Getting to Floriade

Floriade is on from Saturday 12 September to Sunday 13 October 2025.

This means that there is pedestrian access to the Floriade site between 9:30am and 5:30pm.

Bikes will still need to use the purple paths around the fenced site, and pedestrians will need to use these paths outside of opening hours.

We apologise for any inconvenience, and we hope you enjoy Australia’s Biggest Celebration of Spring!

Bicycle Access Routes
No pedestrian access before 9:30am or after 5:30pm. No cycle access at all times.

Ride to Floriade and enjoy the fresh spring air. Bicycle racks are located at every entry gate 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.

Scooters are another great option to get to Floriade from your car park or bus stop. Please be aware though that scooters are not allowed to be ridden in the Floriade site.

Please note – due to construction works, the bus stops closest to the Regatta Point Entry Gate are: 

• The southbound bus stop on Commonwealth Avenue, which has been relocated further down the road (bus stop 8888). Head here for a map of the new stop location. It takes around 6 minutes to walk from the bus stop to the Entry Gate.  

• The northbound bus stop on Commonwealth Avenue near Albert Hall (bus stop 2248). Head here for a map of the new stop location. Walk to the National Library (approx. 7min) to catch the free Floriade Shuttle bus or follow the Walking Trail to the gate, approx. 22 minutes.

• It is recommended to catch public transport directly into and out of the city and then change to the free Floriade Shuttle bus at platform 9. Find out more here Travelling to Floriade – Transport Canberra

Regionalised information

City and National Triangle

Catch the free Floriade Shuttle bus to the Floriade gates or follow the Floriade Walking Trails.

Belconnen

The new free Floriade Weekend Express will leave from Westfield Belconnen, stop at the Belconnen Interchange and then travel direct to Regatta Point to drop passengers at the Floriade gates. Weekends and NightFest only.

Regular paid services: R2, R3 and R4 depart from Belconnen Interchange and travel to the City Interchange.

Gungahlin

Take the light rail to Alinga Street. From here connect with the free Floriade Shuttle to the Floriade gates or follow the Floriade Walking Trail.

Woden

The new free Floriade Weekend Express will leave from Woden at Edison Park and travel direct to Regatta Point to drop passengers at the Floriade gates. Weekends and NightFest only.

Regular paid services: R4, R5, R6 and 59 depart from Woden Interchange Platform 4 and travel to the City Interchange.

Tuggeranong

The new free Floriade Weekend Express will leave from Tuggeranong Interchange then travel to Regatta Point to drop passengers at the Floriade gates. Weekends and NightFest only.

Regular paid services: R4 departs from Tuggeranong Interchange and travels to the City Interchange via the Woden Interchange.

More information

Learn more about how to use regular Transport Canberra bus and light rail services to get to Floriade, please visit Transport Canberra’s website: Travelling to Floriade – Transport Canberra

Taxi and rideshare services can drop off passengers on Regatta Place, near the Regatta Point Entry to Floriade. Parking in this area is strictly prohibited. 

The Light Rail stops in the city one block from London Circuit. From there you can follow the Floriade Walking Trail to Commonwealth Park, which takes a round 15 minutes.

Arrive at Floriade in style on the Floriade Ferry operated each weekend by Love Boats.

Kingston to Floriade:

Departing Floriade:

Tickets Adult $11 per ride, children under 12 $7 per ride, children 2 and under – free

The ACT Government is expanding the light rail network, and there is limited parking available at the Regatta Point and West Basin carparks. Due to the potential for traffic congestion in this area we recommend looking at alternative parking and transport options for getting to Commonwealth Park.  

See below for lists of available parking options in the City, National Triangle and around Lake Burley Griffin. These include information on how to get to Floriade from each of the listed carparks, including how to get to the free Floriade Shuttle bus.

Don’t forget to park legally and to pay for your parking, inspectors will be out and about each weekend!

Be sure to download the EasyPark app to pay for parking.

For an overview of all the parking and traffic changes, visit the Built for CBR website. 

• City Pool Car Park, Constitution Ave
• 5 Nangari St Car Park
• City Hill Car Park, 300 Constitution Ave
• CIT Car Parks, Constitution Ave
• Canberra Centre Car Park

Refer to Parking Map for Shuttle Bus to see locations of car parks

• John Gorton Building Car Park
• Langton Crescent Car Parks, Near Treasury, West and South
• National Library of Australia Car Park
• Parkes Place Car Park, near Questacon
• East Block Car Park, Kings Ave, Near National Archives
• West Block Car Park, 21 Queen Victoria Terrace

Refer to Parking Map for Shuttle Bus to see locations of car parks

Stay up to date on any carpark closures here: Closure | National Capital Authority

• Rond Terrace Carpark
• Blundells Cottage Carpark
• Wendouree Drive Carparks
• Kaye Street and Flyn Drive (near Hyatt Hotel)

Stay up to date on any carpark closures here: Closure | National Capital Authority

Free parking for people with limited mobility is available adjacent to the Regatta Point Entry Gate (access off Commonwealth Avenue). Parking is limited and vehicles must display an authorised disability parking permit. Please note, interstate and overseas disability parking permits are also valid for this parking area.

Pick-up and set-down at the Regatta Point Entry Gate is permitted for passengers with restricted mobility. Parking in the pick-up and set-down zone is strictly prohibited.

For information on road closures please visit the Built for CBR website. 

Pickup & Set Down

There will be restricted drop off/pickup spaces outside the Floriade Main Gate on Regatta Place in front of the Canberra and Region Visitors Centre, to enable coaches to drop off and pick up. Vehicles will be required to turn off Barrine Drive onto Regatta Place.   

Signs will be positioned to guide vehicles and identify the drop off/pick up area. A Traffic Controller will also be on location to assist drivers and direct them to the drop off/pick up area. 

Set-down and pick-up is permitted at Regatta Point however coach and bus parking in this location is not available.  

Bus/Coach Parking

After dropping off passengers, buses and coaches are being encouraged to park at the Australian Institute of Sport (AIS) in bays 11 and 12.

The entrance to the coach parking is on Braybrooke Street which can be accessed either via Battye Street or Ginninderra Drive.

The AIS has a café onsite, as well as public restroom facilities, which is located within the visitors’ centre.

Alternatively, you can try the below coach bays which have limited first come-first served parking.

• Mall Road West, behind Questacon | 7-8 spaces
• Lennox Crossing, National Museum of Australia | 3-4 spaces
• Akuna Street, adjacent to Glebe Park | 3-4 spaces
• Alinga Street, behind the Novotel | 3 spaces
• Museum of Australian Democracy, King George Terrace | 5-6 spaces

During the event, the Regatta Point bus and coach parking will not be available for use.

Due to construction works, no coach and bus parking is available at Acton Park carpark, West Basin. 

Canberra Airport is located a short 25 minute drive from Commonwealth Park.

Driving to Canberra is a breeze. Australia’s capital is a three hour drive from Sydney and an eight hour drive from Melbourne. Once in Canberra, visitors to Floriade can walk, ride bikes, catch public transport or the Floriade Shuttle, drive, take a taxi or rideshare to Commonwealth Park.