- The best way to get around is by bus/public transportation
- You should buy a bus pass to save money if you’re going to use it a lot
— DO NOT a “concession” pass (student pass) –> This is meant for local students (not students who are abroad — cops tend to inspect buses sometimes and if you are caught with a student pass you can be fined)
- We recommend you buy a “regular monthly”, “weekly”, or “travel 10″ pass

- We recommend you get a SIM Card for your American cell phone that works internationally (Esp. if you are using a blackberry)
- Purchase an additional phone once you’re in Sydney for making local calls (Vodafone)…it should not cost too much
- Prepaid SIM Cards

Emergency
000: Police, ambulance, & fire

Codes
61: Australian country code
00 11 or 00 18: International access code from Australia

Directory Assistance
12 23: National directory assistance
12 25: International directory
12455: Sydney and other Australian numbers
12 34: Operator-assisted calls

Public Transport
13 15 00: Airport Express service, Ferry, train, and bus schedules

Taxis
13 25 22: ABC Taxi Service
13 33 00: Taxis Combined Services
13 22 11: RSL Taxi Service
13 10 17: Premier Taxi Service
13 21 66: St. George Taxi Service

Tourist Info
9240 8788: Sydney Visitor Center (Rocks area as well as Darling Harbour area)