Accessibility

Floriade is held in Commonwealth Park in Canberra.

You can get to Floriade in different ways.

By car

You can drive to Floriade.
There are parking areas near Commonwealth Park.
Accessible parking spaces are available for people with a permit at Regatta Point.

By bus

You can take a bus to the city or National Triangle.
You can then take the free daily shuttle bus to Floriade.
On weekends you can take the free express bus to Floriade from Belconnen, Tuggeranong or Woden.

Check bus times before you travel on Transport Canberra’s website here.

Please note that due to construction works, there are changes to the closest bus stops to Commonwealth Park. 

By walking or cycling

You can walk or ride a bike to Floriade.
There are paths around the park.
Bike racks are available near the entrances.

Drop-off

You can be dropped off close to the Regatta Point Entry.
This can make it easier if you have limited mobility.
This includes being dropped off by taxi and rideshare services.

There is also a drop-off point at Allara Street. Access to Floriade from here is through the Parkes Way Gate across the footbridge.

Please choose the entry point that best suits your individual needs and travel arrangements.

Visitors are advised to expect some changes to traffic and parking conditions in and around the city due to the ongoing construction of Canberra’s light rail network.

For more information, visit the Built for CBR website.

Free accessible parking is available near the Regatta Point Entry Gate (via Commonwealth Avenue).

Spaces are limited and require a valid disability parking permit, including those issued interstate or overseas.

A designated pick-up and drop-off zone is located at the Regatta Point Entry Gate for passengers with limited mobility.

There is also a drop-off point at Allara Street. Access to Floriade from here is through the Parkes Way Gate across the footbridge.

Please choose the entry point that best suits your individual needs and travel arrangements.

The free Floriade shuttle bus runs every 20 minutes on weekdays, and every 10 minutes on weekend and public holidays.

First departure is at 9:30am from the city interchange and last departure leaves Floriade at 5:30pm.

Pickup and Drop off points:

• City Interchange
• London Circuit
• Floriade, Regatta Point gate
• Kings Edward Terrace National Library
• Parkes Place East
• Kings Avenue
• Canberra Centre

NightFest Extended Service

The free Floriade shuttle runs every 10 minutes during NightFest, 1-4 October 2026. The first departure is at 6:00pm from the city interchange and last departure leaves Floriade at 10:45pm.

If you need a shuttle service update or assistance, contact CDC Canberra on 6299 3722.

You can download the shuttle bus map here.

The free Floriade Weekend Express bus runs every hour on weekends and public holidays.

Belconnen:

First departure is at 9:30am from Westfield Belconnen

Pickup and Drop off points:

• Belconnen Westfield (Platform 1)
• Belconnen Interchange (Platform 1)
• Floriade (Regatta Gate)

Tuggeranong:

First departure is at 9:30am from Tuggeranong Interchange

Pickup and Drop off points:

• Tuggeranong Interchange (Platform 8)
• Woden Interchange (Platform 6)
• Floriade (Regatta Gate)

Last departures for both services leave Floriade at 5:30pm.

NightFest Extended Service

The free Floriade Weekend Express Bus runs every hour during NightFest, 1-4 October 2026.

Belconnen: The first Departure is at 6pm from Westfield Belconnen

Tuggeranong: The first departure is at 6pm from Tuggeranong Interchange.

Last departures for both services leave Floriade at 10:45pm.

If you need a shuttle service update or assistance, contact CDC Canberra on 6299 3722.

You can download the Belconnen express bus map here.

You can download the Tuggeranong/Woden express bus map here.

Floriade is located on a four-hectare site.

The circuit around Floriade is approximately 1.6km and contains sealed and compacted gravel pathways. Many of the entertainment and dining hubs are located on grass.

The Floriade train operates through the event and is a lovely way to see and move around the site. The Floriade train is not wheelchair accessible.

A limited number of wheelchairs, walking frames, electric mobility scooters and strollers will be available for hire.

For mobility hire and booking enquiries, please email scooters@netspeed.com.au or send a text message to 0403 242 584.

There are accessible toilets at Floriade. They are at:
• Ferry Gate
• Stage 88
• Main vista
All accessible toilets have handrails and standard swinging doors. Accessible toilets also have baby change tables and nappy disposal.

A Changing Places facility will be available and includes:

• An adult-sized, height-adjustable change table
• A ceiling-mounted hoist system
• A peninsula-style toilet
• Space for two carers if needed
• A safe, clean and private environment
• An automatic door with clear signage and controlled access

A Parent and Carer Room is available near First Aid. It has:
• a change table
• low seat for breast or bottle feeding
• microwaves to heat or sterilise equipment.

This room is not wheelchair accessible.

The Floriade Café team can also give you hot water for warming bottles. There are quiet areas in the park if you would like to feed your baby outdoors.

There are wheelchair adapted picnic tables at Floriade.
Wheelchair adapted picnic tables at the Stage 88 dining area are on grass.
Wheelchair adapted picnic tables near the Floriade shop are on flooring.

Sensory Hour will run from 9:30am until 10:30am on weekdays during Floriade (not including public holidays).

During this hour there will be limited amplified sounds and stage performances to create a relaxed and inclusive atmosphere, offering a sensory friendly experience at Floriade for individuals with sensory processing challenges.

There is a sensory space located between the Information Hub and the Floriade shop for visitors to use at any time during Floriade.
The space is a calm, low-sensory environment with comfortable furniture, soft lighting and relaxing ambience.

Floriade has joined the Hidden Disabilities Sunflower scheme. On site there are staff and volunteers trained to recognise the Sunflower and support the wearer with any adjustments they may need.

At Floriade Accessibility Ambassadors will be available to assist visitors with accessibility needs. They can help direct people to available facilities and services at Floriade.

The Accessibility Ambassadors will wear a dedicated lanyard and pass. They are here to help with a range of accessibility needs, including hidden disabilities.

A limited number of noise-cancelling headphones are available for hire from the Information Hub in Main Vista.

These headsets are Designed to help reduce surrounding noise and can assist visitors who prefer a quieter sensory experience while exploring the event.

• Limited numbers available daily
• Available on a first-come, first-served basis
• Hire fee: $10

Look out for signage throughout the event to help identify:

• Low and high sensory areas
• Accessible facilities
• Sensory Space
• Changing Places facility
• Accessible pathways
• Inclines and declines