By Monorail & Tram in Sydney

Sydney Monorail is one of the fastest, most relaxing forms of public transportation in the city, but its use is limited to travel between the city center, Darling Harbour, and Chinatown. The fare is A$4 one way. The A$8 Day Pass is a better value if you intend to use the monorail to explore. You can purchase tickets at machines in the monorail stations. Monorails run every three to five minutes, generally from 7 AM to 10 PM, and until midnight on Friday and Saturday. Stations are identified by a large white m against a black background.

The Sydney Light Rail, a tram, is identifiable by signs with a large black m against a white background, and is a limited system that provides a fast, efficient link between Central Station, Darling Harbour, the Star City casino and entertainment complex, Sydney fish markets, and the inner-western suburbs of Glebe and Lilyfield. The modern, air-conditioned trams operate at 10- to 30-minute intervals, 24 hours a day. One-way tickets are A$3 to A$4, and the Day Pass is a comparatively good value at A$8.50. You can purchase tickets at machines in Light Rail stations or on board the trams.

Contact

Metro Monorail and Light Rail (02/9285-5600. www.metromonorail.com.au).