Kardinia Park (stadium)
Stadium Multi-purpose stadium in Geelong, home to AFL matches
Geelong’s Kardinia Park (GMHBA Stadium) hosts Australian Football League matches, concerts and community sport; fans attend AFL fixtures and occasional events at this compact, riverside venue.
Kardinia Park, commonly called a stadium in Geelong, Victoria, is the principal sports venue for Australian rules football in the city and the home ground of the Geelong Football Club. It is a mid-sized Australian stadium with multi-use facilities.
The venue holds roughly 36,000 spectators and contains seating stands, corporate facilities and player amenities suitable for AFL matches and other large events. Match days draw significant local crowds and the ground is configured for Australian rules football with spectator concourses and hospitality areas.
The site has been used for organised sport for many decades and has been progressively redeveloped and modernised in stages to expand seating, improve facilities and comply with league standards. Sponsorship naming has changed over time.
Kardinia Park sits in central Geelong in the state of Victoria, about 75 kilometres southwest of Melbourne.
- Capacity and main tenant: Seating capacity is approximately 36,000, and it serves as the primary home ground for the Australian Football League club the Geelong Cats.
- Events and access: Located inside the inner city of Geelong, the stadium hosts AFL matches, community sports and occasional concerts and is served by Geelong's public transport and road network.
How to Get to Kardinia Park (stadium) #
From Melbourne, take the V/Line train to Geelong (about 1 hour). From Geelong station, the stadium is a short tram or bus ride; many fans walk (20-30 minutes) from the station through the city center. On match days extra public transport services run and signage funnels crowds toward Kardinia Park.
Tips for Visiting Kardinia Park (stadium) #
- If visiting for an AFL match, arrive early-transport hubs and footpaths funnel large crowds into the stadium.
- Use the Geelong Pako-Tram on event nights or the V/Line train to Geelong station; it's a short tram or bus ride from there.
- For the best views of the playing surface and city skyline, aim for seats on the hill (southern stand) rather than behind goals.
Best Time to Visit Kardinia Park (stadium) #
Visit during the Australian Rules Football season (March-September) to catch the stadium at its loudest and most local.
Weather & Climate near Kardinia Park (stadium) #
Kardinia Park (stadium)'s climate is classified as Cold Semi-Arid - Cold Semi-Arid climate with mild summers (peaking in February) and cold winters (coldest in July). Temperatures range from 6°C to 25°C. Moderate rainfall (574 mm/year).
January
January is mild with highs of 25°C and lows of 14°C. Moderate rainfall (45 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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February
February is the warmest month with highs of 25°C and lows of 15°C. Moderate rainfall (37 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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March
March is mild with highs of 23°C and lows of 13°C. Moderate rainfall (36 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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April
April is cool with highs of 20°C and lows of 11°C. Moderate rainfall (41 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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May
May is cool with highs of 17°C and lows of 9°C. Moderate rainfall (49 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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June
June is cool with highs of 14°C and lows of 7°C. Moderate rainfall (45 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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July
July is the coolest month with highs of 14°C and lows of 6°C. Moderate rainfall (44 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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August
August is cool with highs of 15°C and lows of 7°C. Moderate rainfall (51 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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September
September is cool with highs of 17°C and lows of 8°C. Moderate rainfall (59 mm), partly cloudy skies, and breezy conditions.
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October
October is cool with highs of 19°C and lows of 9°C. The wettest month with 66 mm of rain, partly cloudy skies, and breezy conditions.
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November
November is cool with highs of 21°C and lows of 11°C. Moderate rainfall (52 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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December
December is cool with highs of 23°C and lows of 12°C. Moderate rainfall (49 mm), partly cloudy skies, and breezy conditions.
