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Explore Sydney by Train
Sydney's public transport system is a combination of rail, bus and ferry services operated by the state government. Though often criticized by the locals when it is pushed to the limit during peak hours, it offers access to all the popular tourist spots and more, and visitors can get around quickly, easily and cheaply and safely, partcularly between the hours of 9am and 5pm. Sydney's city and suburban areas are serviced by a railway network operated by City Rail that is pushed to the limit at peak times, but operates efficiently at other times.Sydney’s city and suburban areas are serviced by a railway network operated by City Rail that is pushed to the limit at peak times, but operates efficiently at other times. Train services across the metropolitan area run from around 5am (7am Sunday) until around midnight seven days a week on 11 lines which operate along and out of six major rail corridors. Some NightRider bus services operate outside of those hours. Later services also operate out of the city on Friday and Saturday nights.
Sydney Central Station serves as the hub for the suburban rail network and the connection point with regional and interstate rail services, though the stations on the underground inner city loop (Town Hall, Wynyard, Circular Quay, Museum and St James) are the entry and exit points in the central business district. Central Station is also the terminus for interstate coach services.
A great destination for a day out, particularly in summer, Cronulla is the only Sydney ocean beach to have a direct rail service. Surfers looking for good waves but less crowds find Cronulla fits the bill perfectly.
Travel Time: 50 mins. from Central Station.
Things to see and do: Surfing; ocean pool; parks with river and ocean swimming; restaurant and cafe strip; peninsula walk; ferry to Bundeena (20 mins. each way)
Wollstonecraft station is perfectly positioned as a setting off place to discover the pockets of virgin bushland found around the bays of the Lower North Shore. Milray Reserve, Gore Creek Reserve and Berry Island all have rainforest walking tracks that lead to the harbour. Ideal for experiencing the Australian bush in a limited time frame.
Travel Time: 18 mins. from Central Station.
Things to see and do: bush walking, picnics, Aboriginal rock art
Parramatta holds great significance in the history of Australia, being the first inland colonial settlememnt, and the second settlement overall after Sydney Cove to be established by Australia's British colonists of the late 18th century.
Travel Time: 50 mins. from Central Station.
Things to see and do: historic buildings; museums; Parramatta Park; shopping; cafe and restaurant strip; City to Parramatta river ferry
Not a regular tourist destination, Oatley has a couple of interesting and easy suburban walks that lead to and through some tracts of virgin bushland on and around the Georges River. Here you can swim, fish, or just take in the views. Enjoy refreshments at one of Oatley's many fine cafes. Oatley Park is ideal for cycling or jogging.
Travel Time: 30 mins. from Central Station.
Things to see and do: bush walks, cafe strip, swimming (river).
One of the first rural colonial settlements in the Sydney region, Windsor still has a substantial number of interesting, historic buildings, though it has been greatly changed by the inevitable modern developments. There is a good walking map available locally which identifies all of the heritage sites and provides a detailed history.
Travel Time: 66 mins. from Central Station.
Things to see and do: heritage walks, historic churchyard, museums
Catch the train to Hawkesbury River and then the ferry to this peaceful island paradise where motor vehicles are banned. Stroll around the island, swim at one of its unspoilt river beaches and enjoy a slow lunch at the island's cafe. Accommodation is available for a longer stay.
Travel Time: 70 mins. from Central Station.
Things to see and do: bush walks, river swimming, river fishing
If you like bushwalking, Glenbrook is made for you. Walk to one of a number of lookouts over the Nepean River, or follow the railway-related heritage trail along the line of the first railway through the foothills of the Blue Mountains. Allow a full day to explore the sights and counds of the Australian bush.
Travel Time: 70 mins. from Central Station.
Things to see and do: bushwalking, lookouts, historic railways tunnels and viaduct
The first station on the north side of the Sydney Harbour Bridge, Milsons Point is the gateway to Luna Park, Lavender Bay, the suburbs of North Sydney, Kirribili and Neutral Bay and the walkway across the Harbour Bridge. Numerous harbourside and bushland walking paths are close by.
Travel Time: 9 mins. from Central Station.
Things to see and do: historic buildings; museums, Wendy's secret garden, harbourside walks
This Lower North Shore station is a great place to begin exploring some of the many interesting bays and headlands on the harbour foreshore to the west of the Harbour Bridge. Within walking distance are Balls Head, BP Parkland and Berry Island featuring panoramic harbour views and walking tracks.
Travel Time: 15 mins. from Central Station.
Things to see and do: Aboriginal rock art, harbourside walks, picnics, historic coal loader.