Wollongong
🏟️ Address: WIN Stadium (Wollongong Showground), 46 Harbour St, Wollongong, NSW, 2500, Australia Directions in Google Maps
The WIN Stadium is located in central Wollongong. Match day attendees can travel by car, with ample parking available in the vicinity of the stadium, or by public transport. Those travelling from within Wollongong can also walk or cycle to the venue.
Below you can find general information on travel and parking for WIN Stadium (Wollongong Showground). 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.
During event days at the stadium, the roads in and around the venue can become very busy. Those intending to drive to the WIN Stadium are advised to allow extra time for their journeys, and arrive early where possible.
On-site parking
There is an on-site stadium car park, the WIN Stadium Car Park, located off Harbour Street, a 230 m (3 min) walk from the stadium. Parking is available on a pay-and-display basis, with special event day parking rates in operation. Those wishing to use the WIN Stadium Car Park should arrive early, as the car park can fill up quickly on event days.
Off-site parking
Other nearby car parks include:
Disabled-accessible car parking
Disabled persons in possession of a mobility parking scheme sticker issued by the North South Wales Government are eligible to park in dedicated accessible spaces within the Stewart Street East Car Park, upon request. Contact via telephone the St. George Illawarra Dragons - the stadium's primary tenants - at least a week in advance of the event you wish to attend in order to reserve a parking space: 02-9587-1966.
As the WIN Stadium is located in central Wollongong, it does not take long to reach the stadium by taxi from most places in and around the city. From Wollongong train station, for example, it can take less than 10 minutes to reach the venue.
There is a dedicated drop-off zone located on Burelli Street, in between Corrimal Street and Harbour Street, less than 200 m (2 min) from the stadium. There are also taxi ranks located on Burelli Street, outside the Steelers Club, a 40 m (1 min) walk from the stadium, and at the junction of Harbour Street and Crown Street, a 110 m (1 min) walk from the stadium.
With the Aussie Dollar being such a strong currency, any kind of travel throughout the country is expensive. However, Wollongong is particularly pricey. Expect a fine choice of luxury hotels and boutique accommodation that spans city and coastal living.
Public buses
The following public buses stop close to the WIN Stadium:
Route 55C (55A when travelling in the opposite direction) is also known as the Free Gong Shuttle, and is a free-to-use bus route which travels around Wollongong central business district (CBD) within the following hours:
Match day shuttle buses
On St. George Illawarra Dragons regular season match days, a dedicated shuttle bus service operates between Wollongong rail station and the WIN Stadium. The bus service begins 2 hours prior to kick-off; after the final whistle the bus makes 1 journey to the rail station only.
Wollongong train station, the city's main rail hub, is located a 1.3 km (16 min) walk or 5 to 10-minute taxi ride from the stadium.
The WIN Stadium is located close to Wollongong city centre, so cycling to the venue is a convenient way of attending events for those travelling from within the city or some of its closest suburbs. It can take as little as 5 minutes to cycle to the stadium from Wollongong train station, for example.
Free bike parking is available directly outside the WIN Sports & Entertainment Centres, on Crown Street, an approximately 150 m (2 min) walk from the stadium.
Due to the often hot temperatures in the region, long bike rides should be undertaken with caution, and routes planned in advance. Cyclists are encouraged to stay hydrated when riding to the stadium.
As the WIN Stadium is located in the centre of Wollongong, walking to the venue is a viable means of attending events for those travelling from within the city and some of its suburbs. From Wollongong train station, for example, it is a 1.3 km (16 min) walk to the stadium. Those coming from north or south of the stadium may wish to take a scenic detour along one of the city's beaches, before heading in-land to the venue.
Due to the often hot temperatures in the region, long walks should be undertaken with caution, and routes planned in advance. Pedestrians are encouraged to stay hydrated when walking to the stadium.
Many of the stadium's food and drink vendors are located in the south stand. Alcohol purchased inside the stadium cannot be consumed outside of the venue grounds.
Spectators are not permitted to bring into the stadium any coolers, large hampers or containers, cans, large or hard drinks bottles or flasks, or glass containers. Commercial foods and alcohol of any kind are also prohibited. Fans are permitted to bring in 1 clear plastic, sealed bottle of non-alcoholic drink, provided it does not measure more than 600 ml in volume.
The main stadium entry points - Gates A, B, and C - are located off Harbour Street. There is also a fourth entry point - Gate D - which is located on the beach side of the stadium, and can be used to access the general admission areas (the Hill).
Re-entry generally not permitted at the WIN Stadium; once you exit the venue you will not be re-admitted.
Toilets are located throughout the stadium, as are baby change facilities.
WIN Stadium (Wollongong Showground) has a capacity of approximately 23,000. However, the capacity does differ between events depending on the seating configuration.
46 Harbour St, Wollongong, NSW, 2500, Australia.
