Transport

International Airport

Sydney is easily accessible to delegates with 44 passenger airlines flying into Sydney International Airport.

Located only 15 minutes from the city centre by car and 13 minutes by train, Sydney Airport handles more than 600 international flights per week and manages half of Australia’s international passenger traffic.

Sydney Airport is rated as one of the world’s best international airports.

Flying within Australia

Sydney is the gateway to the rest of Australia with nine domestic and regional carriers operating from Sydney Airport, offering frequent domestic and regional flights. Over 2,000 flights fly in and out of the airport each week.

Private Transport

Visitors can travel in style around the city with luxury transport options such as ‘5 star’ coaches, vintage cars and chauffeured limousines.  Other private services include rental cars, taxis and water taxis.

Public Transport

Sydney has an extensive, easy to use public transport system which includes harbour ferries, monorail and city and suburban bus and rail networks.

Airport Link offers the fastest transfer between Sydney Airport and the centre of Sydney. Train stations located directly below the International and Domestic terminals connect with six stations in the centre of Sydney. Tickets for conferences and events can also be arranged.

For more information visit Airport Link.

Metro Monorail

The monorail operates above the city’s streets, providing delegates with a scenic loop and convenient transfer to and from Darling Harbour and the Central Business District (CBD). Eight stations are located along the 15-minute circuit, frequenting each station every 3-5 minutes. The circuit provides access to many city hotels and tourist attractions. A Convention Pass is also available at a discounted rate for delegates.

For more information visit Metro Monorail.

Metro Light Rail

The light rail system provides a 15 minute circuit around the city from Central Railway Station to Chinatown, Darling Harbour and Pyrmont. Regular services operate from 10 stations every 8-11 minutes.

For more information visit Metro Light Rail.

Sydney Ferries

The ultimate transport option has to be taking a ferry across Sydney’s beautiful harbour. Ferries can transfer delegates from Circular Quay to Darling Harbour in under 15 minutes.

For more information visit Sydney Ferries.

CityRail

Sydney’s train network covers the entire metropolitan district and the City Circle line connects Circular Quay with the CBD and city hotels.

With more than 300 stations through Sydney and New South Wales, including the Blue Mountains, Southern Highlands, Wollongong, Goulburn and Newcastle areas, rail is an easy way to get around.

CityRail has created some special tickets for conferences delegates.

A CityHopper ticket allows all day CityRail travel (up until 4am the next day) at 11 stations through the CBD and surrounds. Stations include Central, Martin Place, Museum, Town Hall, St James, Circular Quay, Wynyard, Redfern, Milsons Point, North Sydney and Kings Cross. The off-peak adult price is AUD$4.80.*

Great value is the DayTripper - an all in one train, bus and ferry ticket (valid until 4am the next day) and only AUD$15.00* for an adult. It now includes discounts to top Sydney attractions.

The Blue Mountains ExplorerLink ticket is one of the cheapest independent daytrips to the Blue Mountains - it includes return CityRail train to Katoomba and all day touring on the 'get-on-get-off' Explorer Bus to 27 locations through the Blue Mountains including the Three Sisters at Echo Point, Leura village and Scenicworld. Prices start from AUD$36* for an adult.

The Airport Line is an affordable alternative from the Domestic or International airport station and only takes 10-15 minutes to Central station.

* Prices are subject to change.

For more information visit CityRail.

Buses

Bus routes run everywhere and State Transit also operates a sightseeing tour throughout the city called the Sydney Explorer.

For more information visit Sydney Buses.

Walking

Walking is also a wonderful way to explore Sydney city. The CBD and Harbourside precincts are all within close proximity, allowing delegates to fully experience this vibrant, cosmopolitan and beautiful Harbour city.

More information

For up-to-date information on trains, buses and ferries phone the Transport Infoline on 131 500 or visit Transport Infoline.