--- description: "Darwin Football Stadium parking: the Bonson Gate car park is free with approximately 325 spaces, while route number 5 serves the Marrara Sporting Complex." title: Parking Near Darwin Football Stadium, Coconut Grove | Parksy image: https://www.parksy.com/sites/default/files/landmarks/poi-stadium-cd647c65.webp --- [Skip to main content](#main-content) # Parking Near Darwin Football Stadium, Coconut Grove Landmark Parking · Coconut Grove, Northern Territory · Darwin Football Stadium Published 8 Aug 2026 · Updated 16 Sep 2026 · 5 min read · Reviewed by the [Parksy Editorial Team](https://www.parksy.com/editorial-guidelines) 23 Abala Road, Marrara NT 0812 [Airport Parking (DRW)](https://www.parksy.com/airport/au/nt/drw) [Cheap Parking](https://www.parksy.com/cheap/au/nt/coconut-grove) [Disability Parking](https://www.parksy.com/disability/au/nt/coconut-grove) [Free Parking](https://www.parksy.com/free/au/nt/coconut-grove) [Garage Rentals](https://www.parksy.com/garages/coconut-grove) [Listings Nearby](https://www.parksy.com/parking/au/nt/coconut-grove) [Moving Guide](https://www.parksy.com/moving/au/nt/coconut-grove) [Parking Costs](https://www.parksy.com/costs/au/nt/coconut-grove) [Parking Fines](https://www.parksy.com/fines/au/nt/coconut-grove) [Parking Permits](https://www.parksy.com/permits/au/nt/coconut-grove) [Parking Signs](https://www.parksy.com/signs/au/nt/coconut-grove) [Rent Parking](https://www.parksy.com/rent/au/nt/coconut-grove) [Street Parking](https://www.parksy.com/street/au/nt/coconut-grove) [Towed Vehicle](https://www.parksy.com/towed/au/nt/coconut-grove) [Vehicle Storage](https://www.parksy.com/storage/au/nt/coconut-grove) Where Can I Park for Darwin Football Stadium? Darwin Football Stadium’s main car park at the Bonson Gate end is free and has approximately 325 spaces. Public buses on route number 5 operate to the Marrara Sporting Complex. Priced alternatives include a 390 metre garage in Anula at $142.31 a day and a 940 metre covered space in Eaton at $13 a day. Listen to article 6:00 minutes Playback speed 0.75×1×1.25×1.5×2× Voice Auto (your country) Audio is AI-generated on your device, so voice and pronunciation may vary. [Find Parking Near Me](https://www.parksy.com/parking-near-me) [Find Parking Near Me](https://www.parksy.com/parking-near-me) Search secure car spaces, garages and undercover spots near you, and lock in your spot in minutes.
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## Parking Near Coconut Grove [Premium Commercial Garage in Anula, NT - 24/7 Access $16.00/day 390 m](https://www.parksy.com/parking/au/nt/anula/premium-commercial-garage-anula-nt-247-access-173740) [Secure 24/7 Covered Parking in Eaton, NT - Just $13/day $13.00/day 940 m](https://www.parksy.com/parking/au/nt/eaton/secure-247-covered-parking-eaton-nt-13day-173761) [Darwin Airport Short-Term Garage Parking in Marrara $12.00/hr 2.1 km](https://www.parksy.com/parking/au/nt/marrara/darwin-airport-short-term-garage-parking-in-marrar-95593) [Secure Long-Term Parking in Marrara Near Darwin Airport $25.00/day 2.2 km](https://www.parksy.com/parking/au/nt/marrara/secure-long-term-parking-in-marrara-near-darwin-ai-95594) [Secure and Convenient Parking in Marrara, NT POA 140 m](https://www.parksy.com/parking/au/nt/marrara/secure-convenient-parking-marrara-nt-169704) [Convenient Parking Lot in Marrara, NT - Book Now! POA 270 m](https://www.parksy.com/parking/au/nt/marrara/convenient-parking-lot-marrara-nt-book-182684) [See more parking near you →](https://www.parksy.com/parking-near-me) ![A sports stadium](https://www.parksy.com/sites/default/files/landmarks/poi-stadium-cd647c65.webp) A sports stadium Photo: [Pexels](https://www.pexels.com/@wb2008) / Waldemar Brandt ## Darwin Football Stadium Event-Day Parking in Marrara Darwin Football Stadium is on Abala Road in the Marrara Sporting Precinct, near Coconut Grove (nt.gov.au). The venue’s facilities include a sealed open area for car exhibitions and parking, with lighting for night use (nt.gov.au). AFL Northern Territory lists the main car park at the Bonson Gate end as free, with approximately 325 available spaces (play.afl). Public buses operate the number 5 service to the Marrara Sporting Complex (play.afl). The venue page lists Football Northern Territory contact details for event-specific arrangements: 08 7936 8678 and hello@footballnt.com.au (nt.gov.au). ## Parksy Parking Within Walking Distance of DFS The closest priced Parksy option is a premium commercial garage in Anula, 390 metres from DFS, at $142.31 a day. The short distance makes it practical for a match, although the walk still adds a clear post-event leg compared with parking at the ground. A secure 24/7 covered space in Eaton is 940 metres away and costs $13 a day. A Darwin Airport short-term garage in Marrara costs $12 an hour and sits 2.1 kilometres from the venue, while secure long-term parking in Marrara near Darwin Airport is 2.2 kilometres away at $25 a day. Those Marrara options suit drivers prepared for a longer walk after a show or match, especially when the venue car park is busy. Show map of Coconut Grove ## Abala Road Restrictions and Event-Day Enforcement DFS is within the Marrara Sporting Precinct, and the venue location is on Abala Road (nt.gov.au). Drivers approaching an event should expect activity around the sporting complex, particularly near the Bonson Gate end where the main free car park is located (play.afl). Public parking around TIO Stadium is available at several locations near the Ah Mat and Bonson Gates, within the Marrara Sporting Complex and around the surrounding area (AFL). Parking at DFS should therefore stay within marked public areas rather than access routes, gates or spaces serving other sporting facilities. Event traffic can make the precinct slower to leave after a match, so a legal space away from the main gate may offer a simpler exit. ## Alternative Car Parks Near Darwin Football Stadium The Marrara Sporting Complex provides a named alternative to the DFS car park, with public parking available at locations around TIO Stadium near the Ah Mat and Bonson Gates (AFL). The main TIO Stadium car park at the Bonson Gate end has approximately 325 spaces and is free (play.afl). Its position within the same sporting complex keeps the walk local while giving drivers another recognised parking area. Public buses serve the Marrara Sporting Complex on route number 5 (play.afl), creating a park-and-ride option for drivers who prefer not to take a car into the busiest part of the precinct. AFL Northern Territory identifies the Bonson Gate car park as the main car park, so it is the clearest named alternative for a free event-day arrival (play.afl). ## Walking and Public Transport to DFS DFS is at 23 Abala Road, Marrara NT 0812, in the Marrara Sporting Precinct (nt.gov.au). The published public transport option is bus route number 5, which operates to the Marrara Sporting Complex (play.afl). This is the practical public transport approach for visitors travelling to the venue without driving. The venue information identifies the sporting complex and road access rather than a nearby railway station. Drivers using the Bonson Gate parking area can continue on foot within the Marrara Sporting Complex to reach the stadium, while buses on route number 5 avoid the need to find a space close to the entrance (play.afl). Show street view near Darwin Football Stadium ## Sources - [NT parking information](https://nt.gov.au/driving/parking) - [City Parking Location Map | City of Darwin](https://www.darwin.nt.gov.au/resident-services/parking/parking-zones/city-parking-location-map) - [Darwin Football Stadium — official website](https://www.footballnt.com.au/) - [NT road users](https://nt.gov.au/driving) - [Larrakia Park - Darwin Football Stadium | NT.GOV.AU](https://nt.gov.au/leisure/sport/facilities-and-contacts/find-a-sports-facility/larrakia-park-darwin-football-stadium) - [TIO Stadium - AFL.com.au](https://www.afl.com.au/aflw/venues/88) - [Larrakia Park (Darwin Football Stadium)](https://www.footballgroundmap.com/ground/larrakia-park/casuarina) - [Larrakia Park - Darwin Football Stadium](https://nt.gov.au/leisure/sport/facilities-and-contacts/find-a-sports-facility/larrakia-park-darwin-football-stadium?SQ_PAINT_LAYOUT_NAME=multi&curr=187844&print=yes) - [AFLNT Venues](https://play.afl/northern-territory/about/venues) \* Please note: parking prices, time limits and fine amounts change frequently and vary by operator, council and local authority. Everything on this page is indicative and provided on a best-endeavours basis. Always check the sign, the operator or the issuing authority before you rely on a figure. ## Frequently Asked Questions ### Where Can I Park for Darwin Football Stadium? Darwin Football Stadium’s main car park at the Bonson Gate end is free and has approximately 325 spaces. Public buses on route number 5 operate to the Marrara Sporting Complex. Priced alternatives include a 390 metre garage in Anula at $142.31 a day and a 940 metre covered space in Eaton at $13 a day. ### Is Parking Free at Darwin Football Stadium? The main car park at the Bonson Gate end is free, with approximately 325 available spaces. Public parking is also available near the Ah Mat and Bonson Gates, within the Marrara Sporting Complex and around the surrounding area. Drivers should use marked public areas and avoid access routes, gates or spaces serving other facilities. ### What Are the Closest Paid Parking Options Near Darwin Football Stadium? The closest priced option is a premium commercial garage in Anula, 390 metres from the stadium, at $142.31 a day. A secure 24/7 covered space in Eaton is 940 metres away and costs $13 a day. The walk from either option adds a post-event leg compared with parking at the ground. ### Can I Take a Bus to Darwin Football Stadium? Public buses operate route number 5 to the Marrara Sporting Complex. This is the published public transport option for visitors travelling without driving and avoids the need to find a space close to the entrance. Drivers who park at Bonson Gate can continue on foot within the Marrara Sporting Complex to reach the stadium. ### Where Is Darwin Football Stadium Located? The stadium is at 23 Abala Road, Marrara NT 0812, within the Marrara Sporting Precinct. Drivers should expect activity around the sporting complex during events, particularly near the Bonson Gate end. Event traffic can make the precinct slower to leave, so a legal space away from the main gate may offer a simpler exit. ### What Other Paid Car Parks Are Near Darwin Football Stadium? A Darwin Airport short-term garage in Marrara is 2.1 kilometres from the stadium and costs $12 an hour. Secure long-term parking in Marrara near Darwin Airport is 2.2 kilometres away at $25 a day. 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