--- description: "Sydney Opera House parking: 1,200 bays at 2A Macquarie Street, open 24/7, with Wilson rates from $12 hourly and a Parksy space 350 m away at $9 an hour." title: Parking Near Sydney Opera House, The Rocks | Parksy image: https://www.parksy.com/sites/default/files/landmarks/parking-near-sydney-opera-house-the-rocks-ac40db.webp --- [Skip to main content](#main-content) # Parking Near Sydney Opera House, The Rocks Landmark Parking · The Rocks, New South Wales · Sydney Opera House Published 5 Aug 2026 · Updated 14 Sep 2026 · 4 min read · Reviewed by the [Parksy Editorial Team](https://www.parksy.com/editorial-guidelines) 2 Macquarie Street, Sydney NSW 2000 [Airport Parking (SYD)](https://www.parksy.com/airport/au/nsw/syd) [Cheap Parking](https://www.parksy.com/cheap/au/nsw/the-rocks) [Disability Parking](https://www.parksy.com/disability/au/nsw/the-rocks) [Free Parking](https://www.parksy.com/free/au/nsw/the-rocks) [Garage Rentals](https://www.parksy.com/garages/the-rocks) [Listings Nearby](https://www.parksy.com/parking/au/nsw/the-rocks) [Moving Guide](https://www.parksy.com/moving/au/nsw/the-rocks) [Parking Costs](https://www.parksy.com/costs/au/nsw/the-rocks) [Parking Fines](https://www.parksy.com/fines/au/nsw/the-rocks) [Parking Permits](https://www.parksy.com/permits/au/nsw/the-rocks) [Parking Signs](https://www.parksy.com/signs/au/nsw/the-rocks) [Rent Parking](https://www.parksy.com/rent/au/nsw/the-rocks) [Street Parking](https://www.parksy.com/street/au/nsw/the-rocks) [Towed Vehicle](https://www.parksy.com/towed/au/nsw/the-rocks) [Vehicle Storage](https://www.parksy.com/storage/au/nsw/the-rocks) Where Can I Park for Sydney Opera House? The closest option is the Sydney Opera House Car Park at 2A Macquarie Street, beside the site near The Rocks. It is open 24 hours, 7 days a week, with 1,200 parking bays and pay machines on every level. Wilson Parking lists a $12 hourly drive-up rate, while a Parksy space 350 m away costs $9 an hour. Listen to article 4:29 minutes Playback speed 0.75×1×1.25×1.5×2× Voice Auto (your country) Audio is AI-generated on your device, so voice and pronunciation may vary. [Find Parking Near Me](https://www.parksy.com/parking-near-me) [Find Parking Near Me](https://www.parksy.com/parking-near-me) Search secure car spaces, garages and undercover spots near you, and lock in your spot in minutes.
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2 Macquarie Street, Sydney NSW 2000
Closest listed space
Sydney CBD: Sydney Opera House Car Park - Convenient Parking, 350 m (5 min walk)
Nearest station
Circular Quay railway station, 610 m (8 min walk)
## Parking Near The Rocks [Sydney CBD: Sydney Opera House Car Park - Convenient Parking $9.00/hr 350 m](https://www.parksy.com/parking/au/nsw/sydney-cbd/sydney-cbd-sydney-opera-house-car-park-convenient--93149) [Private 24/7 Parking Space in Central Sydney! $600.00/mo 550 m](https://www.parksy.com/parking/au/nsw/sydney/private-247-parking-space-central-sydney-87257) [Secure Garage Parking in The Rocks, NSW - Just $25/day! $25.00/day 590 m](https://www.parksy.com/parking/au/nsw/rocks/secure-garage-parking-rocks-nsw-25day-174853) [Prime Parking Space in Sydney CBD - $75/day $75.00/day 590 m](https://www.parksy.com/parking/au/nsw/sydney/prime-parking-space-sydney-cbd-75day-201719) [Wanted- Secure Car Space $50.00/wk 650 m](https://www.parksy.com/parking/au/nsw/kirribilli/wanted-secure-car-space-205416) [Secure Private Parking Space in Sydney CBD $4.00/hr 670 m](https://www.parksy.com/parking/au/nsw/sydney/secure-private-parking-space-sydney-cbd-86215) [See more parking near you →](https://www.parksy.com/parking-near-me) ![Sydney Opera House at Bennelong Point, with pre-booked private parking nearby helping visitors enjoy a short walk and less circling.](https://www.parksy.com/sites/default/files/landmarks/parking-near-sydney-opera-house-the-rocks-ac40db.webp) Sydney Opera House at Bennelong Point, with pre-booked private parking nearby helping visitors enjoy a short walk and less circling. Photo: [Pexels](https://www.pexels.com) ## Sydney Opera House Car Park on Macquarie Street The closest option is the Sydney Opera House Car Park at 2A Macquarie Street, beside the site in Sydney near The Rocks. The official venue page says the car park is open 24 hours, 7 days a week and has 1,200 parking bays, with pay machines on every level (sydneyoperahouse.com). [Wilson Parking](https://www.parksy.com/blog/wilson-parking-review-pros-cons-summary-services) lists a $12 hourly drive-up rate, a $22.75 online prepay rate, a $34.75 Spott drive-in rate, and a $40.75 early-bird rate and night rate (wilsonparking.com.au). The entry is at 2A Macquarie Street, making this the most direct choice for drivers carrying passengers or equipment to the forecourt. ## Circular Quay and George Street Alternatives Wilson Parking also lists a car park at 155 George Street, 0.29 km from the site, with parking from $23.75 (wilsonparking.com.au). This gives drivers a named alternative in the central Sydney area rather than relying on the Macquarie Street facility. Vivid Sydney identifies Wilson Parking locations at Governor Phillip Tower, 43 Phillip Street, and Gateway, 25 Reiby Place, as managed car parks (vividsydney.com). The listing also identifies the Sydney Opera House facility at 2A Macquarie Street, although that car park is covered separately above. Show map of The Rocks ## Parksy Spaces Within Walking Distance of the Site Parksy lists a Sydney CBD space 350 m away at $9 an hour. A private 24/7 parking space in central Sydney is 550 m away at $600 a month, while a secure garage parking space in The Rocks is 590 m away at $25 a day. Two further spaces are 590 m away: a prime Sydney CBD parking space at $75 a day and a secure private Sydney CBD parking space at $4 an hour. A secure private parking space in Circular Quay is 680 m away at $280 a month. ## Driving Pressure Around Macquarie Street and Circular Quay The 1,200-bay car park is open around the clock, but demand can still build around performances and major city activity. Vivid Sydney lists the Sydney Opera House, Governor Phillip Tower and Gateway among its managed car parks, placing the area within a wider event and CBD parking network (vividsydney.com). The venue identifies the entry at 2A Macquarie Street and says pay machines are located on every level (sydneyoperahouse.com). 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Everything on this page is indicative and provided on a best-endeavours basis. Always check the sign, the operator or the issuing authority before you rely on a figure. ## Frequently Asked Questions ### Where Can I Park for Sydney Opera House? The closest option is the Sydney Opera House Car Park at 2A Macquarie Street, beside the site near The Rocks. It is open 24 hours, 7 days a week, with 1,200 parking bays and pay machines on every level. Wilson Parking lists a $12 hourly drive-up rate, while a Parksy space 350 m away costs $9 an hour. ### What Is the Closest Car Park to Sydney Opera House? The closest option is the Sydney Opera House Car Park at 2A Macquarie Street, beside the site near The Rocks. Its entry is at 2A Macquarie Street, making it the most direct choice for drivers carrying passengers or equipment to the forecourt. The car park has 1,200 parking bays and pay machines on every level. ### How Much Does Parking at the Opera House Car Park Cost? Wilson Parking lists a $12 hourly drive-up rate, a $22.75 online prepay rate, a $34.75 Spott drive-in rate, and a $40.75 early-bird rate and night rate. The car park is open 24 hours, 7 days a week, with pay machines on every level. ### Are There Cheaper Parking Spaces Within Walking Distance? Parksy lists a Sydney CBD space 350 m away at $9 an hour. A secure garage parking space in The Rocks is 590 m away at $25 a day, while a secure private Sydney CBD parking space is 590 m away at $4 an hour. A secure private Circular Quay space is 680 m away at $280 a month. ### What Alternatives Are Available Near Circular Quay and George Street? Wilson Parking lists a car park at 155 George Street, 0.29 km from the site, with parking from $23.75. Vivid Sydney identifies managed car parks at Governor Phillip Tower, 43 Phillip Street, and Gateway, 25 Reiby Place. These provide named alternatives in the central Sydney area. ### Is the Opera House Car Park Open During Performances? 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