Apps for Sydney, Australia

Best apps for Sydney travel — ten to download before you land in Australia, with the right store links for your phone.

Reviewed Jul 2026 (2026-07-28).

  1. Opal Travel (iPhone and Android) — Official Transport for NSW app to top up Opal, track contactless fares, and plan trains, metro, buses, light rail, and ferries. App Store · Google Play
  2. TripView (iPhone and Android) — Real-time train, bus, and ferry timetables locals rely on across Sydney and the Opal network. App Store · Google Play
  3. Deliveroo (iPhone and Android) — Order from inner-city restaurants when you are staying late near Circular Quay, Surry Hills, or the beaches. App Store · Google Play
  4. DICE (iPhone and Android) — Discover gigs, club nights, and festivals across Sydney with upfront pricing and mobile tickets. App Store · Google Play
  5. Uber (iPhone and Android) — Airport runs to Mascot, late nights in Kings Cross, and cross-harbour trips when the ferry schedule is awkward. App Store · Google Play
  6. Eventbrite (iPhone and Android) — Browse Vivid Sydney, markets, comedy, and pop-up events beyond the big-ticket gig circuit. App Store · Google Play
  7. Too Good To Go (iPhone and Android) — Rescue surprise bags from CBD bakeries and beachside cafés before they close for the day. App Store · Google Play
  8. Wise (iPhone and Android) — Hold and spend AUD without painful card conversion fees while exploring Sydney. App Store · Google Play
  9. Google Maps (iPhone and Android) — Walking directions along the harbour foreshore and backup routing when Opal trips span multiple modes. App Store · Google Play
  10. Airbnb (iPhone and Android) — Stays from the CBD to Bondi, Manly, and Newtown when hotels feel too central or pricey. App Store · Google Play

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