Sydney

[Borinz]

Are there any data simcard available at Sydney airport? Any recommendations? Will be at Sydney for 8 days.

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[kevin301]

Are there any data simcard available at Sydney airport? Any recommendations? Will be at Sydney for 8 days.

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most of the telcos are represented at Sydney Airport.
There's another thread about prepaid cards, where this topic has been discussed numerous times. Can refer to that thread for comparisons and recommendations.

 

[KoChi]

Anybody can recommend whether meriton at Kent street or Pitt street is better? Location and room

 

[hermes76]

I used Optus during my stay. They got a 2.5GB for 5days plan(or 500MB/day, min.5days) which I took up meaning you can use 2.5GB of data within the 5days.

 

[mata_hippo]

hey guys... my 1st time going to sydney in aug...

thinking of getting a place through airbnb... so i'm trying to find out where is the ideal area to stay in?

as long as near central station ok liao, or?

thanks!

 

[magna_strike]

I used Optus during my stay. They got a 2.5GB for 5days plan(or 500MB/day, min.5days) which I took up meaning you can use 2.5GB of data within the 5days.

how much does that cost?

 

[hermes76]

how much does that cost?

A$10 for 5 days but i bought 10 days worth

http://www.optus.com.au/shop/mobile/prepaid/plans#daily-plus

 

[mata_hippo]

has anybody done the walks in around sydney harbour national park?

from the map... the national park is spread across various parts around the harbour so i wanna find out at which part can we get the better/best scenery?

currently thinking of doing the walk from the zoo along the coast to the middle head area...

 

[dede1217]

hey guys... my 1st time going to sydney in aug...

thinking of getting a place through airbnb... so i'm trying to find out where is the ideal area to stay in?

as long as near central station ok liao, or?

thanks!

think hotel sometimes have promotion, u need to check
have booked before at aspire hotel at chinatown area
1 nite abt 79sgd ... 3.5 stars hotel ... with bath tub ...

airport to chinatown area is 15aud one way by train ...
mineral water is abt 3aud , 500ml coke is abt 3.50 or 4aud per bottle

sim card can buy at airport ...
10aud minimum to purchase
can use for 5 days data ...
additional one day is at 2 aud each day ...

 

[mata_hippo]

think hotel sometimes have promotion, u need to check
have booked before at aspire hotel at chinatown area
1 nite abt 79sgd ... 3.5 stars hotel ... with bath tub ...

airport to chinatown area is 15aud one way by train ...
mineral water is abt 3aud , 500ml coke is abt 3.50 or 4aud per bottle

sim card can buy at airport ...
10aud minimum to purchase
can use for 5 days data ...
additional one day is at 2 aud each day ...

i will be there for around 7 days... so i can buy $10+2+2 ah?

thought they may have minimum denominations

 

[kevin301]

has anybody done the walks in around sydney harbour national park?

from the map... the national park is spread across various parts around the harbour so i wanna find out at which part can we get the better/best scenery?

currently thinking of doing the walk from the zoo along the coast to the middle head area...

The walk you are thinking of would be good.

You look out west and you can see the harbour bridge + opera house.
You look out east and you can see the harbour with South Head in the distance.

 

[kevin301]

i will be there for around 7 days... so i can buy $10+2+2 ah?

thought they may have minimum denominations

You cannot top up in $2 denominations.
Not sure if there's a $15 top-up, but that should be closest to what you require (7 days x $2).
If you won't use your data much, you can even consider opting for the $1/day plan which gives you 40MB a day.

 

[mata_hippo]

The walk you are thinking of would be good.

You look out west and you can see the harbour bridge + opera house.
You look out east and you can see the harbour with South Head in the distance.

You cannot top up in $2 denominations.
Not sure if there's a $15 top-up, but that should be closest to what you require (7 days x $2).
If you won't use your data much, you can even consider opting for the $1/day plan which gives you 40MB a day.

thanks for the comments

 

[mata_hippo]

is it worth it to get the MyMulti travel pass?

http://www.transportnsw.info/sites/en/tickets/ticket-types/multi-travel/index.page

 

[nlee84]

is it worth it to get the MyMulti travel pass?

http://www.transportnsw.info/sites/en/tickets/ticket-types/multi-travel/index.page

depends on how many days you will be there and how often do you take the public transport.

I'm going in August and based on my research, seems like Sydney is good to walk... hahhaa.. I'm staying near Museum Station, so for me I'm taking the OPAL card -- https://www.opal.com.au/en/fares-and-benefits/ as I will be walking almost everywhere.

Daily cap at $15 and $2.50 for Sundays. Weekly cap Mon to Sun is $60. So it's even cheaper than MyMulti3.

Note that the Airport Link Gate Pass (station access fee) is to be paid separately... and does not count towards the daily cap for OPAL cards.

 

[kevin301]

is it worth it to get the MyMulti travel pass?

http://www.transportnsw.info/sites/en/tickets/ticket-types/multi-travel/index.page

If you plan to take bus/train everyday, and multiple trips each day, then yup I would say it is.
It's simple math:
Cheapest MyMulti is like $40+
A single ride on bus is like $2.50 minimum.
If for 7 days straight, you spend about $7/day on transport, then MyMulti would save you $.

Think of MyMulti like going to the buffet. You know that the cost is fixed, so you can eat freely with peace of mind Even if you catch the wrong bus/train, no worries! Just hop off and catch another one.

depends on how many days you will be there and how often do you take the public transport.

I'm going in August and based on my research, seems like Sydney is good to walk... hahhaa.. I'm staying near Museum Station, so for me I'm taking the OPAL card -- https://www.opal.com.au/en/fares-and-benefits/ as I will be walking almost everywhere.

Daily cap at $15 and $2.50 for Sundays. Weekly cap Mon to Sun is $60. So it's even cheaper than MyMulti3.

Note that the Airport Link Gate Pass (station access fee) is to be paid separately... and does not count towards the daily cap for OPAL cards.

Sydney is DAMN big leh... Bring an electric scooter will be good... LOL
After walking from Museum to Circular Quay, will require refill of 1L of drink, which will cost more than the bus fare you saved!

I'm thinking there must be a catch to the limit of $60. In that case hardly anyone would want to get MyMulti3.
hmmmmm....

 

[mata_hippo]

i will reach sydney on thursday and leave sydney the next wednesday... so i guess i can't make use of the weekly cap benefit of opal? unless they only start the week from the point you got your card or smth like that...

if dont plan to go out to blue mountains, dont have to get mymulti3 right? or are there any major areas/spots that mymulti3 can bring me to?

thanks for the comments!

 

[kevin301]

i will reach sydney on thursday and leave sydney the next wednesday... so i guess i can't make use of the weekly cap benefit of opal? unless they only start the week from the point you got your card or smth like that...

if dont plan to go out to blue mountains, dont have to get mymulti3 right? or are there any major areas/spots that mymulti3 can bring me to?

thanks for the comments!

I notice 1 other difference is being allowed to use for the Manly Ferry.
I can't remember how much the ferry ride to Manly costs.

Yes Wednesday to Thursday means opal card limit doesn't really work to your advantage.

 

[mata_hippo]

I notice 1 other difference is being allowed to use for the Manly Ferry.
I can't remember how much the ferry ride to Manly costs.

Yes Wednesday to Thursday means opal card limit doesn't really work to your advantage.

yea i saw that it allows me to go on the manly ferry but i think that it's unlikely i'll be going to the manly area for walks...

the only likely place that i'll be taking ferry to is to the zoo...

wad about other major/popular spots by train besides blue mtns?

 

[kevin301]

yea i saw that it allows me to go on the manly ferry but i think that it's unlikely i'll be going to the manly area for walks...

the only likely place that i'll be taking ferry to is to the zoo...

wad about other major/popular spots by train besides blue mtns?

in my opinion, to get to most of the other locations besides Sydney city, I'd much rather drive
Manly is over-rated, in my opinion Quite a few places in the Gold Coast are similar or even more scenic, and have better beaches.