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Just 20 minutes by bus (catch the 333 from Elizabeth Street/ Bathurst Street), everyone wants to check out Bondi Beach. There are also heaps of great cafes and restaurants along Campbell Parade. Why not make a day of it, go for a swim or surf and then grab a bite in one for lunch or dinner. Three things to do Aboriginal Rock Carvings On the sea side of Bondi
Bondi to Coogee walk This clifftop walk extends for six km from Bondi to Coogee and features stunning views, parks, cliffs, bays and rock pools. bonditocoogeewalk.com.au
Intercity Coaches Sydney Coach Terminal (02 9281 9366) sells tickets for Greyhound, Australia Wide Coaches, Firefly, Premier and Port Stephen’s Coaches. They are located in Eddy Avenue under Central station. Taxis
Buses
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Sydney’s bus network is excellent and the MyBus tickets are a great value way for tourists to get around, tickets start from as little as $2.30 a single trip, or get a TravelTen (10 trips) for $18.40. Some
Taxis in Sydney operate 24 hours a day and are very efficient. Use cash to save money, the credit card fees are 11% of the final figure. Its the biggest rort in Sydney.
Sydney Ferries Network F1
Much of Sydney Harbour’s ferries and boat operators (lunch cruises, whale watching and jet boats) operate from Circular Quay. You can reach Balmain, Manly and Watsons Bay (amongst other suburbs) by ferry.
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There are numerous trainlines into the City and the main railway stations are Central, Town Hall and Wynyard. Use the railway map opposite to see which line you need. NSW TrainLink runs regular services to Newcastle, Woollongong and Katoomba (Blue Mountains), these are also on the Sydney network and are priced accordingly.
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Buses, trains and ferries can get you everywhere you need to go in Sydney. Tickets are available from Transport Shops, these are conveniently located at Wynyard, Circular Quay, Town Hall and Railway Square (near Central) stations. They are also available from 7 Eleven, newsagents and Australia Post Shops.
Golf Course, stands a substantial panel of Aboriginal rock carvings depicting various fish species.
Bondi Lifesavers If you have seen the TV show, you will find the tanned Aussie boys in their lifesaving tower, just below the Pavilion.
tickets offer more or less distance so if travelling beyond the city centre check the fine print or ask customer service for more details.
Walk to beautiful Shelley Beach via Cabbage Tree Bay and snorkel the clear pristine waters. Continue walking the coastal route to reach North Head. North Head National Park can be reached on foot, a lovely bush walk with expansive views over Sydney CBD, across to South Head. Sun, Surfing, Sunscreen. “Aloha Surf, 44 Pittwater Road, Manly 02 9977 3777 alohasurfmanly.com.au”.
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Just a 30 minute ferry ride from Circular Quay the Manly ferry is the most affordable way to see Sydney Harbour. Once there drop into the “Hello Manly Booking and Information Centre, Manly Wharf” and find out what’s on in Manly this week. Take the short walk through the Corso, where there are cafes and restaurants, catering to all tastes and budgets.
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