Free parking at the Regatta Grounds

Free parking at the Regatta Grounds

The City of Hobart is hosting free parking at the Regatta Grounds leading up to New Year's Eve.

Entry is from the end of the Regatta Grounds Car Park on McVilly Drive. Please follow all directions.

Finish your Christmas shopping with free parking available up until 4 pm on Christmas Eve, and enjoy dinner at the Taste of Summer with the open hours extended until 9 pm between Wednesday 27 and Saturday 30 December.

Please note: once gates are closed, they won't be reopened until the following morning.

The Regatta Grounds will be open for parking on New Year's Eve from 9.30 am until 1 am Monday 1 January. All cars must exit before 1 am as the circus will be beginning their setup from 5 am.

Dates and times

Wednesday 20 December – 9.30 am to 5.30 pm
Thursday 21 December – 9.30 am to 5.30 pm
Friday 22 December – 9.30 am to 5.30 pm
Saturday 23 December – 9.30 am to 5.30 pm
Sunday 24 December – 9.30 am to 4 pm
Monday 25 December – Closed
Tuesday 26 December – 9.30 am to 5.30 pm
Wednesday 27 December – 9.30 am to 9 pm
Thursday 28 December – 9.30 am to 9 pm
Friday 29 December – 9.30 am to 9 pm
Saturday 30 December – 9.30 am to 9 pm
Sunday 31 December – 9.30 am to 1 am
Monday 1 January – Closed