Fairfield City Council is putting on FREE bus services going to Bondi Beach and back on Sunday 18 January 2026.
Residents can ride the wave all the way to Sydney’s iconic surf beach of Manly, without worrying about tolls, petrol, or parking.
Registrations Open 8th December 2025 at 9am.
Bus trips details
Pick up location: Deerbush Park (Fairfield Showground)
Address: 443 Smithfield Road, Prairewood
Board the bus: 8:30am
Bus departs: 9:00am sharp
Enjoy the beach and surrounding attractions for 6 hours
Return bus: 4:15pm (pick up location North Steyne, Manly - opposite the Manly Pacific Hotel Sydney)
Arrive at Fairfield Showground: approximately 6:00pm
Free parking available
Deerbush Park has free all day parking available to all beach goers.
What to bring
Grab your beach essentials - cossies, towel, hat, water, food and don't forget your sunscreen.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION (Terms and Conditions)
Eligibility
- For Fairfield Residents and their guests.
- Individual Attendance: If attending alone, you must reside within the Fairfield Local Government Area (LGA).
- Group Attendance: If attending as part of a group, at least 50% of the group members must reside within the Fairfield LGA
Bookings
- FREE trips, but registration is essential.
- Maximum of 6 people per booking.
- Bookings remain open until 8:00am on the day of travel, however trips may sell out before this time.
- We strongly recommend booking early to avoid disappointment.
Accessibility ♿
- Wheelchairs and walkers cannot be stored inside the bus.
- They may be stored in the luggage compartment under the bus.
Cancellations
- If you can no longer attend, please cancel your booking as soon as possible so another family can take your place.
- For assistance with cancellation, email: scd@fairfieldcity.nsw.gov.au or contact SPCD team on 9725 0222 during business hours.
Tickets
- You must present your ticket to board the bus.
- No ticket = No beach.
Departure & Return Times
- You must return to the bus at the agreed departure time (4:15pm).
- If you miss the bus, you will be required to make your own way home.
- Fairfield City Council will not provide compensation for transport or associated costs.
Supervision
- Fairfield City Council does not provide supervision during the trip.
- All attendees under 18 must be accompanied by a responsible adult at all times.
Behaviour
- Inappropriate behaviour will not be tolerated.
- The bus operator may, at their sole discretion, take action against anyone engaging in disruptive or unsafe conduct.
Liability
Fairfield City Council accepts no responsibility or liability for:
- Any injury sustained by attendees.
- Any loss or damage to personal property during the trip.
Cancellations by Council
- If the trip is cancelled by Council, you will be notified via SMS the day before the scheduled trip.
👉 By booking a seat, you agree to all of the above terms and conditions.
As we are closed for the holidays, if you have any enquiries please email scd@fairfieldcity.nsw.gov.au, please remember to include your phone number.