Tropfest

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. 

M1 Metro North West & Bankstown Planned Trackwork – Saturday 21 to Sunday 22 February 

• Metro services do not run between Tallawong and Sydenham.  
• Buses replace services between Tallawong and Chatswood only.  
• For travel to and from Waterloo use local buses or trains from Redfern. 
• Use trains between Epping or Chatswood, the City and Sydenham 

Change at Central to connect with light rail services towards Moore Park leaving from Chalmers Street. From the Moore Park light rail stop, walk to the festival via Federation Way and the Robertson Gates. 

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

The closest train stations to Centennial Park are Central and Bondi Junction.

From Central, catch a light rail service to Moore Park leaving from Chalmers Street to get within walking distance of the event.

From Bondi Junction, Centennial Park is a 10-minute walk via Grafton Street and Oxford Street. Alternatively, you can change for a regular route bus to Oxford Street at the Interchange.

Trackwork

Planned trackwork is taking place on Sunday 22 February on the following lines and may affect how you travel to and from the event. Plan ahead using the Trip Planner. 

• M1 Metro North West & Bankstown Line: Metro services will not run between Tallawong and Sydenham. Buses replace services between Tallawong and Chatswood only. For travel to and from Waterloo use local buses or trains from Redfern. Use trains between Epping or Chatswood, the City and Sydenham. Buses also replace T4 Eastern Suburbs Line trains between Central and Bondi Junction. 
• T1 North Shore Line: Sydney Metro trackwork may affect how you travel. Metro services do not run between Tallawong and Sydenham. Buses replace services between Tallawong and Chatswood only. Use trains between Chatswood, the City and Sydenham 
• T1 Western Line: Buses replace trains between Emu Plains and Parramatta. Trains run to a changed timetable between Richmond and Blacktown, and between Parramatta and the City. 
• T4 Eastern Suburbs & Illawarra Line: Buses replace trains between Central and Bondi Junction, but do not stop at Martin Place. Trains run to a changed timetable between Cronulla, Waterfall and the City Circle, with some making extra stops at St Peters and Erskineville. Change at: Sydenham for metro services to Central, Martin Place or Gadigal (Town Hall), Central for buses to Kings Cross and Edgecliff, or metro services to Martin Place or Town Hall for express buses to Bondi Junction. From 6.30am to 12.15pm, some trains run to a changed timetable and stopping pattern. Some trains start or end at Hurstville or Sutherland. You may need to change trains to continue your journey. Trains may leave from different platforms, please check indicator screens before boarding. From 1pm to 4pm, trains do not stop at Wolli Creek but make an extra stop at Arncliffe.  Buses run between Sydenham, Wolli Creek and Arncliffe. Change at Arncliffe or Sydenham for a bus to Wolli Creek or change at Central for a T8 Airport train if you have luggage or accessibility needs. 
• T5 Cumberland Line: Buses replace trains between Blacktown and Parramatta. Trains run to a changed timetable between Richmond and Blacktown, and between Parramatta or Leppington and the City via Granville. You may need to change services to continue your journey. 
• T8 Airport & South Line: Trains between Sydenham and the City Circle run to a changed timetable. Trains via the Airport run to the normal timetable. From 1pm to 4pm, trackwork at Wolli Creek may affect how you travel to T4 or South Coast Line stations. T4 trains do not stop at Wolli Creek. Buses run between Sydenham, Wolli Creek and Arncliffe. Change at Central if you have luggage or accessibility needs. 
• T9 Northern Line: Buses replace metro services between Tallawong and Chatswood. For travel to T1 North Shore Line stations change at Hornsby, not Epping. Change at Epping for buses towards Tallawong or Chatswood. 
• Blue Mountains Line: Buses replace trains between Bathurst and Parramatta. T1 Western Line trains run between Parramatta and the City, to a changed timetable. 
• Central Coast & Newcastle Line: Most trains run between Central Coast & Newcastle Line stations and Strathfield only. Change trains at Strathfield to continue your journey. Buses replace metro services between Tallawong and Chatswood. For travel to T1 North Shore Line stations change at Hornsby, not Epping. 
• South Coast Line: Trains run to a changed timetable between South Coast Line stations and Hurstville only. T4 Illawarra Line trains run to a changed timetable between Hurstville and the City Circle. Buses replace trains between Central and Bondi Junction, but do not stop at Martin Place. Change at: Hurstville for T4 trains towards the City, Central for buses to Kings Cross and Edgecliff, or metro services to Martin Place or Town Hall for express buses to Bondi Junction. From 6.30am to 12.15pm, some trains make extra stops between Sutherland and Hurstville. From 1pm to 4pm, trains do not stop at Wolli Creek but make extra stops at Arncliffe and Sydenham.  Buses run between Sydenham, Wolli Creek and Arncliffe. Change at Arncliffe or Sydenham for a bus to Wolli Creek or change at Central for a T8 Airport train if you have luggage or accessibility needs 

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.

Regular route buses

A number of regular buses make stops within walking distance of Centennial Park.

The closest stops to the Park are on Oxford Street near Lang Road or York Street. 

• From the City: catch a route 333 bus that stops at Circular Quay, Hyde Park then continues towards Bondi via Oxford Street.
• From the Inner West: catch a route 352, 355 or 440 bus that makes stops along Oxford Street.
• From Bondi Junction: you can walk or catch a route 352, 355 or 440 bus that makes stops along Oxford Street..

Bus Diversions

Some stops on Oxford Street and the Moore Park Busway will be closed from 9pm to 11.30pm to allow crowds to safely leave the festival. 

• Route 339 and 373: services that use the Moore Park Busway will use stops on Anzac Parade and Alison Road instead.  
• Route 333, 352 and 440: services will miss stop St Matthias Anglican Church, Oxford Street (202150). Use the alternative stop at Paddington Public School, Oxford St (202151) instead. 

Private Coaches 

Private coach parking will not be permitted at Centennial Park for the event. Use the following locations for drop-offs and parking/pick-ups. 

• Drop-off: Driver Avenue or Parkes Drive south of Banksia Way. 
• Parking/pick-up: Northern side of Driver Avenue, past rideshare pickup. 

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 where you can change for a Route 333 bus to Oxford Street or a light rail service to Moore Park on the L2 and L3 lines to get within walking distance of Centennial Park.

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

From Central, change for an L2 or L3 light rail service to Moore Park leaving from Chalmers Street. The festival is a short walk from the stop, via Federation Way and Robertson Road Gates.

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 Trip Planner.

Catch L2 or L3 light rail services to Moore Park. From the light rail stop, continue on foot towards Lang Road to enter Centennial Park via the Robertson Gates.  

Additional light rail services will run before and after the game. Queues are expected, so be patient and allow plenty of extra time, particularly when leaving the stadium. Consider walking if able to (approximately 25-minutes) as light rail services will be very busy. See the Moore Park walking route map (pdf 677KB) to find your way.

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 connect with trains to Central from Parramatta Station. From Central connect with L2/L3 light rail services from Chalmers St to Moore Park.

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. 

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.

With thousands of people expected, traffic will be heavy on roads approaching Centennial Park. Parking in the area is limited so attendees are urged to catch public transport – event tickets include travel to and from Centennial Park.  

If you must drive, expect delays on roads around and approaching Centennial Park and Moore Park, including on Anzac Parade, Lang Road, Oxford Street, Syd Einfeld Drive, Darley Road, York Road and Alison Road, as a large number of vehicle drop-offs and pick-ups are expected. Motorists should also exercise caution in the area as pedestrian activity on local roads will be higher than usual. 

If you're getting picked up or catching taxis or rideshare home, be aware that access into the precinct will be affected by road closures on Moore Park Road and Lang Road. Access to the Entertainment Quarter will be managed via Cook Road only from 8pm. You can find real-time traffic conditions at livetraffic.com.

Road Closures

The following roads will be closed in Centennial Park and Moore Park for the safety of crowds leaving the festival. See the Tropfest road closure and clearway map (pdf 612KB) for more details.

From 8pm to midnight 

• Driver Avenue between Lang Road and MacArthur Avenue (southern turning circle) (northbound)  
• Lang Road between Errol Flynn Boulevard and Anzac Parade (westbound) – no right turn exit from Errol Flynn Boulevard. 
• Lang Road* between Mitchell Street and Moore Park Road (both directions) *Note: Managed access for residents maintained 
• Moore Park Road between Oxford Street and Cook Road (westbound) – no access to the EQ precinct via Moore Park Road; access via Cook and Lang roads only.  

From 9pm to midnight 

• Driver Avenue between MacArthur Avenue (southern turning circle) and Lang Road (southbound) 
• Lang Rd between Anzac Parade to Errol Flynn Boulevard (eastbound) – no access to the EQ precinct via Anzac Parade; access via Cook Road and Lang Road only.  
• Moore Park Road* between Oatley Road and Oxford Street (eastbound) *Note: Managed access for residents maintained 

Internal roads and Centennial Park gates will be closed - For more information, visit the Centennial Park Tropfest page

Entertainment Quarter access: 

From 8pm there will be no direct access to the Entertainment Quarter from Anzac Parade or Oxford St due to closures of Lang Rd. Vehicle access will be permitted via Moore Park Rd eastbound only (under traffic management) and Cook Rd - follow signs and directions of traffic controllers

For more details on the road closures and the latest traffic information visit Live Traffic NSW or download a real-time traffic app.

Private Coaches 

Private coaches should drop off passengers on the Northern side of Driver Avenue, where coach parking is also available.  

Coaches can also utilise a drop off area inside Centennial Park located at Parkes Drive south of Banksia Way. Coaches will however not be allowed to park in Centennial Park. 

After the event, patrons will need to exit the venue following sign to Driver Avenue, past ride share pickup area to where coaches are parking on the northern side of Driver Avenue. 

If you’re catching taxis/rideshare, use the dedicated pick up and drop-off zones: 

• Drop off zone: In Centennial Park on Grand Drive east of Parkes Drive. Access into the Park will be via Robertson, Randwick, Woollahra and York Road gates.  
• Pick up zone: After the festival, walk to the dedicated pick-up zone on Driver Avenue near the SCG.  

The closest taxi rank is located on Driver Avenue in Moore Park. For details of taxi networks servicing the Sydney area, visit Transport Operators.

Gate closures and parking restrictions will also be in place within Centennial Parklands – see the Tropfest FAQs - Centennial Parklands webpage for more information. 

Moore Park Car Parks

Limited parking is available nearby at the Entertainment Quarter Wilson Car Park (parking rates apply, open 24 hours). Mobility Parking permit holders can utilise accessible parking spaces. 

For more parking information visit the Entertainment Quarter website.

Special Event Clearways

Special event clearways will be in place on roads in Moore Park and surrounding areas from 11am to 11.30pm on sections of Fitzroy Street, Lang Road and Oxford Street, and from 6am to 11.30pm on sections of Cleveland Street. Driver Avenue will also have clearways all day.  

From 12:01am to 11.59pm:  

• Driver Avenue between Lang Road and Moore Park Road (both sides) 

From 6am to 11.30pm 

• Cleveland Street between South Dowling Street and City Road (southern side) 
• Cleveland Street between Abercrombie Street and South Dowling Street (northern side) 

From 11am to 11.30pm 

• Fitzroy Street between South Dowling Street and Bourke Street (northern side) 
• Lang Road between Anzac Parade and Errol Flynn Boulevard (northern side) 
• Oxford Street between Queen Street and Jersey Road (southern side) 
• Oxford Street between Queen Street and Victora Avenue (northern 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 more details and real-time traffic conditions.

Transport Park&Ride Car Parks

Park for free when you catch public transport. Transport Park&Ride provides up to 18 hours of free parking each day. All you have to do is complete a public transport trip. Located close to public transport hubs, Park&Ride car parks help you connect more easily to train, bus and ferry services.

Real-time parking availability allows you to see how many vacant car park spaces are available at Transport Park&Ride car parks. For Park&Ride locations and more information on how it works, go to Transport Park&Ride. 

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).