Joanna James
Whether you're a student staying on campus or a holidaymaker looking to cover as much ground as possible, Sydney's public transportation would surely come in handy. Given are 5 tips to have.
Paving the way for hassle-free travel regardless of where you intend on venturing out to when in Sydney, purchasing an Opal Card will be one of the wisest moves and investments that you make. Similar to London's Oyster Card, your Opal Card takes on the form of a reload facility where you can keep topping up on credit from local stations to pay for one's fares. Also, since the local public transportation network includes buses, trains, ferries, and the light rail, one would be quite foolish to not be seen making good use of the Opal Card ahead of any trip to Sydney.
This segment would apply to those arriving and staying in Sydney on a budget. This is because one of the many perks of having access to an Opal Card is that based on one's usage you will be able to spend less on future trips. How does this work and fit into your travel plans? Simply said, if you complete 8 trips during a certain week, then for the remainder of the week's trips you will only have to pocket out half the price per trip.
The thought of navigating through a big city such as Sydney can be quite a daunting task at first. However, what better way to help you find your feet so to speak than by downloading and installing (preferably the free version) the TripView Lite application on your android or apple smartphone. When wanting to know the correct bus stop, simply use the application's GPS facility that will pinpoint nearby stops in a matter of seconds and in turn, help settle you down before stepping out. For example, if you happen to be staying at Oaks Sydney Hyde Park Suites which has some great Sydney CBD hotel deals and are looking for ways to get to nearby attractions such as the Opera House, then it would serve you best to have access to such travel applications in your back pocket.
Even if you have to pal up with a friend for the first few days up until you muster up the courage and determination to set out all by yourself, be conscious of your surroundings and especially, the bus routes you take and train stations that you opt to make use of. The more you travel in the city, the better your understanding will be which invariably will spill over into many adventurous pursuits in Sydney.
Travelling to a new destination means that you will be confronted with circumstances where you will not always have the answers. This is where the value of local know-how can work to one's advantage. Better yet, the locals come across as friendly folk who will readily point you in the right direction and also offer you some advice no sooner than you pose a question. However, do so in a polite manner and always never forget to say "thank you" and if you're bold enough, consider throwing in a 'Gedday' which means "good day."
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