Please be aware that as we draw closer to the FD Worlds Sydney 2015, that accommodation prices will rise, particularly from 29/30 Dec – 2 January, as it does in Europe. We suggest you BOOK NOW to ensure you have somewhere to stay and at an affordable rate.
During this period, we suggest that if you cannot find affordable accommodation near the club that you may need to look further afield and then change lodgings once racing commences.
If you are further afield, here is how to walk to the club:
FROM TRAIN STATION – Milsons Point is the nearest train station
FROM MILSONS POINT FERRY WHARF
The areas we recommend which are easily accessible by public transport include:
CENTRAL STATION: 9 minute train ride T1 North Shore Line alighting Milson’s Point Station (3 stops)
YHA Central (clean place with doubles and ensuite bathrooms)
http://www.yha.com.au/Hostels/NSW/Sydney-Surrounds/Sydney-Central-Backpackers-Hostel/
YHA Railway Square (clean doubles with no ensuite bathrooms)
http://www.yha.com.au/Hostels/NSW/Sydney-Surrounds/Railway-Square/
POTTS POINT: 15 minute train ride on T4 EASTERN SUBURBS LINE and T1 North Shore Line
Kings Cross Station to Town Hall change platforms Town Hall to Milson’s Point Station
DARLING HARBOUR 10-15 minute walk to Central Station or Town Hall Station T1 North Shore Line
BALMAIN Ferry ride to Milson’s Point
NORTH SHORE SUBURBS on the train line – North Sydney, Waverton, Wollstonecraft, St Leonards, Artarmon, Chatswood – all within a 15 minute train trip of Milsons Point Station
Camping Options:
Lane Cove National Park
http://www.nationalparks.nsw.gov.au/lane-cove-national-park/lane-cove-river-tourist-park/camping
This National Park is in the suburbs of the North Shore – a 16 minute walk, followed by a 25minute train ride from North Ryde Station to Milsons Point Station
Cockatoo Island
This island is very popular for camping including for Sydneysiders – a former shipyard that is now converted to accommodation with historical tours. It is the western side of the harbour bridge it is very popular on NYE and is booked out on the 31st – but has available dates after this. Unfortunately it is not possible to get a direct ferry from Cockatoo Island to Milsons Point Ferry stop, it is necessary to change ferries or transfer to train
http://www.cockatooisland.gov.au/stay
Alternate Websites
This is a global accommodation booking site – book directly with the owner (no agency). Accommodation can be a whole apartment /house or a private room within a house.
Search Australia>Sydney>North Shore. Set a $ limit per night for your search
Suburbs such as North Sydney, Artarmon, St Leonards, Chatswood are all within a 15min train ride of Milsons Point Station.
Trivago will compare availability and price across multiple online booking sites so you can select the cheapest.
Transport NSW allows you to view timetables and calculate the quickest option across the transport network – train, buses, ferry and light rail
Billets
If you are interested in a billet with the family or friends of the FD community please let us know – we will attempt to match you with something suitable.
We understand that finding accommodation in Sydney at this time of year is difficult. If you are having problems finding accommodation, or need advice on location suitability please contact us at FD_AUS@hotmail.com
To see our original post regarding accommodation please use the link below http://www.rsys.com.au/images/Sailing/Regattas/Accommodation%20Guide%20for%20Sydney%20FD%20Worlds%20ver4.pdf
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