Family Stakes Day - Autumn Carnival

Event ticket entitlements

Valid pre-purchased tickets to the Sydney Autumn Racing Carnival 2026 race days includes travel on the following transport services, just show your event ticket or ATC Members card to Transport staff when boarding services: 

• Sydney Trains and NSW TrainLink Intercity services (non-booked services bounded by Bomaderry, Goulburn, Bathurst, Scone and Dungog stations)
• Sydney Metro services
• Sydney metropolitan and outer metropolitan buses
• Sydney, Parramatta 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. 

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. 

Tickets to Autumn Carnival 2026 races include travel on transport and free Park&Ride parking. When leaving the car park use the intercom button at the exit gate to speak with the operator and show your event ticket. 

If you use a Transport Connect account to access Park&Ride, the boom gate will automatically open as you leave the car park so you’ll need to request a refund in your account.

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.

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

The M1 Metro North West & Bankstown Line operates turn up-and-go Metro services between Tallawong, Chatswood and Sydenham from early morning until late. 

Change at Epping to connect with buses to Rosehill or trains to Parramatta where you can connect with light rail services to the Rosehill Gardens stop. See the Rosehill Gardens transport map (pdf 727KB) to find your way.

M1 Metro North West & Bankstown Line partial line closure – Saturday 28 and Sunday 29 March 

• Metro services will not run between Macquarie Park and Victoria Cross.

• Services run between Tallawong and Macquarie Park, and between Victoria Cross and Sydenham only.  

• Buses run between Macquarie University and Victoria Cross. 

• From Metro North West stations: 

  • use trains between Epping and Central via Strathfield 

  • change at Macquarie University for buses to North Ryde, Chatswood, Crows Nest or Victoria Cross 

  • stay on the metro if you are travelling to Macquarie Park only. 

T1 North Shore Line and City Circle train trackwork may also affect how you travel. Buses replace T1 North Shore Line trains between Hornsby and Milsons Point. Trains do not run between Wynyard and Central, or on the City Circle. For travel in the City use metro, light rail or local buses. T4 Eastern Suburbs & Illawarra and South Coast Line trains do not stop at Town Hall but continue to stop at Martin Place. Plan your trip using the Trip Planner. 

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

The best stations for connections to Rosehill Gardens are Parramatta and Westmead where you can connect with light rail services to the Rosehill Gardens stop, a short walk from the racecourse. See the Rosehill Gardens transport map (pdf 727KB) to find your way.

Trackwork

Planned trackwork is taking place on Saturday 28 March 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 Macquarie Park and Victoria Cross. Services run between Tallawong and Macquarie Park, and between Victoria Cross and Sydenham only. Buses run between Macquarie University and Victoria Cross. From Metro North West stations: use trains between Epping and Central via Strathfield, change at Macquarie University for buses to North Ryde, Chatswood, Crows Nest or Victoria Cross or stay on the metro if you are travelling to Macquarie Park only. T1 North Shore Line and City Circle train trackwork may also affect how you travel
• City Circle: Trains do not run on the City Circle, or between Central and Wynyard. For travel to: Town Hall, use metro services to Gadigal (Town Hall) or use the light rail, Wynyard or Circular Quay, use the light rail, Museum or St James, change at Central or Gadigal (Town Hall) for local buses or walk and T1 North Shore Line stations, use metro services to Victoria Cross then change for a bus. T4 Eastern Suburbs & Illawarra and South Coast Line trains do not stop at Town Hall. Extra L2 and L3 light rail services run between Central, Town Hall, Wynyard and Circular Quay. Trackwork also affects trains on other lines.
• T1 North Shore Line: Buses replace trains between Hornsby and Milsons Point, also stopping at Victoria Cross metro station.  Change at Victoria Cross for metro services to the City. T9 Northern Line trains run between Berowra and Central platforms 1-14, via Strathfield. Sydney Metro and City Circle trackwork may also affect how you travel
• T1 Western Line: Trains run to a changed timetable and stopping pattern between: Richmond and Liverpool. Change at Parramatta for trains towards Central or Penrith and Central, platforms 1-14 only, making an extra stop at Burwood. City Circle and T1 North Shore Line trackwork may also affect how you travel
• T2 Leppington & Inner West Line: Buses replace Inner West trains between Ashfield and Central. Trains run to a changed timetable between Leppington and Ashfield via Granville or Regents Park.  Change at Strathfield for express trains to Central, or buses if you are travelling to stations between Summer Hill and Redfern. Remain on the train for Burwood, Croydon or Ashfield. City Circle train trackwork may also affect how you travel
• T3 Liverpool & Inner West Line: Buses replace Inner West trains between Ashfield and Central. Trains run to a changed timetable between Leppington and Ashfield via Granville or Regents Park.  Change at Strathfield for express trains to Central, or buses if you are travelling to stations between Summer Hill and Redfern. Remain on the train for Burwood, Croydon or Ashfield. City Circle trackwork may also affect how you travel
• T4 Eastern Suburbs & Illawarra Line: All Cronulla and some Waterfall trains make extra stops at St Peters and Erskineville but do not stop at Town Hall. For travel to Town Hall, change at Central for metro services to Gadigal. City Circle trackwork may also affect how you travel
• T5 Cumberland Line: Extra trains run between Richmond and Liverpool
• T6 Lidcombe & Bankstown Line: Trains run to a changed timetable and reduced frequency, every 30 minutes.
• T8 Airport & South Line: Most trains run to a changed timetable between Macarthur and Sydenham, or between Revesby and Central via the Airport. Change at: Revesby for trains to Central via the Airport or Sydenham for metro services to the City or T4 trains towards Bondi Junction. Early morning and late-night trains run between Macarthur and Central via the Airport. T8 trains do not run between Sydenham and the City. Some T4 Eastern Suburbs & Illawarra Line trains make extra stops at St Peters and Erskineville but do not stop at Town Hall. For travel to Town Hall, use metro services to Gadigal. City Circle trackwork may also affect how you travel
• T9 Northern Line: Trains run to a changed timetable between Berowra or Hornsby and Central, platforms 1-14 only. Daily until 8am, trains run to a reduced frequency, every 30 minutes. Sydney Metro, T1 North Shore and City Circle train trackwork may also affect how you travel
• Central Coast & Newcastle Line: Sydney Metro, T1 North Shore and City Circle trackwork may affect how you travel.
• South Coast Line: Buses replace trains between Bomaderry and Wollongong. Buses do not run to the train timetable. You may need to catch an earlier bus if connecting with trains at Wollongong. Trains run between Port Kembla, Wollongong and Bondi Junction, but do not stop at Town Hall. For travel to Town Hall change at Central for metro services to Gadigal or use the light rail.  City Circle trackwork may also affect how you travel
• Southern Highlands Line: From 4.40am to 4.50pm, buses replace trains between Goulburn, Moss Vale and Campbelltown. T8 Airport & South Line trains are affected by City Circle trackwork and run to a changed timetable between Campbelltown and Sydenham, and between Revesby and Central via the Airport. 

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

From Parramatta Interchange, route 920 services run towards Rosehill making stops near the racecourse. Services run every 20 minutes on weekends. Alternatively, catch a light rail service to Rosehill Gardens. See the Rosehill Gardens transport map (pdf 727KB) to find your way and plan your trip using the Trip Planner.

Route 920:

• Services leave from Parramatta Station Interchange, Stand A2, and drop off on James Ruse Drive opposite Prospect Street.
• Services leave from James Ruse Drive at Prospect Street and drop off at Parramatta Interchange.

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

The closest wharf to the Rosehill Racecourse is Parramatta Wharf.

From the wharf, walk to the Robin Thomas light rail stop via the riverside and Argus Lane to connect with services to Rosehill Gardens stop to get within short walking distance of the racecourse.

F3 Parramatta River services run regularly to Parramatta, but services are very popular and may reach capacity. Keep this in mind if you’re planning on catching an F3 Parramatta River service. Plan your trip and allow plenty of extra travel time or consider the alternative public transport options available. 

Please note, F3 Parramatta River ferries between Parramatta and Rydalmere may be affected by low tide and replaced by buses, check for updates here.

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

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.

The closest light rail stop to the racecourse is Rosehill Gardens. Alight at Rosehill Gardens and continue on foot via Grand Ave and the underpass to the racecourse. See the Rosehill Gardens transport map (pdf 727KB) to find your way.

Additional light rail services will run before and after the event.

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

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 trains to Parramatta to connect with light rail to Rosehill Gardens.

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. 

From Central, change for trains to Parramatta to connect with light rail to Rosehill Gardens.

Train trackwork on the City Circle and T1 North Shore Line may affect how you travel. Trains do not run between Central and Wynyard, or on the City Circle. Use light rail services between Central and Circular Quay. For travel to T1 North Shore Line stations use metro services to Victoria Cross, then change for a bus. Daily from 7am to 7pm, extra L2 and L3 light rail services run between Circular Quay and Randwick or Juniors Kingsford. 

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 may be heavier than usual on roads approaching the racecourse as attendees travel to and from the event. Allow extra travel time on roads including James Ruse Drive and Hassall Street.   

Drivers are reminded that light rail services are running between Westmead, Parramatta and Carlingford. Trams can’t stop quickly or easily – so exercise extra caution when driving in the area. 

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

Drop-off: taxis enter Rosehill Gardens Racecourse through the Grand Avenue gates but are not permitted to stop on James Ruse Drive or Grand Avenue.

Pick-up: taxis are located on Oak Street over the Equine Bridge located at the Might and Power entry.

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

Parking

Free unreserved members parking is available in: 

• P4 and P5 car parks located on James Ruse Drive and Prospect Street.
• P6 Infield car park via Gate 2 on Unwin Street. 

Reserved members car parking is available for those with annual car park passes.

Special Event Clearways  

Special event clearway parking restrictions will be in effect at the following locations: 

• From 6am to 6pm: Grand Avenue from 100m Prior to Gate 1 Australian Turf Club Rosehill Gardens to opposite Grand Avenue North (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. 

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. 

Tickets to Autumn Carnival 2026 races include travel on transport and free Park&Ride parking. When leaving the car park use the intercom button at the exit gate to speak with the operator and show your event ticket. 

If you use a Transport Connect account to access Park&Ride, the boom gate will automatically open as you leave the car park so you’ll need to request a refund in your account.

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 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).