Floriade is held in Commonwealth Park, a five-minute walk from Canberra’s city centre

There are many ways to get to Floriade, including:

• Catching an ACTION bus
• Cruising on a ferry
• Riding your bike
• Strolling from the city
• Catching a taxi
• Driving your car

Parking

There is limited parking available at Acton Park. Other parking choices, including the Canberra Centre car parks, are highlighted on the parking map. Depending on the location and day of the week, fees generally apply.

Special access parking

Free parking for people with limited mobility is available adjacent to the Regatta Point entry (access off Commonwealth Avenue). Parking is limited and vehicles must display an authorised disability permit.

FREE City to Floriade Shuttle

Canberra Centre introduces the City to Floriade Shuttle providing visitors to Canberra, city workers and shoppers free transport from the city to the front gates of Floriade.

Times: 9am to 5pm
Days: Thursday to Sunday only
Dates: 15 September to 14 October 2012

Enjoy undercover parking at Canberra Centre, and choose from two central CBD locations* to catch the City to Floriade Shuttle , departing Canberra Centre in regular 45 minute intervals from:

Petrie Street - Canberra Centre
Northbourne Avenue - Sydney Building
Floriade Main Gate - Regatta Point

Tourists will discover a treasure trove of shopping inspiration in the city. Myer and David Jones lead an outstanding portfolio of Australian and International fashion labels along with a wide selection of specialty stores available at Canberra Centre.

Proudly sponsored by Canberra CBD Limited and Murrays Coaches, Buses & Limousines.

CONDITIONS OF USE

Cost: The City to Floriade Shuttle is a free service.

Bookings: Bookings will not be accepted for this Shuttle Service and availability can NOT be guaranteed.

Schedule: Whilst every effort is made to maintain the timetabled service, no responsibility will be taken for inconvenience due to delayed service.

Departures: We recommend passengers arrive at scheduled bus stop 5 minutes prior to departure to allow adequate time to check in luggage items with driver. Please note, as bookings are NOT taken, spaces cannot be guaranteed at any particular time.

Luggage: Items under 32kg will be accepted and carried. The company accepts no responsibility for loss or damage to luggage arising out of or in any way incidental to the service whether such loss or damage may be due to alleged negligence or misconduct on the part of the company, its employees or agents or otherwise whoever. Luggage will not be stored on coach and must be collected at time of disembarking.

Unaccompanied Child Policy: Children under the age of 14 years are not permitted to travel unaccompanied on the City to Floriade Shuttle service.

Parking: Car parking is available in the Canberra Centre car parks. Standard parking rates apply.

ACTION Bus

A 'special event' bus stop will be installed on both sides of Commonwealth Ave, adjacent to the main entry to Floriade.

ACTION buses provide regular bus services between Floriade and the city's four main town centres.

Weekday
ACTION’s Blue Rapid 300 series (300, 312, 313, 314, 315, 318 and 319) depart all bus stations every 5 minutes (between 7am and 7pm) and services the bus stop on Commonwealth Avenue.
Other weekday services that access the bus stop on Commonwealth Avenue include 2, 3, and 6.

Weekend
ACTION’s Blue Rapid, route 900, departs all Bus Stations every 15 minutes and services the bus stop on Commonwealth Avenue.
Other weekend services that access the bus stop on Commonwealth Avenue include 932, 934 and 935.

Blue Rapid Platforms
Belconnen Bus Stations – Cohen Street Bus Station – Platform 2 and 3, Westfield Bus Stations – Platform 1 and Community Bus Station – Platform 1

City Bus Station - Platform 1
Woden Bus Station - Platform 9
Tuggeranong Bus Station - Platform 8

The nearest bus stops to Floriade are located on either side of Commonwealth Ave near Albert St and either side of Commonwealth Ave near Albert Hall. ACTION buses provide regular bus services between Floriade and the City.

For timetable information ring ACTION’s Customer Service Centre on 13 17 10 or visit action.act.gov.au to obtain ticket and timetable information and their tourist information page.

Walking

Just a pleasant walk from the City and you are at Floriade. The Canberra Centre to Floriade via Allara St and across Parkes Way overpass will get you to the Parkes Way Entry in approximately 10-15 minutes. Walking from the Commonwealth Ave bus stop near Albert St will get you to the Regatta Point Entry in approximately 5 minutes.

Park along Constitution Ave and walk to the Nerang Pool Entry via the underpass in approximately 5-10 minutes

Taxi

Call a taxi and be dropped off at the Regatta Point Entry Cabxpress 6260 6011 or Canberra Cabs 13 22 27

Bike

Why not ride your bicycle to Floriade and enjoy the fresh air? For your convenience, bicycle racks provided by Pedal Power are located at the Parkes Way and Regatta Point Entry to Floriade. Make sure you bring your own chain and lock, as bicycles and tricycles (including hand-propelled tricycles for young children must be left at the gate).

Ferry

Follow the same route as royalty and catch a ferry and enjoy the lake to and from Floriade with:

Canberra Lake Cruises 0407 074 371
Lake Burley Griffin Cruises 0419 418 846
Lakeside Ferry Cruises 0418 828 357

You’ll find the ferry stops adjacent the Ferry Gate entrance at Floriade. Check with the operator for their departure location point and costs.

For more information about temporary road closures contact Canberra Connect on 13 22 81 or tams.act.gov.au