There will be opportunities to see Their Majesties in Sydney and in Canberra:
- In Canberra on Monday 21 October, at the Australian War Memorial western grounds and Sculpture Garden from 12:35 pm, and on the forecourt of Parliament House from 1:00 pm (Ceremonial Welcome) and at 2.10 pm (Meet the People walk).
- In Sydney on Tuesday 22 October, at the Sydney Opera House and on the Harbour (Farm Cove, Botanic Gardens and Mrs Macquarie’s Char precinct), from 4:20 pm.
As there will be a number of road closures in place and parking is extremely limited at the venues, public transport is recommended.
Information on further transport options will be added as it becomes available.
There will be local road closures in place prior, during and immediately after the events. Please refer to local policing and council information for the most up to date traffic information:
- ACT Policing (traffic information) @ACTPol_Traffic
- ACT Policing (general): police.act.gov.au facebook.com/ACTPolicing instagram.com/actpolicing/ @actpolicing
- ACT Government (road closures): Road and path closures - City Services (act.gov.au)
- National Capital Authority (road closures): Closure | National Capital Authority (nca.gov.au)
NSW Police – Traffic updates and general information: Traffic and Highway Patrol Command - NSW Police Force | Facebook - Transport for NSW live traffic updates: Live Traffic NSW
There will be coverage of the Royal Visit via:
- The Palace website and social media channels
- PM&C website and official social media channels:
In line with the Palace gift policy, gifts of a non-commercial nature and flowers can be offered, though may be subject to security screening.
Amenities at each location are as follows:
- Australian War Memorial –limited portable toilets will be available on the grounds of the War Memorial.
- Australian Parliament House – portable toilets will be located near Federation Mall.
- Sydney Opera House – portable toilets will be available on the forecourt.
- Circular Quay – public amenities are available at the Circular Quay train station.
Please avoid bringing any large bags, banners or umbrellas to the events.
Please be aware you may be subjected to security screening at the events.
Please refer to the individual venue websites for further details about accessibility facilities:
- Australian War Memorial
- Australian Parliament House
- Sydney Opera House - There will be a designated accessible viewing area reserved for people with disability and/or accessibility needs to enjoy the event with their family and friends. Please note, there are a limited number of spots available so please contact the NSW Premier’s Department Event Accessibility & Inclusion team at accessibility@premiersdepartment.nsw.gov.au to register your interest.
- Circular Quay (City of Sydney)
Portraits of the King and Queen are available to download for private use by individuals. Printed copies can be requested through your local Federal Member Representative or Senator in your state or territory. Contact details for Senators and Members are available from the Australian Parliament House website.
Information on how to contact Their Majesties can be found on the Palace website.