Visiting ANSTO
ANSTO is located at Lucas Heights, 40 km south west of the Sydney CBD, and can easily be found in Sydney street directories, including Whereis or Google maps.
Plan your visit to ANSTO using the information in this section of the website, including: detailed street directions and maps; public transport options, including a special mini-bus service for visitors departing from Sutherland Railway Station; and information about ANSTO's security arrangements, with details about what you need to bring in the form of identification. There is also information on local accommodation and the ANSTO cafe, which is open to the general public and enjoyed by locals looking for a hot meal at lunchtime.
ANSTO reception is open from 7:00 am - 5:30 pm. Ph: 02 9717 3111 (local) or
+ 61 2 9717 3111 (international).
If you are visiting an ANSTO staff member or participating in a free tour, you will need to bring identification. More about security arrangements.
How to get to the ANSTO campus by road, from any direction. Includes a resizeable map and parking information. More about street directions.
The ANSTO cafe is open to the public and is popular for its great coffee and home-cooked meals. More about ANSTO's cafe.
All you need to know about getting to ANSTO on one page, including details of local transport and other amenities. Go to fast facts.
Getting to the ANSTO campus via public transport is relatively easy, provided you plan your trip. More about public transport.
Around 10,000 people enjoy free science tours of ANSTO each year. Find out how to arrange your own tour soon. More about tours.