Getting Around Sydney

Sydney City covers an exciting 26 square kilometres of land and water and is a magical place to visit. Its lively streets, serene bays and sparkling harbours will captivate you.

You’ll find travelling a breeze in Sydney as the city has a great public transport system. If you are unsure of where to go, Sydney City maps outline the range of transport options, routes and fares on offer. Maps are available at Darling Harbour and The Rocks Visitor Centres or at the useful City Host Information Kiosks dotted around the CBD.

City rail in Sydney is a speedy and safe way to reach attractions, shopping precincts, accommodation and restaurants throughout the city and beyond. Sydney Cityrail’s 1500 air-conditioned carriages deliver passengers around the greater Sydney region each day.

Information centres located at the major rail stations at Central Station, Circular Quay, Town Hall and Kings Cross offer Sydney City rail timetables and Sydney City guides to assist you with planning your transport.

If you prefer a guided tour, you might like to hand the reigns to an expert. In this case, a Sydney city tour would be a good option. As well as seeing the sights, you would be learning about the area’s history, culture, lifestyle and future direction.