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Australia At a Glance

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Sydney, with its endless blue skies and sunshine virtually all year round, is a city that offers a myriad of exciting things to do: scenic places to visit, unique shopping and stylish dining experiences you'll always remember.

Getting There
All major airlines offer flights to Sydney, so contact your travel agent for details. Airlines you might consider include: Qantas Airways (61 2 9691 3636, www.qantas.com.au), Air New Zealand (64 9 357 3000, www.airnz.co.nz) and British Airways (612 9258 3200, www.britishairways.com).

Weather
It's summertime in Sydney, so expect sunny days and average temperatures around 26oC in January and February. March marks the start of fall with a drop to 24oC.

Important Numbers

Emergency Services
(Police, Ambulance and Fire)
000
Operator Directory 1234
Getting Around City Helpline 131500

Transportation/Getting Around

  Taxi

Water Taxi

Bus

Metro Light Rail
Hotlines ABC Taxi
1800 13 2522

Legion Cabs
12017

Premier Cabs
12 1017

RSL Taxis
(61) 2 9581 1111

Taxi Combined
1800 13 1008

(61) 2 8332 8888
Aquatic Limousines
0404 133 208

Dolphin Water Taxis
1300 130 742

Harbour Taxi Boats
(61) 2 9555 1155

Sydney Harbour Water Taxis
1300 138 840

Taxis A float
(61) 2 9955 3222

Yellow Water Taxis
(61) 2 9299 0199

Airport Express Bus
13 1500

State Transit Bus, Sydney Explorer and Bondi and Bay Explorer

www.sydneybuses.
nsw.gov.au

(61) 2 8584 5288
(61) 2 9285 5600

www.metrolightrail.com.au

Fare range/
destinations
Fares start at AUD3.


About AUD45 for a short trip. E.g. Circular Quay to Watsons Bay.

Airport Express Bus:
Adult about AUD6 one-way, AUD10 round-trip.

Regular Bus: AUD 1.60-4.80.

Single journey at AUD2.80-5.20 based on zone.


Operating hours 24 hours

24 hours

5.30 am - midnight depending
on route

24 hours



  Monorail

Train

Ferry  
Hotlines (61) 2 9552 2288
(61) 2 9285 5600

www.metrolightrail.
com.au
Cityrail
13 1500

www.cityrail.nsw.
gov.au

Syney Ferries Jetcats, Lady Class Ferries, River cats and Catamarans.
Contact Sydney Ferries Ticket Office at Wharf 4, Circular Quay

13 1500

www.sydneyferries.info

 
Fare range/
destinations
Single loop ticket costs about AUD4. Day pass available.


Based on distance travelled; start from AUD2.20.
Different types of tickets available including day passes; AUD4.50-7 for single fare.

 
Operating hours 7.00 am - 10.00 pm until midnight on Sat - Sun
Mon - Fri 5.00 am - 1.00 am;
Weekends 6.00 am - 2.00 am

Mon - Fri 6.00 am - midnight;
Sun 8.00 am - midnight

 


Local Language
Learn more about local language from below.

English Local language
A greeting, meaning good day G'day mate
Friend Mate
Well done there, mate Good on ya mate
Thanks Ta or Tar
Saying goodbye to someone Hoo-roo
Genuine, true Fair dinkum
Okay or that's right Righto
It's really great It's a ripper
Great, terrific Ripper / rip snorter
Wait for a minute Hang on a tick
Well done! You little beauty
Do your best Give it a whirl
Don't worry about it, it will be ok No worries, mate!
Have a look at something Have a squiz
Check something out Suss it out
Try to talk the price down Haggle
Going on holidays Going on hols
A short rest or sleep or a nap Going for a kip
Alcohol Grog/booze
McDonald's Mackers
Casual footwear, joggers Sandshoes

The above information is for reference only. They may be provided to HSBC by other persons or compiled by HSBC from information and materials provided by other persons. HSBC does not warrant the truth, reliability, accuracy or adequacy of the above information and HSBC assumes no liability for any reliance on them by you or any other persons. Please contact the relevant merchant, company or organisation for further details.

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