THE ROYAL BOTANIC PLANNING YOUR VISIT TO - Invictus Games

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THE ROYAL BOTANIC PLANNING YOUR VISIT TO - Invictus Games
PLANNING YOUR VISIT TO
              THE ROYAL BOTANIC
                   GARDEN
                           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 2018     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
                                                                      the provocative rare and
                    Sydney Harbour will provide a spectacular         threatened plants of the world
                    backdrop for the Invictus Games debut of
                                                                      to the romantic rose garden, the
                    sailing.
                                                                      themed garden areas show the
                    The Invictus Games Sydney 2018 sailing            diverse beauty of nature.
                    competition is designed to enable both novice
                    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 from   for up to date session times
                    the Sydney Harbour foreshore near the Royal       The session times are based on current
                    Botanic Garden with the Harbour Bridge and        knowledge of the anticipated competitor
                                                                      entries and are subject to change.
                    Sydney Opera House in the background.

Sunday 21 October          11.00am – 4.30pm
THE ROYAL BOTANIC PLANNING YOUR VISIT TO - Invictus Games
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 tag #IG2018                 Make a day of it Allow plenty of time to enjoy the
#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 volunteers, 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 #GameOnDownUnder
Royal 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
                                      Train                                          Parent rooms

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