FAQs

Travel

Where can I park / how do I get there?
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For all transport and parking information, please see our
Getting Here page.
Where is the nearest taxi rank?
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The closest taxi rank is on Baker Street. See our
Getting Here page for more options.
What’s the nearest train station?
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Gosford Railway Station (about 500m walk). Details on the
Getting Here page.

Entry & Ticketing

How do I buy tickets?
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Tickets are available HERE Pre-purchase is advised. Gate sales (card/digital only) from 11am at the on-site Ticketek office (open event days only).
Which entry gates are open?
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For this event, Western Entry Gate 3 (waterfront side, beside Brian McGowan Bridge) is open.
Will my bag be checked on entry?
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Yes. All bags will be checked prior to entry. For some events, electronic screening is also used.
When can entry be refused?
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  • Intoxicated and/or disorderly persons
  • Unauthorised persons or invalid/scalped tickets
  • Prohibited items or items causing nuisance
  • Groups designated by Police or on banned lists
When can patrons be ejected or fined?
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  • Foul/abusive language; racial or threatening remarks/gestures
  • Offensive, disorderly, or unlawful behaviour
  • Unauthorised entry to the Stadium or playing area
  • Failure to comply with Conditions of Entry or staff directions

No ticket refund if ejected. Re-entry within 24 hours is an offence.

What to bring / not to bring

Can I bring a chair?
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Central Coast Oktoberfest has plenty of tables and chairs — no chairs may be brought in.
Can I bring an umbrella?
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Yes, but please don’t open them in front of other spectators. Ponchos are a better alternative. However, we expect a beautiful sunny day!
Can I bring animals?
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No. Animals are prohibited, except for official assistance animals and guide dogs.
Which items are prohibited?
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  • Professional cameras (detachable/telephoto lens or lens extending >5cm) and flash
  • Professional recording devices; monopods/tripods
  • Any drinks with broken seal; alcohol or illegal substances
  • Eskies/hard cooler bags (must fit under seat)
  • Weapons or items used as weapons/projectiles (incl. toy/replica)
  • Chains, spiked/studded accessories
  • Fireworks/flares
  • Glass bottles/containers
  • Laser pointers, scissors, aerosol canisters
  • Drones/remote-controlled devices
  • Motorbike helmets, balaclavas
  • Horns, trumpets, sirens, whistles, vuvuzelas
  • Flags/signs larger than 1m × 1m; offensive content not permitted (unless pre-authorised)
  • Strollers, prams, baby capsules* (cloaking available; *allowed at some small on-field events)
  • Vacuum flasks of any material
  • Bicycles, skateboards, skates
  • Commercial food (excl. items from approved vendors/outlets)
  • Commercial quantities of packet food
  • E-cigarettes/vaporisers/electronic nicotine systems
  • Animals (excluding service animals)

Venue, Conduct & Services

Is smoking or vaping allowed?
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Use the designated area on ground floor West (south-west corner of the car park).
What’s the dress code?
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We’d love to see you in your best Oktoberfest outfit! However, if you don’t plan on dressing up please wear something appropriate.
Will there be merchandise for sale?
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Yes. Central Coast Oktoberfest merch, band merch and brewery merch on the festival lawn.
What are the general conditions of entry?
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  • Screening applies (bag checks; electronic screening at some events).
  • Management may conduct personal checks; refusal may mean no entry.
  • No alcohol may be taken into or out of the Stadium.
  • No smoking/vaping inside; no pass-outs for this event (use the designated area).
  • You may be recorded via broadcast/CCTV for safety/security.
  • Events may involve crowd-related risks; assess your own risk.
  • Children under 15 must be accompanied by a guardian (16+) unless in a program. Specific age restrictions may apply.
  • Sun exposure in some areas; patrons are responsible for sun protection and hydration.
Liquor licence & RSA conditions
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  • Licensed premises; intoxicated persons refused entry/evicted.
  • No external alcohol permitted.
  • Offences apply for minors purchasing/consuming or being supplied alcohol.
  • Bag checks at entrances.
  • Some events require drinks to be decanted into approved plastic cups or lids removed from bottles.
  • Accepted ID: AU/foreign driver licence; AU/foreign passport; NSW Photo Card; government Proof of Age card.
  • polytec Stadium supports NSW “No More It’s The Law” RSA initiatives.

Amenities & Catering

Are there ATMs? Is the venue cash-free?
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No permanent ATM on-site. The venue is cash-free: card or digital payments only.
What food and drink options are available?
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Food vans: Master Gozleme, German Grill Haus, Coast & Cone, Dutch Pancakes, Volkswurst, Nick’s Knuckles and Street Boss
Beer: Six String Brewing Co, Block n’ Tackle, Big Little Brewing, Oak Haven Brewery & Bay Rd Brewery.
Other Drinks: Steinbok & East Coast Juice collab, Those Cans, Central Coast Brewery. & Upstairs Wines – Wine Bar.

Emergency & Safety

What happens in an emergency evacuation?
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An Emergency Operational Management Plan is in place. Please identify your nearest exits. Follow directions from the Emergency Management Team to reach a place of safety calmly and promptly. When leaving, please keep noise to a minimum for neighbours.