Soon after i returned from my RC trip, i need to planned and head of to another....
as my parents' tour trip to china was cancelled due to insufficient pax...
it's the first time i planned a trip within such short timeframe... 2weeks!
Book air tixs, book day tours, accomodation etc~!
So below is my 11 days itineray, some are just standby information which i dont wanna delete as I think its useful to others too.
Wednesday
SG à SYD 2am to
12.55pm
TZ 2 28 Nov
2012 02:10 Singapore 28 Nov 2012 12:55 To: Sydney
Airport Train - 'AirportLink'
COST: $16.20
(International)per single ticket.
Thursday
Bondi Beach
The stations in order are Central, Town Hall, Martin Place, Kings Cross, Edgecliff and Bondi Junction. The train ride takes 11 minutes from Town Hall to Bondi Junction. Then change into a 380, 381, 382 or 333 bus for a 15 minute ride to the beach.
Sydney CBD (Circular Quay)
Sydney Observatory (http://www.sydneyobservatory.com.au/)
Sydney Opera House (http://www.sydneyoperahouse.com/)
Ferry to Manly (for the beach and the Corso)
For View of Habour Bridge & Opera House
Mrs Macquarie’s Chair
Sydney habour bridge climbEarly twilight and late twilight. You should be going for the 2.45pm or 3.15pm climbs. For these two timings, you willl get to see the twilight when you reach the peak of the bridge and on your way down, you will see the night view of Sydney.
Friday
CityRail MyMulti Day Passes
1 day unlimited bus/train/ferries pass $21, weekly $60
Blue Mountains
Explorer Bus (First bus at 9.45am)
Bus to Hurstville :
Hurstville station to Katoomba Station $8.20 X 2 = $16.90
Explorer Bus Pass $36
Lyrebird Pass (include skyway, rail, cable) $58
Cityrail explorer link $49.90
Scenic World (all 4) Pass $28
Train:
From Central Railway Station (7.21am, 8.24am, 9.09am), take train to Katoomba. Take Blue Mountain bus 686 ($2.10), www.bmbc.com.au
1) Scenic World – Scenic Pass $28 (Combine Skyway and Valley)- arrive before 4pm
www.scenicworld.com.au
2) Echo Point & The Three Sisters
- World Heritage Plaza (see the aboriginal performance)
luxurious real hot chocolate.
3) Gordon Falls Reserve
offers excellent views of the falls and over the Jamison Valley. This is the departure point for the easy, 2-km, one-way Gordon Falls to Leura Falls Walk, offering excellent views over Gordon Falls and the Jamison Valley
3) Leura Cascades
Leura Cascades is a peaceful setting for a family picnic or BBQ. From the Cascades you can leisurely walk to several waterfalls including Leura, Linda, Lila and Bridal Veil Falls. You can also walk to Copelands Lookout and Flying Fox Lookout.
Saturday
The Rocks Markets, 10am - 5pm Saturday and Sunday
Foodies Market, 10am - 4pm Friday
Take the train to Sydney's Circular Quay and you are only a short walk away. Just head in the direction of the Sydney Harbour Bridge and you're on your way!
- Pancakes on the Rocks
Sydney Fish Market (http://www.sydneyfishmarket.com.au/)
Darling Harbour (http://www.darlingharbour.com/)
Take the train to Town Hall Station and exit south into Bathurst Street. A short downhill walk on Bathurst Street will take you directly to the new Darling Quarter, Tumbalong Park and the Sydney Visitor Centre.
1) Sydney Aquarium*
2) Sydney Monorail (http://www.metrotransport.com.au )- $9.80 Day pass, $15 Monorail+ Light Rail
Stations:
City Centre, Darling Park, Harbourside, Convention, Exhibition, Paddy's Markets, World Square, Galeries Victoria
3) Cockle Bay Wharf (http://www.cocklebaywharf.com.au/)
4) WILD LIFE Sydney*
5) Skytower (http://www.sydneytowereye.com.au)*- $25
For AUD$58.50, you get to see the 3 sights above with an asterix
http://www.sydneytowereye.com.au/tickets/#combo-passes
Watch fireworks at darling harbourside, sat at 9pm
Sunday
SYD à MEL 9.45am to
11.20am
Take Skybus to Southern Cross Station (20mins) & take hotel transfer
service to Citadines
One way $17, Return $28
When departing Melbourne
Ask your concierge to call SkyBus on +(61 3) 9600 1711 (quoting your room
number) to reserve a pick-up time for the SkyBus Hotel Transfer Service.
or
Take maxi cab cheaper, might be around $70
Citadines on Bourke Melbourne
131–135 Bourke Street,
Melbourne VIC 3000
Visitor
pack costs (1 day unlimted in zone 1 & 2)
A full fare myki Visitor Pack costs $14 and includes $8 myki money for travel.
You can buy a myki Visitor Pack from the Melbourne Visitor Centre at Federation Square and from PTV Hub at the corner of Swanston and
Little Collins streets.
Normal fare (1day zone
1 & 2 per trip $3.30)
St. Kilda Beach
·
TRAM 96 EAST
BRUNSWICK TO ST KILDA BEACH
The number 96 lightrail tram is the quickest
link between Melbourne CBD and St Kilda. On the way, the No. 96 connects
with Bourke Street Mall and Swanston Street, Southern Cross Station, Melbourne Convention and
Exhibition Centre, Crown Casino and the No. 109 Tram from Station Pier to
deliver you directly to St Kilda Beach.
·
TRAM 16 MELBOURNE UNIVERSITY
- KEW VIA MELBOURNE CBD AND ST
KILDA BEACH
The No. 16 tram connects Melbourne CBD via Swanston Street, Federation Square, the Arts Centre, National
Gallery of Victoria, Royal Botanic Gardens and St Kilda Road with St Kilda
Beach and the Balaclava Railway Station.
·
TRAM 112 SOUTH MELBOURNE /
ST KILDA BEACH - WEST
PRESTON (VIA CITY)
The No. 112 tram connects Melbourne CBD via Collins
Street,
Southern Cross Railway Station, Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre,
Crown Casino, the No. 109 tram from Station Pier, South Melbourne and Fitzroy Street, St Kilda
The Esplanade Market on Sunday 10am – 5pm
Upper
Esplanade St.Kilda (Tram 16 or 96) Tram stop : 136
Luna Park : Tram Stop 137
St Kilda’s Pier
Spot the penguins at breakwater during sunset around 4pm. & maybe dinner at
seaside.
Monday
Great Ocean Road Tour Departs 7am – 9pm (one meal included)
Tuesday
Queen Victoria market
Market Closed on Mon & Wed, Market operating hours 6am
to 2pm.
Wkend 9-4pm
Wkdays 6 – 2pm
South Wharf
Crown Entertainment Complex
DFO South Wharf
Shrine of Remembrance or Federation Square/St. Paul Cathedral
Wednesday
Philips Island – Penguins
Departs 10am – midnight (one meal
included)
Thursday
Melbourne Central
State Library
QV mall
MEL à SYD 8.35pm to
10.05pm
Friday
Paddy market @ Hay market (cheap place for souvenirs)
9am – 5pm
Catch the train to Town Hall or Central Stations. It's only a five minute walk to Paddy's!
Pls get your souvenirs and T-shirts here. For eg a T-shirt is sold at $10/$25 at city souvenir stores/ tourist attractions, you can get it at 4pcs at $25.
Saturday
SYD à SG 2.05pm to 7.05pm
TZ 2 28 Nov
2012 02:10 Singapore 28 Nov 2012 12:55 To: Sydney
Standby info for sydney
Birkenhead point or DFO (outlet
shopping)
You
can buy a travel pass (GREEN) it last u a for 7 days and u can take a
bus/train/ferry to anywhere you want within the limits of the Green zone. Cost
about $40
Here's some public
transport direction: (No worries if you use a green travel pass)
For DFO homebush 10am – 6pm
Take a train to Strathfield, and take BUS 525 or
526 from there. Tell the driver u want to stop at DFO homebush, underwood road.
For Brikenhead point 10am – 5.30pm
There's only 2 ferry a day, one is at 9:20am and one is
at 3:20pm from
circular quay.
Else take Bus 501 from circular quay or town hall
(QVB) bus stop (As usual tell the driver where you want to go)
Port Stephen
see dolphins/whale
Sand dune 4wd
Manly beach
Hunter valley winery
Our tour provider for Melb:
Sydney Wildlife
Tour Tel: 1300 661 730 (7am - 10pm).
3 Dec Monday 1 Day Great Ocean Rd Tour $99
(discount $94)
5 Dec Tuesday 1 Day Philips Island Penguins
Tour $109 (discount $104)
