Getting Around
Sydney has a good network of buses, trains and
ferries that make getting around the city and the surrounds easy,
and there are numerous types of travel pass deals that are good
value for money. The bus network is the most extensive, and
cheapest mode of public transport, but can be slow due to traffic
jams. There are also several hop-on hop-off Explorer buses
especially for visitors that take in the major sights and
surrounding beaches. The underground city centre train loop is the
fastest way to get around, but many of the tourist areas including
Darling Harbour, Bondi Beach and Manly can only be reached by
further ferry or bus connections. The best and most pleasurable way
to get around is by ferry - the main terminal is at Circular Quay.
A trip on the Manly ferry provides one of the best views of Sydney
from the water. There is also a 10-minute monorail loop from the
city centre to Darling Harbour and back, and a Metro Light Rail
'tram' system between Central Station and Wentworth Park in
Pyrmont. In addition metered taxis are plentiful and fairly
economical; to cross the Harbour Bridge or pass through the Harbour
Tunnel will cost an extra A$3 for the toll though. Hiring a car for
short visits is not recommended due to heavy congestion (in peak
hours) and limited parking in the city centre.
