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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 |
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| 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. |
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| 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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