Cheap Travel In Sydney – Come Check It Out On Sundays

A Sunday drive is a time-old tradition as a great way to spend the last day of the weekend with the family and see a little bit of the area you live in. Gas prices being what they are, having a Sunday drive with the family is becoming more and more difficult. Not to mention, some of the distances needed to travel are simply too long for any single person to drive in a single day.

Thanks to a program called Family Funday Sunday, the Sunday drive is back- sort of. For only $2.50 per person, every Sunday, unlimited travel is available on any of the Sydney bus, trains or ferries. An inexpensive way to cart the entire family around Sydney and the greater Sydney area is finally here.

From Sydney Transportation Website

The official Sydney transportation website, www.131500.info announced the program some time ago. Here are some other pieces of information important to Family Funday Sunday.

The program is good for any train, bus or ferry but not good for the following:

• Light Rail
• Monorail
• Sydney Explorer Buses
• Bondi Explorer Bus
• Special event buses
• Private ferry operators

There is also a small fee associated with using any of the Airport Line stations while using the Family Funday pass.

To qualify for the Family Funday Sunday pass, it must be purchased for a ‘family.’ According to the website a family is considered one adult and one child, at least.

Tickets are easy to obtain and can be purchased from any bus driver, ferry ticket office, authorized newsagents, CityRail Stations or any 7-Eleven and other convenience stores.

There are plenty of tips and cheap travel ideas available on the Sydney travel website, however there should not be a lack of things to do. The transportation system runs as far north as Newcastle and Dungog and as far south as Minnamurra and Goulburn.

So gather together the whole family, visit the Sydney travel website, plan a trip and get ready to tour the greater Sydney area from Wollongong to Lithgow.

The Sydney travel website can be accessed by visiting www.131500.info. To find out more about the Family Funday Sunday cheap travel program you may visit that page here. On this page you will also find a map of the available routes for the program in addition to travel ideas.

Cheap Ways To Enjoy Sydney

The famous Newton Festival is an event help once a year, with an impressive line-up and no tickets. The usual place of the festival is Camperdown Park and in the last couple of years, November 8th was a day to remember for the people who attended it. In addition to the artistic activities, you can also browse the market stalls or enjoy a picnic.

Dr Pong

Even though this event will not provide you with free drinks, you will be granted with the possibility of playing some ping-pong with professional players. This is a great opportunity to practice your skills and have great fun, of course. Dr. Pong is also a great way to enjoy yourself in Sydney, regardless of your level or proficiency in this field.

Carriageworks

The most popular activities when it comes to Carriageworks are undoubtedly the Kitchen Garden workshops and the growers markets. This event is often regarded as the city’s home for contemporary art but at the same time, it provides a great opportunity for community socializing. It is for sure one of the most beautiful resources of Sydney. If you are interested, you can find the entire schedule of the event which is posted on the official website. Another recommendation is the Finders Keepers market.

Pool Nights

A great number of Sydney pubs have started displaying timetables for the pool in order to give customers the opportunity to enjoy themselves by doing some water activities. Even though sometimes a place like this can get really crowded, if you are a little lucky and avoid rush hours, you and your friends can spend some priceless moments together for free.

The best locations for such activities include the Roof Bar (Tuesday – Saturday, after 5 pm), Nag’s Head Hotel (Tuesdays, after 7pm) and, last but not least, Golden Barley ( also Tuesdays after 7pm).

Art And Sculpture

Laneways By George and Sculpture by the Sea currently represent some other ways for some entertainment fun for everyone. The first one did a great job the previous year, featuring a great number of bars, art exhibitions, and some other places for relaxing and having a little chat with your friends.

In addition to this, Sculpture by the Sea also enjoys great popularity among the citizens of Sydney and not only. Everyone loves to take a walk on the city’s best coast, and this event adds a plus to the overall atmosphere, which was already impressive. Sculpture by the Sea is usually held until January and is always a great way for you and your friends to enjoy yourselves.

Pub Crawl

Attending a pub crawl is a great way to experience many bars in a given area all the while not having to worry about transportation. In addition to a great time, pub crawls can be a great way to enjoy an evening with friends and make new friends along the way. Usually a crawl can cost as little as $30 and go up from there- have a look around and attend one that sounds fun.

Museums

Sydney does not have any shortage of museums for those seeking a cultural experience. Entry into each of these museums is incredibly reasonable and can occupy an entire day with an unforgettable experience.

Targonga Zoo

A day at the zoo is a wonderful way to entertain the family. Entry is between $20-40 per person, based on age, and good for entire day. Keep an eye out for specials and discounts on zoo entrance fees as they are frequently offered.

Go Underwater

All you need to pack is diving gear, snorkel, and a wet suite, if you have one. You don’t need professional equipment if you don’t have that. You can spend a few good hours that day underwater in one of the glorious beaches. There are good guides online to all the Australian coasts.

Go into the Bush

With so much open space and the mountains, all you’ll need is a pair of good hiking boots and a drink bottle and you can go into nature a short drive away from the city.
You can walk to your heart’s content and make it back home for supper.

Go on a Car Trip

A day out does not mean it has to be packed with activity. How about a road trip, with music blaring from the car radio and the wind playing in your hair? How about just “let’s drive and see where the road will lead us?” The feeling of freedom and the open road. There is nothing better to refresh  and sooth the soul.

Learn a Little History

When you go on those spontaneous road trips, you will learn a lot about the history of Australia by visiting those small towns which dot the landscape. See how other people live, learn their history, visit the old Courthouse, or the local Pub. Learning about a country and its people doesn’t come from history books or television shows. Learning about the country means traveling it, meeting people, exchanging ideas. These day trips of discovery are not expensive. They can be done by car or by train, with a picnic lunch, and good spirits.