Options for getting around Sydney for Tourism

Getting around Sydney

• By Amy Bryant. ...
• Public transport options in Sydney. ...
• Trains.
• The City Circle is the train network that runs a loop around the city, stopping at the following stations: Central, Museum, St James, Town Hall, Wynyard, Circular Quay and Martin Place. ...
• Light Rail. ...
• Ferries.

1. How do tourists get around Sydney?
2. What is the main transportation in Sydney Australia?
3. Is there a free tram zone in Sydney?
4. How do you get to public transport in Sydney?
5. Where can I go in Sydney without a car?
6. Do you need a car in Sydney?
7. How much does public transport cost in Sydney?
8. Is public transport free on Sunday in Sydney?
9. Is public transport in Sydney Good?
10. Does Sidney tram?
11. Are Sydney trams driverless?
12. What time do trams stop in Sydney?

How do tourists get around Sydney?

Ways to get around

1. Metro. Sydney Metro run frequent turn-up-and-go services in Sydney's North West.
2. Train. Sydney Trains run frequent and reliable services in Sydney and surrounding areas.
3. Bus. ...
4. Ferry. ...
5. Light rail. ...
6. Regional Trains and Coaches. ...
7. On Demand. ...
8. Taxis and hire vehicles.

What is the main transportation in Sydney Australia?

Sydney's public transport network features trains, light rail, buses and ferries. Transport for NSW manages public transport. Plan your trip. Privately operated light rail lines, airport links, sightseeing buses and taxis complement the public network.

Is there a free tram zone in Sydney?

Sydney's Opal system lets tourists use credit cards on trams, and has a much less silly name – but a free zone here would give tourists jump on-and-off ease to cruise from World Square to the QVB to Circular Quay.

How do you get to public transport in Sydney?

There are different ways to pay for your travel on public transport in Sydney, the Blue Mountains, Central Coast, the Hunter and the Illawarra. You can use an Opal card, use your contactless credit, debit or mobile device or buy an Opal single ticket to pay for travel.

Where can I go in Sydney without a car?

The Best Day Trips From Sydney

• Ku-ring-gai Chase National Park.
• Palm Beach and Pittwater.
• Hawkesbury River and Dangar Island.
• Woy Woy and the Central Coast.
• Newcastle.
• Port Stephens.

Do you need a car in Sydney?

Inner city and beaches are easy by train bus and taxi. To visit the blue mountains and national parks you'll need a car. I would suggest hiring a car for only a few days and getting around on public transport for the most of your trip. I've lived in Sydney for 5 years without a car.

How much does public transport cost in Sydney?

Metro and train fares

Is public transport free on Sunday in Sydney?

Weekend travel cap

Travel all day on Saturdays, Sundays and public holidays and pay no more than: $8.05 a day for Adult. $4.00 a day for Child/Youth. $4.00 a day for Concession.

Is public transport in Sydney Good?

Museum station in Sydney. ... Public transport is usually good to very good if you live near a train line and within easy walking distance to a train station. There are people in Sydney who don't own cars and simply travel about using trains in the inner city.

Does Sidney tram?

The Sydney tramway network served the inner suburbs of Sydney, Australia from 1879 until 1961. In its heyday, it was the largest in Australia, the second largest in the Commonwealth of Nations (after London), and one of the largest in the world. ... about 500 trams in Melbourne today).

Are Sydney trams driverless?

Sydney is the first and currently the only Australian city with a fully automated (driverless) rapid transit metro system.

What time do trams stop in Sydney?

Trams run from 5am to 1am daily and, for the first six months, from 7am-7pm. Expect them every four to eight minutes between Circular Quay and Central, and every eight to 12 minutes between Central Station and Randwick.