At a glance
- Who it’s for
- Anyone going to a match or event at Sunshine Coast Stadium, 31 Sportsman Parade, Bokarina
- What to do now
- The stadium directs visitors to the event’s own page for parking information and to translink.com.au for bus information
- Buses
- Routes 600, 602 and 611 stop on Nicklin Way; route 607 stops on Innovation Parkway near Metier Linkway, then a short walk around Lake Kawana
- Parking
- Designated car parks and street parking, which may be restricted during events
- Not allowed
- Parking on nature strips, open space and parkland, and across driveways
- Last checked
- 8 November 2026, on the stadium’s Getting Here page and two council pages
- Not yet confirmed
- The stadium’s page gives no car park prices or capacity, and no train information
Sunshine Coast Stadium is at 31 Sportsman Parade, Bokarina, and the stadium says buses on Nicklin Way, parking around Lake Kawana, bicycle racks and taxis or Uber are the ways to reach it. Parking on nature strips, open space and parkland is not permitted anywhere in Bokarina, and the stadium says fines may be issued.
This guide combines the stadium’s official Getting Here page with two Sunshine Coast Council pages on verge parking and how to park legally, plus Translink’s 50 cent fares page. All were checked on 8 November 2026.
Where is Sunshine Coast Stadium?
The stadium’s page gives the address as 31 Sportsman Parade, Bokarina. It says the venue can also be reached via 320 Nicklin Way, Bokarina.
Which buses go to the stadium?
The stadium says Translink bus routes 600, 602 and 611 run north and south along Nicklin Way on a regular basis, and route 607 runs north and south along Kawana Way on a regular basis.
| Route | Where to get off |
|---|---|
| 600, 602 and 611, northbound | Nicklin Way at Sunshine Coast Stadium, or Nicklin Way at Main Drive |
| 600, 602 and 611, southbound | Nicklin Way at Main Drive, or Nicklin Way at Sunshine Coast Stadium |
| 607, northbound and southbound | Innovation Parkway near Metier Linkway; the stadium is then a short walk around Lake Kawana |
The stadium advises passengers to always check bus timetables when planning a journey, and points to translink.com.au for information on public buses.
How much is the bus?
Translink’s 50 cent fares page describes a flat rate of 50 cents across all zones and modes on the Translink network. It says the flat fare applies to all go card, credit or debit card and paper ticket payments, and that the off-peak discount and the 50% concession fares do not apply during this time. The page gives no end date for the 50 cent fare. Our Sunshine Coast bus fares guide covers the payment options in more detail.
Can you park and walk?
Yes. The stadium suggests that visitors “park and walk”: park around Lake Kawana and walk along the scenic path to the venue. It says parking is available at various locations around the lake. It also says there are designated car parks and street parking around the venue, which may be restricted during events. For parking at a specific event, the stadium directs visitors to that event’s webpage.
The stadium’s page does not give car park prices, the number of spaces or opening times, so this guide does not either.
Where can you not park in Bokarina?
The stadium says parking restrictions apply throughout Bokarina. Parking on nature strips, areas of open space and parkland is not permitted, and fines may be issued to vehicles parked illegally. It also asks visitors to be considerate of residents by not parking across driveways.
Sunshine Coast Council’s verge parking page explains the rule behind this. It says parking a vehicle wholly or partially on the verge can be considered an offence under state government legislation. It quotes the Queensland road rules: a driver must not stop on a bicycle path, footpath, shared path or median strip, or the verge adjacent to a length of road in a built-up area, unless the driver stops at a place to which a parking control sign applies and is permitted to stop there.
What happens if you park on a verge?
The council says it takes an educational approach to verge parking and seeks voluntary compliance. Its page says officers may issue:
| Situation | What the council says may be issued |
|---|---|
| First-time offender | A caution and fact sheet explaining why the parking is unlawful |
| Repeat offender | A penalty infringement notice |
| Parking considered unsafe | A penalty infringement notice in the first instance |
The council lists five signs of an unsafe parking situation: it creates a significant risk to pedestrian safety, it impacts on underground infrastructure, it impedes access to essential services, it reduces visibility, or it causes significant damage to the verge. For how to pay or dispute a notice, see our guide to Sunshine Coast parking fines.
What do the yellow lines and loading zones mean?
The council’s how to park legally page says a no stopping zone is indicated by a yellow line or signage, and that it covers the whole road reserve, including the footpath or unformed section, not just the formed section of road. It is an offence to park next to a yellow line or between no stopping signs, on the road, the shoulder or the footpath, and drivers risk an infringement.
For dropping people off, the page says loading zones allow 2 minutes for all vehicles to drop off and pick up passengers, and 5 minutes for all vehicles to drop off and pick up persons with a disability. If a sign gives a length of time, you must follow the times on the sign.
Can you cycle, or take a taxi?
The stadium says bicycle racks are at the northern end of the stadium on Sportsmans Parade. It says Sunshine Coast Cabs are available on 131 008, and that Ubers are available if you have the Uber app activated on your smartphone.
Will the roads be closed for events?
The stadium says traffic management plans are required at some events and may result in road closures or changes to traffic conditions in the area. The Getting Here page does not name which events.
Quick checklist
- Address: 31 Sportsman Parade, Bokarina; also reachable via 320 Nicklin Way.
- Buses: routes 600, 602 and 611 on Nicklin Way; route 607 on Innovation Parkway, then a short walk around Lake Kawana.
- Parking: around Lake Kawana or in designated car parks and streets, which may be restricted during events.
- Never on nature strips, open space, parkland or across driveways.
- Bike racks: northern end, Sportsmans Parade.
- Taxi: Sunshine Coast Cabs on 131 008.
Sources
- Sunshine Coast Stadium — Getting Here (checked 8 November 2026)
- Sunshine Coast Council — Parking on a road verge (nature strip) (checked 8 November 2026)
- Sunshine Coast Council — How to park legally (checked 8 November 2026)
- Translink — 50 cent fares (checked 8 November 2026)
Featured image: Sunshine Coast Stadium (photo: Patrick Gillett / CC BY-SA 3.0) (text added)
OZ Local Updates is an independent local guide and is not affiliated with Sunshine Coast Stadium, Sunshine Coast Council or Translink. Parking rules and services can change; check the event page, the signs and the official pages above.