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The Big Dance on Cup Day - Everest Carnival

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Royal Randwick Racecourse, Randwick

Gates Open 10:30
First Race 11:45
Last Race 18:05
Concert 18:15

Important Travel Advice

Ticketholders are encouraged to plan their trip and consider all the available travel options ahead of time.  

Race day tickets include travel on public transport. 

Light rail services run regularly to Royal Randwick on the L2 Line or to Kensington on the L3 Line, which is within short walking distance of the racecourse. See the Randwick Racecourse transport map (pdf 371KB) for more information. 

If you’re driving, there’s parking on-site at the racecourse. If you’re using taxis or rideshare, use the dedicated drop-off areas available.  

If you’re driving, there’s plenty of parking on-site at the racecourse or consider using rideshare and taxis instead. Traffic may be heavier than usual so allow extra travel time. You can find real-time traffic conditions at  livetraffic.com.

Ticketing information 

Valid pre-purchased tickets to Everest Carnival 2024 race days at Randwick Racecourse between 21 September and 5 November (inclusive) include travel to and from Royal Randwick Racecourse on the following transport services – just show your event ticket or ATC Members card to transport staff when boarding: 

  • Sydney Trains and NSW TrainLink services (non-booked services bounded by Bomaderry, Goulburn, Bathurst, Scone and Dungog stations) 
  • Sydney Buses 
  • Sydney Metro services. 
  • Sydney and Newcastle Light Rail services 
  • Sydney and Newcastle Ferries 

Remember to keep your event ticket safe for your return journey or you'll need to use your Opal card or contactless payment method, as you must have a valid ticket when travelling on public transport. Your event ticket is valid on the modes of public transport listed above until 4am the following day. 

Note: an additional train station access fee applies for travel to or from Domestic and International Airport stations. The access fee is not covered by your event ticket travel entitlements.

Sydney Metro services are high-frequency, driverless trains running between Sydney’s north-west and south-west via the city.  

The M1 Line operates turn up-and-go Metro services in both directions between Tallawong, Chatswood and Sydenham.  

At Wynyard or Central, connect with light rail services to Royal Randwick on the L2 Randwick Line or to Kensington on the L3 Kingsford Line. 

For Metro service disruption information, check trackwork and travel alerts or plan your trip using the Trip Planner.

The closest station to Royal Randwick Racecourse is Central.  

Change at Central for a light rail service to Royal Randwick on the L2 Line leaving from Chalmers Street. Alternatively, catch a L3 Line service to Kensington to get within walking distance of the racecourse. See the Randwick Racecourse transport map (pdf 371KB) for more information. 

Trackwork

Planned weekday trackwork is taking place on Tuesday 5 November on the following lines and may affect how you travel to and from the event. Plan ahead using the Trip Planner:  

  • T1 North Shore Line: From 9.50pm to 3am, buses replace Central Coast & Newcastle Line trains between Hornsby, Berowra and Gosford. T1 North Shore Line trains continue to run between Hornsby and Berowra until last service. 
  • T2 Leppington & Inner West Line: From 10.15am to 1.20pm, buses replace trains between Leppington and Liverpool. Trains run to the normal timetable between Liverpool and the City via Granville, and between Glenfield and the City via the Airport. 
  • T4 Eastern Suburbs Line: From 9.50pm to 2.30am, buses replace trains between Cronulla and Sutherland. Trains run between Waterfall and Bondi Junction, some to a changed timetable. 
  • T5 Cumberland Line: From 10.15am to 1.20pm, buses replace trains between Leppington and Liverpool. Trains run to the normal timetable between Liverpool and Schofields. From 11.50pm to 1.30am, some trains run to a changed timetable between Richmond or Leppington and Olympic Park only. Some trains start and end at Granville. You may need to change trains at Granville to continue your journey. 
  • Central Coast & Newcastle Line: From 9.50pm to 3.50am, buses replace trains between Gosford and Hornsby. Trains run between Newcastle Interchange and Gosford, and between Hornsby and Central, some to a changed timetable. 

Trackwork is carried out on an ongoing basis to maintain the safety, reliability, and efficiency of the Sydney Trains network. For train service disruption information, check trackwork and travel alerts or plan your trip using the Trip Planner.

A number of regular Sydney Buses travel between the city and eastern suburbs via Anzac Parade and Alison Road, making stops near the racecourse, including routes 339, 374, 375 and 396.  

For bus service disruption information, check travel alerts or plan your trip using the Trip Planner.

Catch one of the many ferry services to Circular Quay and change for a light rail service to Royal Randwick on the L2 and L3 lines.

For ferry service disruption information, check travel alerts or plan your trip using the Trip Planner.

L1 Dulwich Hill Line

L1 Dulwich Hill Line light rail services run between Central Station (Grand Concourse) and Dulwich Hill via Darling Harbour and the Inner West. Services run regularly from 5am to 1am daily. Plan your trip using the Trip Planner. 

At Central, connect with L2 or L3 Line light rail services to Royal Randwick or Kingsford stops (leaving from Chalmers Street) to get within walking distance of the racecourse.  

L2 Randwick and L3 Kingsford Lines

L2 Randwick light rail services run between Circular Quay and Randwick via Central Station (Chalmers Street) and L3 Kingsford line services run between Circular Quay and Juniors Kingsford via Central Station (Chalmers Street). Services run regularly from 5am to 1am daily, plan your trip using the Trip Planner. 

Catch a light rail service to Royal Randwick on the L2 Randwick Line or Kensington on the L3 Kingsford Line to get within walking distance of the racecourse.

The Royal Randwick stop is located on Alison Road just across from the racecourse. The Kensington stop is located on Anzac Parade, a short walk from the racecourse entry on Ascot Street. See the Randwick Racecourse transport map (pdf 371KB) for more information.  

For maps and service frequencies see light rail service information. For light rail service disruption information, check travel alerts or plan your trip using the Trip Planner.

Traffic will be heavier than usual on roads around racecourse as crowds travel to and from the event. If you have to drive or are using taxis or rideshare, allow additional travel time. You can find real-time traffic conditions at livetraffic.com. 

Trams are running between the CBD and South East so pedestrian

For the latest traffic information visit Live Traffic NSW or download a real-time traffic app.

Taxi entry to Royal Randwick Racecourse is via the Ascot Street entrance where there is a secure taxi rank for drop offs and pick-ups. 

Please note that taxis, rideshare and hire cars are not permitted to stop on Alison Road, Ascot Street or Doncaster Avenue. 

A dedicated drop-off zone will also be set up on the western side of Darley Road.  

Ride share exclusion zones: There will be restrictions on rideshare pick up locations from 3pm to 7pm due to expected heavy traffic in the area before, during and after the event. Pick-ups on sections of Alison Road, Ascot Street, King Street, John Lane and Doncaster Avenue will be restricted during this time. You will need to select a pick-up location away from the racecourse. 

For details of taxi networks servicing the Sydney area, visit Transport Operators.

Parking

There is free parking in the Infield car park on-site, entry via High Street opposite UNSW. 

Members Private Reserved Parking is available in the multi-deck car park, entry via Ascot Street. Patrons must display their “members car park permit” at all times. 

Special Event Clearways 

Special event clearways will be in place at the following times and locations: 

  • 4am – 7pm: Darley Road between Alison Road and Centennial Park round-a-bout (western side) 
  • 8am – 7pm: Ascot Street between Doncaster Avenue and Randwick Racecourse Ascot Street entry (both sides) 
  • 3pm – 7pm: High Street between UNSW Gate 2 and Anzac Parade (southern side) 

Clearways are strict no-parking zones for all vehicle types and apply even to local residents and TfNSW Mobility Scheme Permit holders. Check signs carefully as vehicles left in clearways will be towed and a fee applies. If your vehicle is towed, you can search your vehicle registration at the Find My Car website to find its new location, or alternatively call 132 701 to speak to an operator. 

Visit Live Traffic NSW for updates on real-time traffic conditions.

Parking

Accessible parking: Disabled car parking is available in the Infield car park, entry via High Street opposite UNSW. A disabled parking sticker must be prominently displayed in the vehicle at all times.  

Transport

Accessible trips are shown in the Trip Planner with the wheelchair icon. You can check 'accessible services only' in the Options to ensure you only see accessible services. Only trip plans with accessible train platforms, ferry wharves and buses will be presented. See accessible travel or download a transport app (check the 'Accessibility' filter).