Come Hungry – We’ve Got You Covered!



Illuminate has TWO food courts, including one in the Amusement Area 🎡 with its own entrance at the Armagh St Carpark, so skip the main gate lines and come straight in for something to eat or a ride! Cash & card available!



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What's in the Amusement Zone Food Court (#22 on the event map above):



🍖 The Smokin' Que - Low & Slow BBQ

🍟 Loaded Fries - All Your Favourite Carnival Food

🍩 Mini Donuts - Hot & Fresh

🍬 Cotton Candy – Sweet & Tasty

🌮 Cantina Mexican - Authentic Street Food

🍦 One Scoop Ice Cream – Cool & Delicious

🔥 Premium Marshmallows - Roast Them Yourself!



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What's in the Illex Cafe Food Court (#17 on the event map above):



🍕 Wildfire Pizza – The Best Pizza In Town

🥟 Kung Fu Dumplings – Handmade & Delicious

🍯 The Little Honey Co – Sweet Local Goodness

🍝 Roma – Mexican Tacos & More

🍗 Empire Chicken – Crispy & Seasoned Hot Food

🌭 Fritz Weiner – Gourmet German Weiners

🍲 Jaeju – Korean Street Eats

🍩 Mini Donuts - Hot & Fresh

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✨🚘 PLAN YOUR TRIP 🚘✨

Event Entrances:

⛲️ MAIN ENTRY: Rolleston Ave (Peacock Fountain)

🎡AMUSEMENT ZONE ENTRY: Armagh Street Bridge 

🚘RICCARTON ENTRY: Riccarton Ave Car Park 

 

Make your visit to Illuminate easy and stress-free with these transportation options:

 

Driving: Central City Parking: Over 10,000 car parks available in the city centre. Check out the online map to plan your trip!

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Wilsons Discounted Parking: Use the discount code "ILLUM25" via the Park Mate app at the following Wilsons car parks. ($5 for parking, valid for 3 hours from the start of the session).

 

P3141: 327 Montreal Street

P3098: 59-61 Armagh Street

P693: 76 Armagh Street

P899: 63 Worcester Boulevard

P3853: 52 Kilmore Street 

 

Mobility Parking - Location: Botanic Gardens car park over the Armagh Street bridge - mobility pass needed.

 

Public Transport (Bus): Many bus routes are available for the gardens. use Metro Journey Planner to plan your trip!

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