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PLANNING YOUR VISIT TO
ROYAL BOTANIC GARDEN
| FARM COVE
Mrs Macquaries Road, Sydney NSW 2000
ROAD CYCLING
The Royal Botanic Garden is
Speed and skill will come to the fore on the an oasis of 30 hectares in the
picturesque Royal Botanic Garden course heart of the city. Wrapped
when our cyclists test themselves against the
around Farm Cove at the edge
clock and each other.
of Sydney Harbour, the Gardens
Time trial and criterium events will be occupy one of Sydney’s most
contested at Invictus Games Sydney 2018 spectacular positions
by competitors on bicycles, tandems,
recumbents and hand cycles. Established in 1816, The Royal
Sunday 21 October Time Trial 9.30am – 12.30pm Botanic Garden is Australia’s
oldest scientific institution
Criterium 12.50pm – 6.10pm
and is home to an outstanding
collection of plants from
SAILING Australia and overseas. From
Sydney Harbour will provide a spectacular the provocative rare and
backdrop for the Invictus Games debut of threatened plants of the world
sailing. to the romantic rose garden, the
The Invictus Games Sydney 2018 sailing themed garden areas show the
competition is designed to enable both novice diverse beauty of nature.
and experienced sailors to participate. Each
nation may enter a maximum of two teams
per sailing event.
Visit invictusgames2018.org
Spectators will be able to view the action
for up to date session times
from the Sydney Harbour foreshore in the
Royal Botanic Garden at Farm Cove with the The session times are based on current
knowledge of the anticipated competitor
Harbour Bridge and Sydney Opera House in entries and are subject to change.
the background.
Sunday 21 October 11.00am – 4.30pm
This guide contains everything you need ACCESS AND INCLUSION
to make the most of your Invictus Games Check out the City of Sydney’s
Sydney 2018 experience. Please arrive Accessibility map to find out
early and read the information provided about accessible routes
within this guide. Live updates will be and facilities in the
available at invictusgames2018.org. area.
GETTING HERE
Plan your trip
Public transport is the best way to travel to Invictus
Games Sydney 2018. Plan your trip to The Royal Botanic
Garden using the Transport NSW Trip Planner. Ensure you
allow plenty of time for travel and entry. Don’t forget you
will need an Opal card to travel, find out more details from
Transport NSW.
Please note that Mrs Macquarie’s Road and Art Gallery
Road will be closed on 21 October
Parking The Domain Car Park is the closest parking
station to the Royal Botanic Garden. Please visit the
Wilson Parking website for details
Please note that Mrs Macquarie’s Road and Art Gallery
Road will be closed on 21 October
Entry gates to The Royal Botanic Garden open at 7.00am
DURING YOUR VISIT Filming and photography Must be for personal, non-
commercial purposes only. For the safety of competitors,
Avoid Bags Bring what you can carry. flash photography and live filming is restricted. Share your
photos and tag #IG2018 #GameOnDownUnder.
Be a good sport We want you to capture your experience
and we encourage you to share your photos and tag Make a day of it Allow plenty of time to enjoy the
#IG2018 #GameOnDownUnder. atmosphere of Invictus Games Sydney 2018.
Cloakroom There are no cloakroom facilities available at Non-smoking All competition venues are non-smoking.
any competition venue.
Take us with you! Please visit invictusgames2018.org to stay up-
to-date with all the latest info. Familiarise yourself with the venue
maps and services available and look out for Invictus Games
Sydney 2018 team members, who will be pleased to help with
directions or provide information.Share your photos
WHERE CAN I FIND? tag #IG2018
Have a question
#GameOnDownUnder
Please refer to the venue map (page 4) for or need assistance?
further information and the exact location of
the venue amenities. Ask our Invictus Games
ATM - There are no ATMs located in the Royal Sydney 2018 team
Botanic Gardens. members who’ll be
First Aid - St John Ambulance will be happy to help.
available during competition times.
Food and Beverage - There are a number of
existing food and beverage outlets within the
Royal Botanic Garden precinct. Food trucks AT THE VENUE
will also be located around the Gardens.
Entry Gates The Royal Botanic Garden is a public space
Merchandise - A merchandise outlet will be and will be open to the public to enjoy both the road
located in The Domain. cycling and sailing competition. Road cycling will take
Restrooms - There are existing and place along Mrs Macquarie’s Road and sailing can be
temporary restrooms located around The viewed in Farm Cove, in front of the iconic Sydney Opera
Royal Botanic Garden. Accessible restrooms House.
are located in multiple locations throughout Arrive early so you don’t miss the action!
the Gardens including at the Royal Botanic
Garden Visitors Centre and the Mare & Foal
lawn.
Ticket Resolution Office - The closest outlet
is located at Sydney Olympic Park Quaycentre.
Restricted items Professional cameras, selfie-sticks,
whistles, air horns, vuvuzelas or similar and large
umbrellas cannot be bought into the venue. View the full
Venue Entry Conditions and Prohibited & Restricted Items
before you leave home.
For further venue information
visit www.rbgsyd.nsw.gov.au
SHOW Bring your energy, cheer loudly and
support all of our competitors. We want
YOUR you to capture your experience and share
SUPPORT your photos #IG2018 #GameOnDownUnderRoyal Botanic Garden MRS. MACQUARIE’S CHAIR
Family & Friends
Live Site
Course Route Merchandise Wheelchair Viewing Area
Information roaming
Warm up area Food/Beverage SPS Volunteers
Accessible Entry Activation Areas Big Screen
and Route
Spectator Entry Family & Friends Parking
and Route
Pedestrian Medical Roaming Services
Crossing
Fleet Steps
Restrooms and
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