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.
Refer to the bus timings and operating bus stops in the bus maps below.
- Katoomba Shuttle - It is a 10–15-minute* ride from opposite the Carrington Hotel to Scenic World. The Katoomba buses will be on a continuous loop during their operating times.
- Leura Shuttle - It is a 20–25-minute* ride from Fairmont Resort to Scenic World. The Leura buses will be a scheduled service within their operating times.
Note * these times are dependent on traffic and can be subject to delays.
Please see below for the information on the free event shuttle bus service to take runners to the UTAMiler and UTA22 race starts.
SHUTTLE BUS INFORMATION
Please see below for the following :
Leura Free Shuttle Bus (includes UTA11, UTA50, UTA100 Start Line Buses). Katoomba Free Shuttle Bus (includes UTA11, UTA50, UTA100 Start Line Buses). UTA22 Start Line Buses UTA Miler Start Line Buses
These Leura shuttles can be used for :
- Getting to and from Check In and Expo
- Getting to the UTA11, UTA50 and UTA100 race starts
- Getting back to your accommodation after finishing your race. This includes the UTA22 and UTAMiler races.
The Leura shuttle bus stops at Faimont Resort, opposite Leura Gardens Resort, Cnr Megalong St and Blackheath St, Opposite 130 Megalong St (near Leura Mall), Cnr Lovel St & Wilson St, KCC Oval (Scenic World) on Violet St. The buses do a continuous loop of these stops.
| DAY | OPERATING TIMES | FREQUENCY | FINAL STOP | NOTES |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thursday | 8:30am - 10:30am | 2026 timetable coming soon - approx. hourly | Violet St | |
| 10:30am - 4:30pm | 2026 timetable coming soon- approx. every 30mins | Violet St, except between12pm to 2pm when it is at Birdwood Ave with a 900m walk to Scenic World. | ||
| 4:30pm - 8pm | 2026 timetable coming soon - approx. hourly | Violet St | ||
| Friday | 7:30am - Midnight | 2026 timetable coming soon - approx. hourly | Violet St. | Friday - refer to separate UTAMILER & UTA22 START LINE BUSES sections |
| Saturday | 12am - 3:45am | 2026 timetable coming soon - approx. hourly | Violet St | |
| 3:45am - 9:15am | Approx. every 15mins | Birdwood Ave. 900m walk to Scenic World. | If you are starting in one of the earlier start groups it is recommended that you be ready to catch one of the earliest buses. | |
| 9:15am - Midnight | 2026 timetable coming soon - approx. hourly | Violet St | ||
| Sunday | 12am - 12pm | 2026 timetable coming soon - approx. hourly | Violet St. | Last bus leaves Fairmont at 12pm and Finish at 1:00pm. |
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These Katoomba shuttles can be used for :
- Getting to and from Check In and Expo
- Getting to the UTA11, UTA50 and UTA100 race starts
- Getting back to your accommodation after finishing your race. This includes the UTA22 and UTAMiler races.
The Katoomba shuttle bus stops at the following stops on Katoomba St - Opposite the Carrington Hotel, Paddy Pallin, 3 Sisters Motel, then on to the KCC Oval (Scenic World) on Violet St. The buses do a continuous loop of these stops.
| DAY | OPERATING TIMES | FREQUENCY | FINAL STOP | NOTES |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thursday | 8:30am - 10:30am | Approx. every 15 mins | Violet St | |
| 10:30am - 4:30pm | Approx. every 5 mins | Violet St, except between12pm to 2pm when it is at Birdwood Ave with a 900m walk to Scenic World. | If you are starting in one of the earlier start groups it is recommended that you be ready to catch one of the earliest buses. | |
| 4:30pm - 8pm | Approx. every 15 mins | Violet St | ||
| Friday | 7:30am - Midnight | Approx. every 15 mins | Violet St. | Friday - refer to separate UTAMILER & UTA22 START LINE BUSES sections |
| Saturday | 12am - 3:45am | Approx. every 15 mins | Violet St | |
| 3:45am - 9:15am | Approx. every 5mins | Birdwood Ave. 900m walk to Scenic World. | If you are starting in one of the earlier start groups it is recommended that you be ready to catch one of the earliest buses. | |
| 9:15am - Midnight | Approx. every 15 mins | Violet St | ||
| Sunday | 12am - 12pm | Approx. every 15 mins | Violet St. | Last bus leaves the Carrington at 12pm and Finish at 1:00pm. |
UTAMiler buses to start line at Govetts Leap - free for runners, limited paid bus tickets for spectators
| DAY | DEPARTURE TIME FROM FAIRMONT | PICK UP LOCATION | NOTE |
|---|---|---|---|
| Friday | 3:30am | Leura stops:,#1 Fairmont Resort, #2 Opposite Leura Gardens Resort, #3 Cnr Megalong & Blackheath St, #4 opposite 130 Megalong St, #5 Cnr Lovel St & Wilson St, #6 Great Western Hwy opp Medlow Bath Station, #7 Blue Mountains Heritage Centre | Free for runners, limited paid bus tickets will be available for spectators to book. Note buses may |
| 3:45am | Katoomba stops - #1 KCC Oval (Violet St), #2 Opposite 3 Sisters Motel, #3 Katoomba YHA, #4 Carrington Hotel, #5 Great Western Hwy opp Medlow Bath Station, #6 Blue Mountains Heritage Centre | ||
| 4:00am | Blackheath stop - #1 Outside New Ivanhoe Hotel on Great Western Hwy , #2 Blue Mountains Heritage Centre |
The simplest way to get to the start line for UTA Miler is by taking the free runner shuttle bus. Limited paid spectator tickets will be available for purchase.
There is some parking along Govetts Leap Road. Please obey all posted signs and be mindful of driveways and private property. While there isn't parking located directly next to the Miler Start Line, should you choose to park on Govetts Leap Road, please be advised that you will have to walk to Govett's Leap Lookout (walking distance would be approx 750m - 1000m).
There will be a temporary 'Drop & Go Zone' set up along the side of the road, adjacent to the Blue Mountains Heritage Carpark. Please keep drop-offs short. However, parking for the event starts will not be allowed at this location. Please refer to the 2026 Runner Guide and 2026 Spectator Guide for more specific drop and go location information.
Spectators wishing to attend the Start line / Govetts Leap Checkpoint via bus can purchase a Start Line Return bus ticket, which departs from the same locations and at the same times as the Runner buses (see previous section).
Alternatively there is a Spectator Day Pass covering the Start line/ Govetts Leap Checkpoint bus above, in addition to transport to Perrys Lookdown Checkpoint (only accessible by event buses) and Hydro Majestic Checkpoint.
There are also public bus services to get to Medlow Bath (near Hydro Majestic), and train services between Katoomba and Medlow Bath, where it is a short walk over the new pedestrian overbridge to Hydro Majestic.
**UTA22 Free bus to Start Line at Queen Victoria Hospital, Wentworth Falls **
Unfortunately we are unable to have spectators at Queen Victoria Hospital for the UTA22 race. Please note that the nearest drop off point is 2.7km from the start line, at the corner of Hordern Rd and Coronation St. Please walk to the end of Coronation Rd and then follow the trail through to QVH. Please do not walk on the road as there are a number of buses and it is dangerous. The easiest option for runners is to catch the bus.
Some key points to note :
- Arrival times are approximate times only.
- Please arrive at your selected departure point at least 10mins prior to departure.
- You will be advised of your bus group by the end of April
- E-tickets will be issued as your bus ticket; please have these ready to present upon boarding the bus.
- Buses will be rolling throughout the morning, and some stops may see a slight delay.
- Your race time will only start when you cross the starting mat - so, if your bus is delayed, or you miss your start group there is no issue, just jump in with the next start group or wave.
| FRIDAY | START GROUP/S | APPROX DROP OFF TIME | RACE START | NOTE |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5:30am | Pink, Red, Green, Blue | 6:10am | 6:40am | |
| 6:10am | Blue, Yellow | 6:50am | 7:00am or 7:20am | |
| 6:50am | Yellow | 7:30am | 7:40am or 8:00am | |
| 7:30am | Yellow | 8:10am | 8:20am or 8:40am | |
| 8:10am | Yellow, Orange | 8:50am | 9:00am or 9:20am | |
| 8:50am | Orange | 9:30am | 9:40am | Runners can start later than 9:40am if buses are late or there are toilet queues |
| UTA22 PICK UP LOCATIONS | |
|---|---|
| Leura | Fairmont Resort, Opposite Leura Gardens Resort, Cnr Megalong St and Blackheath St, 156 Megalong St (Freudian Sip Cafe), Queen Vic Hospital Start Line |
| Katoomba | KCC Oval (Violet St), Opposite 3 Sisters Motel, Katoomba YHA, Opposite Carrington Hotel, Cnr Lovel & Wilson St, Queen Vic Hospital Start Line |
| Blackheath/Medlow Bath | Great Western Highway, Queen Vic Hospital Start Line |
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 passes are 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 15 May and Saturday 16 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.
