14 May 2025

How to get to Vivid Sydney

Plan your hassle free trip to The Rocks for Vivid Sydney 2025.
Leave the car at home and take public transport to get the best out of your Vivid Sydney experience in The Rocks. We're just a short walk away from major transport hubs! 
Public Transport

The closest station is Circular Quay, which is just a two minute stroll from The Rocks.

  • Please note on Saturday nights and Sunday 8 June, between 6pm - 11pm, trains will not drop off passengers at Circular Quay station. You can catch the train to Wynyard Station, walk north down George St towards the harbour. It will take about 8 minutes. 

For more information on train services and changes during Vivid Sydney, and to plan your trip visit transportnsw.info.

  • Monday – Thursday: Buses run regularly to and from the city. Please visit the Transport NSW Trip Planner for more information.
  • Friday nights from 6pm and Saturday-Sunday from 5pm: Buses stop at Martin Place instead of Circular Quay due to road closures. You can follow the Vivid Light Walk through Martin Place then travel along Phillip Street to get to Circular Quay. It will take about 14 minutes.

Catch a ferry to Circular Quay and you're only a stroll away from the heart of The Rocks. 

  • You can catch the ferry directly to Circular Quay. Ferries are a very popular way to get around the city and will be very busy during Vivid Sydney, particularly on weekends when larger crowds are expected.
  • From Barangaroo: You can catch the F3 and F4 ferry from Barangaroo Wharf 2 to Circular Quay. This will take about 27 minutes.
  • From Darling Harbour: You can catch the F4 ferry from Pyrmont Bay Wharf to Circular Quay. This will take about 35 minutes.
Passengers will need to get off the ferry once it reaches its final stop. You won’t be able to stay on the ferry and take the return trip. This is to make sure that everyone gets the chance to catch the ferry.  

For more information on ferry services and changes during Vivid Sydney, and to plan your trip visit transportnsw.info.

Light rail services run regularly on weekdays and weekends through the Sydney CBD, South East and Inner West, making stops within short walking distance of Vivid Sydney locations.

  • Monday – Thursday: You can catch the light rail directly to Circular Quay using the L2 Randwick service and L3 Kingsford service. These services stop at Central Station and run through the heart of Sydney CBD along George Street.
  • Friday’s from 6pm and Saturday-Sunday from 5pm: The light rail won’t go to Circular Quay. Instead, you will need to get off at Town Hall and travel along George Street to Circular Quay. It will take about 20 minutes.

For more information on Sydney Light rail services during Vivid Sydney visit transportnsw.info 

Accessibility

There are accessible options available to make Vivid Sydney memorable for guests of all abilities.

  • The Circular Quay and The Rocks section of the Vivid Light Walk is wheelchair accessible, but movement can be restricted during busier nights of the festival, usually weekends and the Monday public holiday.
  • All paths are accessible, with varying gradients and some paths may require assistance.
  • All Vivid Sydney installations are wheelchair accessible, with wheelchair ramps in place for specific installations.;
  • The Vivid Light Walk is outdoors. Please be prepared for all weather conditions and bring a raincoat, umbrella, or spray jacket.
  • Accessible toilet facilities are available at the following locations:
    • Hickson Rd, near Hickson Road Reserve
    • Circular Quay, near the Overseas Passenger Terminal
    • Circular Quay East, under the Cahill Expressway
    • Circular Quay West, under the Cahill Expressway
    • Circular Quay Railway Station
  • There are Changing Places facilitates located at:
    • Circular Quay West, under the Cahill Expressway
  • Most pathways are hard-sealed, with event flooring installed over grass areas
  • Drinking fountains can be found throughout the Vivid Light Walk, but it is a good idea to bring bottled water, which can be refilled at these stations
  • Assistance animals are welcome in all parts of Circular Quay and The Rocks on leash