Mardi Gras Fair Day

Opal

You can use an Opal card for all modes of public transport in Sydney and surrounding regions, including metro, trains, buses, ferries and light rail.

Remember to top up your Opal card before you travel to avoid waiting in line at top-up machines. You can top up your card online or at an Opal retailer.

More ways to pay

If you have a contactless-enabled American Express, Mastercard or Visa debit or credit card, or a linked device, you can use it to pay for your travel by tapping on and tapping off at Opal card readers. Available on all public transport, contactless payments are another way to pay on the Opal network. Adult Opal fare pricing applies and you will receive Opal benefits, including daily and weekly fare caps.

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. Metro services start running from early morning, every 5 to 10 minutes, until late at night. 

Alight at Central to get within walking distance of the event. Alternatively, connect with a bus service travelling towards Bradway.  

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

The closest stations to Victoria Park are Redfern and Central. The Park is about a 15-minute walk from Redfern and a 10-minute walk from Central.  

For information on using the train network with a wheelchair or other accessibility needs, including using help points at stations and onboard trains to contact staff, see the trains accessibility page.

Trackwork

Planned trackwork is taking place on Sunday 16 February on the following lines and may affect how you travel to and from the event. Plan ahead using the Trip Planner. 

• T1 Western Line: Buses replace trains between Parramatta and Olympic Park. Trains run to a changed timetable and stopping pattern between Penrith or Richmond and Leppington, and between Olympic Park and the City. Change at Parramatta for buses towards Olympic Park, or at Glenfield for trains to the City via the Airport. 
• T2 Inner West & Leppington Line: Buses replace trains between Parramatta and Olympic Park. Trains run to a changed timetable and stopping pattern between Leppington and Penrith or Richmond, and between Olympic Park and the City. Change at Glenfield for trains to the City via the Airport, or Parramatta for buses towards Olympic Park. 
• T3 Liverpool Line: Trains run between Liverpool and Bankstown only. Buses replace T6 trains between Bankstown and Olympic Park. Trains run between Olympic Park and the City. 
• T4 Eastern Suburbs & Illawarra Line: Trains run between Waterfall, Sutherland and Bondi Junction, some to a changed timetable.  
• T5 Cumberland Line: Trains run to a changed timetable and stopping pattern between Penrith or Richmond and Leppington. 
• T6 Lidcombe & Bankstown Line: Buses replace trains between Bankstown and Olympic Park. Trains run between Olympic Park and the City, and between Bankstown and Liverpool. 
• T7 Olympic Park Line: Buses replace trains between Olympic Park, Lidcombe and Parramatta or Bankstown. Trains run between Olympic Park and the City. 
• Blue Mountains Line: Trains run between Blue Mountains Line stations and Blacktown only. Change at Penrith for express buses to Olympic Park. Trains run between Olympic Park and the City. T1 Western Line trains run between Penrith, Blacktown and Leppington. Buses replace trains between Parramatta and Olympic Park. Trains from Blacktown to Blue Mountains Line stations run 30 minutes later than normal. 

Trackwork is carried out on an ongoing basis to maintain the safety, reliability, and efficiency of the Sydney Trains network. Trackwork may affect how you travel so allow plenty of extra travel time and plan ahead. For train service disruption information, check travel alerts or plan your trip using the Trip Planner.

A number of bus routes make stops near the Park along City Road and Broadway/Parramatta Road. Plan your trip using the Trip Planner.

For bus service disruption information check travel alerts or use the Trip Planner.

Catch one of the many ferry services to Circular Quay and change for a train service to Central or Redfern to get within walking distance of the event.  

Sydney Ferry services are very popular and may reach capacity. Keep this in mind if you’re planning on catching a service. Plan your trip and allow extra travel time or consider the alternative public transport options available. 

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. 

From Central, Victoria Park is a 10-minute walk away.  

L2 Randwick and L3 Kingsford Lines 

L2 Randwick Line 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. 

From Central, Victoria Park is a 10-minute walk away.  

L4 Westmead and Carlingford Line 

L4 Westmead and Carlingford Line light rail services run between Carlingford and Westmead via Parramatta CBD. Services run regularly from 5am to 1am daily. Plan your trip using the Trip Planner. 

Alight at Parramatta Square and catch a train to Redfern or Central to get within walking distance of the event.  

Passengers are reminded that trams can’t stop quickly or easily – so please stop, listen and look around for trams and use designated pedestrian crossings. Read the news story 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. 

Heavy traffic is expected on roads approaching Victoria Park.  

If you have to drive, travel with your group and allow extra travel time on roads including Parramatta Road, City Road, Cleveland Street and Glebe Point Road. Check parking signs as clearways will be in place on roads around the Park. 

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

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

Parking

Limited parking is available around Victoria Park at the Seymour Centre and Broadway Shopping Centre. Check the City of Sydney website for more information.

Special Event Clearways

Special event clearways will be in effect on roads around Victoria Park from 5am to 9.30pm in the following locations:

• City Road between Carillon Avenue and Parramatta Road (western side)
• City Road between Cleveland Street and Butlin Avenue (eastern side)
• Parramatta Road between City Road and University Avenue (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.

Accessible trips are shown in the Trip Planner with the wheelchair icon. You can select "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 (select the "Accessibility" filter).