Manuka Oval

Manuka Circle, Griffith ACT 2603, Australia

4.3 (1049)
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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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Pooja Ahuja

January 29, 2024

Went for Australia vs South Africa match on weekend and had so much fun! Got a chance to meet the girls. Fun!

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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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Peter Crispin

April 27, 2024

Nice and close to the action, only got a 4 star rating due to having park in the streets, there is paid parking though for $10.00. Very good value. If ACT are to get an AFL team then they need to upgrade the stadium, it is more like a local footy oval but with no grass seating. Food is expensive, but the chips were bloody beautiful. The atmosphere is very laid back, fans are friendly, staff are very helpful, however if you want to go to the footy for the atmosphere then you need to incite the crowd and make it happen. ANZAC ceremony was moving, however don't compare it to the MCG, and they did not play the New Zealand national anthem. All in all, family friendly and I thoroughly enjoyed it.

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Felicia Evelyn

April 30, 2024

Here for the game. Personally i think it’s alright. Not the best but not the worst either. Sitting capacity is alright too.

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Russell Morgan

June 19, 2024

I was actually in the members area for a seminar. Sweet view with floor to ceiling glass. Close to restaurants and bars.


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