Manuka Oval

Manuka Circle, Griffith ACT 2603, Australia

4.3 (1089)
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Function Venue

Manuka Oval is known throughout the nation as Australia’s premier sporting venue. With a seating capacity of 13,550, the venue remains the premier site for cricket and AFL events in Canberra. The Manuka Oval retains much of its original tree plantings from the 1920s, allowing visitors to take in the venue and all that it has to offer, and to build a sense of belonging within its natural surroundings. From the distance, St Christopher's Cathedral Cathedral Tower and Red Hill are the only visible features outside the grounds. On site, the original curator's cottage and Lord's Taverners garden add a certain charm to the environment. Manuka Oval is a very popular venue for local and national cricket, as well as the PM's XI. The venue is only 10 minutes from parliament house and the airport, with plenty of parking space for visitors. With stunning views across the lawns of Manuka Oval and the surrounding Parliamentary Triangle, Manuka Oval is the perfect place for you and your group to meet. With multiple premium meeting room venues, you can choose the right space for your next meeting, function or event. With two iconic unique event centres, The Bradman Pavilion and the Manuka Media Centre, Manuka Oval is sure to have the right function room to suit your needs. From the Bradman Room, the largest of our function rooms, to the beautiful Roof Top Terrace and bar of The Media Centre.


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Trevor Powis

January 18, 2025

Wonderful venue. Had a marvellous time at a Big Bash game here Dec 24. Easy through the gate, seat in Bradman stand great and well directed. Packed house-wise, as I did, book ahead for seat certainly. A really well set out venue can even watch players worming up in the nets (without even entering the Oval). A strong recommendation from me. Enjoy I know you will. Trevor Powis Cohuna Victoria Australia 🇦🇺 👌 ♥️

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Lachlan Burnet

December 7, 2023

I went and watched the PM XI match vs Pakistan. A great venue where you feel really close to the action extremely comfortable and easy to access. Good arrangement of food and Beverage options available too. I'm looking forward to coming back and watching more sport here.

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Michael Farr

January 2, 2025

Enjoyed a T20 game at Manuka Oval. Nearly a full house, although the seating is well spaced so the size of the crowd has little impact except for getting a drink/meal and going to the toilet. The biggest problem with the venue is not enough disabled parking in the vicinity of the venue. Also, parking is very restricted because of the senseless parking restrictions imposed by the ACT Government.

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Thomas Fuller

January 27, 2025

Beautiful little ground, super accessible too compared to places like Sydney. Perfect place for the biggest sporting events in Canberra!

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Bilal Mukhtar

December 8, 2024

Nice place to watch day night Cricket matches in summer nights. Though small in size as compare to other top-notch around the globe. May have to walk a bit to find parking around.


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