Central Coast Stadium

Bluetongue Stadium | Central Coast Stadium is situated on the scenic Central Coast in Gosford, on the corner of Dane Drive & Central Coast Highway (formerly Pacific Highway). The stadiums picturesque views over and along the Brisbane water makes Central Coast stadium an ideal venue to hold many events.

Formally known as Grahame Park in the Late 1990's, the construction of Central Coast Stadium was completed in February 2000, bringing a one of a kind multifunctional facility to Gosford's foreshore.

Central Coast Stadium has played host too many events including, International Rugby Union, National Rugby League and National A-League Football matches, branching out to boxing, motor cross and open-air rock concerts as well as a multitude of local sporting and community events.

The arrival of the Central Coast Mariners in 2005/06 provides the sports public of the Central Coast with their first exclusively owned and nationally exposed sporting team.

H4>getting to Central Coast Stadium
train
Gosford Train Station is located approximately 300m from Central Coast Stadium, and regular Cityrail services run from Sydney's CBD & North Shore and Newcastle.
Contact Cityrail for timetable information on 131 500

bus
Bus services operate from all over the Central Coast.
Telephone Busways on (02) 4368 2277

ferry
See www.centralcoastferries.com.au for details of getting the ferry to the venue.

taxi
Taxi ranks are located at the following locations:
Central Coast Leagues Club
Gosford Station - William Street, Gosford
Call 131 008 for bookings

bicycle
The stadium is accessible by bike with cycle ways running from Woy Woy, and from Erina to the stadium. Bike racks are located at both entry points to the stadium.

driving directions
Travelling from Sydney or Newcastle

From Sydney- Head north on to the Sydney Newcastle Freeway for approximately 45Kms (45mins approx)
From Newcastle- Head South on the Sydney Newcastle Freeway for approximately 50Kms (45-50mins approx)
Take the Gosford/ Woy Woy Exit which will carry you onto the Central Coast Highway,
Follow the Central Coast Highway down into Gosford for approximately 8 minutes, stay on the main road, you will come to Brian McGowan Bridge travel over this bridge, Central Coast stadium is on your left. (for parking information please see Car Parking sub heading)

Note: On Event days this parking lot will be closed off to the public, in this case you will need to find alternate parking in Gosford city or in the parking stations which are described below.

car parking locations
Several Car Parks are located within easy walking distance from Central Coast Stadium.

Gosford City car park (P1) is approximately 100m away
Free parking is available 300m away at Gosford Train Station (P2)- Free
Central Coast Leagues Club provides free members parking (P3).

event day parking
The stadium has a minimal amount of parking underneath the northern section of the Brian McGowan Bridge as accessed via Alfred Higgs Place, outside the Western Entry Gate. For events, however, this area will be reserved for authorised personnel only, in this case please utilise the above described parking stations.

Note however that No Parking Locations exist in the vicinity of Central Coast Stadium in Wilhemnina St, St George st under the Brian McGowan Bridge on the southern side nest to the Central Coast HWY and other locations. Motorists are advised not to park on footpaths and nature strips to avoid being issued a fine and to park within designated parking areas only.