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GOLD COAST Light Rail – the government of Queensland province is building a light rail system called “GoldLinQ” (consisting of 16 stations situated along popular Gold Coast destinations, including Surfers Paradise, Broadbeach, Southport, Smith Street Motorway, and Gold Coast University Hospital). Portions of it will travel along the western side of Gold Coast Highway. It […]

GOLD COAST Bus – Surfside Buslines is the public bus transportation provider for the Gold Coast and nearby areas. Fares are determined by the number of zones traveled within the Gold Coast and nearby towns (starting at A$5.20/single paper ticket, or A$3.53 for those who purchase the “go card”. Info on the bus fare structure […]

GOLD COAST Taxi – these taxi companies operate in the Gold Coast area (check with each service what fare they charge, especially if one is going from one tourist town to another – e.g. from Surfers Paradise to Broadbeach or Gold Coast):   Black Label Transfer: +61 7 5528 2733 Broadwater Taxi: +61 403 587 […]

GOLD COAST CAR RENTALS   Avis: +61 7 5583 6477 Budget: +61 7 5583 6499 Europcar: +61 7 5583 6430 Hertz: +61 7 5536 6133 Thrifty: +61 7 5570 9999

Sydney FERRY – A popular transportation option in Sydney – harbor ferries, JetCats (to Manly) and RiverCats (to Parramatta) – depart from Circular Quay. Most ferries operate from 6am to midnight; those servicing tourist attractions operate shorter hours. The Circular Quay Ferry Information Office (9207 3170; www.sydneyferries.info ; 7am-5.45pm Mon-Sat, 8am-5.45pm Sun) has details. Many […]

Sydney Bus — Buses are a great way for visitors to get around Sydney. Extremely user-friendly, Sydney’s buses go everywhere. For timetables and routes, including late night options, call 131 500 or go to the Transport Info website and use the route planning tool:   www.transportnsw.info   Major bus thoroughfares in the city center are […]

Sydney Trains – formerly known as “CityRail”, this is an extensive rail network that operates in and around the city center, and beyond, to the greater metropolitan area. Sydney Trains operates metropolitan train services with a network that includes suburban Sydney and extends to the Hunter Valley, Central Coast, Blue Mountains, Southern Highlands and South […]

Sydney Light Rail — Light rail services are operated by Transdev Sydney on behalf of Transport for NSW. The light rail network provides a unique public transport service to the people of Sydney, linking Central Station and Sydney’s Inner Western Suburbs via Haymarket, Pyrmont, Glebe and Rozelle. Sydney Fish Markets, The Star Casino, Darling Harbour […]

SYDNEY TAXI – Taxis are a convenient way to cover short to medium distances when you’re travelling around Sydney. They can usually be flagged down along major roads, or you can find them at taxi ranks around the city center and suburban areas. Taxis are available for hire if the light on their roof is […]