Navigating Brisbane Showgrounds
There’s no better place to help start plan your next great adventure than at the Let’s Go Brisbane Caravan & Outdoor Sale. Whether you were looking at purchasing a recreational vehicle or just looking for that last minute accessory before you start your getaway, this event will have it all and more. There will be over 600 Recreational Vehicles and over 100+ exhibitors on display at this years event held at Brisbane Showgrounds.
This massive 4-day event, held at the iconic Brisbane Showgrounds, will showcase all the latest Outdoor Lifestyle Products, including Caravans, Camper Trailers, Motorhomes, Tent Trailers, Campervans, Recreational Vehicle Accessories, touring information & much much more.
This event covers the majority of the Brisbane Showgrounds and is one of the few events to close off Gregory Terrace.
If you never been to the event at the Brisbane Showgrounds, it can be very daunting as the event is massive.
To ensure you don’t miss any of the action, read below to see the areas of the Brisbane Showgrounds.
*Show staff tip’s – tick off the areas on the overall map you’ve seen so you don’t miss all of what is on offer!
Gregory Terrace + King Street
The Let’s Go Brisbane Caravan & Outdoor Sale is one of the very few events held at the Brisbane Showgrounds that closes Gregory Terrace (a road open to traffic during normal operations) during the event. This stretch of road will be home to countless exhibitors from camper trailers to accessories and more and stretches as far as the eye can see.
When walking on Gregory Terrace, the buildings you will come across are:
- Exhibition Building (or Building 1)
- John Reid Pavilion (or Building 16)
- Building 8
- Expo Place
Nearby to Gregory Terrace is King Street which is also home a number of exhibitors and has access to the ‘King Street’ food area and the Rydges Hotel.
Ekka Plaza
Located just outside of the Royal I.C.C Building is Ekka Plaza. This open space is home to a number of exhibitors showcasing the latest and greatest models of recreational vehicles. This area is will be home to a number of Caravan and Motorhome exhibitors.
This area is wheelchair friendly and is accessible via ramps.
Exhibition Building
Located adjacement to the Royal I.C.C Building and next to Rydges Hotel is the Exhibition Building (or Building 1). This building is completely undercover and is house to several exhibitors during the Sale.
This building will also have toilets.
Access to the building is wheelchair friendly via a ramp.
Visitors’ tip: Closest Entrance gate is Gate 1
John Reid Pavilion & Ekka Emporium
Located next to the Welcome to Bowen Hills precinct is the John Reid Pavilion (or Building 16). This completely under covered building is housed to a number of exhibitors.
This building is also wheelchair friendly with ramp access into the building via Gregory Terrace.
Located just behind The John Reid Pavilion is the Ekka Emporium/Kings Court which utilises the bottom level of the King Street Carparking as more exhibitor space! This is one of very few events to use this area for exhibitor space. Don’t miss this area when you at at the show.
Look for the ‘John Reid Pavilion’ signage which is located on the outside of the building.
Visitor Tip: The closest entrance gate will be Gate 2 via Alexandria Street.
Building 8 and Alexandria Street
Located next to the John Reid Pavilion is Building 8 & Alexandria Street. Completed from a renovation, this large undercover area is house to several accessories exhibitors and is conveniently located next to Gregory Terrace.
There will be a number of food outlets in this area as well.
This area is wheelchair accessible via ramps.
Visitor’s Tip: look for the Number 8 on the building from when walking down Gregory Terrace.
Expo Place
Fresh from renovations, Expo place is back in the Let’s Go Brisbane Caravan & Outdoor Sale.
This under-covered area will be home to a number of exhibitors.
Main Arena
The Main Area is a large area outdoors surrounded by countless number of seating. This area will be home to largely camper trailer exhibitors and will also be homed to a number of accessories exhibitors. Access is via Gregory Terrace, and Ekka Plaza.
Access to the Main Arena is wheelchair friendly with wheelchair accessible ramp.
There is a number of toilet and baby change room facilities located around the area. Please look out for directional Signage.
Visitor’s Tip: This area is also great for resting your legs during your visit as there is large seating area which is undercover!
Usually home to carparking, the ground level of The Pavilion Carpark will be used for exhibitor space and will be home to the Weight and Towing Masterclasses during the Let’s Go Brisbane Caravan and Outdoor Sale.
Accessing this area is via Gate 4 – O’Connell Terrace or underneath the Cross River Rail Tunnel from areas such as the Main Arena, Ekka Plaza etc.
Located in heart of the Brisbane Showgrounds is the Brisbane Showgrounds train station which is currently not in use for the 2024 Brisbane Caravan & Outdoor Sale.