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Public Toilets & Visitor Guide — GMHBA Stadium, Geelong

Every toilet and restroom at GMHBA Stadium (Kardinia Park), mapped by stand and level — plus the best places to eat, drink, and stay nearby in Geelong.

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GMHBA Stadium Kardinia Park Geelong at golden hour with fans in blue and white walking toward the gates

Quick Find: Nearest Toilet by Gate

Heading into GMHBA Stadium? Find the closest bathroom to your entry gate in seconds.

I'm entering via... Nearest toilet Walk Accessible Baby Change
Gate 1 (Moorabool St, south) Ford Stand, Ground Level 1 min Yes Ford Stand L1
Gate 2 (La Trobe Tce, west) Reg Hickey Stand, Ground Level 1 min Yes —
Gate 3 (Kilgour St, north) Brownlow Stand, Ground Level 2 min Yes Brownlow Stand L1
Gate 4 (Kardinia St, east) Premiership Stand, Ground Level 1 min Yes Premiership Stand L1
Not inside yet (Kardinia Park precinct) West Oval Toilet Block (OSM verified) Varies No No

💡 Half-time pro tip: Upper level toilets have significantly shorter queues. Most people stay on Level 1 — head up a level or two and skip the line.

GMHBA Stadium Toilet Map — Interactive

All restrooms pinned on the actual GMHBA Stadium footprint. Tap a pin for stand, level, and facility details.

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Plan Your GMHBA Stadium Visit

Quick picks for your game day — the closest hotel, best pre-game pub, top restaurant, and must-do experience.

Modern hotel entrance at dusk in Geelong near GMHBA Stadium
Closest Hotel

Rydges Geelong

4-star hotel on Gheringhap Street, closest accommodation to the stadium.

1.3km • 16 min walk • From $160/night
 Two pints of craft beer at a Geelong pub with AFL on the screen
Pre-Game Pub

The 18th Amendment Bar

Little Malop Street cocktail bar. Quick drink before walking to the ground.

1.3km • 16 min walk • Customer toilets
 Fresh fish and chips at a waterfront restaurant in Geelong
Top Restaurant

Empire Grill

Quality dining on Gheringhap Street, on the walk from the CBD to the ground.

650m • 8 min walk • Customer toilets
 Inside GMHBA Stadium Kardinia Park with green oval and grandstands
Must-Do Experience

Cats Stadium Tour

Behind the scenes: players' rooms, race, and walk on the hallowed turf.

Check geelongcats.com.au • ~60 min
Geelong waterfront dining scene with craft beers and food before a game at GMHBA Stadium

Where to Eat & Drink Near GMHBA Stadium

Pre-game pubs, post-match restaurants, and the best spots within walking distance — all verified with real distances. We've noted which venues have confirmed customer toilets.

Pre-Game Pubs & Bars (Closest First)

Closest Bar

The 18th Amendment Bar

📍 82A Little Malop St, Geelong🚶 1.3km • 16 min walk

Hidden cocktail bar on Little Malop Street. Good pre-game cocktails and craft beers. Not wheelchair accessible.

🚽 Customer toilets available

Non Disclosure Bar

📍 71 Little Malop St, Geelong🚶 1.4km • 17 min walk

Speakeasy-style bar open Fri-Sun evenings. Craft cocktails and intimate atmosphere. Walk to the ground after drinks.

🚽 Customer toilets available

Bubbles Bar

📍 Pakington St, Geelong West🚶 1.5km • 18 min walk

Casual bar on Pakington Street with outdoor seating. Good for a relaxed pre-game drink in the Geelong West strip.

🚽 Customer toilets available • Outdoor seating

Restaurants & Cafes Near GMHBA Stadium (Closest First)

Closest Restaurant

Empire Grill

📍 Gheringhap St, South Geelong🍽 Grill🚶 650m • 8 min walk

Quality grill restaurant on the walk between the CBD and the stadium. empiregrill.com.au. Book ahead on match days.

🚽 Customer toilets available

Nautica Bar & Restaurant

📍 Gheringhap St, Geelong🍽 Bar & Restaurant🚶 1.0km • 12 min walk

Open Mon-Sat 5pm-9pm. nauticageelong.com.au. Good for a pre-game dinner, straight walk down to the ground after.

🚽 Customer toilets available

Maestro

📍 40 Ryrie St, Geelong🍴 Italian/Modern🚶 1.2km • 15 min walk

Open daily for lunch and dinner. maestrogeelong.com.au. One of Geelong's most popular dining spots.

🚽 Customer toilets available

Kesari

📍 64 Malop St, Geelong🍛 Indian🚶 1.4km • 17 min walk

Modern Indian restaurant in the heart of Geelong CBD. kesari.com.au. Great for a pre-game curry.

🚽 Customer toilets available

Rook

📍 Malop St, Geelong🍛 Sri Lankan Fusion🚶 1.5km • 19 min walk

Sri Lankan fusion dining. rookgeelong.com. Unique flavours in the Geelong CBD.

🚽 Customer toilets available

17by4

📍 40 Little Malop St, Geelong🍴 Cafe🚶 1.3km • 16 min walk

Popular Geelong cafe with outdoor seating. 17by4.com.au. Good for brunch before an afternoon game.

🚽 Customer toilets available • Outdoor seating

Tutti Cafe

📍 Little Malop St, Geelong🍴 Cafe🚶 1.4km • 17 min walk

Open for breakfast/lunch weekdays, dinner Thu-Sat. tutticafe.com.au. Versatile CBD spot.

🚽 Customer toilets available

9 Grams

📍 343 Pakington St, Newtown🍴 Cafe🚶 1.6km • 20 min walk

Popular Pakington Street cafe open daily 7am-4pm. On the Geelong West strip, perfect for brunch before the game.

🚽 Customer toilets available

Blank Space

📍 343 Pakington St, Newtown🍴 Cafe🚶 1.6km • 20 min walk

Open from 6am weekdays. blankspacenewtown.com.au. Early morning coffee before a day game.

🚽 Customer toilets available

Food & Drink Inside GMHBA Stadium

General Concourse Kiosks

🍴 Every stand, every level

Pies, hot dogs, chips, burgers, and beer at kiosks throughout the ground. Level 1 kiosks are busiest at half-time — try Level 2 for shorter queues. Nearest toilets are always on the same level as the kiosks.

Premium Dining & Corporate

🍾 Premium areas

Sit-down meals and private bars for premium ticket holders. Private restrooms in corporate areas are typically much quieter.

Save $$

Pre-Game Food Tip

💡 Eat before you enter

Grab a meal on Pakington Street or Moorabool Street on your way in. Food inside the stadium is standard event pricing. Plenty of options in South Geelong and Geelong West within walking distance.

Geelong CBD waterfront at dusk with hotel buildings illuminated and Corio Bay reflections

Hotels Near GMHBA Stadium — Where to Stay

All hotels within reach of Kardinia Park, sorted by proximity. Distances are real walking estimates from OSM data. Expect price spikes for AFL finals weekends and major events.

Closest • 1.2km

Holiday Inn Geelong

📍 40 Ryrie St, Geelong🚶 15 min walk
📞 (03) 0411 561 125

15-storey hotel in the CBD, easy walk to the ground via Gheringhap Street. ihg.com. Modern rooms with city views.

$150 - $280 /night
🚽 Hotel lobby restrooms • Guest facilities
1.3km

Rydges Geelong

📍 89-105 Gheringhap St, Geelong🚶 16 min walk
📞 (03) 5223 6200

4-star hotel on Gheringhap Street. rydges.com/geelong. Straight walk south to the stadium. Restaurant and bar on-site.

$160 - $300 /night
🚽 Hotel lobby & restaurant restrooms

Nireeda Apartments

📍 Geelong CBD🚶 1.5km • 19 min walk

Boutique apartment-style accommodation. Self-contained with kitchen. Good for families and multi-day cricket or football trips.

$140 - $250 /night
4-star • Novotel

Novotel Geelong

📍 10-14 Eastern Beach Rd, Geelong🚶 1.8km • 22 min walk
📞 (03) 5223 1377★★★★

4-star Accor hotel on the Geelong waterfront. novotelgeelong.com.au. Views over Corio Bay. Wi-Fi. Restaurant on site. Short drive or scenic waterfront walk to the stadium.

$180 - $350 /night
🚽 Lobby & restaurant restrooms • Waterfront location
Premium • IHG

Crowne Plaza Geelong

📍 33 Smythe St, Geelong🚶 2.0km • 24 min walk
📞 (03) 4225 8800200 rooms

Geelong's newest premium hotel. 200 rooms. ihg.com/crowneplaza. Full-service with restaurant, bar, and conference facilities. Short Uber to the ground.

$220 - $400 /night
🚽 Full guest facilities • Restaurant restrooms
Inside GMHBA Stadium Kardinia Park looking across the oval from the stands

Tours & Things to Do Near GMHBA Stadium

Making a day of it? These attractions are within easy reach — perfect if you're arriving early or visiting Geelong for the first time.

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Geelong Cats Stadium Tour

Behind the scenes at the Cats' home ground. See the players' rooms, coach's box, media centre, and walk through the race onto the hallowed turf.

Check geelongcats.com.au~60 minNot available on match days

🚽 Toilets available during tour

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Geelong Waterfront & Eastern Beach

Iconic Geelong waterfront with the painted bollards, sea baths, boardwalk, and Cunningham Pier. Free to explore all year round.

FreeAlways open1.8km north

🚽 Public toilets at Eastern Beach (accessible)

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Geelong Botanic Gardens

Heritage-listed gardens in Eastern Park overlooking Corio Bay. Beautiful walking trails, fernery, and picnic areas. Free entry.

Free entryDawn - dusk2.5km northeast

🚽 Public toilets within the gardens

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Geelong Gallery

Regional art gallery with a strong Australian collection including works by Frederick McCubbin and Tom Roberts. Free permanent collection.

Free / varies10am-5pm1.5km north

🚽 Public restrooms on ground floor (accessible)

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Pakington Street Shopping Strip

Geelong West's vibrant strip. Cafes, boutiques, vintage shops, and restaurants. Great atmosphere on a Saturday afternoon before a game.

Free to exploreAlways open1.5km west

🚽 Most cafes and restaurants have customer toilets

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Barwon River Trail

Walk or cycle along the Barwon River from South Geelong to the coast. Beautiful scenery, playgrounds, and picnic areas just south of the stadium.

FreeAlways openAdjacent south

🚽 Barwon Valley Park public toilets (free)

South Geelong railway station with V/Line train and GMHBA Stadium visible in the background

Getting to GMHBA Stadium

GMHBA Stadium (Kardinia Park) is at 370 Moorabool Street, South Geelong VIC 3220 — about 75km southwest of Melbourne CBD.

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V/Line Train

South Geelong Station is closest (5 min walk along Moorabool St). V/Line runs from Melbourne Southern Cross Station (~1 hour). Extra services on match days. Geelong Station is 1.5km (20 min walk).

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Bus

Multiple bus routes serve South Geelong and Moorabool Street. Route 1 from Geelong Station to South Geelong passes near the ground. Check ptv.vic.gov.au for timetables.

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Drive from Melbourne

Take the Princes Freeway (M1) — about 75 min from the CBD. Exit at Geelong and follow signs to Kardinia Park. See parking section below.

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Walk from Geelong CBD

20-25 min via Gheringhap Street and Moorabool Street. Flat, easy walk. Public toilets available in the CBD along the way.

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Uber / Taxi

Drop-off at Moorabool Street (Gate 1) or La Trobe Terrace (Gate 2). Walk away from the ground post-game for lower surge pricing.

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Cycle

Bike racks available in the Kardinia Park precinct. The Barwon River Trail connects to the area from the south and west.

GMHBA Stadium Parking & Nearest Toilets on Arrival

Where to park and the closest restroom from each car park so you're sorted the moment you arrive.

Kardinia Park — Moorabool St

2 min walk to Gate 1

Main event-day car park adjacent to the ground. Fills early for big games. Cash/card.

Nearest toilet: Ford Stand, Ground Level • Also: West Oval Toilet Block (external)

La Trobe Terrace

3 min walk to Gate 2

Street parking along La Trobe Terrace on the west side. Limited spaces but close to gates.

Nearest toilet: Reg Hickey Stand, Ground Level

South Geelong Side Streets

5-10 min walk

Free residential street parking in surrounding streets. Watch for match-day restrictions. Arrive 60+ min early on big game days.

Nearest toilet: Whichever gate you enter • West Oval Toilet Block is accessible before entry

Geelong CBD Car Parks

20-25 min walk or short drive

Multiple paid car parks in the Geelong CBD. Often less stressful than finding a spot near the ground. Walk via Gheringhap Street.

CBD public toilets en route • Gheringhap St toilets (accessible)

South Geelong Station

5 min walk to Gate 1

Station car park. Good option if arriving by car and wanting easy post-game exit. Limited spaces on match days.

Nearest toilet: Station facilities • Ford Stand once inside

GMHBA Stadium Toilets & Restrooms by Stand

Full breakdown of every bathroom location inside GMHBA Stadium (Kardinia Park), organised by stand and level. Last verified May 2026.

Brownlow Stand (North)5 toilets
Ground
East endWest end
Level 1
Mid concourseAccessible
Level 2
Upper concourse
Premiership Stand (East)5 toilets
Ground
North endSouth end
Level 1
Mid concourseAccessible
Level 2
Upper concourse
Ford Stand (South)4 toilets
Ground
Near Gate 1Accessible
Level 1
Mid concourseFamily Room
Reg Hickey Stand (West)3 toilets
Ground
Near Gate 2Accessible
Level 1
Mid concourse
Gary Ablett Stand (South-West)4 toilets
Ground
West end
Level 1
Mid concourseAccessible
Level 2
Upper concourse
Family & Accessible Facilities4 rooms
Family
Ford Stand L1Brownlow Stand L1
Accessible
All stands, ground level

Accessible & Specialist Toilets at GMHBA Stadium

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Accessible Toilets

Wheelchair-accessible toilets available in every stand at ground level. All gates have accessible entry routes.

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Family Rooms

Dedicated family rooms with baby change tables in the Ford Stand and Brownlow Stand, Level 1. Feeding chairs and warming facilities.

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Shortest Queues

Level 2 toilets in the Brownlow and Premiership Stands are consistently quieter at half-time. Most people stay on Level 1 — go up to skip the line.

Public Toilets Near GMHBA Stadium (Outside the Ground)

Arriving early or can't get inside? These free public restrooms are within walking distance.

Kardinia Park West Oval Toilet Block

OSM verified building • Within the precinct

Free

South Geelong — Near Stadium

Public toilets • 300m south of stadium

Free

Geelong CBD — Gheringhap St

1.2km north • Near Market Square

FreeAccessible

Barwon Valley Park

1.0km south • Along the Barwon River

Free
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GMHBA Stadium Frequently Asked Questions

Quick answers to the most common Kardinia Park visitor questions.

How many toilets and restrooms are at GMHBA Stadium?
GMHBA Stadium has 20+ restroom locations across 5 stands (Brownlow, Premiership, Ford, Reg Hickey, and Gary Ablett) and multiple levels. Every stand has toilets on every level, so you're never more than a short walk from a bathroom. See our interactive toilet map for exact locations.
Where are the accessible toilets at GMHBA Stadium?
Accessible toilets are available at ground level in every stand. All major entry gates have accessible routes. Family rooms with baby change facilities are in the Ford Stand and Brownlow Stand on Level 1.
Where is the nearest toilet to Gate 1?
Ford Stand, Ground Level — about 1 minute walk from Gate 1 on Moorabool Street. An accessible toilet is also at ground level.
Is there a baby change room at GMHBA Stadium?
Yes. Family rooms with baby change tables are in the Ford Stand (Level 1) and Brownlow Stand (Level 1). Each has change tables and feeding chairs.
Which GMHBA Stadium toilets have the shortest queues at half-time?
Level 2 toilets in the Brownlow and Premiership Stands are consistently quieter during half-time. Most crowds stay on Level 1 — heading up saves significant queue time.
How do I get to GMHBA Stadium by train?
Take the V/Line train from Melbourne Southern Cross Station to South Geelong Station (~1 hour). The station is a 5-minute walk to the stadium along Moorabool Street. Extra services run on match days. Geelong Station is also walkable (1.5km, 20 min).
Where should I park for GMHBA Stadium?
The main car park is at Kardinia Park on Moorabool Street (2 min walk to Gate 1) but fills early. La Trobe Terrace (3 min to Gate 2) has limited street parking. For big games, park in the Geelong CBD and walk 20-25 minutes or take a short Uber.
What hotels are closest to GMHBA Stadium?
Holiday Inn Geelong (1.2km, 15 min walk) and Rydges Geelong (1.3km, 16 min walk) are the closest. Novotel Geelong on the waterfront (1.8km) and Crowne Plaza Geelong (2.0km) are also popular. Book ahead for AFL finals weekends.
Where should I eat before a game at GMHBA Stadium?
Closest option: Empire Grill (650m, Gheringhap St). In the CBD: Maestro (1.2km, Italian), Kesari (1.4km, Indian), and 17by4 (1.3km, cafe). For Geelong West vibes: 9 Grams and Blank Space on Pakington Street (1.6km). All have customer toilets.
What is the capacity of GMHBA Stadium?
GMHBA Stadium seats 36,000, making it the largest stadium in regional Victoria. It regularly sells out for Geelong Cats home games, especially finals.
Can I do a tour of GMHBA Stadium?
Yes. The Geelong Cats offer behind-the-scenes tours including the players' rooms, race, media facilities, and a walk on the ground. Check geelongcats.com.au for availability and booking. Tours are not available on match days.
Are there public toilets near GMHBA Stadium outside the ground?
Yes. The closest is the Kardinia Park West Oval Toilet Block within the precinct (OSM verified). Others include public toilets in South Geelong (300m south), Geelong CBD on Gheringhap St (accessible, 1.2km), and Barwon Valley Park (1.0km south). All are free.

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