⚠ Before You Start — Important Tips
Pink circles on the map = audio trigger zones. Walk inside any pink area and the audio for that installation plays automatically. Larger circles cover wider views (e.g. Opera House sails, Cockle Bay lasers).
About this free walk & The 32 Installations READ HERE
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This is a
browser-based web tour for walkers and cyclists. For a smooth experience please note:
- Keep the screen awake. When the screen locks, iOS/Android pause GPS and audio for web pages. Before you start:
- iPhone: Settings → Display & Brightness → Auto-Lock → Never.
- Android: Settings → Display → Screen timeout (may also be labelled Sleep or Screen off on Samsung/Xiaomi/Huawei) → pick the longest option, usually 30 minutes.
- Bring a power bank. GPS + audio drains the battery fast. A pocket USB power bank keeps you going for the full walk.
- Use headphones. Wired earphones or Bluetooth buds — the commentary is meant for your ears, not the people next to you, and you'll hear the audio clearly over festival crowds.
- Keep the tab in the foreground. Don’t switch apps mid-walk — reloading restarts from the beginning.
- Mobile data is required. Sydney CBD has solid 4G/5G coverage along the entire route. Audio streams as you arrive at each installation.
How to use this tour:
1. Press
Start Audio Tour — the browser asks for GPS permission. Allow it.
GUIDE turns on automatically.
2. Walk (or cycle) towards the first installation — the Opera House sails. The map shows all 32 installations as numbered pins.
3. With
GUIDE ON, audio plays automatically when you arrive within
30 m of any installation. Visited cards move to the bottom when the audio finishes.
4. With
GUIDE OFF, tap
▶ Listen on any card to play it manually whenever you want.
5. Tap a pin on the map to jump that installation to the top of the list. Tap
Navigate on a card to open Google Maps walking directions to that stop.
6. Use
SORT BY DISTANCE / NUMBER to switch the card order — by closeness to you, or by the original 1…32 sequence.
For walkers: allow about 2–3 hours including photo stops. The route is flat, stroller-friendly, and lit throughout the festival.
For cyclists: about 90 minutes if you don’t stop. Dismount in dense crowds at Circular Quay and Cockle Bay — you’ll be quicker on foot through those sections anyway.
⚠ Do not close or reload this page during the walk — reloading resets all progress.
By using this tour you agree to our
Terms & Conditions. Cyclists — keep your eyes on the path and the audio low enough to hear traffic and pedestrians.