Getting to Sydney Rites of Passage Festival
International Convention Centre Sydney
14 Darling Drive
Exhibition Centre, Hall 7, Level 4
Airport
Darling Harbour is only 8km from Sydney Airport with an average drive time of 25 minutes.
Ferry
Cruise into Darling Harbour on a ferry with direct services from Circular Quay, King Street Wharf or Pyrmont Bay Wharf.
Sydney Light Rail
The Light Rail travels right through a number of Darling Harbour stations. The Light Rail starts at Central Station in the CBD and travels to Lilyfield in the inner west.
Water Taxi
A Water Taxi is a great option for getting to and from Darling Harbour. Water Taxi’s depart from The Rocks, Circular Quay, The Opera House and Luna Park.
Train
A short walk from Central or Town Hall will take you directly to Darling Quarter, Tumbalong Park and Sydney Visitor Centre.
Parking
There are a number of secure car parks located in and around Darling Harbour.
Taxi
There are two taxi ranks at Darling Harbour; one at Wheat Road near the IMAX Cinema and one behind the shopping centre on Convention Place.
Bus
ICC Sydney will have coach access.
Getting to Melbourne Rites of Passage Festival
The Royal Exhibition Building is located just north of Melbourne’s CBD, next to the Melbourne Museum in Carlton Gardens
Car
The Melbourne Museum undercover car park is open from 6.00am to midnight daily. Enter via Rathdowne Street or Nicholson Street.
Cyclists
Local bicycle facilities include bike lanes on Rathdowne St and Canning St. There is also a shared pedestrian/bike path on Nicholson St. Bicycle racks on the Plaza provide ample bike parking just outside the front door.
Public Transport Options
Plan your trip using Metlink’s Journey Planner. Transport options inlcude:
- Tram 86 or 96 to corner of Nicholson and Gertrude Streets
- Free City Circle Tram to Victoria Parade
- City loop train to Parliament Station
- Bus routes 250, 251 and 402 to Rathdowne Street
- Stop #5 of the Melbourne Visitor Shuttle