Access & Inclusion

• Circular Quay Station is open on weekdays throughout the festival. On Saturdays, Sundays and Monday 12 June, trains will not drop off passengers at Circular Quay from 6pm-11pm. 
• Trains run frequently to Wynyard Station on weekdays and weekends. For access to The Rocks and Circular Quay locations, take the George Street station exit and continue your path of travel via George St. For access to Barangaroo and Darling Harbour locations, take the Wynyard Walk station exit. 
• Trains run frequently to Central or Town Hall on weekdays and weekends. For access to The Goods Line and Darling Harbour South locations, take the Grand Concourse or Railway Square exits at Central. From Town Hall, take the George Street or Cathedral exits, continuing to Darling Harbour via Druitt Street or Bathurst Street. 

Some buses will be affected by road closures and use different routes and stops. On Friday night and weekends, buses that usually run to and from Circular Quay will be relocated to Martin Place while road closures are in place, so allow extra time to continue your path of travel towards the harbour. Buses also run regularly to Taronga Zoo and Spit Junction nearby.

For more information on bus services and changes during Vivid Sydney, and to plan your trip visit the Transport for NSW website.

• Ferries are in operation during Vivid Sydney and are a very popular option. Please allow extra travel time and consider other transport options. There may be long queues at the wharfs from the mid-afternoon on weekends.
• Information on Ferries running between Circular Quay and Taronga Zoo Wharf will be available closer to the event.

Major road closures and parking restrictions will be in place from 3pm each evening and most roads will remain closed until 1am. Motorists are urged to avoid travel into the CBD and to expect delays as traffic will be heavy on detour routes.

For details road closure and clearway information, visit Live Traffic NSW or download our Vivid Sydney Road Closure Map.

With carparks in the city expected to fill early and extensive restrictions on street parking in place, its best to leave the car at home. Take advantage of public transport services running to get you to and from Vivid Sydney. 

If you have to drive and park your vehicle, be aware that roads may close around your parked location. Vehicles are not permitted to drive on closed roads or exit car park driveways onto closed roads at any time unless at the direction of NSW Police. 

• The nearest public car park to Circular Quay is the Sydney Opera House. It has 11 accessible parking spaces on level 1, and 12 accessible parking spaces on level 6. Both levels have direct wheelchair access to lifts. Bookings are essential. 
• Guests displaying a valid mobility parking permit may be granted access to closer accessible drop off and pick up zones, further information will be provided closer to the event. 

For parking options in the Sydney CBD visit City of Sydney - Parking. 

Special event clearway parking restrictions will be in effect from 3pm each evening from Friday 26 May to Saturday 17 June on various key roads. Look for the bright yellow signs and read them carefully when parking your vehicle on the day or night before. 

Clearways are strict no-parking zones, and apply even to residents and businesses with parking permits or TfNSW Mobility Scheme permit holders. Vehicles left in special event clearways will be towed and a fee applies. If your car is towed, call 132 701 to find its new location. 

For the latest travel conditions, listed clearway locations and maps visit Live Traffic NSW. 

• The large crowds and road closures around Vivid Sydney can make it challenging for taxis and rideshares to safely drop-off and pick-up passengers in certain areas of the city.
• Taxi and rideshare companies will not be able to take booking requests for pick-up in areas where there are road closures. 

• Wheelchair Accessible Taxi (WAT) bookings can be made via Zero200. Bookings must be made in advance through Zero200.

• The Circular Quay & The Rocks section of the Light Walk is wheelchair accessible, but movement can be restricted during busier nights of the festival, usually weekends and the Monday public holiday. 
• All paths are accessible, with varying gradients and some paths may require assistance.  
• All Vivid Sydney installations are wheelchair accessible, with wheelchair ramps in place for specific installations 
• The Light Walk is outdoors. Please be prepared for all weather conditions and bring a raincoat, umbrella, or spray jacket. 
• Accessible toilet facilities are available at the following locations: 
  • Hickson Rd, near Hickson Road Reserve 
  • Circular Quay, near the Overseas Passenger Terminal 
  • Circular Quay, under the Cahill Expressway 
  • Circular Quay Railway Station 
• There are Changing Places facilitates located at: 
  • Circular Quay, under the Cahill Expressway 
• Most pathways are hard-sealed, with event flooring installed over grass areas. 
• Drinking fountains can be found throughout the Light Walk, but it is a good idea to bring bottled water, which can be refilled at stations. 
• Assistance animals are welcome in all parts of Circular Quay and The Rocks. 

Train 

• Circular Quay Station will be open most days during the festival.  
• On Saturday nights during the festival and on Sunday 11 June and Monday 12 June, trains will not drop off passengers at Circular Quay from 6pm-11pm. Please use Wynyard station and continue your path of travel to Circular Quay. 
• Please allow approximately 10-15 minutes to travel from Circular Quay Station to Circular Quay West. 
• Please allow approximately 15-20 minutes to travel from Circular Quay Station to Hickson Road Reserve. 
• Please allow approximately 10-15 minutes to travel from Circular Quay Station to the Sydney Opera House. 
• Trackwork may affect your trip to and from the festival. For the latest trackwork updates visit transportnsw.info/alerts. 

Ferry 

Ferries are a very popular way to get around the city and will be very busy during Vivid Sydney, particularly on weekends when larger crowds are expected.   

Please allow plenty of extra travel time if you’re planning to catch the ferry and consider the other transport options. There may be long queues at wharves from the mid-afternoon on weekends. Have a few transport options in mind and look for signs directing you to your nearest bus or train option if ferry wharves are busy.   

Passengers will need to get off the ferry once it reaches its final stop. You won’t be able to stay on the ferry and take the return trip. This is to make sure that everyone gets the chance to catch the ferry!  

For more information on ferry services and alternative transport options during Vivid Sydney visit transportnsw.info. 

Light Rail 

• L1 Dulwich Hill Line light rail services run between Central Grand Concourse and Dulwich Hill via Darling Harbour. 
• L2 Randwick light rail services run between Circular Quay and Randwick via Central Station (Chalmers Street) and L3 Kingsford services run between Circular Quay and Juniors Kingsford via Central Station (Chalmers Street) through the heart of the Sydney CBD along George Street. 
• On Friday, Saturday and Sunday evenings, L2/L3 services will not run between Town Hall and Circular Quay for pedestrian safety. Catch the light rail to Town Hall and continue your path of travel along George Street to Circular Quay. 

• The Darling Harbour & Tumbalong Park section of the Light Walk is wheelchair accessible, but movement can be restricted during busier nights of the festival, usually weekends and the Monday public holiday. 
• All paths are accessible, with varying gradients and some paths may require assistance.  
• The Light Walk is outdoors. Please be prepared for all weather conditions and bring a raincoat, umbrella, or spray jacket. 
• Accessible toilet facilities can be located at: 
  • Tumbalong Park 
  • Tumbalong Boulevard, near Palm Grove 
  • Tumbalong Boulevard, near Tumbalong Park 
• There are Changing Places facilitates located at: 
  • Tumbalong Park 
• Drinking fountains can be found throughout the Light Walk, but it is a good idea to bring bottled water, which can be refilled at stations. 
• Most pathways are hard-sealed, with event flooring installed over grass areas. 

Train 

• Take the train to Town Hall Station and exit south into Bathurst Street. A downhill pathway will take you directly to Darling Quarter and Tumbalong Park. 

Ferry 

• Catch a ferry to Darling Harbour from Circular Quay and alight at Barangaroo Wharf, or Pyrmont Bay Wharf.  
• If you alight at Barangaroo Wharf, you will be close to Sea Life Sydney Aquarium, Wild Life Sydney Zoo, Cockle Bay and King Street Wharf.  
• If you alight at Pyrmont Bay Wharf, you will be close to the Australian National Maritime Museum. 

Light Rail 

• L1 Dulwich Hill Line light rail services run between Central Grand Concourse and Dulwich Hill via Darling Harbour.  
• Alight at the Paddy's Market stop the Powerhouse Museum and the Chinese Garden. 
• Alight at Exhibition Centre stop for Tumbalong Park and the ICC Sydney Exhibition halls. 
• Alight at Convention stop for the ICC Sydney Convention Centre. 
• Alight at the Pyrmont Bay stop for the Australian National Maritime Museum and Pyrmont Bay Park. 

• The Central Station & The Goods Line section of the Light Walk is wheelchair accessible, but movement can be restricted during busier nights of the festival, usually weekends and the Monday public holiday. 
• All paths are accessible, with varying gradients and some paths may require assistance.  
• The Light Walk is outdoors. Please be prepared for all weather conditions and bring a raincoat, umbrella, or spray jacket. 
• Accessible toilet facilities are available at the following locations: 
  • Central Station Grand Concourse 
  • The Goods Line South 
• Most pathways are hard-sealed, with event flooring installed over grass areas. 
• Drinking fountains can be found throughout the Light Walk, but it is a good idea to bring bottled water, which can be refilled at stations. 
• All Vivid Sydney installations are wheelchair accessible, with wheelchair ramps in place for specific installations. 

From Central Station, enter the Devonshire Street Tunnel and follow through northwest towards and past Lee Street, where it briefly opens onto street level. Continue underground, and you’ll arrive at The Goods Line.

Take The Goods Line to its northern end, head down the stairs onto Darling Drive to continue your journey, turn right into Steam Mill Lane and it will open onto Tumbalong Boulevard. Turn left and continue to Tumbalong Park.