DECKERS IN THE NIGHT
Saturday 7th and Sunday 8th of June 2025
Experience the beauty of our vintage double decker buses, and the 110 year old Leichhardt Tram Shed under the atmospheric glow of the incandescent lights as we take you back in time to all those commutes home after dark. Our vintage buses will be in operation from sundown until 10.00pm each night, and will take you on a special route to view the sights of Sydney during the VIVID Festival.
HOW TO RIDE THE VINTAGE BUSES
THE ROUTE
The vintage buses will operate from the Museum in Leichhardt across the Sydney Harbour Bridge and Cahill Expressway for an unmatched view of the VIVID lightshows in Circular Quay, before returning via the CBD, making multiple stops.
BUS STOPS
Buses will depart from the Museum in Leichhardt and will service three stops in the Sydney CBD;
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The Royal Botanic Gardens, Macquarie Street
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Martin Place Station, Macquarie Street (Stand B)
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QVB, York Street (Stand D)
SERVICE TIMES
Services will depart from the Sydney Bus Museum on the loop over the Harbour Bridge and return via the CBD from 5pm till 9pm, with buses departing approximately every 10-15 minutes. The loop takes 50-60 minute to ride round-trip.
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Services will depart from QVB, York Street (Stand D) and operate direct to the Sydney Bus Museum every 15 minutes from 4:30pm till 5:30pm.
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Services will return from the Sydney Bus Museum direct to QVB, York Street (Stand D) every 15 minutes from 9pm till 10pm.
FARES
Normal Museum admission applies during the event, and can be paid upon entry.
Don't want to wait in a queue on the night? You can also book online!
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SPECIAL PHOTOGRAPHY TRIP
A special photography trip will operate for enthusiasts at the conclusion of the evening. The trip will depart from the front entry no earlier than 10:15pm. ​
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This trip will operate to Milsons Point, where enthusiasts will be able to take photographs of a limited selection of buses under the Sydney Harbour Bridge. A bus will return to QVB, York Street (Stand D) and the Sydney Bus Museum at the conclusion of the trip.
OTHER WAYS TO GET TO THE MUSEUM
BY PUBLIC TRANSPORT
​Catch the Bus to Norton Street at Pioneers Memorial Park, which is a 5-minute walk from the Museum. Three bus routes service this stop
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Route 437 - QVB, York Street (Stand B) to Five Dock
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Route 440 - Bondi Junction to Rozelle via Central
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Route 445 - Campsie to Balmain via Petersham
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Light Rail services to Leichhardt North Station from Central or Dulwich Hill, which is a short walk along the City West Link and through the pedestrian access at the end of Derbyshire Road.
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BY CAR
The Museum is located at 25 Derbyshire Road Leichhardt, with access from Norton and William Streets only. Please note there is no parking on site, however parking is available at the carpark on the corner of William and Derbyshire Streets.
