BCL: 2012 State of Origin - Sydney - New South Wales v Queensland

State of Origin 2012 - Blues v Maroons

State of Origin Game 1: Wednesday 23rd May 2012 in Melbourne at the Etihad Stadium
State of Origin Game 2: Wednesday 13th June 2012 in Sydney
State of Origin Game 3: Wednesday 4th July 2012 in Brisbane at Suncorp Stadium

State of Origin Tickets can be bought from Ticketek (search for origin as a keyword)

Hotel and motel bookings for Sydney hotels provide the best choice for 3,4 and 5 star hotels and motels. You can book well ahead so you do miss out. of 11 or more hotel rooms. Search for specific suburbs using the links on the right.
Backpackers hostels offer the cheapest accommodation per person - bookings for dorms and private rooms

Party Products Australia - Over 6,000 party supplies online, including balloons, tableware, decorations, and much more with fast Australia-wide delivery. See their State of Origin party products
Parties Online - Sydney-based party products store in operation since 1991. Find balloons, tableware, and decorations by browsing their blues party supplies or maroons party supplies
Supporters' Gear - Show your colours with team jerseys, collectibles, and more.
Quicksales - Australian online auction site. a consumer to consumer auction site for Australians. It's free for sellers to list items, a safe place to trade, easy to use and has a clean look. Buy or sell State of Origin products
eBay Australia is a collectors paradise - a marketplace and online auction site where you can buy and sell almost anything with other collectors from around the world - essential for collectors and fun for everyone else. See their State of Origin items

Telstra Dome (also known as Docklands Stadium) in Melbourne, the venue for State of Origin 1
ANZ Stadium (previously known as Telstra Stadium) 17km west of Sydney's CBD, and 8km from Parramatta. Located near major road, rail and ferry links, the stadium is accessible from all areas of Sydney.
- ANZ Stadium 'Explore' Tour (TELS100 book online with GoDo)
  Homebush Bay, Sydney, New South Wales
  ANZ Stadium, in Sydney Olympic Park, is ideally located in the demographic and geographic heart of Sydney, just 17km west of Sydney's CBD, and 8km from Parramatta. Half of Sydney's population of 4 million live within half an hour's drive.
  Visit the place where legends are made - ANZ Stadium. Since opening in 1999, ANZ Stadium has been the scene of a host of sensational sporting moments. Join us to follow the footsteps of the heroes of the 2000 Sydney Olympic Games. see more details and select your date to book online...
Suncorp Stadium (previously known as Lang Park) In Brisbane, venue for State of Origin 3.
NSW Rugby League official site
Queensland Rugby League official site

Parking is very limited in the area and public transport is highly recommended. See the links below for timetables etc.

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Sydney Buses and Ferries
Sydney Metro Lightrail and Monorail - Sydney lightrail and monorail. Includes maps, schedules, fares and information.
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