
LOCATION
Sydney Showground, Sydney Olympic Park

ACCOMMODATION



TRAVEL INFO

In a bonus for visitors, tickets to the Sydney Boat Show include travel on trains, metro, and light rail services throughout the event. Attendees simply need to show their event ticket to transport staff when boarding.
TRAVEL INFO
Parking
Heading to the Sydney Boat Show by car? Sydney Olympic Park is easily accessible via the M4, Victoria Road and Parramatta Road.
Free Short-Stay:
2-hour free parking is available on Grand Parade, Olympic Boulevard and Dawn Fraser Avenue — ideal if you’re popping in for a short visit.
All-Day Parking:
With over 10,000 spaces across the precinct, parking is simple. The closest car parks to the Sydney
Showground are P1, P5 and P6.
Rates: $7/hour, capped at $35/day.
Attending on a peak day? We recommend pre-booking your parking to lock in a space close to the action.
Pre-booked parking is $35/day (single entry and exit).
Driving
If you’re driving to the Sydney Boat Show, you’ll find Sydney Olympic Park centrally located and easy to reach from anywhere in Sydney.
Thanks to upgrades like the WestConnex M4 tunnel and Rozelle Interchange, the trip from the CBD now takes around 20 minutes (approx. 16km).
Click here to plan your route.
Public Transport
Public transport is one of the easiest ways to get to the Sydney Boat Show.
Train:
Olympic Park Station is right next to the Showground. Catch the T7 line from Lidcombe (services run every 10 minutes), or direct services from Central during major events.
Tickets to the Sydney Boat Show include travel on trains, metro, and light rail services throughout the event. Attendees simply need to show their event ticket to transport staff when boarding.
Bus:
Regular services run from Lidcombe, Strathfield and Parramatta. Additional buses operate during major events like the Boat Show.
Ferry:
Ferries travel daily between Circular Quay and Parramatta, with a stop at Sydney Olympic Park Wharf. From there, a connecting bus takes you to the Showground.
Plan your trip at transportnsw.info
Flights
Travelling from interstate for the Sydney Boat Show?
Sydney Olympic Park is just 20km from Sydney Airport, and with the new WestConnex M4–M8 link now open, travel time to the Showground is only around 20 minutes by car, taxi, or rideshare.
Visit sydneyairport.com.au for flight details and transport options.