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  • Davieland
    Auckland, New Zealand591 contributions
    Easy!
    Sydney does public transport so well, especially the ferry’s. They were punctual and we could just tag on and off with our credit cards. It was so easy.
    Review of: Sydney Ferries
    Written September 26, 2023
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  • TenaciousHobden
    Eastbourne, UK692 contributions
    Great cheap way to get views across Sydney Harbour
    Great cheap way to get views across Sydney Harbour... PLEASe dont pay for the more expensive tours, this is a good ferry across to mAnly that you can see all the major sites from!
    Review of: Manly Ferry
    Written August 28, 2023
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  • JGV_10
    Wirral, UK58 contributions
    Well worth it
    This was the ideal package as it allowed us a rapid trip to Manley on the first day where we spent a very pleasant afternoon. These ferries run every 20 minutes so there was virtually no wait when we wanted to return. The following day the same ticket allowed us to do the 2 hour round trip which in addition to Manley gave us additional hop off and on places, zoo, Watson Bay Quarentine Bay and Darling Harbour. Best of all as senior citizans we only had to pay $35 for the ticket. There was a little commentary but it was not that type of cruise. Other more expensive trips may be better suited for that type.
    Review of: My Fast Ferry
    Written March 12, 2020
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  • Dean
    Wellington, New Zealand772 contributions
    Fantastic way to relax and travel
    A friend who visited Sydney told me about the outlet store and where I could get an amazing deal on training gear.

    She had family take her and I had to figure out how to do it from centre city.

    That is when I came across Shopper Hopper. They would ferry you there and return you back to either Circular Quay or Darling Harbour.

    By booking online, I was able to get a return ferry ride for AUS$20.

    I could have caught the bus but I would need to pay attention. Plus with the heat and potential bags of things I would purchase, paying a few more dollars seem fine.

    They pick you up from Jetty one on Circular Quay. This is generally about 2-5 mins walk towards the Sydney Opera House after getting off at Circular Quay station. It's the only jetty on this side of the harbour pass all the wharfs and ferries.

    The generally have several pick up times starting at 10am from Circular Quay.

    The two persons crew were welcoming and friendly. It was a gorgeous day and we got to see both the beautiful houses, Sydney Opera House, go under the Harbour Bridge and see the racing catamaran training on our way there and back.

    Definitely an easy and relaxing way to get to Birkenhead Point where the outlet centre is.

    Will definitely use them again when I return for some shopping.
    Review of: Shopper Hopper
    Written February 21, 2020
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  • Dimitris L
    Sydney, Australia43,574 contributions
    An experience
    This is a very busy area of Sydney. Apart from the ferry wharves there is Circular Quay railway station, which is directly above the wharves, and there are buses, trams, taxis and other modes of transport nearby as well. The famous Rocks area is only a few steps away. This part of the Harbour is the place to hop on a ferry and travel to several other parts of Sydney, or just go on a cruise. There are also many cafes, restaurants and Take Away food outlets to satisfy all tastes. And the views are absolutely fantastic. Worth a visit.
    Review of: Harbour Ferry Wharves
    Written February 1, 2021
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  • Michelle W
    1 contribution
    Excellent private transfer service from Sunshine Coast Airport to hotel in Noosa Heads.
    Our driver Oliver was wonderful, he was waiting with a sign when we arrived, and helped with the luggage. He was friendly and knowledgeable and the car was clean and comfortable. We will definitely use this service again - thank you!
    Review of: UltiMate Executive Transfers
    Written February 10, 2023
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  • KeenPhotographer-11
    Birkdale, Australia885 contributions
    Does Not Match The PR
    We are now in Sydney post our Indian Pacific (IP) train journey from Perth.
    The Gold Class train trip was only ok (I know that it is near sacrilege to say this) but it is definitely not worth the huge cost for the package that we had to book; to use our 2020/21, Covid state closures affected, IP train travel credits. 2022 was then quickly booked out for the months we could travel.
    Platinum costs are even more $$.
    Communication from Journey Beyond / Rail Bookers to our leading travel agent was poor prior to our departure.
    Departure + arrival IP station train staff were excellent as were all train crew. Happy, well trained people who like their work.
    The “free” train bar was popular with travellers but those drinks actually cost big dollars. If you are not a big drinker, the too high package cost then hurts even more.
    The meals were very pleasing; though elbow space for dining is very cramped. First sittings were then also rushed to make room for the other 4 carriages (A, B, C and D on our trip) of diners on our end of the train.
    The roughness of the train tracks (especially the last night into the Blue Mtns) and the age of the Gold Class sleeping carriages = poor sleeping. Lots of cabin rattles. I definitely needed to use my higher end, silicone ear plugs.
    Plans are afoot to start modernising them next year; but at what cost to the patrons?
    The cabin shower worked very well with plenty of water pressure and hot water.
    While very mature fellow Aussies and then some Kiwis made up the bulk of our fellow travellers; you do need to be aware of how challenging walking through the moving train (and the narrowness of the carriage walkways) can be, if you are of that age and that is before you tackle the ladder up to a top bunk.
    As half of the journey is done in the dark, you do not really get to see as much of inland Oz as the IP PR photos would make you believe. At least the Canadian Rocky Mtner journey is only day time travel.
    It was then very hard / impossible to create any pleasing images from a moving train. The double walled glass windows add to this issue.
    The off train excursions were often too rushed for us. The Adelaide Oval tour was actually close though to the total trip highlight. But I could do this anytime I am next in that city.
    IP now has cancelled ongoing the Rawlinia stop, west to east; and the Cook stop is very brief.
    No plans for us now to do the Ghan.
    I know that many / most others on our journey would rate the trip higher. They liked the coddling and the all inclusiveness of the travel days; but unless you have never seen the flatness of most of inland Oz or a train buff; save your money and do extended day trips by hire car, having flown to Perth, Adelaide, etc.
    Review of: Indian Pacific
    Written September 26, 2023
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  • Alistair Cross
    2 contributions
    5 Star Service
    Ron was amazing, punctual and very professional. Arrived on time and knowledgeable about the harbour.
    Would highly recommend him.
    Review of: V.I.P. Water Taxis
    Written September 16, 2023
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  • Travelove58
    11,272 contributions
    Nice convenient tram system but pretty expensive....
    Smaller scale than Melbourne's light rail ( Tram) system. And it is not free, unlike Melbourne's one which has a free ride zone within the city. In fact the fares are quite expensive, both here & in Melbourne. Convenient fare paying system - can use credit cards to just tap on/off at paying machines ( points ) located at tram stops. We noticed very "few" people pay the fares, most just got on & off tram without tapping on the payment machine stands.
    Review of: Sydney Light Rail
    Written September 4, 2023
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  • Skeney57
    Sydney, Australia21,930 contributions
    Leprechaun Touch
    Going by other reviews I must be the luckiest bloke going around? But when you compare my most recent trip on the Rome subway system, where I was pick pocketed, the Sydney system is a gold class service in comparison! Also as I no longer have to travel in the peak, I find the trains to be reasonably pleasant, mostly on time and great value with a seniors card! A quick service with limited stops, makes for a relaxing journey and a friendly smile & wave from the female guard was a plus!
    Review of: Sydney Trains
    Written August 20, 2023
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  • Davina B
    1 contribution
    A dream come true!
    Rented a Mustang for a day my dream car, and found Luxsports very professional, and accurate in the information they gave to us. John’s communication was awesome and we have the loveliest memory to show for it! Thanks Luxsports!
    Review of: LuxCar
    Written February 5, 2023
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  • Stotty6
    Laos79 contributions
    Great way to see the harbour if you can afford it!
    These are really charter boats for short distances, they need to be booked and cannot just be flagged down like a taxi. When we figured that out and called them, a boat was sent to our location quite quickly to pick us up. The service from the driver was fantastic, helping one of our older passengers to alight without issue. He also stopped the boat for a great photo. Not cheap though!
    Review of: Fantasea Yellow Water Taxis
    Written January 7, 2020
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  • Holly B
    1 contribution
    Had the best time!
    We rented the chubby camper for 8 days going from Perth to Exmouth and back. The camper was easy to drive and really comfortable to live in. The Chubby camper is the perfect size for smaller road trips. The only downside is that it guzzles petrol. However that is to be expected when going long distances.
    Review of: Travellers Autobarn
    Written June 19, 2023
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  • Penny M
    Exmouth, Australia32 contributions
    Ecohopper don’t always stop at Manly Quarantine station
    I relied on the ecohopper online timetable but it didn’t turn up at the Q station. Had to wait 45 minutes. The sign says to wave to ferry down which I did twice but it just skipped it. Be wary.
    Review of: Sydney Harbour Eco Hopper
    Written November 6, 2018
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  • June O
    Hallett Cove, Australia21 contributions
    Let it Ride Airport shuttle
    Used Let it Ride after seeing a review online. We weren't disappointed. We were picked up on time and very pleased with the return trip from Sydney Airport to our hotel in The Rocks. After our cruise we were picked up on time for our trip to the airport. Would recommend this service to everyone and will definitely use them again
    Review of: Let It Ride Sydney Shuttle
    Written December 10, 2022
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