Accessing the Grounds

[j s]

I can't speak highly enough of public transport to the two Sydney venues.

You obviously don't live on the Northern Beaches! Public transport would mean 90 mins each way on a bus. No thanks!

[desredandwhite]

I actually live only 10 min walk from a train station!! And used to take public transport to games all the time... however once I had to drive because I needed to get someplace else quickly after the game... and I don't think I've taken public transport since.

The less times I have to take a train back to blacktown of a late saturday night, the better.....

[Jewels]

Try living in the Hills and getting to and from the SCG by public transport.
Car is the ONLY way to go, and avoid the car park afterward by going to the after match in the Noble.....easy!

[liz]

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The less times I have to take a train back to blacktown of a late saturday night, the better.....

You obviously don't live on the Northern Beaches! Public transport would mean 90 mins each way on a bus. No thanks!

Try living in the Hills and getting to and from the SCG by public transport.
Car is the ONLY way to go, and avoid the car park afterward by going to the after match in the Noble.....easy!

Gee, I didn't realise the let you types into the ground.

[JF_Bay22_SCG]

If you park after 6pm at Fox Studios it isn't too bad from memory. You are under cover & are pretty safe & can get out heaps more easily than parking on the SCG Trust gravel & slush across the road.

Parking at the MCG is awesome. $6 & you just park under the trees somewhere. Just remember where you parked the car, as I have been with parties who after games cannot find them.

JF

[JF_Bay22_SCG]

You obviously don't live on the Northern Beaches! Public transport would mean 90 mins each way on a bus. No thanks!

Myles, are you listening!!!!??? We need a helipad for JS to get back to Newport straight after the game! And don't forget the champers for the trip will you Geeves?

Actually, bugger the helipad!!! We need chauffeur driven limousines to Rose Bay then a seaplane service available for our more well-healed Northern Beaches Swans connoisseurs.

JF

[liz]

If you park after 6pm at Fox Studios it isn't too bad from memory. You are under cover & are pretty safe & can get out heaps more easily than parking on the SCG Trust gravel & slush across the road.

JF

For those who do rely on Fox Studios for parking, be aware that they've recently introduced a new parking gouging policy (probably taking tips from the Macquarie-managed Sydney airport).

Any time there is any "event" on at one of the adjacent facilities, parking now costs a minimum of $20, up to $25, depending on how long you stay. That's regardless of whether you're attending the "event" or just popping in for an hour or so for a cup of coffee.

The only way around it is to get your ticket validated at one of the EQ outlets by spending at least $10 (a very expensive cup of coffee!!) If you have a few beers or buy some food there as a matter of course before or after the game I guess it's not an issue. But it does add an additional minimum $10 expenditure for those who don't already do so.

They are already advertising that Friday, Saturday and Sunday this week are all "special event" times - so it can't just be put down to larger crowds with the A-league finals or the international cricket.

[ScottH]

Parking at the MCG is awesome. $6 & you just park under the trees somewhere. Just remember where you parked the car, as I have been with parties who after games cannot find them.

JF

It's $8 this year.

And finding the car in the dark, even when the carpark is near empty, can be very difficult. I've lost mine many times.

[goswannie14]

If you park after 6pm at Fox Studios it isn't too bad from memory. You are under cover & are pretty safe & can get out heaps more easily than parking on the SCG Trust gravel & slush across the road.

Parking at the MCG is awesome. $6 & you just park under the trees somewhere. Just remember where you parked the car, as I have been with parties who after games cannot find them.

JF

The problem with the MCG carpark is it can take up to an hour to get out afterwards.

[Wardy]

For those who do rely on Fox Studios for parking, be aware that they've recently introduced a new parking gouging policy (probably taking tips from the Macquarie-managed Sydney airport).

Any time there is any "event" on at one of the adjacent facilities, parking now costs a minimum of $20, up to $25, depending on how long you stay. That's regardless of whether you're attending the "event" or just popping in for an hour or so for a cup of coffee.

The only way around it is to get your ticket validated at one of the EQ outlets by spending at least $10 (a very expensive cup of coffee!!) If you have a few beers or buy some food there as a matter of course before or after the game I guess it's not an issue. But it does add an additional minimum $10 expenditure for those who don't already do so.

They are already advertising that Friday, Saturday and Sunday this week are all "special event" times - so it can't just be put down to larger crowds with the A-league finals or the international cricket.

geez thats a bit steep eh? now thats a rip off. I imagine that the cost to park on the dust pile across the road this year will be $20 per car if there are more than 2 people and $22 if single, criminal really when you consider that your car is filthy upon leaving, there is only one exit and tempers do get a bit freyed - So again its the racecourse for me!

[blinddog]

Never a hold up on my bike, door to door option, a bit of exercise and one day I will be collecting my carbon credits straight from the car drivers

[desredandwhite]

For those who do rely on Fox Studios for parking, be aware that they've recently introduced a new parking gouging policy (probably taking tips from the Macquarie-managed Sydney airport).

Any time there is any "event" on at one of the adjacent facilities, parking now costs a minimum of $20, up to $25, depending on how long you stay. That's regardless of whether you're attending the "event" or just popping in for an hour or so for a cup of coffee.

The only way around it is to get your ticket validated at one of the EQ outlets by spending at least $10 (a very expensive cup of coffee!!) If you have a few beers or buy some food there as a matter of course before or after the game I guess it's not an issue. But it does add an additional minimum $10 expenditure for those who don't already do so.

They are already advertising that Friday, Saturday and Sunday this week are all "special event" times - so it can't just be put down to larger crowds with the A-league finals or the international cricket.

Their website implies just a flat rate of $20 on event days, unless they have changed it...

Carpark Rates
0-2 hours - FREE
2-3 hours - $4
3-4 hours - $8
4-5 hours - $12
5-6 hours -$15
6 + hours and maximum daily rate $20

Entry after 6pm* evening flat rate $6

Carpark open late 7 days a week

*Special parking flat rate of $20 applies on event days. However, upon validation of parking tickets, standard rates apply. Validation is available at all Entertainment Quarter retail or food outlets with any purchase over $10. Purchase and validation must take place at the same time.

Event Days in March:
28 March from 1pm
29 March from 7am
30 March from 7am

Event Days in April:
5 April from 1pm
18 April from 1pm
19 April from 1pm
26 April from 1pm

Not too bothered, me - same price as the paddock, but undercover and slightly easier to get out of

[Industrial Fan]

For those who do rely on Fox Studios for parking, be aware that they've recently introduced a new parking gouging policy (probably taking tips from the Macquarie-managed Sydney airport).

It's hard to complain about any parking prices if you park at the airport regularly. I dont know how they sleep at night. Thieves.

[stellation]

Not too bothered, me - same price as the paddock, but undercover and slightly easier to get out of

We've found that it's a hell of a lot easier to get out of also, when we drive we used to be paddockers but now we're devoted Foxers.

[Wardy]

We've found that it's a hell of a lot easier to get out of also, when we drive we used to be paddockers but now we're devoted Foxers.

I guess seeing as I come from the south it takes no time for me to get home from Randwick- much more pleasant than the paddock.