Transport & Parking
The free event shuttle buses for Ultra-Trail Australia are the easiest way to access the event venue.
SHUTTLE BUSES
On Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday there will be a free event shuttle bus service to take runners, support crews and spectators between Katoomba town centre and Scenic World, and between the town of Leura and Scenic World.
On Saturday if you are starting in the Pink, Red, Green or Blue groups in UTA100 or UTA50, it is recommended that you be ready to catch one of these early buses to not to miss your start time.
Refer to the bus timings and operating bus stops in the bus maps below. The buses will be on a continuous loop during their operating times.
- It is a 10–15-minute ride from opposite the Carrington Hotel to Scenic World.
- It is a 20–25-minute ride from Fairmont Resort to Scenic World.
Note that on Friday there will be a free event shuttle bus service to take runners from Scenic World, Katoomba and Leura to the UTAMiler and UTA22 race starts. Further information regarding these shuttle bus times and how to book your pick up location will be contained in the runner guide which will come out shortly.
SHUTTLE BUS TIMES
UTAMiler and UTA22 Free Shuttle Buses to Start Line
UTA Miler and UTA22 bus information will be added in the next few days and will also be contained in the Athlete Guide.
Leura Free Shuttle Bus Operating Times
| THURSDAY | FRIDAY | SATURDAY | SUNDAY | FREQUENCY | NOTE |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5am - 9am | approx. every 15mins | ||||
| 8:30am - 2:30pm | approx. every 30mins | Final stop is at Birdwood Ave from 10am to 12pm. 900m walk to Scenic World | |||
| 7am - 8:30am, 2:30pm - 8pm | 9am - Midnight Fri | Fri Midnight - Sat 5am, Sat 9am- Sat midnight | Sat Midnight - Sun 12pm | approx. every 40mins |
Katoomba Free Shuttle Bus Operating Times
| THURSDAY | FRIDAY | SATURDAY | SUNDAY | FREQUENCY | NOTE |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8:30am - 2:30pm | 5am - 9:15am | approx. every 5mins | Thurs 10am to 12pm and Sat until 9:15am - Final stop is at Birdwood Ave. 900m walk to Scenic World | ||
| 7am - 8:30am, 2:30pm - 8pm | 9am - Midnight | Fri Midnight - Sat 5am, Sat 9am- Sat midnight | Sat Midnight - Sun 12pm | approx. every 15mins |
Parking Options
A limited number of parking passes are available for pre-purchase until sold out. Parking will be available at the KCC Oval, adjacent to the trail village at Scenic World. Parking will be available for purchase at 11am AEST on Thursday 17 April 2025. Parking passes will be available to purchase through your runner Participant Dashboard (please log in and select "Add Additional Purchases").
Parking passes will be available to purchase through your runner Participant Dashboard (please log in and select "Add Additional Purchases").
You will need your booking reference to log into your dashboard, you will find this in your Registration Confirmation Email. Once logged in, please select "Add Additional Purchases" under the merchandise section.
Parking on KCC oval from 11:59PM Sat – Midday Sunday is FREE. First come first served basis. Parking limited based on availability.
- Location: KCC Oval
- Price: $22.00
- Parking Open from 7:30am - 8:00pm
- Specific Ingress/Egress Information:
- Ingress for parking will be available via Cliff Drive from 7:00am – 10:00am and 12:00pm - 8:00pm.
- Ingress for parking will be available via Violet St (travelling via Kamillaroi, Oak and Cedar St) from 10:00am to 12:00pm.
- Please ensure you arrive for your parking during the times above and plan your departure accordingly
- Re-entry to the carpark will be allowed only for the day your parking purchase is valid
- NO overnight parking on KCC Oval Thursday night
- Location: KCC Oval
- Price: $22.00
- Parking Open from 03:15am – Midnight Fri
- Specific Ingress/Egress Information:
- Entry via Cliff Drive
- Ingress for parking will be available from 3:15am Friday
- Please ensure you arrive for your parking during the times above and plan your departure accordingly
- Re-entry to the carpark will be allowed only for the day your parking purchase is valid
- Overnight parking on KCC Oval Friday night is allowed for Miler 2-Day parking pass holders only
- Location: KCC Oval
- Price: $22.00
- Parking Open from 04:00AM – Midnight
- Specific Ingress/Egress Information:
- Entry via Cliff Drive.
- Ingress for parking will be available from 4:00AM – 6:00AM and from 9:15am - Midnight
- Access to parking will be CLOSED from 6:00AM – 9:15AM in order to facilitate a safe start line and race experience for UTA50 and UTA100 runners.
- Ingress/Egress for parking will resume from 9:15AM at the completion of the UTA50/UTA100 race starts
- Re-entry to the carpark will be allowed only for the day your parking purchase is valid
Parking on KCC oval from 11:59PM Sat – Midday Sunday is FREE. First come first served basis. Parking limited based on availability.
Parking pass valid for for Friday 16 May and Saturday 17 May 2025.
- Location: KCC Oval
- Price: $36.00
- Parking Open from 03:15am Friday to Midnight (Saturday)
- Specific Ingress/Egress Information:
- Entry via Cliff Drive
- Ingress for parking will be available from 3:15am Friday
- Please ensure you arrive for your parking during the times above and plan your departure accordingly
- Note that Miler spectator access to parking will be CLOSED from 6:00AM – 9:15AM Saturday in order to facilitate a safe start line and race experience for UTA50 and UTA100 runners.
- Re-entry to the carpark will be allowed only for the days your parking purchase is valid
- Overnight parking on KCC Oval Friday night is allowed for Miler 2-Day parking pass holders only
Parking on KCC oval from 11:59PM Sat – Midday Sunday is FREE. First come first served basis. Parking limited based on availability.
