Public Transport (to and from Coogee)
Buses
Coogee is well serviced by Sydney’s transport system with bus routes to the city running every 10 to 15 minutes. Major bus routes are 373/374 and Express routes (less stops) X73/X74 Information about Sydney Bus services is available from:
» bus kiosks at Circular Quay, Wynyard Station and Queen Victoria Building
» Sydney Transport Infoline: www.131500.com.au Tel: 131 500
» Sydney Buses website: www.sydneybuses.nsw.gov.au
Taxis
There is an abundance of taxis that can be hailed from the street, or engaged at ranks at both Sydney Airport terminals, at Circular Quay, Wynyard Station, and Town Hall Station. In Sydney, taxis with their light ON are available.
Dependent on traffic conditions, a taxi ride from Sydney Airport to Coogee will cost approximately $25.00 to $35.00, and from Coogee to the City approximately $15.00 to $25.00.
Public Transport – General
Buses
Sydney’s bus routes cover an extensive network. Information about Sydney Bus services is available from:
» bus kiosks at Circular Quay, Wynyard Station and Queen Victoria Building
» Sydney Transport Infoline:
www.131500.com.au Tel: 131 500
» Sydney Buses website:
www.sydneybuses.nsw.gov.au
Sydney Explorer
Sydney's only guided bus tour, the Sydney Explorer bus makes a 35km circuit of all the major attractions in the City, The Rocks, Sydney Opera House, Kings Cross, Chinatown, Queen Victoria Building and Darling Harbour. One day tickets, available from the driver, enable passengers to board and leave the bus at any one of its 22 stops. Buses operate at 20 minute intervals from 9am daily or visit
www.sydneypass.info/sydneyexplorer/.
Trains - Metropolitan Services
Coogee is not serviced by Sydney’s train system. CityRail has a large range of leisure and tourist tickets to get you where you want to go. You can travel around the City centre on the City Circle Line (Circular Quay, Wynyard, Town Hall, Central, Museum and St James Stations). There is also a station at Martin Place. Ticket vending machines are open 24 hours. Information about CityRail services is available from:
» train kiosks at circular Quay and Central Stations
» Sydney Transport Infoline:
www.131500.com.au Tel: 131 500
» City Rail website:
www.cityrail.nsw.gov.au.
Ferries
One of the most delightful ways to make your way to and from the City is to take a ferry on Sydney Harbour. Information about ferry services is available from:
» ferry kiosks at Circular Quay
» Sydney Transport Infoline:
www.131500.com.au Tel: 131 500
» Sydney Ferries website:
www.sydneyferries.nsw.gov.au
SydneyPass
The SydneyPass (available for three, five and seven days) provides unlimited travel for the duration of the ticket on all CityRail trains within a bounded area, on Sydney Buses and on all Ferries, including premium services and cruises.
Day Tripper
DayTripper is an all-in-one day ticket that provides access to all three modes of transport in Sydney. Ticket holders can utilise all regular Sydney Buses, Sydney Ferries and CityRail Suburban Services within a bounded area.
Light Rail
Metro Light Rail is Sydney's newest transport system. Modern trams run from historic Central Station through vibrant Chinatown and Darling Harbour to the Star City Casino, the Sydney Fish Markets and Wentworth Park 24 hours a day, seven days a week.
Information about services is available from:
Metro Light Rail Infoline 02 9285 5600
www.metrolightrail.com.au
Monorail
The monorail has a fabulous city loop with eight stops throughout the CBD. The monorail leaves every 3-5 minutes and takes approximately 15 minutes to do the circuit. Single trips or day passes can be purchased at every station.
Information about services is available from:
Monorail Infoline 02 8584 5288
www.metromonorail.com.au