The Sydney Convention & Exhibition Centre is conveniently located in the heart of Sydney, just a ten-minute walk from the CBD and is serviced by most modes of transport.

BY CAR

The Convention Centre parking and Exhibition Centre parking is located off Darling Drive, underneath the Centre’s five exhibition halls, in Darling Harbour.

The Car Park provides direct access to the Centre and the Darling Harbour precinct. The Car Park features 18 disabled parking spaces and access to the Centre can also be gained via ramps and lifts. The Car Park is open for 24 hours, Monday to Sunday.

Current day time parking rates:

0-1 hours $10.00
1-2 hours $18.00
2-3 hours $25.00
3-4 hours $30.00
4+ hours $34.00

Current night time parking rates (entry after 5 pm and exit before 6 am the following day):

0-1 hours $10.00
1-2 hours $18.00
2+ hours $22.00

For full details please visit www.scec.com.au

BY TRAIN

The Sydney Convention and Exhibition Centre is accessible by both train and light rail services.

The nearest public train station is Town Hall Station for the Convention Centre, and Central Station for the Exhibition Centre. Both stations are approximately 10 minutes from the venue by foot.

The State Transit Website - www.131500.com.au - has useful information regarding public transport options, including a trip planner function that will provide you with detailed information on how to get around Sydney.
The Metro Light Rail provides a direct service to the venue with a Metro Light Rail station located directly outside both the Convention Centre and the Exhibition Centre. Tickets can be purchased on the train. Trains operate every 15 minutes between Central Station and Lilyfield.

For further information on the Metro Light Rail, please refer to their website at www.metrolightrail.com.au.

Click on www.metrolightrail.com.au/StationLocatorFlash.asp to view the light rail route map.

BY FERRY

The Sydney Convention and Exhibition Centre is accessible via both public and private ferry services. Sydney Ferries run a public service from the Sydney Aquarium at Darling Harbour to Circular Quay, stopping at Balmain, Milsons Point and McMahons Point. The Sydney Aquarium is only a 5 minute walk from the Convention Centre

For timetable enquiries, please refer to their website at www.sydneyferries.nsw.gov.au.

Matilda Cruises runs an "Express Ferry" between Circular Quay and Darling Harbour, via Sydney Aquarium and Star City Casino. Services arrive and depart from the wharf outside the Harbourside Shopping Centre, adjacent to the Convention Centre.

For timetable enquiries, please refer to their website at www.matilda.com.au.

Water taxi services also operate to and from any accessible wharfs or waterfront locations. For further information, please contact +61 2 9299 0199 for Yellow Water Taxis, or +61 2 9955 3222 for Water Taxis Combined, Harbour Taxi Boats and Taxis Afloat.

BY MONORAIL

Enjoy convenient and easy transport to and from meetings and events with Sydney Monorail. With regular services running every three to five minutes, Sydney Monorail links the city’s hotels, shopping and attractions with the dynamic Darling Harbour precinct, delivering delegates directly to Sydney Convention & Exhibition Centre.

For further information on the Monorail, please visit www.monorail.com.au.

BY BUS

The 443 bus service runs to locations such as the Maritime Museum and Harris Street, Ultimo. The Convention Centre is approximately 5 minutes walking distance from these locations.

The State Transit Website - www.131500.com.au - has useful information regarding public transport options, including a trip planner function that will provide you with detailed information on how to get around Sydney.

BY LIGHT RAIL

Linking Central Station with Sydney’s inner west, Metro Light Rail delivers you quickly and easily to Darling Harbour and Sydney Convention & Exhibition Centre. With regular services running every 10 to 15 minutes, the journey time from Central to the Centre is only 9 minutes.

Tickets are available from conductors on-board each tram. For further information on Metro Light Rail, please visit www.metrolightrail.com.au

ACCOMMODATION

Show Group is the official travel and accommodation provider for DesignBUILD. We recommend that you book all your travel and accommodation requirements through Show Group.

For further information about Show Group visit www.showgroup.com.au