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Bondi to Tamarama coastal walk

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Important event information

Around 500,000 people are expected over 18 days to visit the 26th annual Sculpture by the Sea exhibition along the iconic Bondi to Tamarama coastal walk from Friday 18 October to Monday 4 November.

With large crowds and very limited parking in the area, the best way to get to and from the event is by public transport.

Trains run regularly to Bondi Junction on the T4 Eastern Suburbs Line where you can change for buses to the beach. Regular route buses also run regularly between the city and Bondi Junction and frequent buses will run between Bondi Junction and Bondi Beach.

Remember, you'll need to use an Opal card or contactless payment card/device when travelling on public transport to and from the event. Register your details online at Opal or via the Opal Travel app ahead of time.

Significant traffic delays are expected on roads approaching Bondi and Tamarama throughout the event, particularly on weekends, so allow plenty of extra travel time if you must drive. You can find real-time updates on traffic conditions at livetraffic.com.

Special event clearway parking restrictions will be in effect each weekends on roads around the beach, as well as one-way traffic conditions and lane closures around the coastal walk. Allow plenty of extra travel time. See the Sculpture by the Sea map (pdf 1.5MB) for more details.

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.

Please note that on Saturday 19 and Sunday 20 October, there will be trackwork on the M1 Metro Line that may impact your trip:

  • M1 Metro Line: Metro services will not run between Tallawong and Sydenham. Buses replace services between Tallawong and Chatswood only. Use train services between Chatswood, the City and Sydenham

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

The closest station to Bondi Beach is Bondi Junction on the T4 Eastern Suburbs & Illawarra Line.

From Bondi Junction you can catch one of the many regular route buses running to and from the beach.

Trackwork

Trackwork is taking place during the exhibition and may affect how you travel to and from the event so plan ahead. Trackwork information will be available closer to the time. Plan ahead using the Trip Planner

Friday 18 October 

  • T2 Leppington Line: Some trains run to a changed timetable and stopping pattern.
  • T8 Airport & South Line: Some trains run to a changed timetable and stopping pattern.

Saturday 19 October

  • M1 Metro Line: Metro services will not run between Tallawong and Sydenham. Buses replace services between Tallawong and Chatswood only. Use train services between Chatswood, the City and Sydenham.
  • T1 Western Line: From 6.20am to 10.30am, some trains make an extra stop at Burwood.
  • T2 Leppington Line: From 6.20am to 10.30am, buses replace Inner West trains between Ashfield and Central. Leppington trains make extra stops at Homebush and Croydon. Some T1 Western Line trains also make an extra stop at Burwood, and some T9 Northern Line trains make an extra stop at Ashfield.
  • T3 Liverpool & Inner West Line: From 6.20am to 10.30am, buses replace Inner West trains between Ashfield and Central. Trains run between Liverpool and Lidcombe via Regents Park only. You will need to change services to continue your journey. Leppington trains make extra stops at Homebush and Croydon. Some T1 Western Line trains make an extra stop at Burwood, and some T9 Northern Line trains make an extra stop at Ashfield.
  • T4 Eastern Suburbs & Illawarra Line: 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.
  • T9 Northern Line: From 6.20am to 10.30am, some trains make an extra stop at Ashfield.
  • Hunter Line: From 9pm to 4.20am, buses replace trains between Newcastle Interchange and Telarah.
  • South Coast Line: From 6.30am to 12.15pm, some trains make extra stops between Sutherland and Hurstville.

Sunday 20 October

  • M1 Metro Line: Metro services will not run between Tallawong and Sydenham. Buses replace services between Tallawong and Chatswood only. Use train services between Chatswood, the City and Sydenham.
  • Hunter Line: From 10pm to 1.30am, buses replace trains between Newcastle Interchange and Telarah.

Tuesday 22 October and Wednesday 23 October 

  • T5 Cumberland Line: 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.

Thursday 24 October 

  • South Coast Line: From 9.20am to 2.15pm, buses replace trains between Port Kembla and Wollongong. Trains run between Wollongong and Thirroul or Waterfall to the normal timetable.

Friday 25 October 

  • T1 Western Line: From 10.45 trains make extra stops at Flemington, Homebush and Burwod. 
  • T2 Leppington & Inner West & Line:  From 10.45pm, buses replace Inner West trains between Strathfield and Ashfield. Trains run between Ashfield and the City Circle only. Leppington trains run between Leppington and Olympic Park via Granville. Change trains at Lidcombe to continue your journey. 
  • T3 Liverpool & Inner West Line: From 10.45pm, buses replace Inner West trains between Strathfield and Ashfield. Trains run between Ashfield and the City Circle only. Trains run between Liverpool and Lidcombe via Regents Park. Change trains at Lidcombe to continue your journey. 

Saturday 26 October to Sunday 27 October  

  • M1 Metro: Metro services continue to run between Tallawong, the City and Sydenham, but train trackwork on the City Circle and T1 North Shore Line may affect how you travel.
  • City Circle: Trains will not run on the City Circle, or between Wynyard and Central. For travel around the City use the metro, light rail or local bus services.
  • T1 North Shore Line: Trains run between Hornsby and Wynyard only. Trains will not run between Wynyard and Central, or on the City Circle. Change at Wynyard for metro, light rail or local bus services.
  • T1 Western Line: Penrith trains run to a changed timetable between Penrith and Central, platforms 1-12 only, and make extra stops at Flemington, Homebush and Burwood. Buses replace trains between Richmond and Clarendon. Trains run between Clarendon and Liverpool only. Change trains at Parramatta to continue your journey towards the City. On Sunday, from 4am to 8.45am, buses replace trains between Richmond and Blacktown. From 8.45am to 2pm, buses replace trains between Richmond and Schofields. 
  • T2 Inner West & Leppington Line: Buses replace Inner West Line trains between Strathfield and Central. Express trains continue to run. Trains run to a changed timetable between Leppington and Olympic Park via Granville and between Leppington and Lidcombe via Regents Park. Change trains at Lidcombe to continue your journey.
  • T3 Liverpool & Inner West Line: Buses replace Inner West Line trains between Strathfield and Central. Express trains continue to run. Trains run to a changed timetable between Leppington and Lidcombe via Regents Park, every 30 minutes. Change trains at Lidcombe to continue your journey. T1 Western Line Penrith trains make extra stops at Flemington, Homebush and Burwood.
  • T4 Eastern Suburbs & Illawarra Line: Buses replace trains between Cronulla and Sutherland. Trains run between Waterfall and Bondi Junction, some to a changed timetable, making extra stops at St Peters and Erskineville. On Sunday, from 4am to 6.30am, buses also replace some trains between Hurstville and Waterfall. 
  • T5 Cumberland Line: Buses replace trains between Richmond and Clarendon. Trains run between Clarendon and Liverpool only. On Sunday, from 4am to 8.45am, buses replace trains between Richmond and Blacktown. From 8.45am to 2pm, buses replace trains between Richmond and Schofields.
  • T6 Lidcombe & Bankstown Line: Trains run between Lidcombe and Bankstown to a changed timetable, every 30 minutes.
  • T8 Airport & South Line: Trains run to a changed timetable and stopping pattern. You may need to change trains to continue your journey. Revesby trains run between Revesby and Central only, via the Airport. Most Macarthur trains run between Macarthur and Sydenham only. Change at: Revesby for trains to Airport stations or Sydenham for T4 trains towards Bondi Junction, or metro services to the City. Early morning and late-night trains run between Macarthur and Central via the Airport.
  • T9 Northern Line: Daily until 8am, trains run between Berowra and Central, platforms 1-12, to a reduced frequency, every 30 minutes. Daily from 8am, trains run between Berowra or Hornsby and Central, platforms 1-12 only.
  • Blue Mountains Line: Trains may run to a changed timetable due to trackwork between Strathfield and Central.
  • Central Coast & Newcastle Line: Trains may run to a changed timetable due to trackwork between Strathfield and Central.
  • South Coast Line: On Sunday, from 4am to 6.30am, buses replace some trains between Hurstville and Waterfall.

 

  • Monday 28 October to Friday 1 November (TBC)
  • Saturday 2 November and Sunday 3 November (TBC)
  • Monday 4 November (TBC)

Trackwork is carried out on an ongoing basis to maintain the safety, reliability, and efficiency of the Sydney Trains network. Check trackwork and travel alerts or use the Trip Planner.

A number of regular route buses run to Bondi Junction and Bondi Beach from the city and eastern suburbs.

Frequent additional buses will run between the junction and the beach however please keep in mind that Bondi is typically very busy on weekends, so visitors are reminded to be patient and expect delays during peak periods. Avoid the largest crowds by visiting the sculptures on a weekday instead.

For bus timetable info plan your trip using the Trip Planner.

Getting there

From the Eastern Suburbs to Bondi Junction and/or Bondi Beach:

  • Route 333: City to Bondi Beach via Bondi Junction (Stand A) services run frequently daily.
  • Route 381: Bondi Junction to Tamarama loop services run daily. 
  • Route 380: Watsons Bay to Bondi Beach via Military Rd services run daily. On weekends, additional services between Bondi Junction and North Bondi will run approximately every 10 minutes from 9:30am until 4:30pm.
  • Route 360: North Clovelly to Bondi Junction services run daily. Change at the junction for buses to the beach.
  • Route 362 (weekends only): Coogee to Bondi Beach via Bronte and Tamarama services run on weekends only. Additional services will run to Bondi Beach and Coogee every 15 minutes between 9:30am and 7pm.

From the City to Bondi Beach:

  • Route 333: City Circular Quay to Bondi Beach via Bondi Junction, making stops along Elizabeth St at Martin Place, St James and Museum stations before continuing via Oxford St to Bondi Junction and Bondi Beach. 
  • You can also catch T4 Eastern Suburbs line trains to Bondi Junction from Central, Town Hall or Martin Place for a faster trip, then change for buses down to the beach.

Getting home

Buses back to Bondi Junction and to the city will run regularly from Bondi and Tamarama beaches:

From Campbell Parade at Bondi Beach to Bondi Junction / City:

  • Route 333: services back to the City Circular Quay and Bondi Junction run frequently on weekdays and weekends.
  • Route 380: services to Bondi Junction and Watsons Bay run regularly on weekdays. On weekends additional services will run back to Bondi Junction between 2pm and 7.30pm approximately every 10 minutes.

From Tamarama Marine Dr at Tamarama Beach to Bondi Junction / Coogee:

  • Route 381 services back to Bondi Junction will run every 10 minutes until 7pm on weekends.
  • Route 362 (weekends only) services to Coogee Beach via Tamarama. Additional services will run between Bondi Beach and Coogee every 15 minutes between 9:30am and 7pm.

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

Sydney Ferries are a great way to get around the city but services can be popular and may reach capacity, especially on weekends so allow extra travel time and consider the alternate transport options.

Catch one of the many ferry services to Circular Quay and change for a Route 333 bus to Bondi Beach. Alternatively you can catch a train to Bondi Junction then change for a bus to the beach.

For 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.

Change at Central to connect with T4 Eastern Suburbs line trains to Bondi Junction where you can change for a bus to get to Bondi Beach.

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. Services run regularly, plan your trip using Trip Planner.

Change at Wynyard to connect with T4 Eastern Suburbs line trains from Martin Place to Bondi Junction where you can change for a bus to get to Bondi Beach.

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

Significant delays are expected on weekends during the exhibition. Motorists should allow plenty of extra travel time along Bondi Road, Old South Head Road and Syd Einfeld Drive approaching Bondi Beach.

Motorists are encouraged to avoid the area where possible or allow extra travel time and prepare for lengthy delays. 

Local roads will be closed around Bronte, Tamarama and Bondi during the event and one-way changed traffic conditions will be in place around the coast, follow directions of traffic controllers and exercise caution.

Road closures

Local roads around Bondi, Bronte and Tamarama will be closed each day during the event to manage crowds along the coastal walk. Access will be maintained for local residents during the event.

See the Sculpture by the Sea map (pdf 1.5MB) for more details.

From 7:30am to 6:30pm daily from Friday 18 October to Monday 4 November 2024 inclusive, the following roads will be closed. Access will be maintained for residents and taxis only.

  • Ashley St between Turner St and end of lane
  • Bayview St between West of Bronte Marine Drive and end of street
  • Birrell St between Tamarama St and Cross St (Eastbound lanes only)
  • Carlisle St between Dellview St and end of street
  • Cross St between Birrell St and Turner St (Southbound lanes only)
  • Darling St between Alfred St and Ashely St
  • Fletcher St between Sandridge St and Marks Ln
  • Illawong Ave From Farrellys Ave (Southbound lanes only)
  • Kenneth St between Alexander St and Marks Ln
  • Marks Ln between Kenneth St and Fletcher St
  • Notts Ave between Campbell Parade and end of street
  • Rowland Ave between Fletcher St and Wilga St
  • Silvia St between Fletcher St and end of street
  • Turner St between Cross St and Ashley St (Eastbound lanes only)
  • Wilga St between Sandridge St and end of street
  • Wolaroi Cres between Thompson St and end of street

Changed traffic conditions

Changed traffic conditions will be in place where two-way traffic flow will be changed to one-way around the coast while surrounding local roads are closed for the duration of the event. See the Sculpture by the Sea map for more details.

From 9am, Friday 18 October until 10am, Monday 4 November

  • Mirimar Ave northbound only from Hewlett St to Thompson St
  • Thompson St westbound only from Mirimar Ave to Ashley St
  • Ashley St northbound only from Darling St to Turner St
  • Turner St westbound only from Ashley St to Cross St
  • Cross St northbound only from Turner St to Birrell St
  • Birrell St westbound only from Cross St to Tamarama St
  • Marks Ln southbound only from Fletcher St to Kenneth St

From 10am Friday 18 October to 10am Monday 4 November

  • Gaerloch Ave southbound only from Alexander St to Dellview
  • Dellview St northbound only from Pacific Ave to Fletcher St

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

Heavy traffic is expected along Bondi Rd and other major roads approaching the beach. If you’re catching taxis or rideshare allow plenty of extra travel time, and consider pick up and drop off locations away from the beach to avoid traffic delays.

A permanent taxi rank is located at Bondi Junction. For other taxi rank locations see the Waverley Council taxi rank map

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

Parking

Parking at Bondi Beach will be in high demand and is expected to reach capacity early on weekends. Special event clearways will also be in effect on roads in the area so street parking will be particularly limited on weekends as well. Visitors are strongly encouraged to leave the car at home and catch public transport instead.

Special event clearways

Street parking will be particularly limited on weekends with special event clearway parking restrictions in place on Bondi Rd to accommodate the additional bus movements by increasing road capacity. Check the Sculpture by the Sea map (pdf 1.5MB) for more information. 

Saturday 19 October and Sunday 20 October, Saturday 26 October and Sunday 27 October  and Saturday 2 November and Sunday 3 November

  • 7am to 2pm: Bondi Road between Old South Head Road and opposite Sandridge Street (Northern Side)
  • 12pm midday to 7pm: Bondi Road between Sandridge Street and Oxford Street (Southern side)
  • 8am to 4pm: Campbell Parade between Queen Elizabeth Drive and Beach Road (Eastern side )

Special event 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 it will be relocated to the nearest legal parking space, use the Find My Car website or call 132 701 to find its new location.

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

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).