SYDNEY Monorail & light rail 2013 School Excursion Kit Monorail and Metro Light Rail are the ideal transport options connecting s best educational venues. With both systems located in the heart of, they are a popular inclusion in any school excursion package for students of any age. For teachers they offer an easy way to entertain and educate while effortlessly moving school groups between Daring Harbour and the city, in a safe, controlled and comfortable environment. Metro Transport Pty Ltd 2013
SCHOOL EXCURSIONS GETTING THERE IS HALF THE FUN! Monorail The Monorail is one of only a few city Monorails in the world, gliding over busy streets. It provides an interesting perspective on geography, history, urban growth in our everchanging city. The Monorail is an essential activity for any school excursion linking Darling Harbour s museums and activities with Chinatown and the city locations, and will no doubt prove an exciting element of the day! Access Locations Seven conveniently located stations City, Darling, Harbourside,, Paddy s Markets, World Square and Galeries Victoria (refer to map page 5) Operating Hours Monday to Friday, 7am 10pm Saturday and Sunday, 8am 10pm 364 days (Closed Christmas Day) Frequency Every three to five minutes Network 3.6km, 15 minutes per circuit Capacity Individual carriage capacity is 16 pax Vehicle capacity is 70 pax (50 seated) Wheelchair accessible Metro Light Rail As s only tram system, Metro Light Rail provides efficient, reliable, environmentally friendly transport for school groups. Linking Central Station with s inner west, Metro Light Rail delivers your excursion quickly and easily to education activities in Chinatown, Darling Harbour and Fish Market, through to the inner west areas of, Glebe, Rozelle, Lilyfield and Leichhardt. Access Locations 14 conveniently located stations 1 Zone: Central, Capitol Square, Paddy s Markets, Exhibition, 2 Zone:, Star City, John Street Square, Fish Market, Wentworth, Glebe, Jubilee, Rozelle and Lilyfield/ (Leichhardt) (refer to map page 5) Operating Hours 24 hours, 365 days Frequency Between Central and Star City Day service every 10 15 minutes (6am 12am) Overnight service every 30 minutes (12am 6am) Between Central and Lilyfield Everyday every 10 15 minutes Sunday to Thursday 6am 11pm Friday and Saturday 6am 12am Network 7.2km, travel time from Central to Lilyfield approximately 25 mins Capacity Vehicle capacity is 150 pax (80 seated) Wheelchair accessible For further information contact Metro Transport on +61 2 8584 5250 www.metrotransport.com.au 1
RATES, CONDITIONS, POLICIES & PAYMENT METHODS Student Rates Valid 1 January 2012 31 December 2012 Monorail Per student Per student combined with IMAX booking Exclusive vehicle charter Light Rail One Fare Zone Two Fare Zones Unlimited Day Pass Exclusive vehicle charter Rate Definitions $2.50 per ride or $5.00 per day pass $4.00 per day pass $550.00 per hour $2.30 one way $3.50 return $3.50 one way $4.50 return $6.50 per person $550.00 per hour Rates are valid for Australian Schools only Pre-school (3 years+) to Year 12, vacation care and special needs groups Rates are valid only travel Monday to Friday between 9am and 3pm All schools must pre-book to receive discounted fares All rates include GST Note cancellation policies apply for exclusive vehicle charters How To Book Advance bookings are required for all school groups in order to receive discounted fares and are subject to availability. To make a school booking email the following information to bookings@metrotransport.com.au 1. Name of school or organisation 2. Contact name and mobile 3. Date and times of travel 4. Nominate which network you plan to take Monorail or Metro Light Rail 5. Is it a one-way or return journey 6. Number of children and teacher/supervisors travelling 7. Details of any special assistance requirements NOTE: School bookings are not confirmed until a confirmation email has been issued. Conditions of visit Seats are unable to be reserved on normal Monorail and/or Light Rail services. We do recommend that large student groups plan ahead and allow plenty of time for travel between your destinations. Please also note that large groups may need to split into smaller groups to facilitate travel. No food or drink is permitted inside the vehicles. Teacher FOC Policy One free entry for teacher/supervisor with every 10 paying students. Booking Contact Bookings Coordinator Veolia Transport Pty Ltd Operators of the Monorail & Metro Light Rail t: 02 8584 5288 f: 02 9660 0955 www.metrotransport.com.au For further information contact Metro Transport on +61 2 8584 5250 www.metrotransport.com.au 2
EXCURSION ITINERARIES With a Monorail or Light Rail student day pass, you can easily move school groups from one excursion activity to another in any combination. Here are some suggested school excursion itineraries. These itineraries are valid for Australian Schools only and for travel Monday to Friday 9am 3pm. All itineraries need to be booked directly with the respective attraction/operator. Itinerary A Monorail, LG IMAX Theatre & Choose from the many diverse exhibitions at Powerhouse and coordinate with any IMAX film. alight at Paddy s Market Station LG IMAX Theatre alight at Station LG IMAX Theatre $9.50 $8.00 self guided $10.00 educator-led Monorail Day Pass $4.00 (when combined with IMAX) Itinerary B Monorail, Aquarium & LG IMAX Theatre Travelling easily between the two activities by Monorail, combine IMAX films such as Under the Sea 3D or the soon to be released The Last Reef 3D (available Term 3 & 4 2012) with a trip walking underwater at the Aquarium. Aquarium alight at Darling Station LG IMAX Theatre alight at Station LG IMAX Theatre $9.50 Aquarium $8.50 Monorail Day Pass $4.00 (when combined with IMAX) LG IMAX Theatre t: 02 9213 1600 f: 02 9281 3833 e: education@imax.com.au t: 02 9217 0222 f: 02 9217 0622 e: edserv@phm.gov.au Aquarium t: 8251 7801 LG IMAX Theatre t: 02 9213 1600 f: 02 9281 3833 e: education@imax.com.au For further information contact Metro Transport on +61 2 8584 5250 www.metrotransport.com.au 3
EXCURSION ITINERARIES Itinerary C Itinerary D Monorail, The Tower Eye & Aquarium Monorail, Light Rail & Powerhouse Uncover a new dimension to with The Tower Eye and the brand new 4D cinema experience, standing 250m above the CBD. Monorail can then easily move your group from the clouds to the sea at Aquarium to go on an amazing journey through Australia s unique freshwater and marine aquatic environments. The Tower Eye alight at City Station Aquarium alight at Darling Station Visit the s Transport gallery and explore the vehicles and technology that have shaped our way of life. Then make that experience come to life by including contemporary examples of transport with a trip on the Monorail and Light Rail. alight Monorail at Paddy s Markets Station or Light Rail at Paddy s Markets Station The Tower Eye + Aquarium Monorail Day Pass $18.00 $5.00 $8.00 self guided $10.00 educator-led Monorail one loop $2.50 Light Rail return journey $4.50 Aquarium + The Tower Eye t: 8251 7801 t: 02 9217 0222 f: 02 9217 0622 e: edserv@phm.gov.au For further information contact Metro Transport on +61 2 8584 5250 www.metrotransport.com.au 4
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