Transport

Choose your Distance

Changemaker Trail

Start Line: Hickson Road Reserve, The Rocks

Limited parking is available around Hickson Road Reserve, so we suggest either being dropped off or utilising public transport. The closest train station and light rail is Circular Quay with services arriving regularly after 6am.  

If you are traveling a long distance from home, it is advised to select a later walk wave start time. You can visit the Transport NSW website for transport options.

Finish line: Tania Park, Balgowlah Heights

A shuttle bus service will be available from the finish line to Manly Wharf Ferry Terminal between 12-3pm. The shuttle service will cost $5pp for all participants and supporters, unless you're a Trailblazer.  

Alternative options to Manly Wharf:

  • Bus: Bus 162 departs every hour from Curban St to Manly Wharf. The closest bus stop is an 8 min walk from Tania Park. 
  • Walk: Manly Wharf is a scenic 3.6km walk from Tania Park.  
  • Pick Up: Taxis, ride share and private vehicles are able to access Tania Park. Parking is available around the park and surrounding streets.
Two Walk for Kids with Cancer participants making heart gestures with their hands

Middle Distance

Start line: Middle Head, Middle Head Road

Paid parking is available at Middle Head located here.

We suggest being dropped off or utilising public transport:

  • Bus: Bus 100 departs from Wynyard Station regularly. Change at Military Road to bus 111 and disembark at Balmoral Naval Hospital. Allow travel time of approximately 30 minutes. 
  • Ferry: From Circular Quay take the ferry to Mosman Bay. From here take bus 111 and disembark at Balmoral Naval Hospital. Allow travel time of approximately 30 minutes.
    *Please note, ferries begin running from 9am. 

Finish line: Tania Park, Balgowlah Heights

A shuttle bus service will be available from the finish line to Manly Wharf Ferry Terminal between 12-3pm. The shuttle service will cost $5pp for all participants and supporters, unless you're a Trailblazer.  

Alternative options to Manly Wharf:

  • Bus: Bus 162 departs every hour from Curban St to Manly Wharf. The closest bus stop is an 8 min walk from Tania Park. 
  • Walk: Manly Wharf is a scenic 3.6km walk from Tania Park.  
  • Pick Up: Taxis, ride share and private vehicles are able to access Tania Park. Parking is available around the park and surrounding streets.
A group of Walk for Kids with cancer participants on the Harbour Bridge jumping in the air

Free transport for Trailblazers

Travel on public transport is covered for Trailblazer participants on the following transport services. A transport pass will be sent to you prior to the event for you to show when boarding services.

  • Sydney Trains and NSW TrainLink Intercity services on Central Coast & Newcastle Line (GatePass purchase required at Domestic Airport and International Airport Stations) 
  • Buses (Sydney metropolitan) 
  • Sydney Metro 
  • Sydney Ferries 
  • Sydney Light Rail 

Free transport for Trailblazers

Travel on public transport is covered for Trailblazer participants on the following transport services. A transport pass will be sent to you prior to the event for you to show when boarding services.

  • Sydney Trains and NSW TrainLink Intercity services on Central Coast & Newcastle Line (GatePass purchase required at Domestic Airport and International Airport Stations) 
  • Buses (Sydney metropolitan) 
  • Sydney Metro 
  • Sydney Ferries 
  • Sydney Light Rail