Is it advisable to purchase the Sydney Pass in Canada before we leave for Sydney? It would cost us $90.00 each in Canada. We are 3 adults. Would we qualify for a family pass? Also one of the party is a senior. Someone mentioned that seniors get a travel pass for $1.00 a day. Please advise. Thank you.

I forgot to metion that the 3 adults are my husband, myself and son who is 23 years old.I don't know if this qualifies us for a family pass. Since my husband is a senior would it be better to purchase the pass on a daily basis at the rate of $1.00 a day. Please advise. Thank you.

I can't remember what it costs for a Sydney pass actually but the amount of $90 rings a bell - but that could be 'any' bell for anywhere. When I was last in Sydney and thinking of getting a pass the bus, train and ferry workers went on strike for taking fares and we went everywhere for nothing. Yes if you are a senior or a pensioner then you can get a pass for the day for $1. But I think I worked it out that the full pass would not be worth it as you can get the Sydney Explorer for an entire day for $15. The fare to Manly is not that expensive anyway and when I last went up to Katoomba ( in the Blue Mountains and a place you would probably go) it was $14 return by train. <BR>So all in all I would not buy your pass at $90 Canadian before coming because one of you will get discounted fares anyway and I think you would have to be getting on and off trains and buses a lot to make it worth it. Make sure you have a senior card or something as they will get a lot of discounts if you ask.

Just thought that I would do a search myself and have come up with this <BR> <BR>http://www.atn.com.au/nsw/syd/trans-c.htm <BR> <BR>This will tell you about most of the passes anyway. I really would have thought that the Red Explorer bus and the Bondi Explorer would be your main one and that would do 2 days anyway. Make sure you go on the Bondi bus getting off at Watsons Bay for lunch at Doyles restaurant - it has been a Sydney institution since forever. As a child I used to be taken there for a Sunday lunch and we would stay until dark. Walk along the cliff side and get the best view in Sydney. You have to love it!! <BR>Enjoy you visit here

Thank you folks for your advice which has been a tremendous help. I have decided not to purchase the Sydney Pass before we leave but will take a look at the web sites you have so kindly provided.