Handa Opera on Sydney Harbour is located at Fleet Steps, Mrs Macquaries Point, Sydney.

Venue map 

Surrounding Area map 

When walking from the train, bus, or ferry remember that access to the venue via the Royal Botanic Garden, Sydney is only possible prior to 6:30pm in March and 6pm in April.

Mrs Macquaries Road, leading into the venue, is likely to experience traffic congestion. We highly recommend avoiding this road by catching public transport or parking in surrounding car parks and then catching our free shuttle bus.  Or, be delivered right to the Point in style by catching a water taxi.

Public transport

When walking from the train/bus remember that access to the venue via the Royal Botanic Garden, Sydney is only possible prior to 6:30pm in March and 6pm in April. After this time, the Royal Botanic Garden, Sydney is closed from all entrances and not possible to walk through.

The nearest train stations are:

St James: approximately a 16-minute walk* (1.3 km)

Martin Place: approximately an 18-minute walk* (1.5 km)

Circular Quay: approximately a 29-minute walk* (2.3 km)

*These linked maps and estimated walk times use routes outside of The Royal Botanic Garden, Sydney. If you’re walking before the Garden gates close (prior to 6.30pm in March and 6pm in April), using a route through the Garden will save time.  

Bus route 200 stops on Macquarie Street. View the timetable.

All schedules, times and dates can be viewed at the transportnsw.info.

Parking

The Domain Car Park is the closest car park. The car park is open 24 hours. A free shuttle bus is available to guests who park in the Domain Car Park (see details below). Parking spots for those with mobility parking scheme permits are located at the northern end of the ground floor.

You can book a bay at The Domain Car Park before you arrive*. Enjoy $7 flat rate for entry after 4pm on weekdays, and $8 flat daily rate on weekends when you book online using the promo code OPERAAUS. Please note: you can only book bays from a month prior to your performance.

There is metered parking along Mrs Macquaries Road, Hospital Road and Macquarie Street. Meters accept cash, credit card or payment by mobile phone.

Art Gallery Road, leading into the venue, is likely to experience traffic congestion. We highly recommend arranging an alternative drop off/meeting point.

* Discount rates only apply when you pre-book online or with the app at The Domain Car Park only. Bookings will need to be made more than 20 minutes prior to entering the car park. Night parking is between the hours of 6pm and 12am. Weekend parking is from 6am–11:30pm. Casual parking rates apply if booking conditions are not met. Click here for a full list of FAQs or contact customer care on 1800 727 546.

Complimentary shuttle bus (wheelchair accessible)

The pre-performance shuttle service starts at 5pm and runs on a loop from the Domain Car Park (departing from Sir John Young Crescent on the ground floor) to the venue entrance on Mrs Macquaries Road. The shuttle ride takes approximately 5 minutes, depending on traffic. The pre-performance shuttle bus does not stop at the Art Gallery of NSW.

The post-performance shuttle service starts from 8:45pm and runs until midnight, or until the last patron has left, and stops at both the Art Gallery of NSW and the Domain Car Park.

View shuttle bus drop-off and pick-up points

View shuttle pick-up point at the Domain Car Park

The Handa Opera on Sydney Harbour shuttle bus departs from the ground floor of the Domain Car Park and is wheelchair accessible.

Water taxi

Water taxis run a special service during the Handa Opera on Sydney Harbour performance season.

Water taxis will depart regularly from Man O’War Jetty (next to Sydney Opera House) from 5pm until 7.30pm* and drop off at The Andrew (Boy) Charlton Pool wharf in Woolloomooloo Bay, which is a 3-minute walk to the venue. Please note there is a number of stairs leading up from the Andrew (Boy) Charlton Pool wharf to the performance venue.

After the performance, taxis will recommence for the return trip and make a drop-off stop only at Circular Quay. Tickets are $10 each way.

* This is a latecomers service and will get you to the venue AFTER the start of the performance. Note that patrons arriving late will not be admitted until a suitable break in the performance. This break may not be until interval. Patrons who are late may not be seated in their allocated seat.

Handa Opera on Sydney Harbour is an open-air and all-weather event

The venue, audience seating, and the stage are completely uncovered. The event is an all-weather experience and we are committed to going ahead with a performance of Handa Opera on Sydney Harbour – La Traviata even in doubtful or unfavourable weather conditions. Please come prepared so that you are as comfortable as possible, and ready to support the performers, who will carry on singing in the rain.

Bring warm and waterproof clothing

Sydney weather is full of surprises so we recommend that you dress with this in mind and bring warm, weatherproof clothing. Please note that although umbrellas can be brought to the venue, out of consideration for other members of the audience they cannot be used during the performance.

Ponchos

Ponchos will be available to purchase at the event for $5. We’ll be selling the Biowear Eco Poncho. Made of corn, soy, and sunflower starches, these ponchos are biodegradable. Once disposed of, the poncho takes about a year to break down and become a protein of the ecosystem. We’ll be donating any profit from the sale of ponchos to Clean Up Australia.

Ticket exchanges

You may call our box office on +61 2 9318 8200 to exchange your tickets. You must do this before midday on the day of any weeknight performance, and midday Friday for weekends.

You can also exchange your tickets online, or receive a credit voucher for the value of your tickets, right up until the start of the performance.

Performance pauses and cancellations

We will only cancel a performance during electrical storms (within 10km radius) or during times of extremely high winds and/or rain. We will not cancel a performance until 7:30pm or later. We may decide to cancel a performance once the show is underway. Please plan to travel to the venue for a 7:30pm performance start time even in unfavourable weather conditions.

In some weather conditions, we may delay the start time of Handa Opera on Sydney Harbour or pause for up to 50 minutes at any point throughout the performance.

Auxiliary expenses including travel, accommodation or hospitality which you have arranged in conjunction with the performance are at your own risk and Opera Australia cannot refund these.

See full terms and conditions

Accessible Seating

Handa Opera on Sydney Harbour has wheelchair and companion seating allocations available.

Customers requiring the wheelchair and/or companion seating should contact the Opera Australia customer service team on 02 9318 8200, Monday–Friday, 9am–5pm. Wheelchair and companion seating can only be booked over the phone.

The best seats for persons with limited mobility who are not wheelchair users are in the first 5 rows of sections A–E.

When patrons enter the venue via ‘Entry (Sections A–E)’ they will walk downhill to their seats and then up a few stairs to seats in higher rows if seats are not booked in row A. Upon exiting the venue, the path is uphill and persons with limited mobility may consider requesting the use of a Handa Opera on Sydney Harbour wheelchair and assistance if required

Assistance Animals

Assistance animals trained to assist people with disability are welcome at Handa Opera on Sydney Harbour. Please phone our box office on 02 9318 8200 to make your booking so we can allocate you appropriate seating.

Courtesy wheelchairs

Patrons requiring a wheelchair should make contact with the onsite Box Office who will arrange for a transfer to allocated seating by wheelchair.

Lift access

There is a lift available for wheelchair users or people with limited mobility.

The lift provides access from Ground level (bottom of the grandstand) to level 1 (HSBC Platinum Club) and Level 2 (Northern Terrace and upper Grandstand).

Refer to Access Guide which includes venue step count and surface description to assist with choosing your seats.

Please purchase your tickets through authorised ticket sellers.

Opera Australia is the primary ticket seller for La Traviata on Sydney Harbour. We have also authorised other ticket sellers (including Sydney Opera House, Ticketmaster, TodayTix).

Opera Australia will cancel any tickets that we can identify have been purchased through unauthorised sellers for more than 10% above their original cost. Unauthorised sellers include but are not limited to Viagogo, Tickets Australia, Ticket Merchant, Ticket Blaster, TicketBis, Ticketmaster Resale, Queen of Tickets, eBay or Gumtree.

If you attend an event with such a ticket, we will not admit you into the venue. We will also void forged and fraudulent tickets (for example, where multiple copies have been made of the same tickets).

There are an increasing number of unauthorised ticket resellers operating online. We don’t want anyone to have a nasty surprise, so if you have any questions or concerns about the validity of your tickets or the authorisation of your ticket seller, please contact us on 02 9318 8200 or email customerservice@opera.org.au.

You can also find detailed information about unauthorised ticket sales on the NSW Fair Trading website.

Drink and dine at the HSBC Platinum Club at Handa Opera on Sydney Harbour: an undercover restaurant and bar with spectacular views overlooking Sydney Harbour.

This is pop-up dining at its best: exclusive gourmet menus, table waiters, premium Handpicked Wines, and dedicated restrooms.

Celebrate a luxurious evening for two, have a memorable night out with friends or impress clients at the HSBC Platinum Club.

Pre-book your perfect dining experience:

PRE-PERFORMANCE DINNER
$225 for three courses; $180 for two courses (from 5:45pm)

Choose from two or three courses, designed and prepared by the HSBC Platinum Club’s award-winning chefs. Each course is matched with premium Handpicked Wines.

Dinner is served from 5:45pm, so you can enjoy the sunset as you drink and dine before the show. View the full menu.

PRE-PERFORMANCE or INTERVAL DRINK VOUCHER
$35 for pre-performance; $30 for interval

Feel like a celebrity as you waltz past the bar queues — you’re heading straight to the HSBC Platinum Club bar. Redeem your drink voucher for a glass of Handpicked wine and enjoy the spectacular backdrop of Sydney Harbour in the HSBC Platinum Club lounge. Choose HSBC Platinum Club access before the performance or at interval (or both!).

TO BOOK

New Bookings: Simply add your dining or drinks selection to your cart after choosing your tickets to La Traviata on Sydney Harbour.

Existing Bookings: sign in to your account and go to your ‘Upcoming Performances’ to add pre-show dining or interval drinks, or phone our box office on 02 9318 8200.

La Traviata on the Harbour is a COVID-Safe event.

Please familiarise yourself with our COVID-Safe practices so we can all play our part in keeping our community safe.

Our event will comply with all Public Health Orders and adhere to our epidemiologist-approved COVID-Safe Plan.

Please do not attend the event if:

• You are feeling unwell
• You should be isolating for any reason

You must not attend if you have had symptoms of COVID-19 within the 72 hours prior to the performance and have not received a negative COVID-19 test result.

There is a flexible cancellation policy for your tickets, should you need to stay home.

Upon arrival:
All patrons must sign in using the QR code for the Service NSW app on your smartphone. You will find the QR code on our signage along the pathway to the entrance. Your sign in will be checked when your ticket is scanned before you can enter the site.

Face masks:
The wearing of face masks is strongly recommended throughout the event. Face masks must be worn on all public transport, including our complimentary shuttle bus from the Domain Car Park to the venue.

During the event:

• Please make use of the hand sanitising stations provided around site and ensure you wash your hands frequently.
• Remember to cover your mouth with your arm or elbow when coughing or sneezing.
• Please maintain social distancing wherever possible during the event, and observe queuing and traffic flow signage across the site, which is designed for your safety.
• Please only sit in your allocated seat.
• The venue is a cashless site, to minimise shared contact surfaces. Please pay by card.

Exiting the venue:
At the conclusion of the performance, our ushers will instruct patrons to leave the venue one seating section and row at a time, in an effort to maintain social distancing. We appreciate your cooperation and patience.

There are five bar and restaurant areas at Handa Opera on Sydney Harbour with a selection of French and Mediterranean-inspired options. The site opens at 5.30pm so you can enjoy a drink and some food while you watch the sun set over the harbour.

The HSBC Platinum Club

The HSBC Platinum Club is pop-up dining at its most magnificent: an undercover restaurant and bar with spectacular views overlooking Sydney Harbour. Pre-performance and interval options are available. Reservations required.

Northern Cantina

Sit and relax with a few share plates, enjoy a hearty Italian main course and finish with a selection of cannoli, or one of our other refreshing dessert choices. See the menu.

Southern Terrace

Enjoy traditional Italian pizzas alongside small bites and a selection of substantial meals in an informal setting overlooking Sydney Harbour. See the menu.

Northern Terrace

Enjoy pop-up café-style dining with salads, small bites, and hearty French meals while overlooking the iconic Sydney Harbour and skyline. See the menu.

QBE Garden Bar

Gather with friends and enjoy cold beverages, cheese and charcuterie boards, sweet treats and gelato. See the menu.

Satellite Bars

Enjoy a selection of Handpicked wines, sparkling, beers and more. See the menu.

Please don’t bring a picnic. Only food and beverages purchased on site can be consumed within the venue.

Together with TodayTix, we’re thrilled to bring you $45 mobile Rush tickets ($40 ticket+ $5 booking fee) for La Traviata on Sydney Harbour. No need to wait in line — you can access these day-of seats straight from your phone each morning.

How to access mobile Rush:

1. Download TodayTix in the App Store or Google Play Store
2. Unlock the Rush ticketing feature for La Traviata on Sydney Harbour by sharing on Facebook or Twitter through the TodayTix app
3. Check back in the app at 9am each performance day for access to exclusive day-of Rush tickets. We have a limited number per performance, so hurry!