Sydney Writers' Festival

By foot
The SWF precinct at Walsh Bay is approximately 10 minutes walk from Circular Quay.
Follow the harbour perimeter walkway along Hickson Road and under the Harbour Bridge to Walsh Bay.

Sydney Writers' Festival Shuttle Bus
From Thursday 31 May to Sunday 3 June, Sydney Writers' Festival and Sydney Buses are providing a return shuttle bus service between QVB and Walsh Bay.

The Shuttle Bus departs QVB approximately every 20 minutes from 9am to 5.40pm. From QVB, it travels along George Street, picking up passengers at Wynyard, Essex Street and The Rocks. The last bus leaves Walsh Bay for QVB at 6pm.

Cost is $1.70 flat rate on boarding. As this is a charter service, Sydney Buses are unable to accept TravelTen, concession cards of any type or pensioner day tickets.

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Darling Harbour Rocket
The Darling Harbour Rocket has been cancelled. Alternative transport is available via the Sydney Writers' Festival Shuttle Bus. See above. 

Train, Bus and Ferry Services
For general transport information call 131 500 or visit www.131500.info.

Visit www.cityrail.com , www.sydneyferries.info or www.sydneybuses.info for timetable information.

Bus services 431, 432, 433 and 434 stop at QVB and proceed down George Street to The Rocks and Millers Point. It's a quick walk down the steps at Millers Point to the SWF precinct.

Bicycles
Bicycle racks for 60 bicycles are available in Pottinger Park East, the elevated park above Hickson Road on Pottinger Street. Turn into Pottinger Street at the Hickson Road roundabout under the Pier 3 pedestrian bridge. Remember to bring your bike lock.

Parking
The nearest parking station is Wilson Carpark at Towns Place, Walsh Bay, located close to the corner of Hickson Road and Towns Place. Metered parking is also available on Hickson Road.