Plan Your Day
Wet Weather
In the event of wet weather, please call Parramatta Information Centre on 02 8839 3311 between 10am and 4pm for updates. Outside of these hours, please call the wet weather information line on
02 9294 8586.
Please note the evening concert will go ahead in the rain.
Planning Tips
We want to make your Australia Day as easy as possible!
- Supervise Children
Please remember that children must be supervised at all times.
- Meeting Points
Arrange a meeting spot when you arrive in case you lose your friends or family.
- Drink responsibility
Ensure you have a safe and memorable Australia Day.
- Allow extra time for travel
Be patient of public transport delays on the night.
- Sunscreen
Use sunscreen and wear a hat throughout the day.
- Drink plenty of water
Make sure you eat and drink plenty of food and water throughout the day.
- Food
Bring a picnic lunch or try one of our many great food stalls, which will be open from 6am-9pm.
- Lost Children
All lost children should be reported immediately to security and can be picked up from the information stall.
- Write your number
It’s a great idea to write your mobile number on your child’s arm or give them a card with your number in case of emergencies.
- This is a NO glass event
View Conditions of Entry for Australia Day event
Getting There
Park and Ride
The free Loop city bus service will run from 5:30am - 10:00pm on the day from Parramatta Station to the Park.
Download Loop Bus Service Map for Australia Day 2011
Cars
Parramatta Park is a Vehicle Free Day on Australia Day.
Pitt St – Parramatta – Between Argyle and Macquarie St
Removal of on street parking – Both Sides, From 02:00 to 24:00
O’Connell St – Parramatta – Turning lane into Parramatta Pool
Lane Closure (turn into Pool car park), From 19:00 to 22:30
Railway Parade and Park Avenue
Changed traffic conditions will be implemented during the bump out phase from 20:00 to ensure patrons crossing Park Avenue are safely managed from Parramatta Park to the opposite footpath adjacent to Railway Parade.
2 traffic controllers will manage this area, stopping cars on a needs basis to allow safe crossing for pedestrians.
Park Ave –Westmead
Removal of off street parking
First 30 spaces from Queen’s Road Gates, From 02:00 to 12:00
Trains Buses and Ferries
Visit the transport information line for the latest train, bus and ferry timetables. www.131500.com or call 131 500. The closest train station to the event is Westmead Station, with Parramatta Station also a reasonable distance away.
Australia Day Parramatta is brought to you by Parramatta City Council
