Olympic Park Information

In the suburb of Homebush Bay, The Sydney Olympic Park was built for the 2000 Sydney Olympic Games. Originally, the land was inhabited by Indigenous Australians and upon white settlement, was turned into an industrial wasteland. After the Olympics were held, the Park was transformed into a multipurpose function centre for Sydney and has since been used for sport, entertainment, events and leisure purposes.

Almost 1 800 events are held annually in the park, making it one of Sydney’s premier event venues. A major sporting facility, the Olympic Park has hosted over 40 different sporting matches each year, including NRL games, the Medibank International Tennis Tournament, the National Australian Swimming Championships and the National Athletics Championship. The Park is bordered by enormous urban parkland and is home to 9 major sporting and entertainment venues. Approximately 8.2 million people visit the parklands annually to enjoy the diverse range of entertainment offered, including concerts, spectator sporting matches, amateur sporting games and relaxing in the parks.

There are 10 different parklands within the Olympic Park and they are a great escape for individuals or families wanting to enjoy the magnificent scenery, take a tour, go for a walk or have a picnic. These include the Blaxland Riverside Park, Bicentennial Park, Brickpit Ring Walk, The Overflow, Newington Armery, Wentworth Common, Wilson Park, Woo-la-ra, Haslams Creek Flats and Kronos Hill.

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The Sydney Olympic Park is located in western Sydney, NSW only 15 kilometres from Sydney CBD.

Surrounded by magnificent urban parkland, there are 9 major centres and event venues in the Sydney Olympic Park. The venues include Acer Arena, ANZ Stadium, Aquatic Centre, Archery Centre, Athletic Centre, Golf Centre, Hockey Centre, Jacaranda Square, The Lodge, Monster Skatepark, Monster Mountain X, Monster BMX, Sports Halls, Novotel & Hotel Ibis, Olympic Boulevard, Sports Centre, Sydney Showgrounds, Tennis Centre, Visitors Centre and Waterview. More details on some of the major venues are listed below.

Acer Arena
Formerly known as the Sydney SuperDome, the Acer Arena is an indoor venue suited for big events, conferences and upmarket functions. The state of the art technology and innovative design has showcased concerts like Britney Spears, Rob Thomas and Green Day.
Phone – 02 8765 4321

ANZ Stadium
The jewel of the Olympic Park, the ANZ Stadium (formerly Telstra Stadium) is the largest of Sydney’s arenas. During the Olympic Games, the stadium’s seating capacity smashed Olympic history with 110 000 spectators. Guided tours run daily.
Phone – 02 8765 2000

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Sydney Olympic Park Aquatic Centre
With beginners learning to swim, right through to Olympic medallists, the Aquatic Centre has hosted them all in its 10 lane, 50m pool. There are facilities for water polo, a sauna, spa, gymnasium and cardio theatre, a swirl ride and a water playground for kids. The opening hours vary between activities and the summer and winter months, so make sure you check ahead before visiting.
Phone – 02 9752 3666

Archery Centre
Open for competitive and recreational archery, there are a number of programs available for learners, corporate games, kids’ lessons and child or adult parties.
Phone – 02 9748 7313

Athletic Centre
Opened in 1994 as a multi functional centre, the Athletic Centre boasts state of the art facilities and can be booked out for meetings and seminars.
Phone – 02 9752 3444

Golf Centre
With over 60 hitting stations, the Golf Centre caters for every kind of golfing need in one location. There is also an 18 hole mini golf course and players can organise instructors or attend clinics.
Phone – 02 9764 6300

Sports Centre
Used for basketball, table tennis, netball, indoor hockey, gymnastics, Ju-Jitsu, self defence – even belly dancing! Used as a spectator venue as well as for amateur sports practice, the sports centre is a focal point for small and large scale sporting events, as well as seminars and functions.
Phone – 02 9763 0111

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Sydney Showground
Host to Australia’s biggest event, the annual Sydney Royal Easter Show, the Showground is also popular for holding concerts and even weddings. Located on 30 hectares of land, the Showground is worth a visit if for no other reason than to witness the world class facility showcasing Australian design and construction excellence.
Sydney showgrounds or Sydney’s iconic Sydney Olympic Park is the perfect place to host any event in the greater Sydney Metropolitan.

Tennis Centre
The tennis centre has been used for all levels of national and international tennis tournaments, however it can also be hired by the general public. There is a 10 500 seat stadium at centre court, as well as 15 outside courts.
Phone 02 9024 7628

Tours
There are plenty of tours within the Park and it is a good way to find out architectural and inside knowledge of the major Sydney attraction. Tours include a self guided audio tour, tour of the ANZ Stadium, Bike Hire, Heritage Railway Discovery Tour at the Armory, Games Trail Walking Tour, Aquatic Centre Tour and Technical Insight Tours.

By Train
There are 3 trains services run by CityRail to get to the Park.

1. The Olympic Park Sprint runs every 20 minutes from Lidcombe.
2. Direct services from Central Station, although be careful as this only runs on weekdays.
3. Major Event train services.

By Car
With 10 000 car parks available, parking is not a problem. To avoid running late, it is recommended you pre book your parking online for $20 / day, or $4 / hour.

By Bus
Getting to the venue by bus is simple, with an increased number heading to the Park. Check online for details.

By Ferry
Sydney Ferries are a more scenic route and operate daily from Circular Quay and Parramatta, stopping at the Sydney Olympic Park Wharf.