Writing NSW

Location

Writing NSW
Callan Park, Balmain Rd
Lilyfield

Phone

(02) 9555 9757

Directions

Note: these public transport options should be used as a guide only. For up to date information, including timetables and service updates, visit Transport NSW.

Bus

Catch the 445 bus from Petersham Station, the 444 bus from Canterbury or the 440 from Central Station. Get off at the Cecily Street entrance to Callan Park on Balmain Road and follow the green signs to Writing NSW from the entrance. It’s a 5-minute walk.

Take a bus from Circular Quay, Wynyard or Town Hall towards Rozelle (500, 501, 502, 504, 505, 506, 507, 508, 510, 518, M50, M52). Exit at the corner of Victoria Road and Darling Street. Walk up to Balmain Rd (Rozelle side of Victoria Rd) and turn down it. Walk about 500 metres south along Balmain Rd until you get to the Cecily Street entrance of Callan Park.

Light Rail

Catch the light rail to Lilyfield. Walk up the steps and turn right in Catherine Street and cross Lilyfield Road. To your right find Grove Street and walk up the hill to Balmain Road, turn right and walk a couple of hundred metres until you reach the lights at Cecily Street at the entrance to Callan Park. Cross Balmain Road into the Park entrance and follow the green signs to the Centre.

Navigating Callan Park

Here are step-by-step instructions from the front gate of Callan Park (Balmain Road near Cecily Street) to our front door.

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Enter the front gate to Callan Park and turn left on Park Drive. There will also be a sign pointing to Writing NSW/NSW Writers’ Centre.


You’ll reach an intersection, and see another dark green sign. Turn left onto South Crescent.


There will be a large flat field to your left.


If you’re travelling on foot, turn right and follow the path here.


Walk down the path until you see Writing NSW. Walk around the building until you reach the front or the back door.
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Enter the front gate to Callan Park and turn left on Park Drive. There will also be a sign pointing to Writing NSW/NSW Writers’ Centre.


You’ll reach an intersection, and see another dark green sign. Turn left onto South Crescent.


There will be a large flat field to your left.


Follow the bend and take the first road to the right. You will see another dark green sign on the left side of the road.


This is the Writing NSW car park. Park, and head on in via the back door.
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Parking

There is plenty of free parking at the rear of the building for participants, hirers and caterers.