Public Transport
Public Transport is the most effective and environmentally friendly way of getting to and from the Competition. The Sydney Conservatorium of Music and the Sydney Opera House are all easily accessible via trains, buses and ferries.
Transport NSW Journey Planner
Use Transport NSW's Journey Planner to plan your trip around the Competition.
Getting there by bus
Philip Street Bus Stop
Philip Street, Museum of Sydney, 4 minute walk to Conservatoiurm or 8 minute walk to Sydney Opera House
| Bus Number | Route |
|---|---|
| 308 | Marrickville - City |
| 373 | Coogee – City |
| 333/380 | North Bondi – City |
| 343 | Kingsford – Chatswood |
| 392/399 | City – Little Bay |
| 396 | Maroubra – City |
| 397 | City – South Maroubra |
| L94 | La Perouse – City |
| M52 | Parramatta – City |
Chifley Square Bus Stop
Chifley Square, 8 minute walk to Conservatorium or 14 minute walk to Sydney Opera House
| Bus Number | Route |
|---|---|
| 308 | Marrickville - City |
| 373 | Coogee – City |
| 333/380 | North Bondi – City |
| 343 | Kingsford – Chatswood |
| 392/399 | City – Little Bay |
| 396 | Maroubra – City |
| 397 | City – South Maroubra |
| L94 | La Perouse – City |
| M52 | Parramatta – City |
York Street Bus Stop
York Street, Lang Park, 14 minute walk to Conservatorium or 18 minute walk to Sydney Opera House
| Bus Number | Route |
|---|---|
| 288 | Epping - City |
| 292 | Lane Cove – York Street |
| 610 | Rouse Hill – Wynyard |
| M40 | Chatswood – Bondi |
Macquarie Street Bus Stop
Macquarie Street, Botanic Gardens 5 minute walk to Conservatorium or 12 minute walk to Sydney Opera House
| Bus Number | Route |
|---|---|
| 200 | Bondi Junction – Chatswood |
Circular Quay Bus Stop
Circular Quay, 10 min walk to Conservatorium and Sydney Opera House
| Bus Number | Route |
|---|---|
| 301 | East Gardens - City |
| 374 | Coogee to City |
| 377 | City – Maroubra |
| 515 | Eastwood – City |
Getting there by train
Martin Place Station
Terminal 4 (T4) is a 10 minute walk to Conservatorium or Sydney Opera House.
Circular Quay Station
Terminal 2 (T2) or Terminal 3 (T3) are a 10 minute walk to Conservatorium or Sydney Opera House.
Getting there by ferry
Circular Quay Ferry
The Sydney Opera House and Conservatorium are also accessible by ferry into Circular Quay and a 10 minute walk.
Driving
If you plan on driving to the Competition you will need to factor walking times from the various parking stations close by.
At the Conservatorium of Music there is a set-down and pick-up area at the front of the venue. There is no parking at the Conservatorium.
Parking
There are number of parking stations close by to the Conservatorium and the Sydney Opera House. All have various rates for parking. Below are some options for the closest parking stations. Please check parking prices and operating hours directly with the carpark operators before you travel.
Secure Parking
131 Macquarie Street
1300 727 483
200m
2 min walk to Conservatorium
10 min walk to Opera House
| Rates | |
|---|---|
| 0-30 mins | $20 |
| 0.5-1 hours | $35 |
| 1-2 hours | $59 |
| 2-3 hours | $69 |
| 3 hours + | $89 |
| 5pm – midnight | $28 |
| Early Bird: Enter 7am - 9:30am Exit 3:30pm - 7pm |
$26.99 |
| Weekend | $28/day |
| Sat & Sun | $15 Online Secure a Spot rate |
Sir Stamford Hotel
93 Macquarie Street (entrance via Albert Street)
+61 2 9252 4600
210m
4 min walk to Conservatorium
8 min walk to Opera House
| Rates | |
|---|---|
| 0-1 hours | $18 |
| 1-2 hours | $30 |
| 2-3 hours | $45 |
| 3-5 hours | $55 |
| 5 hours + | $60 |
| Evening 6pm – midnight | $30 |
| Early Bird: Enter 7am - 9am Exit 4pm - 7pm |
$30 |
| Weekend day rate | $35 |
| Weekly flat rate | $165 |
Domain
St Marys Road
+61 2 9232 6165
1.2km
15 min walk to Conservatorium
25 min walk to Opera House
| Rates | |
|---|---|
| 0-30 minutes | $4 |
| 0.5-1 hours | $9 |
| 1-2 hours | $22 |
| 2-3 hours | $36 |
| 3-4 hours | $48 |
| Evening 5pm – midnight | $10 |
| 24hr Fri-Sat | $10 |
| Early Bird: Enter before 9:30am Exit 3:30pm - 7pm (ex. public holidays) |
$19 |
| Weekend day rate | $10 |
| Weekly 7 day pass | $100 |
Opera House - Wilson Parking
2A Macquarie St, Sydney
1800 727 5464
750m
10 min walk to Conservatorium
| Rates | |
|---|---|
| 0-30 minutes | $5 |
| 0.5-1 hours | $13 |
| 1-2 hours | $26 |
| 2-3 hours | $38 |
| 3-4 hours | $48 |
| 4 hours + | $55 |
| Evening Mon-Sun Enter after 5pm Exit before 6am next day |
$38 |
| Early Bird Mon-Fri: Enter 6am - 10am Exit 3pm - 7:30pm |
$14 |
| Sat & Sun 6am-5pm | $15 |
| Book a bay discounts available | |