Nambour Showgrounds
The Nambour Showgrounds is a large multi-purpose recreational, sporting and events facility centrally located on the Sunshine Coast. The showgrounds comprise multi-purpose ovals, a grandstand, catering facilities and a range of meeting and function rooms where daytime and evening events can be accommodated.
Hosting many regular sporting and recreational events including cricket, netball and badminton, this venue is also ideal for festivals, expos, trade shows and conferences. The showgrounds are also popular with caravan clubs and car clubs, and camping is allowed during events. The showgrounds are particularly suited to equine, horticultural and agricultural events.
Home of the annual Sunshine Coast Show in June and the Queensland Home Garden Expo in July, the showgrounds is easily accessible from the Bruce Highway, and is close to the Nambour transport hub. On-site parking is available.
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Location
Coronation Avenue Nambour, Queensland, 4560
Main Entrance via Showground Way
Nambour Showgrounds Site Map [PDF 752KB]
Hire bookings
You can hire any one of the numerous meeting spaces, equine areas and ovals on an adhoc or regular basis.
Administration officers can assist you to arrange a small meeting, sporting or club activity, trade display or a large-scale event, festival or conference. Spaces can by hired by the hour or by the day, subject to availability.
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Generally, bookings for meetings need to be made at least two weeks in advance and, for events and functions, applications need to be finalised at least one month prior to the event, and before you advertise the event. Hirers are required to hold public liability insurance.
Spaces for hire
Check availability of the spaces for hire or make an enquiry about the venue or a specific space.
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Oval 1 (main)
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Suitable for a wide variety of sporting, equestrian, trade shows with a large grandstand available for patrons. View image [JPG 25KB]
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Oval 2 and Oval 3
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In addition to activities suitable for the main oval, smaller ovals are also ideal for camping, caravan and car clubs. View image [JPG 25KB]
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Equine arena (covered)
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Indoor arena has lights and irrigation.
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Equine arena (unroofed)
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Outdoor arena. View image [JPG 25KB]
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Rodeo arena
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Outdoor fenced arena.
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Grandstand dining hall
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Suitable for limited catering with servery and views to main oval. Ideal for meetings of up to 50 people -- chairs and outdoor tables available. View image [JPG 25KB]
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Main pavilion (upper level)
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Large open plan area with timber dance floor. Ideal for functions for up to 100 people. Access via stairs -- no disabled access. View image [JPG 25KB]
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Main pavilion (lower level)
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Large multi-purpose area with a concrete floor ideal for trade displays, auctions and larger functions and meetings. View image [JPG 25KB]
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Fergus Scott pavilion
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Located behind the equine facilities, this is a drive through, roofed partial enclosed area ideal for hosting equestrian gatherings.
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Trade display pavilions
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Two large covered pavilions adjacent to the main pavilion building: Jim Carolan Pav (14m x 24m) and Ray Grace Pav (25m x 50m over two levels) with lighting and power. Flexible use, available separately or combined. View image [JPG 25KB]
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Apex hall meeting room (upper level)
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Ideal meeting room with tables and chairs for up to 30 people and a kitchenette. Access via stairs no disabled access.
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School building
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Located just inside the main entrance, this original building is wheelchair accessible with parking. Ideal for meetings and private functions it caters for up to 60 people with 60 chairs, large tables and a kitchen. View image [JPG 25KB]
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Nicklin House
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The administration office is located on the ground floor. Upstairs, overlooking the main oval is a meeting room suitable for up to 20 people (tables and chairs provided). Access via stairs no disabled access.
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Scout hall
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Located opposite Nicklin House, ideal for small meeting and functions of up to 30 with a kitchette (tables and chairs provided). Wheelchair access via a ramp. View image [JPG 25KB]
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Additional spaces
Equine facilities are serviced by 196 stables, cattle yards, wash bays and shower and toilet facilities. Please telephone ahead if you wish to make a stable booking for an over-night stay.
There are several buildings that exist that do not show on the list of available spaces, such as the poultry, cricket building, Apex training facility and bar areas. These are hired with special conditions. Netball and badminton courts are also available for hire.
Please contact showgrounds administration to enquire about these additional spaces.
Hire charges
Hire charges vary according to the status of your organisation and the purpose and duration of the proposed booking. For current fees and charges view council's fees and charges.
Contact details
Administration office on site, Nicklin House.
Monday to Friday excluding public holidays.
(Office may be unattended during business hours).
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Telephone:
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(07) 5476 2948
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Facsimile:
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(07) 5441 8338
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Email:
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Postal:
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Locked bag 72, Nambour Qld 4560
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