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n Toilets are located in most buildings around the Showgrounds n Locker facilities are primarily located under the John MacDonald Stand, but can also be found at several other locations around the Showgrounds n Drinking tap water is located at several sites around the Showgrounds Recycling The Ekka will provide green bins for recycling drink containers through the Containers for Change Program, raising funds for the RNA Foundation (RNAF). For every plastic bottle and aluminium can recycled, container refunds will be donated to the RNAF. The RNAF raises funds to aid agricultural heritage preservation, agricultural education and agricultural awareness and development. Mobile Phone Charging A secure mobile phone charging station can be found near the locker facilities under the John MacDonald Stand. (J-8) Information Booths Three information booths will be conveniently located: n Outside the Woolworths Fresh Food Pavilion on Gregory Terrace (I-14) n Near the Stockman's Rest (M-5) n Near the Woodchop Arena presented by AAM in B105 Sideshow Alley (D-11) Lost Children Lost Children is located at the Gregory Terrace Police Station, which is open from 9am to 8.30pm. (J-12) As part of the Keep Kids Safe program, parents are encouraged to collect a free wrist band from the police marquee on Gregory Terrace as soon as they arrive at Ekka. They can write their mobile number on their child’s wrist band, so if they become separated, they can be reunited ASAP. Operations Centre The RNA Operations Centre is located at the Gatehouse on Gregory Terrace and houses Emergency Services, RNA Operations Team, OH&S and Security. Lost and Found Lost and found is located at Guest Services on the lower level of the Royal International Convention Centre. (H-12)
Public transport Public transport is one of the easiest and most efficient ways to get to the Ekka. Learn more at translink.com.au/ekka Taxis & Rideshare A dedicated Rideshare & Taxi zone is located outside Gate 1 on Costin Street. Parking Parking Stations are conveniently located at: n McWhirters - enter via Warner or Ballow Streets n Valley Metro - enter via Alfred or Alden Streets n 388 Brunswick Street Car Park - enter via Berwick Street n 4 Mead Lane - enter via Ranwell Lane Cycling Although cycling inside the grounds is prohibited, secure bike racks are located in Carriage Street. (L-16) Facilities n ATM facilities are located around the Showgrounds n EFTPOS facilities are available near most ticket entry gates
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