Sydney Harbour: A Jewel of the Ocean

Getting There

• Car

  From the central regions of Western New South Wales, you can reach Sydney Harbour by taking the A32 (Mitchell Highway) east towards Dubbo. Once you reach Dubbo, follow the signs for the A44 (Newell Highway) towards Sydney. Continue on the A44 until you approach the outskirts of Sydney where you will merge onto the M4 Motorway. Follow the M4 until it turns into the Parramatta Road, which leads directly into the city. Once in Sydney, follow the signs for the Sydney Harbour. Look for parking areas such as Wilson Parking at 55 Harbour Street, which costs approximately AUD 40 for a day. The total drive will take around 5-6 hours depending on traffic.

• Public Transportation

  To travel to Sydney Harbour using public transportation, you can take a train from any major town in Western New South Wales to Sydney. For example, if you are in Dubbo, take the CountryLink XPT train to Sydney Central Station. This journey takes about 5 hours and tickets typically cost around AUD 60-$90. Once you arrive at Central Station, transfer to the T2, T3, or T8 lines towards Circular Quay. The train ride from Central Station to Circular Quay takes approximately 10 minutes, and trains run frequently. Upon reaching Circular Quay, you will be just a short walk from Sydney Harbour.

• Bus

  For those preferring bus travel, you can take a Greyhound or a CountryLink bus from various towns in Western New South Wales to Sydney. For example, from Dubbo, the bus journey to Sydney takes around 6-7 hours and costs approximately AUD 60-$80. Buses typically arrive at the Sydney Central Station or the Sydney Coach Terminal. From there, you can take a local train (T2, T3, or T8) to Circular Quay, which is approximately a 10-minute ride. Ensure to check the bus schedules in advance as they may vary.