Sydney Olympic Park

Sydney Olympic Park is one of Sydney’s major sport, event and recreation precincts, with a mix of stadiums, arenas, parklands, dining, aquatic facilities and family-friendly attractions.

Accor Stadium and Qudos Bank Arena are major drawcards for concerts, sporting finals and large-scale events, while the wider precinct also includes Sydney Showground, the Aquatic Centre, the Tennis Centre, Cathy Freeman Park, Brickpit Ring Walk, Bicentennial Park and a range of cafés, restaurants and casual dining options.

For guests staying in Macquarie Park, Sydney Olympic Park is a strong addition to the itinerary because it covers more than one type of visit. It can be a concert night, a family day out, a swim at the Aquatic Centre, a sporting event, a weekend walk or a meal before a show.

What to see and do at Sydney Olympic Park

The precinct is designed for movement, with wide walkways, open spaces and transport connections between venues. Families might head to the Aquatic Centre, playgrounds or Bicentennial Park, while event guests may be visiting Accor Stadium, Qudos Bank Arena or Sydney Showground.

There is also enough in the area to arrive early and make more of the day. Guests can book lunch or dinner nearby, walk through Cathy Freeman Park, explore the Brickpit Ring Walk, or use Olympic Park Station as the central point for moving through the precinct.

Stay within reach of the action

Crowne Plaza Sydney Macquarie Park gives guests a practical Sydney north stay with straightforward access to Sydney Olympic Park. It is close enough for events, family activities and weekend plans, while keeping the stay connected to Macquarie Park, North Ryde and nearby business, university and hospital precincts.

For event guests, it means you can head to Olympic Park for the main occasion, then return to a spacious room away from the post-event rush. For families or leisure guests, it keeps the day flexible, with Bistro Sydney, Bistro Bar and in-room dining available when you want meals close to your room before or after time out.

Getting from Macquarie Park to Olympic Park

Sydney Olympic Park is approximately 15 to 20 minutes by car from Crowne Plaza Sydney Macquarie Park, depending on traffic and event timing. Taxis and Ubers offer a direct way to reach the precinct, which is useful for concerts, sporting events, group travel or family days out.

Public transport is also available. Olympic Park Station is on the T7 Olympic Park line, with services connecting via Lidcombe. Sydney Olympic Park advises that trains run every 10 minutes from Lidcombe during regular periods, with additional services often operating during major events.

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