The Brisbane Showgrounds on day one of the 2025 Qld Caravan and Camping Supershow. All photos taken by ANDREW KACIMAIWAI
Brisbane’s revamped Exhibition Station’s temporarily re-opened today at the start of the five-day 2025 Queensland Caravan and Camping Supershow.
The new station features new lifts, a new entry plaza and pedestrian access to Bowen Bridge Road, direction signs, hearing aid loops and ramps.
The government says the station will reopen permanently in line with the opening of the Cross River Rail tunnels.
Events like the upcoming Ekka show will see the station opening temporarily, says Transport Minister Brent Mickelberg.
“Rail services to Exhibition Station will operate for major events at the showgrounds (like) the caravan and camping supershow,” he says.
“In August, Queenslanders will be able to catch a train right into the heart of the Ekka.”
Royal National Agricultural and Industrial Association of Qld CEO Brendan Christou says the new station is a game changer for the showground’s events precinct.
“It also offers an exciting glimpse of what is to come for the showgrounds.”
Loretta Cassone of RV First Aid on at the caravan and camping supershow.
The showgrounds are slated to house more than 10,000 athletes in village accommodation for the 2032 Olympics after which it will convert into residential accommodation,” he says.
“We look forward to the immense benefits the new station will bring when it opens for daily use, alongside the major upgrades for the precinct ahead of the 2032 Olympic and Paralympic Games.”
Queensland Rail CEO Kat Stapleton says the new station has a key role to play on the South-East Qld public transport network.
“Once open for daily use, this station will significantly improve the commute for those working at nearby hotels, restaurants, and the Royal Brisbane and Women’s Hospital,” she says.
“This fully accessible, modern station is just one part of the legacy transport infrastructure around the Games precinct at Victoria Park and Spring Hill that is starting to take shape well ahead of the 2032 Olympic and Paralympic Games.”
The Qld Caravan and Camping Supershow runs from June 4-8 at the showgrounds.
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