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Useful Facts for Travel, essential for people wishing to visit this country and its premier city. Pictures, maps, places to visit, jobs and work, beaches and links to the rest of Australia.

Weather

See the Sydney Weather for Today.

Sydney has a temperate climate, with over 340 sunny days per year. Average rainfall is approximately 1210mm per year, and the summer season (Dec to Feb) can have strong sunny days, so wear a hat and sunscreen between 10am and 3pm.

Summer average temperature 22 Celsius, Winter average temperature 13 Celsius. Note: The seasons are reversed from the northern hemisphere - Summer here is December to February, Winter is June to August.

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Public Transport

Public transport is an easy way to get around the city. There are various travel cards available, such as the SydneyPass, which give you unlimited bus, ferry and central train travel. See also Sydney Car Rentals.

Ferries, Trains and Buses

Central Train Station, Circular Quay, Town Hall and Wynyard are major city terminuses for buses as well as trains. You can catch ferries and Jetcats at Circular Quay. Ferries can take you to Balmain, Darling Harbour, the North Shore, Manly (a great way to see the harbour), Rose Bay, Parramatta, Double Bay and Taronga Zoo. See more on Sydney Public Transport.

Getting to Bondi Beach

To get to Bondi Beach, you can find buses to Bondi at Circular Quay and the Bondi Junction railway station.

There are two tourist shuttle bus services, the Bondi and Bay Explorer and the Sydney Explorer.

Travelling in a circuitous route to popular numbered stops and attractions, they provide you with commentary and a guide book. Enquire for prices at the Public Transport number below. See more about Bondi Beach.

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Sydney Airport

Both the Domestic and International Airports are at Kingsford, some 15kms from the city center yet getting to and from Sydney Airport has been made much simpler.

Trains operate from both the domestic and international terminals at Sydney Airport, providing a quick and reliable way to get to the city and its environs. There is also a good bus shuttle service available to key areas and terminals around the city. Of course, there are a variety of Car Rentals and Hire available as well.

See more information about Sydney Airport - Sydney Australia Airport - Travel Info about Sydney Airport.

Sydney Australia Transport

For more information about getting around with Sydney Public Transport, see Sydney Public Transport or Phone Sydney 131 500 (6am to 10pm daily AEST). See more on Sydney Public Transport.

• Trains - There are eight main transport routes, covering most suburbs.
• Sydney Ferries - Most ferries operate from Circular Quay. See Map of Sydney
• Airport Express Bus Service - Has buses running every 10 minutes to and from the airport.
• Airport Rail Link - City to Airport, 10 minute journey time every 10 minutes.
• City Airport Shuttle Service.
• Public Transport Timetables and Maps
• Map showing location of Sydney Central Railway Station Map of Sydney

Location of Sydney

Latitude 33⁰, longtitude 152⁰ east, on the eastern coast of Australia.

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Note: The Sydney travel information provided here is a guide only - call the relevant organisation(s) direct to ensure accuracy.

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Beach Safety Notes

NOTE: Swim at beaches with lifeguards. Swimming at Australian beaches involves Swimming Between The Flags!

Ask a lifeguard about the conditions for the day. Be considerate of them, they are there for you and your children!

We wish you a safe and enjoyable stay.

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Australia Tourist Guide

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