Getting Around Sydney

Sydney Airport (Kingsford Smith) is located 10 kilometres south of the city. The domestic and international terminals are less than two kilometres apart and transfers are available between the two terminals. Airport buses operate at frequent intervals from both terminals and serve the city and some suburbs, starting at $A7. There is also a reliable train service to the city, costing $A10 one way. A taxi to the city costs approximately $A30. Transfer time is about 25 minutes.

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City travel options include trains, buses, ferries, monorail and light rail. There are also public transport options designed for visitors -- the Explorer Bus, for example, follows a 28 kilometre route and stops at major attractions including the Sydney Opera House. You can hop on and off as often as you like.

A Sydney Pass provides flexibility and choice, including unlimited train, bus and ferry travel, as well as access to certain harbour cruises and bus tours.

You can travel by bus as far north as Palm Beach, take the Rivercat to the site of the 2000 Olympics at Homebush, or go for a swim at Bondi Beach.

Ferries
One of the joys of Sydney is catching a ferry. For a few dollars you can enjoy one of the most beautiful harbours in the world. Ferries depart regularly from points around the harbour. Circular Quay is the main terminal.