Ekka Fun Pass

Ekka Fun Pass Credits (‘FPC’) are the only way to pay and play throughout the ride areas at the 2025 Royal Queensland Show (‘Ekka’ or ‘Show’). You can purchase FPC by downloading the Ekka Fun Pass App (‘App’) or we can load a physical Fun Pass card for you at the Show. In 2025, you have the option of simply scanning your phone at rides and games using a dynamic QR code within the App. There is no requirement to collect a physical Fun Pass card.

You can get a digital Ekka Fun Pass via the Ekka Fun Pass app or pick up a physical Ekka Fun Pass from one of our friendly staff at an Information Booth or self-serve kiosk. 

Yes, your Fun Pass can be used by multiple people and the whole family at the same time – just tap and ride or tap and play. Up to 5 cards can be managed in the Ekka Fun Pass App at once.

Yes. You can load your Fun Pass card with cash at any of the Information Booths at Ekka. 

Yes. You can do this via the Ekka Fun Pass App, at an Information Booth or self-serve kiosk at Ekka. 

A digital wallet is established when you download the Ekka Fun Pass app and create an account. When you purchase credits, your digital wallet is where the Fun Pass Credits are stored. 

You can top up via the Ekka Fun Pass app from the convenience of your smart phone or return to an Information Booth or self-serve kiosk at Ekka. 

Yes, all rides and games at the 2025 Royal Queensland Show accept Fun Pass credits. 

Ekka Fun Passes could come in handy if you need to transfer value or split the group and head off in different directions.

Credits are stored inside your digital wallet which sits in the cloud. When your Fun Pass or Ekka Fun Pass App is scanned your digital wallet is accessed and credits deducted. 

Yes, Merchant Warrior is the processing platform used to securely store and transfer funds. For more information, their privacy policy can be found at merchantwarrior.com. 

You can do this on your phone via the Ekka Fun Pass App or, you can scan your card at carnival rides to provide a balance. 

Yes, you can reuse the same physical Fun Pass card in 2026 however the Fun Pass Credits do not stay on the card from the previous year. Unused credits expire on 31 August 2025. If you have unused credits and seeking a refund, you need to make a refund application via the Ekka Fun Pass App. You have 14 days (18 August – 31 August 2025) to make a refund application after which time the credits and value will expire. A processing fee of $2.50 applies. 

No. If you do not process a refund within 14 days after the Show ends, the FPC on your card will expire. The Fun Pass Credits do not carry over to the following year, or any future shows. 

No, your digital wallet will be deleted securely. 

Yes. You will need to attend a Fun Pass booth at Ekka and Fun Pass Credits will be loaded on when you select and pay for a package. You will need to create a digital wallet via the Ekka Fun Pass App if you wish to refund the value of unused Fun Pass Credits. 

Yes, you can do this via the Ekka Fun Pass App. 

You can choose to use the App for scanning at rides and games or link a physical Fun Pass card to your account. 

No, physical cash cannot be used. Carnival games accept Fun Pass Credits, or you can pay by credit card or by EFTPOS. However, you can use physical cash to purchase a Fun Pass Card from an Info Booth at Ekka. 

Yes, just scan the QR code on the back of a physical Fun Pass to link your account. 

Please attend a charging station located under the John Mac Tunnel. 

Yes, you can call our Guest Services team on 07 3253 3900 from 27 June 2025 and we will be happy to answer your questions. Alternatively email us at [email protected].