WALKING
From Circular Quay
Walk to George Street, The Rocks. Turn left into Argyle Street and walk under the famous Argyle Cut to climb the stairs opposite the Garrison Church. Turn left at the top of the stairs and follow Watson Road past the Sydney Observatory to the National Trust Centre.
From Wynyard and the city
At No. 1 York Street walk through the expressway underpass. Follow the tunnel, keeping to the right, until you come up on Kent Street. When on Kent Street follow the approach to the Bridge, which will take you past the National Trust Centre on your left or keep going until you see the tennis court on the right and ascend via the historic Agar Steps.
TRAIN
To Wynyard or Circular Quay and proceed as above.
FERRY
To Circular Quay and proceed as above.
BUS
Route 311 from Railway Square (via Elizabeth Bay) terminates at Argyle Street. Walk up Watson Road, Observatory Hill and follow the signs.
Routes 324 and 325 terminate in Hickson Road, Walsh Bay. Walk up the Hickson stairs or Windmill steps to Kent Street.
311 timetable here, 324 timetable and 325 timetable here.
DRIVING
Drive down Kent Street, right into Argyle Street, right again into Watson Road and follow it around past the Sydney Observatory to the National Trust Centre. Free Parking is available on site.
We encourage you to use public transport when getting to and from Sydney Festival events. To plan your journey, use the NSW trip planner or call Transport info on 131 500.