Released 23/02/2023
Canberrans are encouraged to leave the car at home this weekend and pre-purchase tickets to the Royal Canberra Show to take advantage of free bus and light rail services.
The Royal Canberra Show returns to Exhibition Park in Canberra (EPIC) in Mitchell from Friday 24 until Sunday 26 February 2023. Free travel on Transport Canberra bus and light rail services is included in pre-purchased tickets for the show.
Rethink your routine and take free public transport or use Park and Ride to connect with a bus or light rail service. People can also explore active travel options such as walking, cycling, or scooting to the event.
Event road closure details
During the event, Flemington Road will be closed in both directions between the Federal Highway and Randwick Road on:
· Friday 24 and Saturday 25 February 2023 from 7:00 am to 10:30 pm
· Sunday 26 February 2023 from 7:00 am and 7:30 pm.
Changes to bus services and Park and Ride
Due to road closures, bus route 18 is being diverted from the first service on Friday 24 February until the last service on Sunday 26 February 2023.
The EPIC Park and Ride facility will be closed to the public during the event. The nearest Park and Ride option is at Well Station Drive. Accessibility permit holders will be allowed access to EPIC Park and Ride via Federal Highway during the event.
More frequency to light rail services
There will be increased light rail service frequency in both directions from 9:00 am until 10:30 pm on Saturday 25 February 2023.
Quotes attributable to Geoff Cannock, CEO of the Royal National Capital Agricultural Society:
"The Royal Canberra Show has a national reputation as the most comfortable Royal Show. With all the traditional Agricultural Show entertainment, rides, showbags, food stalls and animals galore including the popular farmyard nursery. Buy your ticket online, and access free public transport.”
For information on transport options and to plan your journey visit www.transport.act.gov.au
For advice on how to purchase a ticket to the Royal Canberra Show visit www.canberrashow.org.au
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