SouthBank Parking at BCEC
Convenient SouthBank Parking
The Brisbane Convention & Exhibition Centre (BCEC) operates a Southbank parking facility for visitors, guests and the general public. Our car park is conveniently located undercover with direct lift access to the Centre’s convention and exhibition facilities and event spaces.
We provide undercover parking for up to 1,500 vehicles to both our event guests and the general public.
The car park is open 24 hours a day. Should you require assistance, please use the intercom located at the pay stations or exit gates to talk to one of our friendly staff.
Car Parks Currently Available
216
Car Park 1
581
Car Park 2
564
Car Park 3
Parking Rates
Casual Parking
Parking rates for Monday – Sunday:
| Time | Price |
|---|---|
| 0 - 2 hours | $15.00 |
| 2 - 3 hours | $20.00 |
| 3 - 4 hours | $25.00 |
| 4+ hours | $35.00 |
| Max daily rate | $35.00 |
Note: 24-hour parking from time of entry to time of exit the following day.
Parking Subscriptions
Monthly Public Parker : $320 per month
Benefits include:
- Undercover 24 hour parking with onsite security
- 7 days a week access
- Unlimited entry and exits permitted in a day
- Personalised QR code for seamless entry and exits
Pay Per Use: $16 flat rate per exit
Benefits include:
- Undercover 24 hour parking with onsite security
- 7 days a week access
- Flat rate any time of the day or week
- Personalised QR code for seamless entry and exits
Parking Specials
Early Bird Parking: $16.00
Enter before 9am, exit between 3pm-6pm
(Mon-Fri only)
Park After Dark: $20.00
Enter after 6pm and exit before 1am.
Parking Payment Options
BCEC’s car park system uses leading edge technology designed to facilitate more efficient and faster exit times. The fully automated system accepts all debit cards, credit cards, eftpos and digital wallet systems. Cash payments are not available, either at exits or pay stations .
Pay Station Before Exit
Before returning to your vehicle, you can pay for parking at one of the 13 pay stations conveniently located:
- adjacent to the car park lifts and
- Russell Walk.
Fast Pay on Exit
Avoid standing and waiting at the pay stations, consider our Fast Pay option and just tap and go.
Simply use your payment card on entry to the car park, then use the same card as you drive out with no ticket required. Or, take a ticket on entry and use it, along with your payment card on exit.
Onsite Security - South Bank Parking
Brisbane Convention Centre parking provides a public undercover car park with onsite security for up to 1,500 vehicles and 24/7 access to the heart of South Bank.
Brisbane CBD Parking Alternative
BCEC parking offers an easy option for accessing the South Brisbane cultural precinct, the South Bank Parklands and is only a short walk across the river to access Brisbane city.
ELECTRIC VEHICLE CHARGING STATION
Charge your EV while parked at BCEC. Currently free for users, the Type 2 chargers are compatible with most brands of electric vehicles.
Car Park 1: 3 x chargers, Car Park 2: 4 x chargers.
Check availability on PlugShare
CAR PARK ACCESS
Accessible Parking
Designated accessible parking bays are available in all three of our car parks. They are located close to the car park lifts and enable access to the Exhibition Concourse and Merivale Street Foyer.
- Car Park 1: 4 designated spaces
- Car Park 2: 13 designated spaces
- Car Park 3: 12 designated spaces
Clearance Heights
Car park entry heights are as follows:
| Maximum Vehicle Height at Entrance | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Entry Via | Merivale St | Grey St | Melbourne St | Russell St |
| Car Park 1 | 2.3m | No Entrance | No Entrance | No Entrance |
| Car Park 2 | 2.2m | No Entrance | 2.2m | 2.1m |
| Car Park 3 | 2.0m | 2.1m | No Entrance | No Entrance |
BEST ACCESS: FROM CAR PARK TO CONVENTION CENTRE
- To enter Merivale Street side of the building use lifts from Car Park.
- To enter Grey Street building use the Russell Walk, the pedestrian route to Grey Street.
