Holme Building
University of Sydney, Camperdown campus.
Where
The Holme Building (A09), University of Sydney, Science Road, Camperdown NSW 2006.
Getting there
- Bus: ~3 min walk from the University of Sydney Footbridge stops on Parramatta Road. Frequent services from Central Station.
- Train: Redfern Station, ~15 min walk through campus. Central Station is ~20 min walk along George Street and Parramatta Road.
- Light rail: L1 to Wentworth Park, ~15 min walk through Victoria Park.
- By car: heading away from the city on Parramatta Road, turn left into the grounds at the Ross Street entrance, then take the first left onto Science Road.
- Drop-off (taxi, ride-share, or a lift from a friend): the Science Road entrance is best, or the Parramatta Road footbridge if Science Road is busy.
Parking
Casual parking on the Camperdown/Darlington campus costs $4/hour, capped at $24/day. Pay-as-you-go via the CellOPark app (opens in new tab) — install it before you arrive and add your number plate. There is no on-site parking at the Holme Building itself.
Closest car parks:
- Science Road Cottage — in front of the Holme Building, enter via Science Road. Often busy on weekdays.
- John Woolley Building — enter via Manning Road. Often busy on weekdays.
- New Law Building Annex (underground) — enter via City Road, turn left onto Barff Road.
- Shepherd Street Carpark (7 levels, at the SIT Building / Seymour Centre) — enter via Cleveland Street, turn right onto Shepherd Street. ~15 min walk to Holme.
Full directions and the complete list of available car parks: HostCo's directions and parking PDF (opens in new tab).
Access and accessibility
The Science Road entrance is step-free. Two lifts inside the building serve all levels you'll need:
- Level 2 (catering and social areas): enter from Science Road, the lift sits past the Courtyard Restaurant & Bar, between Courtyard and the Footbridge Theatre.
- Level 4 (Cullen & Sutherland Rooms): enter from Science Road, continue past the USYD Store to the double doors to the lift lobby. Staff at the registration desk can walk you there on request.
- Accessible toilet (with baby change table) off the Holme courtyard.
- All-gender bathrooms on Levels 1 and 3.
- USyd's Multifaith Chaplaincy Centre (opens in new tab) is a ~5 min walk away in the Storie Dixson Wing (H10), Mon–Fri 9–5.
- Campus accessible-transport minibus on request via USyd Security: 02 9351 3487.
- More on USU venue accessibility: usu.edu.au/safe-spaces-accessibility (opens in new tab).
Tell us what you need.
Live captioning, Auslan interpreting, hearing loops, and other access supports are available on request. Please let us know at least two weeks before the Forum so we can arrange the right setup with the venue.
Past the deadline or unsure what you need? Ask anyway — we'll do what we can. No need to justify the request.
Wi-Fi
Eduroam works throughout the building if your institution participates — connect with your home credentials. Login details for the venue's guest Wi-Fi will be provided on the day.
Food and drinks
Food and drinks are catered throughout the event, served from accessible locations and clearly signed for dietary requirements.
Anything else? Contact us.