Just did my tourist thing in Sydney town, and tried the cheap way, public transport, a camera, and shanks pony.For $21 you can buy an allday ticket that covers trains, ferrys and buses, as much as you want to travel. Went on the train from Richmond(3 free nights) to Parramatta, to get on the river cats. I used to drive them in the Brisbane R in The 80s.Then up to Circular quay(the bloody traffic on the harbour is amazing!)and boarded the Manly ferry.Had lunch at Manly beach, and went back to circular quay to get the rivercat to Watsons bay. Then a bus to Bondi beach, which was packed.After a walk along the famous beach,got a bus to Central station, and back to Richmond, ALL for $21 in fares, and lunch. It was great and Sydney is one one the most picturesque harbours in the world.The beaches were great, also, but a bit of culture shock, as there are too many people for this islander.Will do it again , one day. Well recomended.
-- Edited by bill12 on Saturday 4th of February 2012 05:22:52 PM
last time I was here, I didn,t know about the cheaper alternative and paid full price.Its good to see that they support the gns as tourists and keep the costs down. A great concept in my opinion, and other tourism bodies should take note.Will be back. Off south again tommorow. Bill
-- Edited by bill12 on Saturday 4th of February 2012 08:12:46 PM
you obviously have youth on your side Bill, we seniors are able to get a concession all day travel for bus, train & ferry for $2.50. It's about the only thing I have found appealing about aging. Maybe there are others, I just haven't found them as yet. I will keep searching.
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It's about the only thing I have found appealing about aging. Maybe there are others, I just haven't found them as yet. I will keep searching.
terry
It's better than the alternative.
PS: I think the $2.50 seniors fare now includes the light rail Central to Star City/Darling Harbour etc. (used not to). It covers the full City Rail network from Dungog/Scone in the north to Nowra in the south to Lithgow in the west. No prizes for guessing my mode of transport when I go from Newcastle to Sydney!
Just a word of warning the $2.50 Seniors Ticket DOES NOT include the monorail system, which from memory is about $6/7 each and depending on the tourism traffic is a worthwhile addition to your day in the big smoke or a nightmare due to it`s popularity...no seats and can`t see a thing except your neighbours armpit and therefore no fun with the G`kids in tow!!
We live in the big smoke and the ferry system is my preferred means of travel these days, quiet, very scenic and on time, so a wonderful means of spending a day when able...Manly, Watson Bay,Mosman just great !!
-- Edited by whiteman on Sunday 5th of February 2012 05:21:12 AM
-- Edited by whiteman on Sunday 5th of February 2012 05:22:19 AM
Glad you enjoyed the trip into Sydney and your stay at the Richmond club., and thanks for sharing a couple of cold ones earlier tonight. Have a safe trip tomorrow, will catch up with you again.
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Brilliant system, and it keeps the traffic out of the cluttered city. Last time I was in that city was 2006, and on my walk around the city I found myself dodging cigarettes and stillettos . Too bustling for me.
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Thanks Bill for that post, we are planning to be in the Sydney area in April to visit some friends as we head for Carins. We were thinking of staying in Richmond as well and doing the train thing and your comments are just what we needed to read. Thanks for the info.
Regards briche
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