The history of the Ekka on the site of the Brisbane Showgrounds dates back to August 1876, with the staging of the Queensland Intercolonial Exhibition. None of the buildings from 1876 have survived, but the grounds have increased from an original 12 acres (4.9 ha) to 22 hectares (54 acres) and contain a variety of structures and facilities associated with the annual August Ekka. The Show Ground promotes itself as ‘Brisbane’s most versatile film shoot venue’. Places suitable for filming include exhibition buildings, warehouse style buildings, covered outdoor venues, and other versatile spaces.

Located 64km (38 miles / 45 mins) from Village Roadshow Studios. The nearest airport is Brisbane Airport (BNE). The closest POH, Brisbane City, is 2km (1.2 miles / 6 min) away.