Crowds, Sculpture by the Sea, Bondi 2024. Photo Charlotte Curd
With up to 450,000 visitors expected over the 18-day exhibition and limited parking around Bondi, the best way to get to and from Sculpture by the Sea, Bondi is by public transport.
The exhibition stretches along the spectacular 2km coastal walk between Bondi Beach and Tamarama Beach.
You can begin your visit at either end:
Trains and buses run regularly to Bondi Junction and Bondi Beach, with additional services operating during the exhibition.
Bondi and Tamarama are particularly busy on weekends, with heavy traffic and queues for buses expected. Visit on a weekday to enjoy the exhibition with fewer crowds.
From the city
Route 333: Buses run from Circular Quay to Bondi Beach via Bondi Junction, stopping along Elizabeth Street at Martin Place, St James and Museum before continuing via Oxford Street to the beach.
Train + bus: Catch a T4 Eastern Suburbs Line train from Central, Town Hall or Martin Place to Bondi Junction, then connect with a bus to Bondi Beach.
By Metro: Catch the M1 Metro to Martin Place, then connect with a bus towards Bondi Beach or a train to Bondi Junction.
From the eastern suburbs
The following bus routes connect Bondi Junction, Bondi Beach and surrounding suburbs:
Please be patient and allow extra time during busy periods.
Check the Trip Planner for the latest service information.
Buses will run regularly from Bondi Beach and Tamarama.
From Campbell Parade, Bondi Beach
From Marine Drive, Tamarama Beach
Check the Trip Planner for the latest service information.
You can use an Opal card or a contactless Visa, Mastercard or American Express card or device on Sydney’s public transport network.
Remember to tap on and tap off when travelling.
Leave the car at home if you can
Parking around Bondi Beach will be in high demand and is expected to reach capacity early on weekends.
Special event clearways will also be in place on selected roads to accommodate additional bus services and manage traffic.
Visitors are strongly encouraged to use public transport.
Clearways will operate on:
Special event clearways are strict no-parking zones and apply to all vehicles, including those displaying TfNSW Mobility Scheme permits.
Check the signs carefully. Vehicles left in clearways may be towed, and a fee will apply.
If your vehicle is towed, use Find My Car or call 132 701 to locate it.
For real-time updates on traffic conditions visit:
Local road closures and changed traffic conditions will be in place around Bondi, Bronte and Tamarama to help manage crowds and ensure the safety of visitors. Traffic controllers will maintain access for local residents, emergency services and authorised vehicles where required.
Road closures will operate at various times between Friday 16 October and Monday 2 November.
These include sections of:
Wolaroi Crescent will also be closed on exhibition weekends.
Some local streets will operate as one-way roads during the exhibition, including sections of:
Please follow the directions of traffic controllers and allow extra time for your journey.
For the full list of road closures, one-way restrictions and operating times, see the transport & road closure map.
Heavy traffic is expected on roads approaching Bondi Beach, particularly on weekends.
If you’re travelling by taxi or rideshare:
A permanent taxi rank is located at Bondi Junction.
When planning your visit to Sculpture by the Sea, please note that the site is significantly busier and more crowded on Saturdays and Sundays than it is during the week. For people with disability, we recommend visiting midweek. There is limited access to much of the site and we recommend viewing the sculptures in Marks Park, Tamarama.
Accessible travel options are available through the Transport for NSW Trip Planner. Look for the wheelchair symbol and select “Accessible services only” under Options to find journeys using accessible trains, platforms, ferries and buses.
You can ride a bike to and from the exhibition. Free bike parking is available at Marks Park and Tamarama. You can park your own bike or use a dockless share bike and walk or catch a bus back. Please note that bikes cannot be parked within the exhibition area. Download no-bikes area map.
To minimise the impact on local residents, restricted vehicle access zones will be in place around the exhibition. Residents living on affected streets will receive information about special parking permits and access arrangements.
For parking enquiries during the exhibition:
Phone: 02 9369 8000
Monday–Friday, 8.30am–5pm
Outside these hours, contact Parking Patrol Officers: 0414 369 801 or 0414 369 802