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Archive for the ‘Getting Around - Local Transportation’ Category

October 14th, 2008

Metrobuses Fight Sydney Traffic Jams

Two super-sized buses look set to ease congestion on Sydney’s roads.
The new Metrobuses, which can each carry more than 100 passengers, began operating this week. Three more of the maxi-buses are set to join them in the coming months.
The buses will connect the inner city to the eastern suburbs.That means it’s now even easier to […]

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September 18th, 2008

A Ferry Good Way to See Sydney Harbour

Everyone who comes to Sydney wants to see the harbour. Many tourists spend money on cruises and other excursions to show them all that this beautiful waterway has to offer. But I’ll let you in on a little secret. You really don’t need to. A trip on one of Sydney’s ferries is often just as […]

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August 31st, 2008

Parramatta Launches The Loop

Parramatta has a new free bus service! The Loop travels around the city at ten-minute intervals. It will travel along the main streets from the ferry wharf to the shopping centre and railway station. That sounds like a winner for tourists and locals alike!
“The Loop is the keystone of Parramatta City Council’s integrated transport plan,” […]

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August 24th, 2008

The Light Transport Choice

The Light Rail is one of the greenest and most convenient ways to get around Sydney and the inner west. The Light Rail, which opened in 1997, is also Sydney’s newest transport system which means you travel smoothly and in comfort.
Every year the Light Rail transport more than 3.5 million passengers to some of Sydney’s […]

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August 12th, 2008

The e-tag for Sydney Tourists

The advent of the e-tag has made getting about Sydney a lot easier for locals, but a bit of a pain in the derriere for tourists. Visitors previously had the choice of laying down a hefty deposit for something they’d only use for a week or two, or having to take the long way to […]

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July 30th, 2008

AirportLink Will Get You There

Sydney is a popular destination for interstate and international tourists alike. But to be honest, our airport’s a little inconvenient for our visitors. Thankfully, its location doesn’t need to be a hassle anymore thanks to AirportLink. These trains are fast and convenient, which is just what you need after a long flight!
Stations are located directly […]

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July 29th, 2008

Save On Car Hire With Europcar

Want to save cash while you’re getting around Sydney? Of course you do! Europcar makes it easy with some fantastic Green Light specials.
Until September you can take advantage of a range of deals, starting with small car hire from just $29 a day! You can also drive a compact four-wheel drive from $49 a day, […]

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July 20th, 2008

Sydney Trains are Just the Ticket

No matter where you need to go in Sydney, there’s probably a train to get you there.
The CityRail network is the easy way to get around the city and Sydney’s suburbs. And if you feel like venturing further, you can easily access the Hunter region, Central Coast, Blue Mountains, Southern Highlands, and South Coast on […]

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June 17th, 2008

Kids Save on CountryLink

Are you planning a trip to Sydney in the July or October school holidays? It could cost a whole let less than you think if you travel on a CountryLink train.
During the holidays up to four kids can travel to any CountryLink destination for just one dollar! It seems crazy, but it’s absolutely true.
To receive […]

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June 4th, 2008

Free Bike Breakfast Postponed

Tomorrow is World Environment Day, and Sydney was all set to get in the spirit with free bike commuters’ breakfasts.
But have you looked outside lately? You’d have to be crazy to cycle in this torrential weather.
The good news is that Sydney City council still wants to encourage people to ditch the car and cycle into […]

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