How to get here

Getting to Floriade

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 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. 

Click here to view the Floriade parking map.

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. The best bus routes on weekdays are 300, 312, 313, 314, 315, 318 and 319.  The best bus route on weekends is 900.

From City Bus Interchange:   Platform 1
From Woden Bus Interchange:  Platform 9
From Tuggeranong Bus Interchange: Platform 8
From Belconnen Bus Stations:  Platform 3 for Cohen St Station; Platform 1 for Lathlain and Cameron Bus Station.

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.

The best tourist bus route that travels via many of Canberra's attractions within the Parliamentary Triangle as well as Commonwealth Ave, on weekdays is Route 3 from Platform 2 at the City Bus Interchange and on weekends is Route 934 from Platform 7 at the City Bus Interchange.

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.

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

Perhaps catch a ferry and enjoy the lake on your way 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 www.act.gov.au.