Getting to Sydney

Sydney is Australia's main port and principal destination, serviced by nearly 40 national and international carriers. Visitors can fly directly or with only one stop from most major cities in the world.

Sydney is known for its harbour lifestyle, fantastic beaches and good weather - all contributing to a relaxed environment that permeates the city and its visitors.

Sydney's restaurant scene reflects the city's cultural diversity, with inspiration from the finest Asian, European and Middle Eastern cuisines, combined with the freshest Australian ingredients, to create a gourmet paradise.

Shopping opportunities are abundant and include a mixture of shopping complexes, boutique stores and colourful markets, many of which are located along the foreshores of Sydney's famous beaches and harbour areas.

Getting to SSCT at Sydney Exhibition & Convention Centre, Darling Harbour

By Train or Bus

Train - Alight at Town Hall Station.  Walk for 5 minutes across Pyrmont Bridge then a further 5 minute walk past Harbourside Shopping Centre to the Sydney Convention and Exhibition Centre. 

Bus - the 443 bus stops at the Maritime Museum, a 5 minute walk past Harbourside Shopping Centre to the Sydney Convention & Exhibition Centre.

Timetable, fare and line information at www.131500.com.au or call 131500 from within Australia.

By Monorail or Metro Light Rail

Alight at Convention Station, immediately adjacent to the Sydney Convention & Exhibition Centre.  Monorail runs every 3 - 5 minutes and Metro Light Rail every 10 - 15 minutes - both have stations along their route close to several hotels.  More information at http://www.metrotransport.com.au/index.php/monorail/map.html

By Ferry

Sydney's main ferry terminal is at Circular Quay, close to several hotels.  Disembark at Sydney Aquarium Quay.  The Sydney Convention & Exhibition Centre is visible across the water - a 5 minute walk around the edge of Darling Harbour.

By Car

From the International Airport:

• Depart from the International Departure Terminal
• Turn right onto Qantas Drive. This road connects into Joyce Drive and then into General Holmes Drive. Follow General Holmes Drive until you reach Southern Cross Drive. Turn left onto Southern Cross Drive. (5 minutes, 2.5 kms)
• Southern Cross Drive connects into South Dowling Street. Follow South Dowling Street until you reach Cleveland Street. Turn left at Cleveland Street. (10 minutes, 5kms)
• Follow Cleveland Street until you reach Abercrombie Street. Turn right at Abercrombie Street. (7 minutes, 3.5kms)
• Abercrombie Street connects into Wattle Street. Follow Wattle Street until you reach Pyrmont Bridge Road. Turn right at Pyrmont Bridge Road. (5 minutes, 2.5kms)
• Pyrmont Bridge Road connects into Darling Drive. The Sydney Convention and Exhibition Centre is located on your left hand side after the first roundabout. (5 minutes, 1.5kms)
• Carparking is available underneath the Exhibition Centre on Darling Drive. For parking information, please see below.

From the Harbour Bridge:

• Cross the Harbour Bridge via the Bradfield Highway until you reach the toll. (3 mins, 1.5km)
• After the toll, take the Western Distributor Fwy. Stay on the right. This road connects into Harbour Street. (2 minutes, 2kms)
• Follow Harbour Street until you reach Pier Street. The Novotel Century Sydney is located on this corner. Turn right into Pier Street. (2 minutes, 1.5kms)
• Veer left onto Darling Drive. (1minute, 0.1km)
• Take the second exit at the roundabout. Follow along Darling Drive. The Sydney Convention and Exhibition Centre is located on your right hand side.
• Carparking is available underneath the Exhibition Centre on Darling Drive. For parking information, please see below. 

From the Anzac Bridge:

• Cross the Anzac Bridge via the Western Distributor Fwy until you reach the Pyrmont Bridge Road exit. Veer left onto the Prymont Bridge Road exit. (2 minutes, 1.5kms)
• Turn left onto Pyrmont Bridge Road. Pyrmont Bridge Road connects into Darling Drive. The Sydney Convention and Exhibition Centre is located on your left hand side after the first roundabout. (3 minutes, 1.5kms)
• Carparking is available underneath the Exhibition Centre on Darling Drive.