Access to Sydney: A Guide for Tourists

Additional Information:
Sydney is famous for its beaches, the thriving markets, and is said
to have few of the world’s top class restaurants. The famous Opera
House in Sydney has been known to be one of the most
magnificent pieces of architectural design in the world, standing
tall since 1959.
In the year 2018, Sydney was visited by a total of 10.67 million
domestic tourists and 4.05 million international tourists, making it
one of the best tourist attractions in all of Australia.
Important Contacts:
Fire Emergency/ Police/ Ambulance: 000
Sydney Emergency Services: 132 500
Sydney Rangers (For information on the destination): 02 9265 9333
Sydney, NSW, Australia
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Access to Sydney
Sydney is a coastal location, bordered by the Pacific ocean, East of Blue
Mountains, and is the capital city of New South Wales.
From the capital of Victoria (Melbourne), Sydney is a 9 hour drive. The
best route is to take the National Highway M31 that connects the two
destinations by 878.4 km.
By public transport, one could take a train from Broadmeadows station,
Melbourne, and reach the destination in less than 11 hours.
Getting around Sydney
 There is an efficient network of transport options in Sydney and
regional New South Wales, that make getting around in the city
convenient and affordable.
 There is the facility of wheelchair accessible transport, in which
all the ferries, new buses and trains have wheelchair
accessibility. One could possibly ask for boarding assistance to
avail this.
 The public transportation facilities provided by the NSW
government include buses, trains, ferries and light rail.
 Central station at Railway Square is the city’s main terminus for
public transportation.
 The NSW TrainLink operates inter-city services from the Central S
tation to the Central Coast, the South Highlands, the South Coast
and the Blue Mountains. It is simple and inexpensive to travel len
gthy distances to regional locations in the NSW country such as t
he outback by train and bus.
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Ancillary Services
 Bank of Sydney is the main banking service of
Sydney. One could call 1300 for any banking service
from this organization, or mail at
[e-mail]. Apart from this, there is a dense
network of ATM’s in the city.
 Postal services:
PACK & SEND® Sydney City (205 Clarence St, Sydney NSW 2000,
Australia, [phone])
Australia Post - Sydney GPO (1 Martin Pl, Sydney NSW 2000,
Australia, [phone])
Australia Post (Sydney Central, Shop 13/477 Pitt St, Sydney NSW
2000, Australia, [phone])
 Medical facilities
Myhealth Medical Centre Sydney CBD ( 8/151 Castlereagh St,
Sydney NSW 2000, Australia, [phone])
Sydney Medical Centre (580 George St, Sydney NSW 2000,
Australia, [phone])
Bridgeside Medical Centre (9/200 Cumberland St, Sydney NSW
2000, Australia, [phone])
 Religious sites
Scots Presbyterian Church Sydney (44 Margaret St, Sydney NSW
2000, Australia)
St. Thomas’ Anglican Church (McLaren St &, Church St, North
Sydney NSW 2060, Australia)
St Mary's Church (264 Miller St, North Sydney NSW 2060, Australia)
Sydney CBD Masjid (56-60 Erskine St, Sydney NSW 2000, Australia)
Auburn Gallipoli Mosque (15-19 Gelibolu Parade, Auburn NSW
2144, Australia)
ISKCON Temple Sydney (180 Falcon St, North Sydney NSW 2060,
Australia)
Sydney Durga Temple (21 &, 23 Rose Cres, Regents Park NSW
2144, Australia)

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Dining options :
 RockPool Bar & Grill is a modern Australian dining restaurant
that offers one of the best Australian dishes in the city. It is a
fine dining restaurant that costs $145 on an average per
person. The traditional interior that has been given a modern
essence is sure to give visitors an unforgettable experience.
 For Mexican food, Mejico Sydney is the best dining option.
This restaurant is the best for group parties and occasions,
and always makes for an economic dining experience, with
only $65 on an average person.
 For steak lovers, Black Bar and Grill provides arguably the
best experience in Sydney. Rated 8.6 from over 500 reviews,
this place is more than just a stunning interior, as it is known
to serve one of the best steaks in Sydney. Made for fine
dining, dining at this restaurant costs $115 on an average
per person.
 Normad Surry Hills is perhaps the best Australian restaurant
in the city. It has been awarded by magazines like The
Insider, and has been rated 8.8 from over 1000 reviews. This
place is the best for parties and occasions, and is also
comparatively economic at $95 per person on an average.
 For Asian dishes, CHUUKA is one of the best options. It offers
a chilled vibe to the diners, and is meant for both dining and
special occasions.
Quay Restaurant is said to serve the best food in Australia. It is
known for winning more awards than any other restaurant in
Australia. Located in the waterfront, it offers sweeping view of the
Opera House and the Harbour Bridge. Coupling this with the
unforgettable taste of food at this place makes for a must do
eating experience for anyone visiting Sydney.
Shopping :
Pitt Street Mall (Best place for designer brands and European
labels)
Queen Victoria Building (go-to for discounted upmarket
homewares)
The Galeries (Destination for fashion, music and arts)
Central Park (An absolute mix of all stores, everything costing $2-
$10)
Macquarie Centre (Fashion, food and lifestyle)