Ready to make the most of your trip to Parramatta, Sydney?
Discover how to spend an exciting day in Parramatta. Visit historic buildings, beautiful parks and dine at an eclectic mix of restaurants in Sydney’s second city:
Why not add a long weekend in Sydney before or after you attend Netnocon27? Here are some ideas for a fun filled long weekend itinerary:
Parramatta is a 30 min drive to the first Blue Mountains village – Glenbrook. It’s also an enjoyable train trip where you can sit back, relax and enjoy the view from the train window. Enjoy an exciting day trip in the Blue Mountains. Hike beautiful trails, enjoy delicious food and treats at some of the areas fantastic eateries and marvel at the incredible views in this beautiful World Heritage site:
Getting around Sydney
An efficient network of transport options connects the attractions and suburbs of Sydney and regional NSW, including buses, trains, ferries, and light rail. Tourists can use the Opal card, a reusable smartcard, or simply tap on with a contactless debit/credit card. The Opal system has daily and weekly caps, so once you hit $19.30 for adults from Monday to Thursday, and $9.65 on Fridays, weekends, and public holidays, all other trips that day are free! You can get adult Opal cards at train stations, the domestic and international airport, and over the counter from Opal retailers, including convenience stores and newsagents. Whether you’re paying with an Opal card, credit or debit card, or mobile device, just remember to tap on and off every trip!
Trains:
If you’re in a hurry or want to reach the outer suburbs, trains are your best bet. Sydney’s train system is fast, reliable, and covers a wide range of destinations. It’s perfect for reaching hotspots like Newtown, Milsons Point, Cronulla, and Katoomba. The Intercity Trains Network includes outer Sydney metropolitan area train services to the Blue Mountains to the west, the Central Coast and Hunter to the north, the Illawarra and South Coast to the south, and the Southern Highlands to the south-west. Inside the city, the City Circle line also loops around key locations such as Town Hall, Wynyard, and Central Station, making it easy to explore. However, commuters should allow extra travel time during peak periods. Peak-hour services are those arriving in the Sydney CBD between 6.00 am and 10.00 am and those departing the Sydney CBD between 3.00 pm and 7.00 pm, Monday to Friday.
Light rail:
The light rail is a smooth tram that glides through the inner city. It’s best for short distances and links up popular areas that aren’t directly connected by train. The L1 Inner West Light Rail network operates in both directions between Central Station and Dulwich Hill in Sydney’s West. The CBD and South East Light Rail includes the L2 Randwick Line, connecting Circular Quay to Randwick, and the L3 Kingsford Line, between Circular Quay and Junior Kingsford. You can easily get to Darling Harbour, Chinatown, Town Hall, Moore Park, and Randwick using the light rail. Though slower than trains, it’s a comfortable way to travel through busy parts of the city.