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[ksapple]

if from Blue mountain str8 to airport to melbourne isit too rush ?

 

[beano]

if from Blue mountain str8 to airport to melbourne isit too rush ?

If you give yourself enough time, should be ok... 3hrs there, check in is usually 45mins before..

 

[Awesom Andy]

if from Blue mountain str8 to airport to melbourne isit too rush ?

Depends on when you're leaving, and what time the flight is - there are more than 50 flights among the 4 airlines every day.

I'm assuming you're thinking about the late afternoon, which coincides with peak hours on weekdays. If you're willing to pay a lot of toll, take M4, M7, then M5, you should normally arrive in just about 1.5-2 hours, at a cost of more than $10 in toll.

If you want to avoid the toll, the easiest way is take M4 all the way to Homebush, just past the Olympic Park. Take the A3 exit, and then turn left onto M5. Traffic along this route is highly variable though. On a good day, it's just less than 2 hours. On a bad day, it's almost 3 hours.

Alternatively, take M4 all the way to its end at Parramatta Road, and follow it along to around Petersham. From here, go down to Marrickville, then through Sydenham, and across to Mascot before reaching the airport. Quite a few turns here, although if you are A+ in navigation, it can be slightly faster than the A3 route.

And keep in mind that international (T1) and domestic terminals (T2/T3) are at different ends of the airport so make sure you go to the correct side.

My suggestion is to leave Katoomba at 4pm (earlier if you're coming down from Blackheath so you'll be around Katoomba at 4pm). Both Jetstar and Tiger have flights around the 8.30-9pm time slot on most days.

 

[ksapple]

Depends on when you're leaving, and what time the flight is - there are more than 50 flights among the 4 airlines every day.

I'm assuming you're thinking about the late afternoon, which coincides with peak hours on weekdays. If you're willing to pay a lot of toll, take M4, M7, then M5, you should normally arrive in just about 1.5-2 hours, at a cost of more than $10 in toll.

If you want to avoid the toll, the easiest way is take M4 all the way to Homebush, just past the Olympic Park. Take the A3 exit, and then turn left onto M5. Traffic along this route is highly variable though. On a good day, it's just less than 2 hours. On a bad day, it's almost 3 hours.

Alternatively, take M4 all the way to its end at Parramatta Road, and follow it along to around Petersham. From here, go down to Marrickville, then through Sydenham, and across to Mascot before reaching the airport. Quite a few turns here, although if you are A+ in navigation, it can be slightly faster than the A3 route.

And keep in mind that international (T1) and domestic terminals (T2/T3) are at different ends of the airport so make sure you go to the correct side.

My suggestion is to leave Katoomba at 4pm (earlier if you're coming down from Blackheath so you'll be around Katoomba at 4pm). Both Jetstar and Tiger have flights around the 8.30-9pm time slot on most days.

Hi Andy,

I saw ur reply on Melbourne thread, and wonder if i take a 3 pm flight, what time must i leave blue mountain.

Tia

 

[Awesom Andy]

Hi Andy,

I saw ur reply on Melbourne thread, and wonder if i take a 3 pm flight, what time must i leave blue mountain.

Tia

Plan to leave Katoomba 4 hours before the flight as the absolute minimum (and that's pretty tight). 4.5 hrs is safer. So if you want to catch a 3pm flight, you would need to leave around 10.30-11am. If you must catch this flight, then either you have a really early (and cold) day to visit Blackheath for a short time, or have a nice big breakfast and take time to enjoy your tea/coffee near your accommodation.

While I normally wouldn't recommend a 3pm flight when you're coming down from the Blue Mountains, I'm guessing you have discovered that air fares for that late afternoon/evening is already pricing more than $100 per pax. I'm guessing you're looking at the 3.25pm Jetstar flight to Avalon?

 

[Kippoer]

Do we need to convert our license to drive in Australia?

 

[fantas1a]

Do we need to convert our license to drive in Australia?

If you're a tourist, nope.

Converting license is for those who are relocating.

 

[Kippoer]

Thanks You

 

[ksapple]

Any recommendation for place to stay for 4 pax in sydney? Apartment those type ?

 

[Awesom Andy]

Any recommendation for place to stay for 4 pax in sydney? Apartment those type ?

Hotels/apartments are very expensive in the city centre, so your best bet would be with airbnb, or a similar local site called stayz (but be very careful of the final price).

 

[ksapple]

Hotels/apartments are very expensive in the city centre, so your best bet would be with airbnb, or a similar local site called stayz (but be very careful of the final price).

Ok thanks, one more question the security deposit can get back ? It seems like they have lots of "extra charge

 

[Awesom Andy]

Ok thanks, one more question the security deposit can get back ? It seems like they have lots of "extra charge

Generally no issues with the security deposit. It's similar to a hotel, in case you steal things or destroy the property. Airbnb is a lot more up front with their extra charges, where stayz hides it until you choose the property, which makes it extremely difficult to shop around based on price.

 

[ksapple]

Generally no issues with the security deposit. It's similar to a hotel, in case you steal things or destroy the property. Airbnb is a lot more up front with their extra charges, where stayz hides it until you choose the property, which makes it extremely difficult to shop around based on price.

ahh ok,

Btw Andy, if i turn my iti the other way round is better?

Day 1 - Air Port To blue mountain (9.45am arrive)
Day 2 - Blue Mountain to Sydney
Day 3 - Syd
Day 4 - Syd
Day 5 - Syd
Day 6 - Syd - Mel (Evening)

 

[Awesom Andy]

ahh ok,

Btw Andy, if i turn my iti the other way round is better?

Day 1 - Air Port To blue mountain (9.45am arrive)
Day 2 - Blue Mountain to Sydney
Day 3 - Syd
Day 4 - Syd
Day 5 - Syd
Day 6 - Syd - Mel (Evening)

That can work better, although be flexible on what you might get done on day 1 as it might take some time to get landside. My soon-to-be in-laws landed in Canberra today, and it took them an hour to get out.

It definitely works better on the last day though, as you can actually shop for cheaper airfares rather than being dictated by the need of tumbling down from the mountains.

 

[ksapple]

One more question is renting vehicle or public transport better for CBD area n Bondi beach ah ? Total 4 pax traveling, 3 Nights total in Sydney

 

[beano]

One more question is renting vehicle or public transport better for CBD area n Bondi beach ah ? Total 4 pax traveling, 3 Nights total in Sydney

Actually for CBD, you can just walk the whole area, within a 2-3km radius.. you can cover most places.

For Bondi, just take the bus/train..

 

[ksapple]

Actually for CBD, you can just walk the whole area, within a 2-3km radius.. you can cover most places.

For Bondi, just take the bus/train..

ooo ok so other then Blue mountain the rest of sydney can use leg la. The public transport how to take is it like same as SG take a ezlink and topup ?

 

[beano]

ooo ok so other then Blue mountain the rest of sydney can use leg la. The public transport how to take is it like same as SG take a ezlink and topup ?

Yes, its called Opal card. just top up and use.

 

[ksapple]

Would u guys stay near cbd or prefer staying out side of cbd maybe 40mins away by transport

 

[beano]

Would u guys stay near cbd or prefer staying out side of cbd maybe 40mins away by transport

Syd or melb?