Darwin
🏟️ Address: Marrara Oval (TIO Stadium), Marrara Sporting Complex, 205 Abala Road, Marrara, Northern Territory, 0812, Australia Directions in Google Maps
The Marrara Oval is located on the north side of Darwin, within the city's Marrara Sporting Complex. There are hundreds of free car parking spaces within the Marrara Sporting Complex, and regular bus services also stop in close proximity to the stadium.
Below you can find general information on travel and parking for Marrara Oval (TIO Stadium). Individual events may have additional/restricted services available, and so we recommend clicking through to the event and viewing the Travel & Parking tab for event-specific information.
On-site match day car parking is available at the following locations throughout the Marrara Sporting Complex:
All car parks are free to park in, with the exception of Car Park 9 and sections of Car Park 15, which are ticketed. Free parking spaces are allocated on a first-come, first-served basis.
All car parks can be accessed off Abala Road, though it should be noted that on the afternoon of event days the road becomes one-way only (north to east, to south, to west, to north), so drivers should allow extra time for their journeys.
Accessible car parking
There is a small number of disabled-accessible car parking spaces within the following car parks:
Most accessible spaces in the above car parks are located in closer proximity to the Marrara Oval than the non-accessible spaces, however the further from the stadium the car park is, the less advantageous the accessible parking is, as the walk to the venue will still be longer. Selecting a car park in close proximity to the stadium is therefore recommended.
Persons wishing to use accessible spaces are usually required to present a valid Australian Disability Parking Permit, or other relevant disability documentation.
Darwin offers a diverse range of accommodation options, from luxury hotels to budget hostels, though it's generally considered on the pricier side due to its remote location and popularity as a gateway to natural attractions.
There are food and drink outlets throughout the stadium. A members' bar is also located on Level 3 of the stadium.
There are 3 main entry gates which can be used to access the stadium:
There is a designated drop-off zones adjacent to Car Park 3 (Indoor Stadium car park), which is a 850 m (10 min) walk from the Bonson Gate. Alternatively, taxis, rideshares, and other drivers may be able to drop-off and pick-up within any of the free car parks throughout the complex.
Please note that on the afternoon of event days, Abala Road becomes one-way only (north to east, to south, to west, to north), and match day traffic can be very busy; drivers should allow extra time for their journeys.
The following public bus routes also stop close to the Marrara Oval:
Bus routes 2 and 3 operate 7 days a week, from early morning until early evening; bus route number 5 also runs from early morning until early evening, but only between Monday and Friday. Bus routes 22 and 25 run only 3 times a day, from Monday to Friday: 1 morning service goes from Karama to Darwin, and 2 afternoon services go from Darwin to Casuarina, via Karama.
The Marrara Oval is located less than 30 minutes from Darwin rail station by car. The station does not provide passenger services within Darwin and its suburbs, but is part of the Adelaide-Darwin railway line, which provides journeys across the length of Australia, via Alice Springs.
Darwin International Airport, located just a 2.4 km (29 min) walk or 5-minute drive from the Marrara Oval, facilitates private aviators, typically via the strips to the north of the main terminal. Multiple private flight and helicopter tour companies also operate out of the airport. See the Darwin International Aiport for more information.
Cyclists can reach the Marrara Oval from Darwin city centre in approximately 40 minutes, and from some of the city's northern suburbs the journey will be even shorter. There are free bike racks located at the Ah Mat Gate (North Gate) and the Bonson Gate (South Gate), directly outside the stadium turnstiles.
Due to the often hot temperatures in Darwin, people travelling by bike are encouraged to plan routes in advance and stay hydrated; long bike rides should be undertaken with caution.
It can over 2 hours to walk to the Marrara Oval from Darwin city centre. From the Top End Visitor Information Centre, for example, it is a 12.3 km (148 min) walk to the venue. Would-be pedestrians coming from the city centre may therefore wish to make part or all of their journey via other means. Those travelling from Darwin's northern suburbs, however, may be able to make the journey on foot: from Nightcliff Beach it is a 6.3 km (76 min) walk, and from Casuarina Square shopping centre it is just a 3.3 km (40 min) walk.
Due to the often hot temperatures in Darwin, people travelling on foot are encouraged to plan routes in advance and stay hydrated; long walks should be undertaken with caution.
There are toilets located throughout the stadium.
Accessibility
There are accessible viewing areas on Level 2 of the stadium, which can be accessed via elevator.
Marrara Oval (TIO Stadium) has a capacity of approximately 13,500. However, the capacity does differ between events depending on the seating configuration.
Marrara Sporting Complex, 205 Abala Road, Marrara, Northern Territory, 0812, Australia.
