What is the tourist transport card in Australia?

If you are visiting Sydney and the surrounding regions, an Opal card is the most convenient and affordable way to pay for your fares on public transport.



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Daily and Weekly Caps $17.80 a day (Mondays to Thursdays), $8.90 on Fridays, Saturdays, Sundays and public holidays. $50 a week.

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A free city centre shuttle bus (route 555) operates every 10 minutes on a circuit from Central Station to Circular Quay, along George Street, linking many of Sydney's attractions.

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If you're travelling in Sydney or Central Coast, you will need an Opal card to pay for travel or an Opal single bus ticket. If you're travelling in regional NSW, you will need to purchase a ticket from the driver. Tickets can be paid for using contactless payments or cash.

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“Sydney boasts a strong multimodal transport network, seamlessly connecting bus, train, and ferry,” the study's website reports, adding that the “fully automated metro system … is one of the world's most innovative transit systems”.

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Transport options The Sydney CBD is a short, 20 minute ride away and will cost about $45-$55 one way. You'll find taxi ranks at the front of all terminals - simply follow the signs to the nearest ranks. For rideshare services, please arrange with your driver to meet you at our priority pick-up area.

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The best way to get around Sydney is by Sydney Trains, which has rail lines that are easy for first-time users to navigate. Although the bus system has routes that crisscross the city, any traveling done on four wheels is at the mercy of Sydney traffic.

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Getting Around Sydney on the Cheap
  • Take public transit. To turn Sydney into budget Sydney start by taking public transit. ...
  • Use your Opal Card to save more. An Opal Card is the tap pass you can use to pay for public transit in Sydney. ...
  • A harbor tour for $5.85. Tour Sydney Harbour by ferry. ...
  • Walk and soak in the city.


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Sydney Airport is located just 13 minutes by train from the city. Airport Link offers a fast and convenient way to reach the city and suburbs, with trains running approximately every 10 minutes. The station is located at the northern end of the terminal and accessible from the Arrivals level.

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If you don't have an Opal card, you can use a contactless payment card such as an American Express, Visa or Mastercard for the same fare and benefits of an Adult Opal card. Don't forget, it is an offence to travel on public transport in NSW without being in possession of a valid ticket.

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