Getting to the game
Kinetic Stadium, Young Street, Frankston VIC 3199
There are a variety of different options available for anyone who is travelling to our Hawks games in Frankston to make it easy to enjoy the game.
Public Transport
Frankston Train Station is approximately a 9 minute walk from Kinetic Stadium. With regular departures from various Metro Melbourne stations, it's an easy way to get to and from the game. The route that will be the most direct if walking is via the Young Street exit, where you will turn left and follow the road along until you arrive at the Stadium. To plan your journey visit ptv.vic.gov.au/journey.
By Car
Frankston is approx 45 min drive from Melbourne. There is a wide variety of public car parks available, however, fees and restrictions may apply, so please check signage.
- Frankston Arts Centre Car Park undercover car park ($2.50 for the first hour, $8 for all day and night rate is $6.50 entering after 4pm) – 5 minute walk to stadium
- Bayside Shopping Centre Entertainment Complex (fees apply) –11 minute walk to stadium
- Frankston Train Station – 9 minute walk to stadium
- High Street
- Beauty Park
- Nepean Highway
We recommend arriving early to get a good parking spot close to the game.
What's on in Frankston
Plan to come down early or head out after the match? Here is a list of things to do.
Where to eat, bars and nightlife
Pre or post-match celebrations or commiserations? Frankston’s bars and nightlife venues will be waiting for you. For hearty meals, rooftop bars, cosy corners, live music, dance floors, and large pubs, you find these great venues in walking distance to the Stadium:
Restaurants: Betty’s Burgers, TGIFridays, Grill’d, Benny’s Smokehouse, YOMG, Martini and Co
Entertainment: General Public Holey Moley, Strike Bowling, Excape Frankston
Rooftop Bars: The Deck, Hotel Lona, Moon Dog Beach Club
Pubs and Bars: The Grand Hotel, Cheeky Squire, Hop Shop, Young Street Tavern
Cafés: Commonfolk Frankston, Project One
Beach and Waterfront
You can’t visit the city without checking out the Frankston Waterfront. Bookended by Oliver’s Corner (café and bar) and Little Ollies (caravan coffee), you will find boardwalks, bridges, lookouts, Piers and playgrounds, offering scenic views of Port Phillip Bay, and on a clear day, Melbourne City! Pack your bathers, it’s great for a swim.
Arts and Culture
Boasting over 100 artworks and sculptures, you have landed in one of Victoria’s street art and sculpture hot spots. You can explore the self-guided route, around 1.5 hours walking or jump on one of the tours.
The Frankston Arts Centre is a unique premier arts and performance venue, providing the ultimate cultural experience for visitors wishing to enjoy memorable theatre performances, live music, engaging community programs, exhibitions, creative new media experiences and much more.
Parks and Gardens
Need to get the KM’s up before a big match? George Pentland Botanic Gardens and Sweet Water Creek are two lush green nature reserves in proximity to the Stadium for you to walk off those pre-game nerves.
Shopping and Essentials
Bayside Shopping Centre is within walking distance of Kinetic Stadium and offers a range of boutique brands, sports shops, and groceries. Perfect for a little retail therapy or that jumper you forgot!
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