Getting to Australia

For detailed information regarding Sydney Airport and airport transfers, please visit the Sydney airport website.

Sydney has a variety of transport options to get you around the city including the metro train, light rail, bus services and the iconic Sydney Harbour ferries. 

For detailed information regarding Sydney’s transport options, please visit Transport NSW.

Sydney’s central business district (CBD) is 10km north of the International Airport and takes approximately 20 minutes to reach by car. A regular airport to city bus service operates from approximately 0600 to 2100 hours (not recommended for those with large amounts of luggage). For any questions upon your arrival at Sydney Airport, please visit the staff at the Travellers information desk for further assistance.
 

Sydney is 10 hours ahead of Greenwich Mean Time. Sydney, NSW participates in Daylight Savings Times which advances the clock one hour during the summer months which puts Sydney at 11 hours ahead of Greenwich Mean Time. Daylight savings in Australia usually operates from 2am on the first Sunday in October until 2am on the first Sunday of April.
 

Sydney shops open from 0900 to 1730 hours during the week with late night shopping on Thursday until 2100 hours. On Saturday, most CBD shops open from 0900 to 1700 hours. On Sunday, Darling Harbour shops and major department stores in the centre of the city are open from 1000 to 1800 hours.

Bistros, restaurants, cafes and coffee shops offer varied menus, prices and decor.  Local specialties such as seafood and Australian wines are worth trying.  At some restaurants you can keep the liquor bill down by taking your own wine or beer.  These are called “BYO” restaurants, an abbreviation for “bring your own”