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NEED TO KNOW

Welcome to Westpac OpenAir!

This guide has everything you need to make the most of your experience, from getting to the event to key details once you’re inside.

To ensure your visit is as seamless and special as possible, we encourage you to read through this page. Can’t find what you’re looking for? Check out our FAQs for additional information. Still have questions? Reach out to us via our Contact page, and a member of our team will be happy to assist you.

We can’t wait to welcome you to OpenAir!

TICKETING

Our four ticket types include:

  • The Point – General Admission

    • Casual dining + self-reserved cinema seat | Vietnamese South East Asian Menu | Ticket price: $39 

  • Chandon Garden

    • Reserved dining area + reserved cinema seat | Fabbrica Pasta Bar Menu | Ticket price: $50

  • Summer House Dining

    • Restaurant reservation + premium reserved cinema seat | Mediterranean-inspired Menu | Ticket price: $78 

  •  Westpac Terrace *Only available for Westpac Customers*

    • Dining reservation + premium reserved cinema seat | Ticket price: $50

DINING & MENUS

Our harbourside bars and dining are open from 6pm. Each film will start at approximately 8:30pm. Each menu for each ticket type is available on our Eat&Drink pages, and linked below:

If you are a Summer House Dining ticket holder we recommend arriving between 6:00pm and 6:30pm, giving you ample time to enjoy the dining experience before your screening begins at approx. 8:30pm.

LOCATION

Westpac OpenAir is located at Fleet Steps on Mrs Macquaries Point in the Royal Botanic Gardens Sydney. Access to the event is via Mrs Macquaries Road (directly opposite Boy Charlton Pool on the Point), or on foot via the Royal Botanic Gardens Sydney (but please note that the Botanic Garden’s gates are locked at 8pm, so after this time the only access and egress is via Mrs Macquaries Road).

If you are coming to our event on Australia day, 26th January, please note the Royal Botanic Gardens Sydney gate closures will be much earlier in the day. Please check back here for more details closer to the time. For more details visit the Royal Botanic Gardens Sydney wesbite here botanicgardens.org.au.

GETTING HERE

Walking

You can enter our event via Mrs Macquaries Road, continuing past the Art Gallery towards Fleet Steps. Prior to 8pm you can also walk to the event via the Royal Botanic Gardens Sydney, following the shoreline from Sydney Opera House to the Yurong Gate. 

All gates to the Royal Botanic Gardens Sydney strictly close at 8pm. You cannot enter or exit the event via the Garden after this time. The quickest route back to the city following the film is via Mrs Macquaries Rd. 

Driving

Metered Parking
There are more than 200, 24-hour, metered parking spaces on Mrs Macquaries Road, each charged at the following rates:

8am to 8pm $9/hr
8pm to 8am $5/hr.

Motorcycles parked in a metered space are required to pay the metered fee

The NSW Park’N Pay app is available to download from: App Store,  Google Play or QR code available at each meter on Mrs Macquaries Road and Hospital Road or include on OpenAir website.

With the NSW Park’N Pay Application motorists can make payment and top up their parking instantly and remotely from anywhere. Handy if screening runs late or if insufficient payment was made initially. It also reminds patrons when their meter is about to expire. You can create an account or pay as a guest on the day. 

Car Park
The closest car park is the Domain Car Park, an 8-10 minute walk to & from our event site. You can pre-book and save, otherwise flat-fee prices are below:

Mon – Fri | Entry after 5pm – Exit before 6am the following morning $10.00
Sat – Sun | All Day Rate $12.00 |  DOMAIN CARPARK WEBSITE

Public Transport

The closest train stations are Martin Place and St James. The closest bus stops are on Macquarie Street, and on Phillip Street.

For timetables, maps, and trip planning visit Transport NSW, download a train or bus app from the App Store or Google Play or call 131 500.

Accessibility

For holders of Disability Parking Permits, permits can be used anywhere along Mrs Macquaries Rd and designated parking bays are also provided near The Royal Botanic Garden Woolloomooloo Gate and outside the Art Gallery of NSW.

Wheelchair access is available inside our venue including reserved seating in the front half of the cinema, all hospitality areas, and toilet facilities (located just inside the entrance). 

Customers with accessible seating requirements can book tickets online. Please then contact us at tickets@summertix.com.au with your order number, so we can ensure you’re seated in the most accessible area for your needs (generally at the back of Section 4, and in front of Fleet Steps). If you hold a companion card and would like to add a ticket to your order, please include this request in your email to us. Tickets are subject to availability at the time of booking. Book early to secure your seats.

CINEMA SEATING

WEATHER & CANCELLATION

As an outdoor event, our Cinema is subject to prevailing weather conditions. Specifically, rain will not prohibit the screenings of films. Screenings will be cancelled only if weather conditions present a danger at Fleet Steps at screening time. We all know that Sydney Summer weather can change quickly so we always hope to proceed with the screening and make weather-related decisions, based on the conditions at our event site at the time of screening.

Regardless of the forecast, we monitor the weather closely throughout the day and evening and keep everyone updated on Facebook, Instagram and our website. Our number one priority is safety, so if we have to make the difficult call to cancel to ensure our patrons’ safety, we will do so, but our preference is to proceed with screening our great program of films if possible.

If you’re concerned about the weather, please check our FAQs page and Terms and Conditions to read up on our weather and cancellation policy.

CASHLESS

We are 100% cashless again this season, so make sure you bring along your credit or debit card.