriving early guarantees you a spot and allows time for pre-game celebrations.

Pre-book – Check which Care Park car parks offer online bookings and save yourself the hassle of searching for parking spaces on game day by pre-booking your spot online. Not only does this ensure you have a guaranteed spot, but it also provides peace of mind and lets you focus on the excitement of the matches.

Car pooling – Share the FIFA Women’s World Cup excitement with your friends by car pooling. Not only does this reduce traffic congestion, but it creates a fun and engaging atmosphere as you make your way to the games together.

Respect the parking terms and conditions – Care Park car parks provide you terms and conditions of parking at entry to the car park. Pay attention to parking signage to ensure a smooth experience.

Plan ahead – Regardless of your chosen parking option, planning ahead is crucial. Check the match schedule, estimate travel times, and leave early to allow for unexpected delays. By planning in advance, you can make the most of your FIFA Womens World Cup adventure and avoid last-minute stress.

The FIFA Women’s World Cup promises to be a thrilling and memorable tournament. With this comprehensive parking guide, you can focus on supporting you favourite teams and celebrating the joy of football. Be part of this historic sporting event and savour the incredible moments as the best female footballers compete for glory in Australia and New Zealand.

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.

Best Care Park parking in Adelaide is at:

 

 

 

 

 

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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.