Getting Here

Airport

Qantas is delighted to be the major airline supporter for the ICOMOS GA2023. More information on airfares will be available during 2022. 

Sydney’s central business district is 10km north of the International Airport and takes approximately 20-30 minutes via car. The standard for this taxi fare costs around $50, depending on traffic. A regular airport to city bus service operates from approximately 0600 – 2100 hours and is not recommended for those with large amounts of luggage. Any queries can be discussed at the Travellers Information Desk at Sydney Airport.

Airport Train

There is a train station located at both the Domestic and International Terminals at Sydney Airport. Airport trains run on average every 10 minutes during the day on a weekday and every 15 minutes on weekends. From the Domestic Terminal, it takes 15 minutes to reach Central Station and 20 minutes to reach Circular Quay. From the International Terminal it takes just a few minutes longer. Lifts are available at both the International and Domestic Terminals for easy transfer of luggage. Fares from Sydney Airport terminals to the CBD are approximately A$17per adult for a single journey.

For more information on departures and prices please visit here.

A short walk from Central or Town Hall will take you directly to Darling Quarter, Tumbalong Park and Sydney Visitor Centre. Town Hall and Central Stations are a 10-minute walk from ICC Sydney.

Sydney Light Rail

The Light Rail travels right through a number of Darling Harbour stations including ICC Sydney’s stops, Convention Centre and Exhibition Centre. The Light Rail starts at Central Station in the CBD and travels to Dulwich Hill in the inner west.

Alight at Convention Centre stop when visiting GA2023.

The light rail will run every 8 to 10 minutes during weekday peak hours (7am to 10am and 3pm to 7pm) and every 15 minutes at other times on weekdays. 

Click here for Light Rail Network Map

Parking

ICC Sydney has two car park facilities located within the Exhibition Centre and ICC Sydney Theatre, comprising a total of 826 car spaces, including 12 disabled parking bays, 25 motorcycle parking spaces, 50 bicycle racks and 20 electric car charge spaces.

Additionally, there are several secure car parks located in and around Darling Harbour, the closest located at Harbourside Car Park, 100 Murray Street, Pyrmont.

Address:

14 Darling Drive, Sydney, NSW 2000

ICC Sydney Exhibition Centre Car Park

ICC Sydney Theatre Car Park – Only open on event days in ICC Sydney Theatre
Operating hours:

Monday – Sunday: 24 hours

Parking rates:

0 – 1 hour       A$18.00   

1 – 2 hours     A$30.00

2 – 3 hours     A$38.00

3 – 4 hours     A$44.00

4+ hours        A$49.00

Lost ticket       A$49.00

Night rate – Entry after 1800 and exit before 0400    

A$28.00 per entry, per day

For more information on parking visit the ICC Sydney website.

Taxi

A taxi fare from Sydney Airport to Sydney CBD is approximately A$50.  If you would prefer to pre-book your taxi during your stay in Sydney, here are the contact details of the main taxi companies:

Taxis Combined- Phone: 13 33 00. Website: www.taxiscombined.com.au

Legion Cabs- Phone: 13 14 51. Website: www.legioncabs.com.au

Premier Cabs- Phone: 13 10 17. Website: www.premiercabs.com.au

Silver Service- Phone: 13 31 00. Website: www.silverservice.com.au

You can request a ride from Uber from either the Domestic or the International terminal of Sydney Airport. Just request your Uber once you have exited the terminal and your driver will meet you at the pick–up area. A typical UberX (low cost ride) to Sydney’s CBD costs A$43 – 55 and a typical UberBLACK ride (premium ride) to Sydney’s central business district costs A$89-114. For more information on Uber please see here.