Facilities
- ATM facilities are located around the Showgrounds
- EFTPOS facilities are available at all ticket entry gates
- Toilets are located in most buildings around the Showgrounds
- Drinking tap water is located at several sites around the Showgrounds
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) | $10 + $2 refundable key deposit = $12 total |
| Self-service Lockers (next to Triple M Showbag Pavilion) | $2 per use |
| Bulky Item Storage | $5 per item plus all day locker hire |
Scooter, Stroller & Wheelchair Hire
The Ekka is committed to providing ease of access for all visitors.
We are pleased to offer a range of services and amenities for the convenience of access around the grounds
- Restrooms with disabled access around the grounds, including additional disabled porta-loos
- Ramps providing easy access between roads and footpaths, plus paved footpaths at The Old Museum
- Dedicated drop off / pick up zones with disability access for cars and taxis on Costin Street
- Two dedicated Main Arena viewing areas for wheelchair patrons
- Parking with disability access in King Street
- Scooter, stroller and wheelchair hire which is located under the John MacDonald Stand
Hire details
| 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 - $20 per day Mobility Scooter – (158kg or $220 capacity ) – $50 / 4 hours (9am-1pm or 1:30pm to 5:30pm) $100 full day (9am - 5:30pm) |
| Bookings | reservations@showmobility.com.au 0423 168 955 |
| Emergency | In case of medical emergency, St John's Ambulance will supply a wheelchair |
Guest Wi-Fi
The RNA will provide Wi-Fi to keep Ekka guests connected during their visit to the show.
Guests can access the Wi-Fi at five key locations around grounds:
- Agricultural Hall, Fine Arts and The Channel Seven Pavilion
- Gourmet Plaza
- Blackhawk Canine Pavilion
- XXXX Stockmen's Bar and Grill
- Triple M Showbag Pavilion
Mobile phone charging
A secure mobile phone charging station can be found near the locker facilities under the John MacDonald Stand.
Information Booths presented by Courier Mail
Three Information Booths presented by Courier Mail will be conveniently located:
- Outside Woolworths Fresh Food Pavilion
- Outside Norco Shed
- Next to the Iron Jack Woodchop Arena in Sideshow Alley
Parents rooms
There are six parents rooms located around the grounds for those with babies and young children. The larger parents room under the Ernest Baynes Stand features a microwave to heat up milk, a sink, breastfeeding facilities and nappy change facilities.
Keep Kids Safe Program
The Keep Kids Safe Program, formerly known as Lost Children, will be located at the Gregory Terrace Police Station.
Collect a FREE wrist band from the Ekka Police Station marquee on Gregory Terrace. Police will write down your contact details on the band so if you and your child become separated we will be able to reunite you ASAP.
Click here for more information.
Lost and 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 which operate between 8am and 11pm daily:
- Under the John MacDonald stand
- Gregory Terrace
- Sideshow Alley
The Ekka is smoke free
Designated smoking areas will not be available within the Showgrounds precinct, but there will be five designated smoking areas located outside the Showgrounds.
