Facilities
Information Booths
Three Information Booths will be conveniently located:
- Outside The Courier-Mail Showbag Pavilion
- Outside the Norco Shed
- Outside the Woolworths Fresh Food Pavilion on Gregory Terrace
Toilets
Toilets are located in most buildings around the Showgrounds and can be located using the Ekka map.
ATM
ATM facilities are located around the Showgrounds
Wi-Fi
The RNA will provide Wi-Fi to keep Ekka guests connected during their visit to the show. Wi-Fi will be available at the following locations:
- Black Hawk Canine Pavilion
- RACQ Animal Nursery
- The Plaza
- Members Bar
- Stockmen's Rest
Mobile Phone Charging
A secure mobile phone charging station can be found near the locker facilities under the John MacDonald Stand.
Parents Rooms
Parenting facilities are available in the following locations:
1. The Pavilion toilet block near Queensland Rail train entry platform
2. Expo Place toilet block; in the Ernest Baynes Stand
3. Opposite the Iron Jack Woodchop Arena
4. Inside Sideshow Alley at Gate 7.
Please note: The larger parents room under the Ernest Baynes Stand features a microwave to heat up milk, a sink, breastfeeding facilities and nappy change facilities.
Lost & Found
Lost and found is located at Customer Relations on the lower level of the Royal International Convention Centre.
First Aid
There are three first aid locations that operate between 8am and 11pm daily:
- Under the John MacDonald stand
- Near the Black Hawk Cat Precinct on Gregory Terrace
- Near the Mi-Feed Pavilion
Locker Hire
Locker facilities are primarily located under the John MacDonald stand, but can also be found at several other locations around the Showgrounds.
All-Day Lockers (under John MacDonald Stand) | Standard: $10 + $2 refundable key deposit = $12 total Jumbo: $18 + $2 refundable key deposit = $20 total |
Self-service Lockers (next to Triple M Showbag Pavilion) | $2 per use |
Bulky Item Storage | $5 per item plus all day locker hire |
Large carry bag | $4 or 3 for $10 |
Accessibility
Ramps & Elevators
Ramps will be in place to provide easy access between roads and footpaths, as well as entrances into Pavilions. There are also elevators located on each level of the Channel Seven Pavilion Mi-Feed Pavilion.
Dedicated Drop Off / Pick Up Zones
Dedicated drop off / pick up zones with disability access for cars and taxis on Costin Street
Designated wheelchair Viewing Areas
There are two dedicated Main Arena viewing areas for wheelchair patrons:
1. Near Heritage Hill along Gregory Terrace
2. Between Earnest Baynes Stand and Members Stand
Parking with disability access
There are limited Disability Parking Spaces in King Street
Scooter, Stroller & Wheelchair Hire
When | Hire times are strictly 9.00am to 5.00pm. |
Where | With Day Locker Hire, underneath the John MacDonald stand |
Bond | Refundable only on return of item under terms of signed hire agreement. |
Cost | Stroller: Single $20 | Double $40 Wheelchair: Standard (125kg capacity) $40 | Bariatric (160kg capacity) $45 Mobility Scooter: (100kg or 159kg capacity) $100 for full day (9am - 5:30pm) |
Bookings | |
Emergency | In case of a medical emergency, St John's Ambulance will supply a wheelchair |
Wheelchair Recharge Stations
There are two dedicated wheelchair recharge stations, located in the Woolworths Fresh Food Pavilion.
The Ekka is smoke-free
Designated smoking areas will not be available within the Showgrounds precinct, but two designated smoking areas are located outside the Showgrounds.