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Arriving in Sydney:
The Kingsford Smith Airport is the main international and domestic airport. It is about 10 kilometres (6 miles) south-west of the Central Business District and Sydney Harbour. For direct bus transport from the airport to your hotel or catch the train for a 13 minute trip to Central Station.

SydneyPass - What's Included?
Unlimited hop-on, hop-off travel on
Sydney Explorer
Bondi Explorer
Three Harboursights Cruises
Return transfers on AirportLink trains
All regular Sydney Buses services
All regular Sydney Ferries services
All regular CityRail trains within the Red TravelPass zone
Discounts on Sydney Attractions
Return travel on Airport Link trains is between International or Domestic terminals and Central, Museum, St. James, Circular Quay, Wynyard, Town Hall, Martin Place or Kings Cross stations.
The Airport Link train trip from the airport to the city can be taken prior to starting your actual 3, 5 or 7 days, and the return trip to the airport is valid for 2 months from the first day your SydneyPass was used, provided you exit at a train station listed above.
Sydney Ferries travel includes Manly JetCats and Parramatta RiverCats.
Travel on Moore Park Special Event buses is included.
For more details on attraction discounts, see the Sydney Explorer & Bondi Explorer brochures.
The Bondi Explorer & Harboursights Cruises are wheelchair accessible.

Sydney Pass Costs
You can choose between a 3, 5 or 7 day SydneyPass, all of which can be used non-consecutively over an 8 calendar day period.
Using your SydneyPass, you can get on and off the buses, ferries and trains, including Explorer buses and cruises as often as you wish.
And don’t forget, SydneyPass also includes return travel on Airport Link trains.

Effective from 1 April 2006 (all prices in Australian Dollars)
TOUR ADULT CHILD FAMILY
SydneyPass
3 day pass
- any three days over a eight calendar day period
$110.00
$55.00
$275.00
5 day pass
- any five days over a eight calendar day period
$145.00
$70.00
$360.00
7 day pass
- any seven days over a eight calendar day days
$165.00
$80.00
$410.00

How to get from the Airport to the City
Our modern stations are situated directly beneath the International T1 and Domestic T2 and T3 terminals. From Arrivals follow the Trains signs to the lifts or escalators which take you down to our stations.


Tickets can be purchased to and from all stations in the CityRail network with a direct service between the City Circle stations (Central, Town Hall, Wynyard, Circular Quay, St James and Museum). You will need to change at Central to connect to the greater CityRail network. Lifts are available at the the city end (front of train) on platform 21 to assist passengers with luggage.

Den grønne forbindelse på kortet herunder hedder Airport & East Hills Line

Sydney - Railway Square:
Stay in the epicentre of Central Railway Station, the heart of Sydney's backpackers district. Located in a historic 1904 building, this YHA hostel adjoins 'Platform Zero'. For something a little different, some of the rooms are even located in railway carriages! Contemporary urban design in a converted industrial space. Spa pool, Internet cafe, 24 hour access, tour desk, indoor and outdoor communal areas and self catering kitchen. Activities and entertainment for guests. Experience the unique characteristics of this heritage-listed property.

Rundvisning i Sydney Opera
Your guide will bring to life the stories and secrets behind this international landmark. See inside the major theatres and halls, where some 2,500 events and performances are staged each year and learn what's on during your stay. Note: The duration of this tour is 1 hour. There are approximately 200 steps on this tour.
Departs:
Daily, every 30 mins between 9am and 5pm

Adults:                         26

Online:                         23

Online Earlybird:        16
 

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Canberra History
The Canberra region had a rich Indigenous and farming heritage long before Australia’s early politicians thought of choosing the area for the new federal capital in the early 1900s. From this time onwards, as its oldest buildings were acquired by the new federal government, the area’s rural heritage became inextricably intertwined with its history as a purpose-built capital.

Anzac Parade and Memorials of Anzac Parade

Anzac Parade is the national capital’s major ceremonial avenue and is easily recognisable from Mt Ainslie lookout.Spanning the length of the Parade are 11 memorial sites dedicated to the many Australian and New Zealand soldiers who lost their lives in war. The Parade is set along the magnificent Land Axis which forms a key feature of Walter Burley Griffin’s original 1912 plan for Canberra. The Australian War Memorial is located at the northern end of the Parade. The Parade features red gravel and the mixed plantings of Australian blue gums and New Zealand Hebe species and links the Parliamentary Zone to the northernlake shore.

Australian - American Memorial

Affectionately known as'The Eagle', the Australian - American Memorial was officially opened on the 16th February1954. The memorial stands 73 metres high and is located in the forecourt of the Defence Offices at Field Marshal Sir Thomas Blamey Square, Russell. The memorial symbolises the deep gratitude felt by Australians to American service personnel for their assistance during the Second World War, and the close ties which were established during that conflict.

Australian War Memorial

The Australian War Memorial commemorates the sacrifice of Australian men and women who have served in war.Through its exhibitions the Memorial presents stories of Australians at war, in armed conflict and during peacekeeping activities. With its ceremonial areas, extensive exhibitions and research facilities, the Memorial has, since the present facility was opened in 1941, become a significant and important part of the national capital. Each gallery contains magnificently presented relics, artworks, photographs and personal items that help define Australia and Australians. The focus of commemoration is the Hall of Memory, together with the Tomb of the Unknown Australian Soldier, the Pool of Reflection, and the Roll of Honour listing 102,000 Australian servicemen and women who have died in war. 

Barrique Cafe/Restaurant

Enjoy the ambience of the 1879 Pise Inn. Country Style modern Australian Seasonalall day and a la carte menus, great coffee and house baked cakes. Indoor and garden dining, fully licensed - selected local wines available by glass and bottle. Barrique specialises in intimate small to medium size functions. Art Exhibitions by appointment. more >>

Blundells'Cottage

Blundells’ Cottage, located along Lake Burley Griffin, is one of the only hands-on historic homes in Australia where you can touch the many period artefacts.The Cottage is a significant character in ‘The Story of Canberra’ from a time before the national capital was conceived. Take a guided tour of the cottage, read about each of the rooms and the people that lived in them and explore the hands-on museum and its artefacts. Special Cottage tours are available for schools or other groups. more >>

Calthorpes'House

Visit Calthorpes’ House and step back to life in early Canberra.Not far from the city centre, this Spanish Mission Style house was built in 1927 and is a window into an almost forgotten world. This genuine survivor is a treasure house of domestic history. Original furnishings, household appliances and photos all tell a vivid story of family life in Canberra's early days. Don’t miss the Second World War bomb shelter in the backyard. Education and community programs are available and bookings for groups only are required. more >>

Captain Cook Memorial Jet

One of Canberra's most visible attractions, the Captain Cook Memorial Jet was inaugurated in 1970 by Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II to commemorate the bicentenary of Captain Cook's discovery of the east coast of Australia. When opeating at full capacity, the jet reaches a maximum height of 147 metres. About six tonnes of water is in the air at any one moment. 

Gorman House Markets

Enjoy a browse through Gorman House Markets, open every Saturday from 10am - 4pm, conveniently located minutes from the Canberra Centre.Canberra's only Saturday market with an organic producers market, fresh food from all over the world, great coffee, art, craft, collectables, massage, tarot, plants, Sage Cafe, restaurants and live music. The market abounds with multicultural flavour in the food court. Exotic imports from around the world including displays from Papua New Guinea, Lombok and Persia are to be seen.Set in the hertiage listed Gorman House c1924, with wisteria clad undercover walkways, sunny courtyards and magnificent hawthorns... the markets have great atmosphere!... wander and discover 

Government House

Official residence of the Governor General. The house and grounds are not open to the public, however there are open days throughout the year. There is a good view of the building from a lookout on Lady Denman Drive, south of Scrivener Dam. more >>

International Flag Display

The 80 flags representing the countries that have a diplomatic presence in the national capital are featured along the lake shore at Commonwealth Place in the Parliamentary zone.The flags are dedicated to the United Nations and are positioned on the promenade between the High Court and the National Library on the southern shore of Lake Burley Griffin. The flags are flown continuously, 24 hours a day and lit at night, casting a vivid reflection on the Lake. 

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Visitor Information Centre, open: 9:00am - 6:00pm  - http://www.thatsmelbourne.com.au
When visiting Melbourne, make the Visitor Information Centre at Federation Square your first stop. The Melbourne Visitor Centre (MVC) is a one-stop shop for all visitor information needs. Look for the distinctive yellow ‘i’ on blue background sign. The Visitor Information Centre has everything you need to get the best out of your stay –MVC staff and volunteers are happy to provide comprehensive information and advice on what to see and do in Melbourne and across Victoria, so please visit and discover the best of what we have to offer:

Metcards - Melbourne's automated ticketing system
Melbourne's automated ticketing system operates on all train, tram and bus services in the metropolitan area, with electronically-encoded tickets called Metcards. One ticket can give you flexible travel between trains, trams and buses.
Most fares are based on three zones. For your journey, simply select the zone/s you will be travelling in.

 

Validating your Metcard
You are required by law to always validate your Metcard before entering a train platform and each time you board a tram or bus. However, when purchasing your Metcard from a ticket machine on a tram, it is automatically validated for that journey only. Remember to always check the expiry details printed on the back of your Metcard after validation.

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Adelaide

Hovedstaden i South Australia (SA) hedder Adelaide. Der bor godt og vel en million indbyggere i byen, og første indtryk er "rummeligheden". Det virker som om, der er enormt meget plads i Adelaide, og der hersker i det hele taget en meget afslappende stemning i byen. Desuden er Adelaide utrolig nem at finde rundt i, da næsten alle gader ligger vinkelret på hinanden - som i et gittermønster. Det mest fantastiske ved Adelaide er næsten omgivelserne. Centrum af byen er omgivet af grønne parker, og de grønne parker og forstæderne er omgivet af bakkerne; the Mount Lofty Ranges.

Vil du lære lidt mere om SA og Adelaide, er det en god ide at besøge South Australian Museum. Det er først og fremmest et naturhistorisk museum, men der er også en rigtig god udstilling omkring Murray floden og den oprindelig befolkning i dette område. Vil du hellere se på kunst, er der en mulighed på Art Gallery of South Australia, der huser både australsk, asiatisk og europæisk kunst.

SA er blevet hjem for mange af forskellig nationaliteter, der i tidens løb er immigreret til Australien. Adelaide har et fint museum; Migration Museum, der beskriver hvordan livet var for immigranterne, og hvordan tilflytterne påvirkede staten. Et perfekt sted at spise madpakke i Adelaide er flodbredden omkring Festival Centre. Selve centret er ærlig talt ikke så imponerende udefra, men der afholdes et utal af aktiviteter. Det samme er iøvrigt tilfældet med det omgivende parkområde, hvor der bl.a. er et amfiteater. Om sommeren er her sommetider gratis koncerter.

Botanisk Have byder ligeledes på gode muligheder for madpakkespisning, og der er et væksthus med et udsnit af tropisk regnskov. Kan du bedre lide at der er dyr i parken så tag bussen op til Cleland Wildlife Park. Her er alle muligheder for at fodre kænguruer og klappe koalaer. Fortsæt turen op til Mt. Lofty Summit - helst på en klar dag så du kan nyde udsigten over byen. Cleland Wildlife Park er en del af Adelaide Hills, der omgiver hele byen. Der er mange muligheder for køreture i de smukke Adelaide Hills (der iøvrigt er en del af Mt. Lofty Ranges).

Bliver du træt af at sidde i bilen, er det måske på tide med en tur til stranden. Den mest populære strand finder du i forstaden Glenelg. Fra Adelaide centrum går der en lille sporvogn derud. De første kolonister, der kom til SA, landede iøvrigt i Glenelg, så der er et par historiske bygninger - bl.a. Glenelg Town Hall. Fra Adelaide er der ligeledes rige muligheder på at tage på dagsture til eksempelvis Kangaroo Island eller Barossa Valley.

Barossa Valley er ét af de mange områder i South Australia, der har gjort sig kendt verden over på grund af sin vinproduktion. Det er herfra, at nogle af de største frugtbomber - i vinsprog - bliver skabt. Den ofte lange og konstante varme i druernes sidste fase, inden høsten, giver masser af sukker til druerne. Og derved får man gerne vine med stor alkoholprocent, masser af smag og god fylde. Området blev primært skabt af tyske emigranter/vinbønder tilbage i midten af 1800-tallet. Dette ses stadig med al tydlighed. Tanunda er turistbyen med museer, men prøv også at aflægge besøg i Angas Fruit Park, hvor du kan få tørret frugt i alle afskygninger. Eller overnat i en jernbanevogn midt i dalen. Nyd den flotte udsigt fra Mengler’s Hill mellem Angaston og Tanunda. Dernæst følger Clare Valley, der er en smal, aflang dal med fine bakkestrøg og eksklusive vingårde. Her finder du noget af Australiens bedste riesling.

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