Venue & Surrounds

International Convention Centre, Sydney

14 Darling Dr, Sydney NSW 

Getting There

Parking

ICC Sydney has two car parks sign posted as P1 & P2, providing patrons with access to a total of 826 parking bays, 365 days a year, 24 hours each day. The car park office is located in the exhibition centre car park in P1. The entrances to the car parks can be easily found by heading south along Darling Drive. Signage will assist and indicate how many bays are available or if the car park is full. For convenience, P1 car park is located beneath the exhibition centre and the second car park - P2 is located next to the main theatre. Both car parks have a height restriction of 2.1 metres, are controlled by auto pay machines and provide convenient lift access to the venue.

ICC Sydney Parking Rates
0-1 Hour $20.00 | 1-2 Hours $30.00
2-3 Hours $40.00 | 3-4 Hours $45.00
4 + Hours $50.00 (to 4.00am only) | Lost Ticket (per entry per day) $50.00
Night rate: entry after 5.00pm and exit before 4.00am $30


The exhibition centre car park provides the following additional facilities
• Eight disabled parking bays
• 10 electric car chargers servicing 20 parking bays
• 25 motorcycle parking bays
• 50 bicycle racks

Other parking options:

Secure Parking 
320 Harris Street
Weekday rates from: $15
Weekend rates from: $15

Darling Quarter
 1-11 Harbour Street
Weekday rates from: $18
Weekend rates from: $15

Harbourside Car Park
 117-129 Murray Street
Exhibitor Flat Rate: $20/per day

Book a bay online
You can book a bay online to secure a parking spot and save money.

Wilson Parking
Just Park
Secure

Parking Apps
These apps show you the closest and cheapest carparks and give you the opportunity to reserve a bay.

Cheap Parking
Download Apple
Download Google Play

Parkhound
Download Apple

ParkMe
Download Apple
Download Google Play

By Bus
State transit operates services across the Sydney Metropolitan area seven days a week. Buses in the city centre operate along Elizabeth, Castlereagh, Park, Druitt, Clarence and York streets. For more information about routes and timetables, please visit: https://transportnsw.info/travel-info/ways-to-get-around/bus#/

By Ferry
Cruise into Darling Harbour on a Ferry, with direct services from Circular Quay to King Street Wharf, or Pyrmont Bay Wharf. Both are only a short walk away from ICC Sydney. Pyrmont Bay Wharf is located in front of the Australian National Maritime Museum.

By Taxi
Jump in a taxi and travel to the International Convention Centre Sydney, 14 Darling Drive Sydney. Travel time is approximately 30 minutes from Sydney Airport, 10 minutes from the CBD and 10 minutes from The Rocks.
There are two taxi ranks which service the ICC Sydney. One is located in Harbourside Place alongside the Convention Centre. The second is located in Tumbalong Place, between the Theatre and the Exhibition Centre.

Taxi Combined:
 133 300
Legion Cabs: 131 451
ABC Taxis: 132 522

Light Rail
The Light Rail travels right through a number of Darling Harbour stations including ICC Sydney’s stops, Convention Centre and Exhibition Centre. The Light Rail starts at Central Station in the CBD and travels to Dulwich Hill in the inner west.

Train
From Town Hall station exit south into Bathurst Street. A short downhill walk along Bathurst Street will take you directly to Tumbalong Park and ICC Sydney.
From Central station follow the South Concourse and UTS via the Devonshire Street Tunnel. Go west to cross beneath George Street. Take the Ultimo Pedestrian Network and The Goods Line to its northern end, at Macarthur Street. Turn right and cross Darling Drive onto Hay Street. Turn left into Darling Harbour where Quay Street meets Hay Street.

Opal Card
Opal makes getting around on public transport easy. Opal cards are smartcard tickets that you keep, reload and reuse to pay for travel on public transport. The Opal network includes train, bus, ferry and light rail services in Sydney.
Download the app to plan your trip. Website

Venue Operations

Exhibition Halls Details (RX events except for GPCE)

Ceiling Heights: 
Level 1 Exhibition Halls 1 - 4: 10.5m
Level 4 Exhibition Halls 5 - 7: 10.5m
Level 3 Meeting Rooms: 5m

Loading Dock Door Height:

5.6 metres wide x 4.4 metres high 

Floor Loadings

The Exhibition Centre halls and event deck slab (open air area): 20kpa (2000kg/sqm).

For all other areas: 5kpa (500kg/sqm).

Convention Centre and Associated Rooms Details (GPCE)

Ceiling Heights: 
Convention Centre and
Associated Rooms: 5m

Loading Dock Door Height:

4.4 metres high 

Floor Loadings

Convention Centre and associated rooms: 5kpa (500kg/sqm).

Consider weight and dimensions of the item and how it will be transported within the venue. Please note forklifts are not allowed in the Gallery.

Cleaning

ICC Sydney can provide detailed on stand cleaning to exhibitors upon request. Exhibitors requiring this service will be charged directly by the ICC. To arrange this service please complete and return the Cleaning Services Order Form. 

Deliveries

Please read the Deliveries & Logistics Page for details specifically about your event. Click here to see the general ICC Sydney Ground Floor Access map.

Food and Beverage Sampling 

Please contact us about your event's specific details related to food and beverage sampling. In some cases there may be a cost associated with food selling or sampling. The sampling item must be your core business (a product you manufacture or distribute). Sampling outside of this will not be permitted.

Click here to download the ICC Sydney Food & Sampling Permit Form. 
Click here to see instructions on acquiring City of Sydney Temporary Foodstall Permit (TFP). Please note TFP numbers are now permanent so if you have applied before there is no need to do it again. 

Stand Construction

ICC Sydney requires temporary structures built for exhibitions or events to comply with relevant legislation, and are constructed with upmost concern for the safety of the public, employees and contractors. Due to fire engineering restrictions, the maximum permissible stand height is five (5) metres in the lower exhibition halls and four (4) metres in the convention centre. 

Goods Lift

The goods lifts can be accessed from Convention Centre Loading Dock and must be operated by venue staff or approved contractors. When using the lifts, maximum loading capacities must be observed. Safeguarding of lifts and loads is required to prevent damage to lift doors, walls and the control panel

Dimensions: 2.4 metres high x 7 metres depth x 2.4m width (capacity of 5,625kg)

(note: goods lift access will only be available for contractors and custom stand builders booked into the loading dock. This won’t be accessible for exhibitors with hand carried items).  Safeguarding of lifts and loads is required to prevent damage to lift doors, walls and the control panel.

Lift Access

Exhibition Halls: There are 2 lifts that access the Exhibition Centre from the P1 carpark at all times during the venue opening hours. Lift 12 is located to the far left of the boom gate when entering the P1 car park from Darling Drive and is located next to the exit to the Darling Harbour precinct closest to the Convention Centre. Lift 6 is located to the far right of the boom gate upon entering the car park and is located closer to the First State Super Theatre. These lifts will provide direct access to the lower halls (1-4) via level 2 and upper halls (Halls 5-7 and Event Deck) via level 4. 

Convention Centre (GPCE): Lift 12 provides access to the Convention Centre from the P1 carpark at all times during the venue opening hours. Lift 12 is located to the far left of the boom gate when entering the P1 car park from Darling Drive and is located next to the exit to the Darling Harbour precinct closest to the Convention Centre.

Naked flames or candles

ICC Sydney’s permission is required for the use of naked flames or candles. Naked flames or candles can feature in a stand or booth if they are part of the product range or used for product demonstration. Ensure naked flames are safely positioned and cannot be knocked over or come into contact with any person or flammable item. All cloth and materials in close proximity to the candle or lit item are to be fire retardant. A fire extinguisher is required on the stand or booth and ICC Sydney may place a limit on the number of candles. Flames are to be extinguished 15 minutes prior to the stand being vacated at the end of the day. It is a basic safety precaution not to leave a stand unattended while candles are alight. Naked flames also include indoor/outdoor fire places, ethanol burners, BBQ’s, Gas heaters, fire pits etc. used as decorative homeware and entertaining. Click here for the Naked Flames Permit Form.

Rigging

Within the Exhibition halls & Convention Centre all primary (top point) rigging including banner points are exclusively coordinated and installed by ICC Sydney. Secondary rigging points (attached to primary) can be arranged by ICC Sydney or recommended event suppliers’, details can be found in the event exhibitor manual. *Banners to be rigged in the Convention Centre to be no larger than 1m deep due to ceiling heights.

Water and drainage

ICC Sydney is the exclusive provider of water and drainage services within the venue. Due to restricted access to water supply on the exhibition floor, it is crucial that all plumbing requirements are ordered well in advance of the move in date. ICC Sydney provides required water and drainage connection points in the nearest pit or trench. It is the responsibility of the exhibitor to arrange connection from the service pit to equipment as well as any requirement for self-contained sinks.

Drains are exclusively provided for the drainage of grey water. Using drains for the disposal of grease, solids, solvents, hazardous materials or organic materials is not permitted.

Water Features

ICC Sydney requires details of any receptacles containing 200 litres or more of water or other liquids 20 working days before the event. Venue staff will fill the receptacles before the event and drain them after. Costs may apply for services including cleaning and repairs.

Where is?

BANKS
All major banks are located within a short distance from the venue.  

ANZ Bank
665 George Street Sydney | Ph: 13 13 14 


Commonwealth Bank of Australia
Shop C4 Darling Walk, 1 Harbour Street Sydney| Ph: 02 9120 4910 

National Bank Australia
686 George Street Haymarket| Ph: 13 22 65 


St George Bank
Corner George Street and Ultimo Rd
Haymarket | Ph: 13 33 30

Westpac
671 - 675 George Street Sydney | Ph: 02 8217 0300 

Foreign currency can be exchanged at any bank branch. 

CAFÉS
Cafe's will be located at the front of the exhibition halls. 


HARDWARE STORES
The closest hardware stores are: 

Sunlight Mitre 10 (York St) - Closed Sunday
60 York St, Sydney | Ph: 02 9299 1944  

Sunlight Mitre 10 (Pitt St) - Closed Sunday
74 Pitt Street, Sydney | Ph: 02 9231 3331

HOSPITAL
Sydney Hospital
8 Macquarie  Street Sydney
Ph: 02 9382 7111  

For all medical emergencies within the building you can dial 55 from any ICC Sydney phone in the building or 02 9215 7660 from any phone.  

MEDICAL CENTRES
Pyrmont Medical Centre:
Shop 142, 313 Harris Street Pyrmont | Ph: 02 9660 8145 

Star City Medical Centre:
Shop 9, 55 Harris St, Pyrmont | Ph: 02 9518 6666 

Sussex Medical Centre:
5/401 Sussex Street, Sydney| Ph: 02 9281 3822 

 

Darling Square, My Health:

64 Darling Drive Shop 1 Darling One Building, Darling Square, Sydney

PARENT ROOM

Baby change facilities are located throughout ICC Sydney.

Dedicated parents’ rooms can be found in the following locations:

  • Convention Centre – on the ground level and level two
  • Exhibition Centre – on level two
  • ICC Sydney Theatre – on level two. Each parents’ room has a feeding area, change table and a food preparation area.

The room has a feeding area, change table and food preparation area. Baby change tables are also located in the level 4 and level 6 accessible toilets. 

PRAYER ROOMS
Non-denominational male and female prayer rooms are located on level three of the exhibition centre. 

PHARMACIES
Health Line Pharmacy
261 George St, Sydney | Ph 9247 5566 

Pyrmont Pharmacy
4b/60 Union St, Pyrmont | Ph 9660 1231 

POST OFFICE
The nearest Post Offices to the ICC are located at:
 
Pyrmont Post Shop 1, 183 Harris Street Pyrmont
Monday - Friday: 9am - 5pm | Ph: 13 13 18 

Sydney Central Shop
477 Pitt Street Haymarket
Monday - Friday: 8.30am- 5pm