Hello guys, any idea how much it'll cost for a taxi or uber from domestic airport to CBD? Trying to work out what's cheaper and more covenient for 2 pax.

Train is like $18.70 pp Per way but I'm not keen on lugging suitcases around to the hotel.

I have a contact for private transfer, he charged me $65 from airport to Parramatta. How many luggage would you have?


This post has been edited by jtsl9: Feb 27 2019, 11:25 AM

i plan to take Singapore airline to Sydney and saw some of its rental partners are in promo. but I dont which one will be good. Is there anyone can give me some advice? EasyRentCars, Avis, Hertz, Europecar

for public transport in Sydney, could I just use Malaysia credit card contactless payment (paywave) instead of opal card?

which one will be better choice if less travel using public transport.

Regarding the ETA visa application here, the charge is AUD20. I have some questions:
-Is this AUD20 paid to iVisa Services? (that's what I see at the online website, the payment part)
-If iVisa Services, why does the government not processing itself?
-Is there a list of authorized agent to do this? Where to check the list?
-How long does it takes for the approval?
-Some people say can apply for FREE. No processing fee. How to do it for free?
-If I buy the air ticket from MAS, can MAS apply this visa for me? Any idea if there's charges? If yes, will it be cheaper than other agent?

This post has been edited by Skylinestar: Jul 18 2019, 05:41 PM

My last visit I used Apex car rental. They were cheaper than others especially on the insurance.

Do check if they have a pickup in Sydney Airport. I arrived in Brisbane and the pickup was at another location but shuttle bus provided.

But it is paid to iVisa Services instead.
Scared Singkie phishing

This post has been edited by Skylinestar: Jul 19 2019, 02:27 PM

I had use the services from the linked I given.
Free and no issue whatsoever.
There has been many good reviews.

from my experience most attractions which are outskirts of the city centers can be reached by train or bus. but convenient-wise they are less so, since australia is big country. that's why for those places it is much more convenient to rent car. surely someone coming with you can drive?

having said that, in sydney there are opera house, hyde park, luna park, paddys market, bondi beach all within regular city public transport route (train, bus, ferry) or walk. since you like nature, blue mountains should be included.. a farther train ride away.

in melbourne, victoria market, st kilda, also within tram ride.

tasmania.. can't think of any within city (hobart or launceston) limits. plenty of natural beauties though but farther away.

Hi, for train from city to blue mountain, do I need to buy the train ticket in advance or can be purchased when I at train station? What time is the earliest train?

i never try the train to blue mountains. we drove there last time. but i think its a regular commuter train that you can take on the day. no need to book. sorry i don't have detail info.

you can use your opal card to board the train on the blue mountains line from central to katoomba, don't need to book. as the journey takes 2 hours one-way it's advisable to start your day early. the first train is at 6+ am (not sure of the exact timing, do check!).

This post has been edited by ISFJ: Aug 20 2019, 10:46 AM

Ok thanks, so I must purchase opal card, I thought now they accept contactless credit card

hello, wanna ask blue mountain day tour, if want self drive, can recommend the itinerary?

we did it half a day going to 3 sisters, jungle trekking & taking the steep train. there's also cable car but we didn;t take that. u can stretch to full day if you want to explore jenolan cave.

unique is one thing.. big is another. we did 3 trips in 3 years to cover perth, sydney, melbourne & gold coast

Hi guys,

Anyone have any idea is there any hourly rental cars in Sydney?

Cause I have a flight on 6am to catch. Preferrably I could rent something like Socar.

Thanks!

Plan to go Sydney in Feb, prices for Air Asia and Mas around the same price for economy(with luggage and meals included). Any recommendations on which is better/comfortable?

What do you think? Any comment and suggestion? Too tight? Too loose?

Day 1 – Sydney CBD – Royal Botanic Garden– Sydney Opera House
Day 2 – Sydney CBD- Sydney Fish Market - The Rock – Sydney Harbour Bridge - Hydre Park, Anzac Memorial, Archibald Fountain, St Mary's Cathedral, Mrs Macquarie's Chair.
Day 3 – Taronga Park Zoo, Australia National Maritime Muzeum (Ship and Submarine), Chinatown Nightmarket (Fri Only: 4-11pm)
Day 4 – Sydney CBD- Take Car, Echo Point (Three Sister), Blue Mountain Scenic World -Jenolan Caves (Lucas or River Cave)
Day 5 – Nelson Bay – Sand Dunes (Sand Dune Safaris) – Oakfield Ranch (Camel Ride)
Day 6 – Tobaggan Hill Park – Gan Gan Lookout - Irukandji Shark and Ray Encounter (wet waist down)
Day 7 – Sydney CBD Sydney Paddy market, Bondi Beach, Hotel, Return Car
Day 8 – Airport


This post has been edited by adriankhoo153: Nov 14 2019, 12:13 PM