Oktoberfest in the Garden

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

Alight at Gadigal or Martin Place to get within close walking distance of the event.    

Note: Train trackwork on the T9 Northern Line may affect how you travel. Buses replace trains between Hornsby and Strathfield. Use metro services running between Epping and the City.

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

The closest stations to The Domain are Martin Place, St James and Town Hall. For travel around the City, use the metro, light rail, local buses or walk where able. Plan ahead using the Trip Planner.

• Please be aware of major trackwork on parts of the T1 North Shore Line, T9 Northern Line, Central Coast & Newcastle Line, and Hunter Line.  
• As well, if you're travelling from the west you will need to change trains if travelling to Museum, St James or Circular Quay. Oktoberfest attendees can alight at Town Hall and walk to the Domain. Plan ahead using the Trip Planner.

Trackwork

Weekend trackwork is taking place Saturday 31 October and may affect how you travel to and from the event. Plan ahead using the Trip Planner:

• T1 North Shore Line: Buses replace trains between Berowra and Hornsby. Trains run between Hornsby and the City, some to a changed timetable. Buses also replace T9 Northern and Central Coast & Newcastle Line trains.
• T1 Western Line: Trains run to a changed timetable and stopping pattern. Penrith trains make extra stops at all stations between Lidcombe and Ashfield. Richmond trains run between Richmond and Liverpool. You may need to change trains at Parramatta to continue your journey.  From 4pm to 1.30am, some trains run between Penrith or Richmond and Olympic Park.
• T2 Leppington & Inner West Line: Inner West trains do not run. T1 Western and T2 Leppington trains make extra stops. Trains run to a changed timetable between Leppington and T1 North Shore Line stations via Granville or Regents Park, stopping at all stations between Ashfield and Central. T1 Western Line trains make extra stops at all stations between Lidcombe and Ashfield.  You will need to change trains if travelling to Museum, St James or Circular Quay. From 4pm to 1.30am, some trains run between Leppington or Liverpool and Olympic Park.
• T3 Liverpool & Inner West Line: Inner West trains do not run. T1 Western and T2 Leppington trains make extra stops. Trains run between Leppington and T1 North Shore Line stations via Regents Park, stopping at all stations between Ashfield and Central. T1 Western Line trains make extra stops at all stations between Lidcombe and Ashfield. You will need to change trains if travelling to Museum, St James or Circular Quay. From 4pm to 10pm, some trains run between Liverpool and Olympic Park via Regents Park.
• T4 Eastern Suburbs & Illawarra Line: From 6.30am to 12.20pm, 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.
• T5 Cumberland Line: Some trains run to a changed timetable. Extra trains run between Richmond and Liverpool.
• T6 Lidcombe & Bankstown Line: Trains run to a changed timetable and reduced frequency, every 30 minutes. From 4pm to 1.30am, trains run between Bankstown and North Sydney, to a changed timetable.
• T7 Olympic Park Line: From 4pm to 1.30am, trains run to a changed timetable between Olympic Park and Lidcombe, continuing to Penrith, Richmond or Leppington.
• T9 Northern Line: Buses replace trains between Hornsby and Strathfield. Trains run to a changed timetable between Strathfield and the City. Use metro services run between Epping and the City.
• Blue Mountains Line: Trains run to a changed timetable between Blue Mountains Line stations and Blacktown only. Use T1 Western Line trains between Blacktown and Central. Trains from Blacktown to Blue Mountains Line stations run 30 minutes later than the normal timetable. Bathurst trains continue to run between Bathurst and Lithgow or Central. If travelling to Lithgow to connect with a NSW TrainLink Regional Coach, call 132 232 before travelling to confirm departure times.
• Central Coast & Newcastle Line: Buses replace trains between Newcastle Interchange and Hornsby. T1 North Shore Line trains run between Hornsby and the City, some to a changed timetable. Buses also replace trains on the T9 Northern and Hunter lines.
• Hunter Line: Buses replace trains between Scone, Dungog and Newcastle Interchange. Limited express buses also run between some Hunter Line stations and Hornsby. Buses also replace trains on the Central Coast & Newcastle Line. 
• South Coast Line: From 6.30am to 12.20pm, some trains make extra stops between Sutherland and Hurstville.

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.

Plenty of regular route buses run to the City making stops within short walking distance of The Domain.

The closest bus interchanges are at Town Hall QVB and Park Street, Martin Place, St James, and Hyde Park. Plan your trip using the Trip Planner.

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

Services run regularly to Circular Quay and the wharves are within walking distance of The Domain. Sydney Ferries services are very popular on weekends and may reach capacity, so have alternative transport options in mind.

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 to plan your trip.

From Central, connect with metro services to Gadigal or Martin Place to get within walking distance of the event. Alternatively, change for a light rail service on the L2 or L3 Line to QVB or Town Hall to get within walking distance of The Domain.  

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.

The closest stops to The Domain are QVB and Town Hall on the L2 and L3 lines, which are both within walking distance. 

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 Trip Planner.

Alight at Parramatta Square and connect with a train service to Town Hall or St James station.  

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.

Travel by car is not recommended as traffic will be heavy and there are limited car spaces available (note that parking fees typically apply). If you must drive, allow extra travel time as traffic may be heavier than usual in the area. If you are driving, arrive early to secure a parking spot. 

If you are catching rideshare or taxis, use the dedicated drop-off location on Hospital Road at Art Gallery Road. For pick-ups after the event head towards Elizabeth Street or Sir John Young Crescent.  

Road Closures 

Some roads around The Domain may close for crowd safety before, during and after the event. Motorists should avoid driving through the area at the end of the event and consider alternative routes. 

Details on road closures will be available closer to the event.

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

Parking in the area is limited and is expected to reach capacity early. Consider using public transport to get to the event.

A number of nearby car parks are available at a fee – it is recommended you book a space early if you are planning to drive:

• The Wilson Domain Car Park on St Marys Road, Sydney
• The Wharf, Wolloomooloo on Lincoln Crescent, Woolloomooloo
• Parkhouse Car Park on Macquarie Street, Sydney
• 60 Elizabeth Street Car Park on Elizabeth Street, Sydney

Travel by car is not recommended as traffic will be heavy and there are limited car spaces available (note that parking fees typically apply). If you are driving, arrive early to secure a parking spot. 

If you are catching rideshare or taxis, use the dedicated drop off location on Hospital Road at Art Gallery Road. For pick-ups after the event head towards Elizabeth St or Sir John Young Crescent.  

Some roads around The Domain may close for crowd safety before, during and after the event. Motorists should avoid driving through the area at the end of the event and consider alternative routes. 

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

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).