Parking and public transport

Wilson Parking owns and operates the Sydney Opera House Car Park, which is a public car park serving Sydney Opera House visitors and ticket buyers, as well as visitors to Circular Quay. The car park is located at 2 Macquarie Street (Northern end), with vehicular access adjacent to the Sydney Opera House Forecourt.

Wilson Parking’s Sydney Opera House Car Park has 1,200 parking bays and has conveniently located pay machines on every level of the car park. The car park is open 24 hours, 7 days a week, and has undercover access to the Sydney Opera House Lower Concourse. 

There are 11 accessible parking spaces on Level 1, and 12 accessible spaces on Level 6 of the car park for RTA Mobility Parking Permit holders. Car spaces on Level 6 also have direct wheelchair access to lifts. 

Wilson Parking offers prepaid discounted parking via their online booking system, Book A Bay. Wilson Parking are a Sponsor of Sydney Opera House.

For any parking enquiries please email info@wilsonparking.com.au or call 1800 PARKING (1800 727 5464).   

Please note: The current light rail construction scheme along George Street will impact journeys to the Sydney CBD. It is important to plan ahead and allow additional travel time. Please visit My Sydney website for more information and consider using journey-planning apps on your mobile devices.

To ensure the security, safety and enjoyment of patrons and visitors, the Opera House has implemented a new system to remove almost all remaining vehicle movements from the Forecourt. 

As a result, accessible parking is no longer available on the Concourse beneath the Monumental Steps. Visitors with accessibility requirements who wish to park on site will be directed to Wilson Parking.

The free wheelchair accessible Courtesy Bus will continue to carry passengers to and from Circular Quay and the Opera House doors for matinee and evening performances. 

The new system will be reviewed based on feedback and operational requirements. We appreciate your patience and cooperation as we implement these important changes.

Monday to Sunday 24 hrs (including Public Holidays)

The Sydney Opera House Carpark, operated by Wilson Parking, is located underneath the building with access via 2A Macquarie St, Sydney.

The Sydney Opera House is a six-minute walk to Circular Quay which is regularly served by public buses, trains and ferries to Circular Quay.

To get information about public transport around Sydney call 131 500 or visit the Transport Info website.

Designed for elderly and less mobile customers. Seating is limited and available on a first come, first served basis. The bus runs between Circular Quay at Stand B on Alfred Street (under the Cahill Expressway) and the Vehicle Concourse. Please note that there is no bus service for any theatres on Sunday evenings.

Joan Sutherland Theatre and Concert Hall

Bus starts 75 minutes before matinee and evening performances and runs continuously for 1 hour.

Drama Theatre

Bus starts 45 minutes before all matinee and evening performances and runs continuously for 30 minutes.

Playhouse

Bus starts 45 minutes before all evening performances and runs continuously for 30 minutes.

Joan Sutherland Theatre and Concert Hall

Bus starts 10 minutes after the performance finishes and runs continuously for 45 minutes.

Playhouse and Drama Theatre

Bus starts 10 minutes after the performance finishes and runs continuously for 30 minutes.