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Covering an area of over 12,000 square kilometres and home to over 4.5 million people, Sydney and its suburbs covers a vast area for tourists and visitors to fully explore. As would be expected of a city of its size and popularity, Sydney does boast an extensive public transport system. This includes an extensive rail network connecting the suburbs and places further a field to the city. There is also an underground network and a monorail in and around the central districts.
Due to the city's enviable location surrounding a large natural harbour and numerous smaller inlets, the ferry is another important transport method for connecting the centre and the suburbs.
Despite the city being extremely well served by public transport, many more adventurous and independently minded visitors prefer car rental Sydney , to allow them the freedom to explore the many attractions this magnificent city has to offer at their leisure.
To enable visiting drivers a trouble free and speedy navigation, the city is well served by an extensive system of motorway and trunk roads, known as the Metroads. There is also the 68 mile long Sydney Orbital Network circling the city and its extensive suburbs.
PHOTO: Sydney street sign in the eastern suburbs of Randwick, NSW (New South Wales), Australia.
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