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NIDA IS LOCATED AT 215 Anzac Parade Kensington, directly opposite the University of New South Wales (UNSW). Regular public transport runs to the university. A bus guide and a parking and restaurant guide are attached below as PDF documents.
Parking
Evening and Weekends
There is ample parking for evening performances in the streets surrounding Parade Theatres and NIDA, including Anzac Parade, Doncaster Avenue, Day Avenue and Mooramie Avenue.
A new 108 space car park in the Western Campus of UNSW located adjacent to the Parade Theatre (entry off Anzac Parade) is available to patrons of the Parade Theatres and NIDA free of charge after 7pm on week nights and free all day and night on weekends.
Patrons can also park free-of-charge inside UNSW after 7pm and all day on weekends (check signage for restricted areas). The most convenient entrance to UNSW parking is Gate 2 on High Street (opposite the entrance to the Australian Jockey Club). Parade Theatres and NIDA are only a 5 minute walk away.
Daytime
There is limited parking during the day in Anzac Parade, Doncaster Avenue and Day Avenue, but all day parking is available in Mooramie Avenue a 5 minute walk to Parade Theatres and NIDA. There are six parking spaces available all day at $2 an hour for up to 2 hours in the new car park adjacent to Parade Theatres.
Public Transport
Coming from the CBD
To the east of the city of Sydney, buses run regularly from Circular Quay (Stand E), along Elizabeth Street, Oxford Street and then onto Anzac Parade. It takes approximately 30 minutes to travel from Circular Quay to NIDA. Alight at the main entrance to UNSW and cross Anzac Parade at the pedestrian lights.
Bus routes include the:
392, 394, L94, 396, 397 and 399
There is also a university bus during university terms, the 890 which turns just before NIDA into High Street. If catching this bus you will need to alight at the first stop after it turns, walk back towards Anzac Parade and cross at the traffic lights at the corner of Anzac Parade and High Street.
Coming from Central Station
Buses run regularly from central Station (Stand C) in Eddy Avenue. It takes approximately 30 minutes to travel from Central to NIDA. Alight at the main entrance to UNSW and cross Anzac Parade at the pedestrian lights.
Bus routes include the:
391, 393 and 395
There is also a University bus during University terms, the 891 (or 895 express) which turns just before NIDA into High Street. If catching this bus you will need to alight at the first stop after it turns, walk back towards Anzac Parade and cross at the traffic lights at the corner of Anzac Parade and High Street.
Coming from Bondi Junction
Bus routes include the: 400 and 410
Coming from Leichhardt, Glebe and Newtown
Bus route 370
For further information visit www.131500.com.au or call the Transport Info line on 131 500 (local call cost, 6am -10pm, 7 days).
Restaurant Balzac pre-theatre dinner deal for NIDA patrons
NIDA in association with restaurant Balzac, is delighted to offer patrons a delectable pre-theatre dinner package. Enjoy a glass of sparkling wine on arrival, two course dinner, coffee and petit fours for only $45 per person. Restaurant Balzac’s offer is available Tuesday to Saturday for dinner in the early evening, 5.30pm to 7.30pm, so you’ll be sure to arrive at the theatre in time.
Restaurant Balzac was awarded two chef’s hats in the Sydney Morning Herald Good Food Guide, amidst glowing reviews: ‘one of Sydney’s best value-for-money restaurants… The food is the centrepiece and [the chef’s] elegant and exquisitely cooked meals are a true marvel.’
Restaurant Balzac is located at 141 Belmore Road Randwick – a short drive from NIDA, approximately 5 minutes. Bookings are essential, so call 02 9399 9660 to secure your table. Make sure you mention that you will be dining on NIDA’s pre-theatre deal when you book.
WIithin an easy ten minute walk from the Parade Theatres and NIDA there are a myriad of restaurants along Anzac Parade both north (Kensington) and south (Kingsford).
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Download Additional Information
NIDA and UNSW Bus Guide PDF
NIDA Parking and Restaurant Guide PDF
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