Consider your journey to the Canberra Balloon Spectacular with Transport Canberra.

There are multiple existing services that will stop within the National Triangle, plan your trip at Transport Canberra.

You are welcome to ride your bike to the Canberra Balloon Spectacular, but in the interest of public safety, all forms of bicycles and tricycles, including hand-propelled tricycles, are not permitted on the balloon launch site at Patrick White Lawns. This excludes mobility scooters. Bike racks are located within the National Triangle including at each of the national institutions and also locations around the lake. Please note you will need to provide you own bike lock.

Please go to the Getting There page to see all the information about transport including buses and parking locations.

Parking within the National Triangle is limited. The event map (link) shows car park spaces within the National Triangle.

Please ensure that where you have parked is a valid spot and you have checked if you need to purchase a ticket. The National Capital Authority will be enforcing parking regulations for the duration of this event, and attendees should ensure they park legally to avoid the risk of an infringement being issued to their vehicle.

On weekdays and weekends the public car parks within the National Triangle will operate under normal conditions.

Due to traffic congestion during the event it is recommended that patrons avoid parking in the National Library of Australia carparks.

A traffic management plan will be in place from 5:45am - 9:45am on 14 March - 22 March 2026 and includes the following closures:

• Parkes Place West closed at King Edward Terrace intersection

• Queen Elizabeth Terrace between Parkes Place East and Parkes Place West