Getting here
Spend a day at the Sydney Royal Easter Show (Show) and you can not only see but also interact with beautiful farmyard animals, taste award-winning produce, shop 'til you drop and, if you dare, feel the adrenaline in the carnival.
The Show is held at Sydney Showground at Sydney Olympic Park which is conveniently serviced by trains, buses and ferries.
- Parking
- Public Transport
- Opening Hours
- Accommodation
Parking
Pre-book parking
Closest parking to Showground access is P1.
Parking at Sydney Olympic Park will be in high demand during the Sydney Royal Easter Show and car parks are likely to reach capacity, particularly on weekends and Easter public holidays.
To avoid disappointment and guarantee a space, you are strongly encouraged to pre-book.
Please note that pre-book parking is available until 11.59pm the night before your visit.
- P3 shuttle pick-up from Olympic Blvd South, outside Oliver Brown.
- P4 shuttle pick-up from Sarah Durack Ave, indent bus lane in front of P4.
This will be in a limited and reduced capacity, with priority given to patrons with a disability, parents with prams and the Elderly.
Public Transport
Express and limited stop trains will run regularly to Olympic Park from Central Station and western line stations during the Show.
You can also consider driving and parking at a nearby station commuter car park and continuing your trip into Olympic Park on the train. Alternatively Olympic Park is approximately 15 minutes' walk from Concord West station.
Sydney Olympic Park Major Event Buses will run on all nine routes each day of the Easter Show from the early morning until late at night from Friday 11 April to Tuesday 22 April. Buses run from the Northern Beaches, Inner West, Sutherland Shire, North Western Suburbs, Hills District and Southern Suburbs to Olympic Park and return.
You can also catch a ferry to Olympic Park Wharf where you can connect with a regular route bus to get to the precinct.
Taxis are available on Herb Elliot Ave (near Australia Ave) until 5.00pm and then on Murray Rose Ave (near the Carnival gate) from 5.00pm - 11.00pm.
Opening Hours
We look forward to seeing you at the Sydney Royal Easter Show from Friday 11 April 2025 to Tuesday 22 April 2025.
Please refer to the opening times below.
Main gate
(on Olympic Boulevard, near Sydney Olympic Park train station) 8.30am-9.00pm
Plaza entry gate
(near P1 carpark) 8.30am-8.30pm
Pavilions:
Pavilion opening and closing hours
Farmyard Nursery: Daily 9.30am - 6.30pm
- ADVANCE™ Dog Pavilion: Daily 9.00am - 5.00pm
- Alpaca Pavilion: 9.00am - 7.00pm (commencing Friday 18 April)
- Arts & Crafts Pavilion: Daily 9.00am - 7.30pm*
- Cattle Pavilions: Daily 9.00am - 7.00pm
Cattle Pavilions will be closed 16 April and 17 April for cattle changeover.
Downes reopening with Dairy Cattle on Friday 18 April. - Fashion & Style Pavilion: Daily 9.00am - 7.30pm*
- Flower & Garden Pavilion: Daily 9.00am - 7.30pm*
- Heritage Pavilion: Daily 9.30am – 6.00pm
- Home & Lifestyle Pavilion: Daily 9.00am - 7.30pm*
- Horse Pavilions: Daily 9.00am - 7.00pm
- Jamison Station: Daily 9.00am – 6.00pm
- Ugly Fish Woodchop Stadium: Daily 9.30am – 5.30pm
- Pet Pavilion: Daily 9.00am - 7.30pm*
- Pig & Goat Pavilion: Daily 9.00am - 7.00pm
13, 17 and 22 April there will be no goats after 5.00pm - Poultry Pavilion: Daily 9.00am - 7.00pm
- Riverina Fresh Working Dairy: Daily 10.00am - 5.00pm
- Sheep & Wool Pavilion: Daily 9.00am - 7.00pm
- Showbag Pavilion: Daily 9.30am - 9.30pm
- The Stables: Daily 10.00am - 9.00pm
- Woolworths Ag Discovery: Daily 9.00am - 7.00pm
- Woolworths Fresh Food Dome: Daily 9.00am - 7.30pm*
- World Bazaar: Daily 9.00am - 7.30pm*
| * Easter long weekend pavilions will remain open until 8.30pm |
Showbag Pavilion: 9.30am-9.30pm
Gongcha Carnival: 8.30am - 9.30pm
Sushi Hub Carnvial: 8:30am - 9.30pm
Accommodation
The Pullman Hotel, conveniently located at Sydney Olympic Park, is Greater Sydney’s favorite five-star hotel. This tranquil oasis is set away from the hustle and bustle of downtown, surrounded by lush parklands and just a few minutes' walk from the Sydney Showground and top sporting and entertainment attractions.
The hotel features beautifully appointed rooms and suites that provide everything you need for a relaxing getaway, including a 24-hour fitness center. For those who enjoy the outdoors, there are 540 hectares of pathways and parklands surrounding the hotel to explore.
Our contemporary Bacar Restaurant & Bar offers an award-winning dining experience crafted by renowned Executive Chef Marvin Ma.
The Novotel Sydney Olympic Park Hotel offers 4.5-star accommodation. There is no better way to experience Sydney Olympic Park, home to world-class sporting and entertainment events, all within easy walking distance from the hotel. Enjoy the expansive urban parklands, featuring over 35 kilometers of walking and cycling tracks.
Our stylish rooms provide peaceful spaces designed for natural living. After a long day, savor seasonal dishes and enjoy exceptional service at the Boulevard Brasserie & Bar, or unwind with a drink at The Brewery Bar + Kitchen while watching sports on the big screens.
Learn more
The Ibis Sydney Olympic Park is in the heart of the Sydney Olympic Park precinct, surrounded by 430 hectares of parklands. It is a short walk from the Sydney Showground making it the perfect place to stay. The hotel offers 150 modern guest rooms, two restaurants, and two bars, which are shared with the adjacent Novotel Sydney Olympic Park.
