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Transport and Parking

Discover the world right here in Canberra with Windows to the World! This unique event invites you to step inside some of the capital’s most fascinating diplomatic missions. To make your experience seamless, we’re providing a free shuttle bus service to connect participating venues. Whether you’re planning to visit one location or several, this page has everything you need to know about travelling between embassies, parking, the shuttle bus, and other transport options.

A free shuttle bus will operate between participating venues:

  • Operating hours: 9:30am to 4:30pm

  • Frequency: Every 20 minutes on Saturday routes; every 15 minutes on Sunday route

  • Days & Routes:

    • Saturday 18 October – Yarralumla Route 1 and Yarralumla/Deakin Route 2

    • Sunday 19 October – O’Malley Loop

A detailed shuttle bus and parking map will be available soon.

Please note:  The Embassy of The Republic of Peru and Embassy of the Republic of Guatemala are located in Barton, outside of the free shuttle bus loop. Parking in Barton is avaiable, and can be found on the National Captial Authority Website here. For public transport routes to and from Barton, you can plan your journey here.

Saturday 18 October
Yarralumla Route 1

(every 20 minutes)

Saturday 18 October
 Yarralumla/Deakin Route 2

(every 20 minutes)

Sunday 19 October
O’Malley Loop

(every 15 minutes)

Loop starts at Langton Cres Bus Stop and includes:Loop starts at Wonna St – main Windows to the World Bus Stop and includes:O’Malley Loop
Loop starts at Numeralla Street and Pindari Cres and includes:

  1. Langton Cres Bus Stop

  2. Coronation Dr

  3. Forster Cres (near Empire Crt)

  4. Empire Crt (near Embassy of Mexico)

  5. Arkana Crt

  6. Wonna St – main Windows to the World Bus Stop

  • Returns to Langton Cres Bus Stop

  • Last bus departs 4:30pm from Langton Cres

  1. Wonna St – main Windows to the World Bus Stop

  2. Turrana St

  3. Moonah Pl

  4. Pert Ave

  5. State Circle

  6. Adelaide Ave

  7. Carruthers St

  8. Denison St (outside High Commission of the Republic of Botswana)

  9. Denison St (outside King Swim)

  • Returns to Wonna St via Adelaide Avenue

  • Last bus departs 4:30pm from Wonna St

  1. Numeralla Street & Pindari Cres

  2. Kareelah Vista (near Embassy of Georgia)

  3. Culgoa Cct (outside High Commission of Malta)

  4. Callemonda Rise

  5. Akame Cct

  6. Dalman Cres (after roundabout)

  7. Culgoa Cct

  8. Bulwarra Cl (halfway down the street)

  9. Culgoa Cct

  10. Kareelah Vista

  11. Numeralla St

  12. Pindari Cres

  • Last bus departs 4:30pm from Numeralla Street & Pindari Cres

 

Parking near venues is limited. We recommend parking close to a shuttle bus stop indicated on the shuttle bus map (coming soon).

  • Weekend parking is free in National Capital Authority carparks.

Closest carparks:

  • Yarralumla: Langton Cres, King Edward Terrace, Hyatt Hotel, Newlands Street, Queen Victoria Terrace, Questacon Carpark

  • Deakin: King Street, Woden Special School, Alfred Deakin Carpark

  • O’Malley: Pindari Cres Carpark

 

Cycling and walking are encouraged where safe and practical. Please note:

  • Venues are spread out – shuttle buses are the most efficient way to travel between multiple locations.

  • Bicycles can be left at each venue but no designated bike parking or locks are provided.

The closest public bus stops for the Windows to the World shuttle are:

  • Commonwealth Avenue (opposite Albert Hall)

  • Langton Cres

Plan your public transport journey here.

Windows to the World 2025 shuttle bus map

Download a copy here.