Bushfire Information

Bushfires are currently affecting some parts of Australia. Our thoughts are with all of the communities who continue to be affected by the bushfires and we are deeply grateful to the emergency service personnel and volunteers for their courage and continued efforts.

Many destinations, including Sydney, remain safe and are continuing to welcome visitors. The Sydney Opera House is open and operating as usual and all events and tours are proceeding as scheduled. We hope the below FAQs provide you with the information you need about your upcoming visit.

Should you have any questions about your booked tour, please contact tourismbookings@sydneyoperahouse.com or
+61 2 9250 7250 and one of the team will be able to help. Additionally, please contact bookings@sydneyoperahouse.com for questions about booked events or performances.

Frequently asked questions

What do I need to know about travelling to Australia during the bushfires?

Most destinations in Australia remain safe, and all international airports in Australia are operating as normal.

Visitors are encouraged to maintain their travel plans but are advised to seek the most up to date information for their planned itinerary prior to departure. To remain informed about changing conditions while in Australia, visit Rural Fire Service.

Will the bushfires affect my trip to Sydney?

Bushfires can occur in Australia’s native bushland and typically arise during the summer months (November to February) due to high temperatures and dry weather.

We are not able to predict how the bushfires will progress, however, we can confirm that the Sydney Opera House is open and operating as usual and that it’s currently safe to travel to Sydney.

The bushfire affected areas are currently located more than 50 kilometres from Sydney’s CBD.

How can I stay informed about bushfire conditions?

Before you travel to your next destination in Australia, check in with your travel agent, tour operator or accommodation providers about local conditions at your time of travel.

Follow updates from the Rural Fire Service and Bureau of Meteorology site for the latest bushfire warnings and weather updates.

You can view bushfire affected areas on Tourism Australia’s Bushfire map. You can also check up to date news through Australian Broadcasting Corporation (ABC) Radio (tune into 891 AM) and the Bushfire Information Hotline (1300 362 361).

For real time information on Sydney’s air quality visit NSW Government Air Quality Index for updates.

Is it safe to come to the Sydney Opera House?

The Sydney Opera House is open and operating as usual and currently, all events and tours are proceeding as scheduled. Should there be any changes to planned tours or events, we will proactively contact all ticket holders with detailed information.

The bushfire affected areas are currently located more than 50 kilometres from Sydney’s CBD.

Do I need to be concerned about air quality during my visit to the Opera house?

While Sydney has not been impacted by the bushfires, we have experienced periods of smoke haze.

The Sydney Opera House tour is primarily conducted inside the Sydney Opera House, which is a fully air-conditioned building.

You can monitor Sydney’s air quality in real time via the NSW Government’s Air Quality Index. If you are concerned about the air quality, we recommend discussing any health concerns with your doctor prior to travel.