Transport

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Exhibition Park

Exhibition Park in Canberra is the home of Summernats, turning into the heart of four days of burnouts, cruising, show cars and non-stop entertainment. It’s where the nation’s biggest horsepower party comes to life, bringing fans and machines together in one massive venue.

 

Exhibition Park
Flemington Road & Northbourne Avenue, Mitchell ACT 2911

Getting To Exhibition Park In Canberra

There are plenty of ways to get to Summernats. Parking is limited, so public transport or ride share is often the fastest and least stressful option.

PARK & RIDE

Skip the stress of chasing a park. Pull into a Park & Ride and jump on a rapid bus or light rail straight to EPIC.

  • Free all-day parking
  • Quick transfers direct to the action
  • Tap your Mastercard, Visa, phone or watch to ride
  • Check the timetable before you travel. Some services finish before the event wraps up

LIGHT RAIL

The Canberra Light Rail is the most convenient way to travel. Park at Gungahlin Place, Well Station Drive or Swinden Street and ride into EPIC.

Gungahlin Place to Alinga Street
DateLast Service
Thursday 8 January11:00pm
Friday 9 January12:30am
Saturday 10 January12:30am
Sunday 11 January11:00pm

Alinga Street to Gungahlin Place
DateLast Service
Thursday 8 January11:30pm
Friday 9 January1:00am
Saturday 10 January1:00am
Sunday 11 January11:30pm

JOURNEY PLANNER

Use the Transport Canberra Journey Planner to find the best route from your place to ours. Punch in where you are, where you are going and let it sort the rest.

TAXI & RIDE SHARE

Let someone else do the driving. Taxis and ride share can drop you off at Randwick Road, a short stroll from Gate 2.

SCOOTER

Neuron scooters are all over Canberra. You can ride them to bays close to the gates. Just check the app for no-ride zones first.

PARKING

Parking is pre-paid only. If you do not have a pass, there will be no on-site parking on Friday or Saturday. Very limited spots will be open on Thursday and Sunday.

Park and Ride is your best bet. It is free all day and the light rail will drop you at the gates. Do not waste your time circling the streets. Spend it inside enjoying the action.

Summernats is a guest of Canberra. Please do not park in suburban streets and respect residents and businesses. Parking inspectors will be out in force across the weekend.

P2 – Old Well Station Road
DateOpening Hours
Thursday 8 January10:00am – 10:00pm
Friday 9 January8:00am – 10:00pm
Saturday 10 January8:00am – 10:00pm
Sunday 11 January8:00am – 5:00pm
P3 – Randwick Road
DateOpening Hours
Thursday 8 January10:00am – 10:00pm
Friday 9 January8:00am – 10:00pm
Saturday 10 January8:00am – 10:00pm
Sunday 11 January8:00am – 5:00pm

Venue Entry Tips

The quicker you are through the gates, the sooner the party starts. Tips to get in fast:

  • Spectator gates are at Gate 2 & Gate 7
  • Have your ticket ready on your phone. Screen brightness up, barcode clear and ready to scan. Printed tickets are fine too
  • Leave bags at home if you can. Entry will be quicker and your hands will be free for food, merch and photos
  • Use the right entry lane: Pre-Purchased, Platinum Fastlane, Buy on the Day or Already Wristbanded

Safety & Etiquette

Summernats is all about good times, great cars and an atmosphere everyone can enjoy. Help us keep it that way by following a few simple rules:

  • Look, don’t touch: Entrants spend countless hours on their cars. Admire them without laying a hand.
  • Respect others: Treat fellow fans, staff and entrants with courtesy so everyone enjoys the show.
  • No bad behaviour: Antisocial or aggressive conduct won’t be tolerated and may see you removed.
  • Kids with guardians: All under-18s must be always accompanied by a parent or guardian.
  • Follow directions: Security and staff are there for your safety. Please listen and cooperate.
  • Drink smart: Enjoy the licensed bars but keep it sensible and stay in the spirit of the event.
  • Keep it tidy: Use bins provided and help keep EPIC clean for all spectators.

Summernats is a celebration of car culture, community and horsepower. Treat each other and the cars with respect, and the party will be bigger and better for everyone.

Transport FAQs

Parking is tight. Your best bet is Park & Ride or the Canberra Light Rail. Both drop you right at EPIC. Taxis, rideshare and scooters are easy options too. Skip the stress, get dropped off close and get inside faster.

Roll in, park for free all day, then jump on a rapid bus or light rail straight to EPIC. No mucking around chasing spots. Just tap on with your Mastercard, Visa, phone or watch and you’re off. Check the timetable before you travel because some services wrap up before the party does.

Yep. The Light Rail is the easiest way in. Park at Gungahlin Place, Well Station Drive or Swinden Street and ride straight to EPIC. Services run late, but last trips change each day, so check the timetable before you roll.

Easy. Use the Transport Canberra Journey Planner. Punch in where you’re starting, lock in EPIC as your destination and it’ll map the quickest way to the action.

All taxis and ride shares pull up on Randwick Road. It’s a quick stroll straight to Gate 2. No hassles and no hunting for a park.

Yep. Neuron scooters are everywhere in Canberra and you can park them up close to the gates. Just check the app first so you don’t end up in a no-ride zone.

Parking at Summernats is prepaid only. No pass, no park – especially Friday and Saturday.

Very limited parking is open Thursday and Sunday at:

  • P2 – Old Well Station Road
  • P3 – Randwick Road

Hours:

  • Thu 10am – 10pm
  • Fri 8am – 10pm
  • Sat 8am – 10pm
  • Sun 8am – 5pm

Don’t waste time circling the streets. Park & Ride is your best bet. And respect the locals, no suburban parking. Inspectors will be out all weekend.

  • Head for Gate 2 or Gate 7

  • Have your ticket ready. Phone screen bright and clear, or bring a printed one

  • Ditch the bags if you can. It's faster for you, easier for everyone

  • Pick the right lane: Pre-Purchased, Platinum Fastlane, Buy on the Day or Already Wristbanded

The quicker you’re in, the quicker the party starts.