The Western Promenade is a paved area extending along the western side of Circular Quay, passing in front of the Museum of Contemporary Art Australia.
The northern edge is bordered by a large fig tree.
Application and booking information
Appropriate use
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Photography
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Product sampling Public product displays
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Events
- Pedestrian thoroughfare
- Significant vehicle access restrictions when a ship is in port at the Overseas Passenger Terminal
- Consideration given to prevent event pollution of Sydney Harbour
- Weight loading constraints
- Bollards restricting access
- No access to power or water
- Restricted access times
- Noise considerations
- Security overlay for the Overseas Passenger Terminal
- Limited activation footprint available
- No parking
- Heritage fence surrounding Sydney Cove
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SurfacePaved
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ToiletsOverseas Passenger Terminal and Circular Quay train station (including accessible toilets)
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Pedestrian accessFrom Circular Quay promenades, Argyle and George Streets
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Vehicle accessAccess via George Street and Circular Quay West is coordinated by PMNSW with the Port Authority of NSW in conjunction with the cruise ship schedule
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ParkingNone
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PowerNone
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WaterNone
In addition to general standards/criteria, the proposed event must:
- Maintain a 1.5m clearance from the heritage fence
- Maintain access to Overseas Passenger Terminal gates
- Maintain a 4 metre clearance for pedestrian thoroughfare and for emergency vehicle access
- Retain busking pitches in the area unless otherwise approved by PMNSW
- Give consideration to nearby tenants