Plan Your Visit to Eastern Creek Quarter
Make the most of your trip to ECQ — Sydney's most exciting retail and dining destination. A little planning goes a long way, especially during peak times.
FREE SHUTTLE BUS
FREE SHUTTLE BUS
Hop on our FREE shuttle bus running from Rooty Hill Station (Beames Avenue) straight to ECQ Outlet.
Skip the parking queues, sit back and enjoy the ride — we’ll take care of the rest.
- Friday 27 March: 9am - 8pm
- Saturday 28 March: 9am - 7pm AND 10am - 7pm (2 shuttle buses running back-to-back every 15 minutes)
- Sunday 29 March: 9am - 6pm AND 10am - 6pm (2 shuttle buses running back-to-back every 15 minutes)
- Monday 30 March: 9am - 6pm
- Tuesday 31 March: 9am - 6pm
- Wednesday 1 April: 9am - 6pm
- Thursday 2 April: 9am - 8pm
Before you arrive
- Check today's trading hours below and plan whether to shop early or late
- Check how busy we are right now using the live capacity indicator
- Take a photo of your licence plate — it's your parking pass with our ticketless system
- Browse the store directory so you know exactly where you're headed
- Know your entry point — ECQ Shopping/XL/Social and ECQ Outlet have separate car park entrances
- Coming by train or bus? Download the Transport Access Guide for routes and stops
Best times to visit
QUIETEST
Weekdays before noon and weeknights after 6pm
— plenty of parking, shorter queues
MODERATE
Weekday afternoons and Saturday mornings
— busy but manageable with a plan
BUSIEST
Saturday afternoons and Sunday midday
— arrive early or after 4pm to beat the peak
Trading hours
ECQ Outlet
| Monday: | 10:00am - 5:00pm |
| Tuesday: | 10:00am - 5:00pm |
| Wednesday: | 10:00am - 5:00pm |
| Thursday: | 10:00am - 7:00pm |
| Friday: | 10:00am - 7:00pm |
| Saturday: | 10:00am - 6:00pm |
| Sunday: | 10:00am - 5:00pm |
ECQ Shopping Centre
| Monday: | 9:00am - 5:30pm |
| Tuesday: | 9:00am - 5:30pm |
| Wednesday: | 9:00am - 5:30pm |
| Thursday: | 9:00am - 7:00pm |
| Friday: | 9:00am - 5:30pm |
| Saturday: | 9:00am - 5:00pm |
| Sunday: | 10:00am - 4:00pm |
ECQ Social (Dining)
| Monday: | 10:30am - 9:00pm |
| Tuesday: | 10:30am - 9:00pm |
| Wednesday: | 10:30am - 9:00pm |
| Thursday: | 10:30am - 9:00pm |
| Friday: | 10:30am - 9:00pm |
| Saturday: | 10:30am - 9:00pm |
| Sunday: | 10:30am - 9:00pm |
Easter trading hours
ECQ Shopping Centre
Good Friday, 3 April – CLOSED
Easter Saturday, 4 April – 9:00am - 4:00pm
Easter Sunday, 5 April – CLOSED
Easter Monday, 6 April – 9:00am - 4:00pm
ECQ Outlet
Good Friday, 3 April – CLOSED
Easter Saturday, 4 April – 10:00am – 5:00pm
Easter Sunday, 5 April – CLOSED
Easter Monday, 6 April – 10:00am – 5:00pm
How our ticketless parking works
- Drive in — no ticket needed
Cameras automatically scan your number plate as you enter. No paper ticket, no boom gate on the way in. Your plate is your pass. - Shop for up to 3 hours free
Your first 3 hours are completely free. After that, standard rates apply. Check your time at any digital pay machine by entering your licence plate number. - Pay if needed — card only
If you've gone over your free period, pay at any digital pay machine before you leave. All machines are cashless — card and contactless payments only.
Parking at Eastern Creek Quarter
Parking Rates (Starts from 17 March 2026) Hours Rate 0.0 - 3.0 hours FREE* 3.0 - 3.5 hours $10 3.5 - 4.0 hours $15 4.0 - 5.0 hours $25 5.0 - 6.0 hours $35 6.0 - 7.0 hours $40 7.0+ hours $40 Entry after 6pm and exit before 11:59pm FREE - Car park operating hours: 6:00 am - 12:00 am
- *Once per day unless exit has been over 60 minutes.
- Drive out
Cameras scan your plate on exit. If your payment is registered you're free to go. Visiting in the evening? Parking is free after 6pm if you exit before midnight.
Car park entry points
ECQ Shopping Centre · ECQ XL · ECQ Social
ECQ Outlet
ECQ Outlet and ECQ Shopping Centre
Maximum vehicle clearance height in the shaded parking area is 2.3m. EV charging bays are available in ECQ Outlet and ECQ Shopping Centre.
Pay machine locations
ECQ Shopping Centre
Adjacent to The Shed Cafe and outside Hanmade's Bakehouse entry
ECQ XL
Adjacent to The Teaspoon Cafe
ECQ Outlet
Next to Soul Origin, outside Adidas, and in Green & Orange Level car park lobbies
Parking FAQs
To register, please visit the Centre Management office during operating hours and provide your full name, vehicle registration number and Disability Parking Permit details.
If you need assistance registering, please contact Centre Management on (02) 9767 2840.
Yes, we offer extra-wide parking spaces designed for visitors with young children in prams. These spaces are conveniently located near Hanmade's Bakehouse and Australia Post services for easy access.
Getting here
By train
By bus
Hop on our FREE shuttle bus running from Rooty Hill Station (Beames Avenue) straight to ECQ Outlet. Skip the parking queues, sit back and enjoy the ride — we’ll take care of the rest.
Friday 27 March: 9am - 8pm
Saturday 28 March: 9am - 7pm AND 10am - 7pm
(2 shuttle buses running back-to-back every 15 minutes)
Sunday 29 March: 9am - 6pm AND 10am - 6pm
(2 shuttle buses running back-to-back every 15 minutes)
Monday 30 March: 9am - 6pm
Tuesday 31 March: 9am - 6pm
Wednesday 1 April: 9am - 6pm
Thursday 2 April: 9am - 6pm
By car
By taxi or rideshare
By bike
On foot
Download the Transport Access Guide
Full details on public transport, walking and cycling routes, and on-site accessibility facilities.