Arriving in Sydney
The Kingsford Smith Airport is the main international and domestic airport. It is about 10 kilometres (6 miles) south-west of the Central Business District and Sydney Harbour. For direct bus transport from the airport to your hotel or catch the train for a 13 minute trip to Central Station.
Sydney Airport Website: www.sydneyairport.com.au
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Shopping and business hours
Most major shops and department stores are open 7 days a week. Late night shopping takes place on Thursday evenings, with many stores open until 9pm.
Banks and post offices are open Monday to Friday. Some post offices open on Saturday mornings.
Emergency Contact Numbers, Sydney
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Police, Fire & Ambulance: 000
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Ambulance Bookings: 13 12 33
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Cancer Council: 9334 1900
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Emergency Prescription Service: 9235 0333
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Royal North Shore Hospital: 9926 7111
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St Vincents Hospital: 9339 1111
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Sydney Hospital Emergency: 9382 7111
Transport
Getting around Sydney
Need to find out how to get around Sydney by bus, train, ferry or light rail? Go to www.transportnsw.info to easily plan your trip. To cycle around Sydney check out www.sydneycycleways.net to se maps.
Banks
Generally 9.30am-4pm Monday to Thursday, and 9.30am-5pm Friday, but some banks offer extended hours and some are open on Saturday mornings. Travellers cheques are widely accepted, as are major credit cards VISA, Mastercard and (to a lesser extent) AMEX and Diners Card. Most banks will engage in foreign currency exchange.
Main Banks
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Commonwealth Bank (CBA) (government owned until 1996)
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Westpac (WBC)
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Australia and New Zealand Banking Group (ANZ)
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National Australia Bank (NAB)
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