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Canberra
Local Transport
Canberra is a sprawling city and most attractions are spaced too far apart for walking to be a practical option. You’re best off with a car or bicycle although Canberra has an extensive bus network.
Canberra’s buses, run by ACTION (tel 13 17 10; website www.action.act.gov.au), provide a good coverage of the city although the frequency of the services makes it a time consuming way to get around.
A single bus ride costs $3. Ask the driver for a transfer ticket if you need to transfer to another bus route; transfer tickets cost no more than regular tickets and allow you to change to other bus routes within a 90-minute period. Ten-ride tickets are available from newsagents for $22 and weekly passes cost $24.60. Day passes are available on board buses or from newsagents for $6.60 or $4.10 for off-peak travel (Mon-Fri 9am-4.30pm & after 6pm, Sat-Sun all day).
