It has created a global marketplace, eliminated geographic boundaries, and made it possible for customers to access goods and services from anywhere at any time.
But the tangible benefits of shopping in person and supporting your local small businesses are great, too. It’s important to support your local businesses.
When we buy from these stores, they are able to grow. This helps the local economy and creates jobs.
Plus, when you purchase your goods locally you are helping reduce the carbon footprint of your purchases.
There are so many ways to support local businesses in Sydney during the Christmas seasons.
One of the best ways to do this is by buying products and services from them.
Support them by using their services, shopping at their stores or visiting their websites.
Don’t forget to share your experiences with them on social media!
Discover the delights of farm-fresh meat, hand-distilled spirits, and original fashion and homeware design pieces.
Here you can find and buy special items direct, and make a difference for those most impacted by drought, bushfire and coronavirus – across rural and regional NSW.
Once you start travelling again, use our interactive map to plan your trip around visits to unique #BuyRegional businesses.
Please help local businesses during the Christmas Seasons
Here you can find and buy special items direct, and make a difference for those most impacted by drought, bushfire and coronavirus – across rural and regional NSW.
Chinatown will be up in lights for a one-of-a-kind street festival of art, lights, music, community & food from 15 October – 20 November.
Experience Dixon Street like you’ve never seen it before!
Neon Playground by Chinatown will tickle your senses.
Check out inspiring art from exceptional Asian Australian artists, including: Chris Yee, Joy Li, James Jirat Patradoon, Juune (Timothy) Lee, Amy Wong, Steffie Yee and Jason Wing.
Enjoy a bowl of Neon noodles, drink a glow in the dark cocktail, paint and play with Sydney’s best street artists. Learn the art of calligraphy, experience the grace of a tea ceremony, try your hand at making dumplings. Lose yourself in the lights… and in short, get your neon on!
Free parking for visitors: Book a spot online with Market City and use the code ‘NeonPlayground’ to get two hours free!
Chintown is home to some of Sydney’s best Asian food, shopping and more. And now it’s set to explode into a neon-filled adventure playground with art, lights, music, food and more on the cards. Dubbed Neon Playground, the five-week street festival takes over the bustling locale later this month.
Neon Playground by Chinatown
Giving Chinatown a complete makeover with several glowing art installations, the event will give contemporary artists a platform to exhibit their unique creations from October 15 to November 20, 2022.
The lineup of Asian Australian artists includes Chris Yee, Jason Wing, Joy Li, James Jirat Patradoon and Steffie Yee. Celebrations kick off with a free Block Party on Saturday, October, 15. Dance to Asian-inspired tunes by DJ Arisse, Nightjarr, Destructive Dance Steps, JYLPO, xTRILLIAMS, Dylan Goh, Chuey and others. While there, you can get your hands on cuisines and flavours from around Asia including ramen, street food, yum cha and more.
Keeping the neon theme going, attendees will find a number of immersive elements in the area.
Apart from art and music, there’s glow in the dark cocktails, neon noodles, tea ceremonies and more.
Neon Playground is being organised by Haymarket HQ in collaboration with Soul of Chinatown, Basalt Studio, the Haymarket Chamber of Commerce and Bespok3.
Market City is also offering two hours off free parking to all Neon Playground visitors from 11am – 10 pm.
Play, eat and drink in one of the most iconic parts of Sydney. Wander the streets of Chinatown and enjoy exclusive neon-inspired snacks, desserts, and cocktails against a vibrant backdrop of music and art. Don’t forget to pick up some neon goodies while you’re here… or even a tattoo!
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From Juniors Kingsford (Anzac Parade south of Nineways intersection), to Chinatown – Sydney CBD Repair Centre Only 13 mins
HOW OFTEN WILL THEY RUN?
The trams will run between 5am and 1am. There will be one every four to eight minutes between Circular Quay and Central and every eight to 10 minutes between Central and Randwick from 7am to 7pm every day of the week.
WHAT ARE THE FARES?
For adult Opal card holders, a one-way journey from Randwick to Circular Quay costs $3.73 and a one-way journey from Kingsford to Circular Quay costs $3.73.
Adult Opal card holders and contactless card users get a $2 discount for every transfer between metro/train, ferry, bus or light rail as part of one journey within 60 minutes from the last tap off.
HOW FAST WILL THEY GO AND WHAT ARE THE JOURNEY TIMES LIKE?
The trams can reach speeds of up to 60km/h, but drivers will drive to the conditions, which will vary depending on different sections of the route at different times of the day.
As for journey times, Transport for NSW says they’re not known just yet.
“We are currently testing trams against preliminary traffic modelling and working on tweaking priority at intersections to finalise journey times in line with changes being made during testing,” a spokeswoman said. “It’s important that we balance the needs of the light rail with other road users.”
She added that it would take time to achieve optimal travel times.
From Kingsford (Anzac Parade at Kingsford shops), to Chinatown – Sydney CBD Repair Centre Only 12 mins
HOW OFTEN WILL THEY RUN?
The trams will run between 5am and 1am. There will be one every four to eight minutes between Circular Quay and Central and every eight to 10 minutes between Central and Randwick from 7am to 7pm every day of the week.
WHAT ARE THE FARES?
For adult Opal card holders, a one-way journey from Randwick to Circular Quay costs $3.73 and a one-way journey from Kingsford to Circular Quay costs $3.73.
Adult Opal card holders and contactless card users get a $2 discount for every transfer between metro/train, ferry, bus or light rail as part of one journey within 60 minutes from the last tap off.
HOW FAST WILL THEY GO AND WHAT ARE THE JOURNEY TIMES LIKE?
The trams can reach speeds of up to 60km/h, but drivers will drive to the conditions, which will vary depending on different sections of the route at different times of the day.
As for journey times, Transport for NSW says they’re not known just yet.
“We are currently testing trams against preliminary traffic modelling and working on tweaking priority at intersections to finalise journey times in line with changes being made during testing,” a spokeswoman said. “It’s important that we balance the needs of the light rail with other road users.”
She added that it would take time to achieve optimal travel times.
From UNSW Anzac Parade (Anzac Parade at University Mall), to Chinatown – Sydney CBD Repair Centre Only 10:45 mins
HOW OFTEN WILL THEY RUN?
The trams will run between 5am and 1am. There will be one every four to eight minutes between Circular Quay and Central and every eight to 10 minutes between Central and Randwick from 7am to 7pm every day of the week.
WHAT ARE THE FARES?
For adult Opal card holders, a one-way journey from Randwick to Circular Quay costs $3.73 and a one-way journey from Kingsford to Circular Quay costs $3.73.
Adult Opal card holders and contactless card users get a $2 discount for every transfer between metro/train, ferry, bus or light rail as part of one journey within 60 minutes from the last tap off.
HOW FAST WILL THEY GO AND WHAT ARE THE JOURNEY TIMES LIKE?
The trams can reach speeds of up to 60km/h, but drivers will drive to the conditions, which will vary depending on different sections of the route at different times of the day.
As for journey times, Transport for NSW says they’re not known just yet.
“We are currently testing trams against preliminary traffic modelling and working on tweaking priority at intersections to finalise journey times in line with changes being made during testing,” a spokeswoman said. “It’s important that we balance the needs of the light rail with other road users.”
She added that it would take time to achieve optimal travel times.
From Kensington (Anzac Parade between Todman Avenue and Bowral Street), to Chinatown – Sydney CBD Repair Centre Only 9:20 mins
HOW OFTEN WILL THEY RUN?
The trams will run between 5am and 1am. There will be one every four to eight minutes between Circular Quay and Central and every eight to 10 minutes between Central and Randwick from 7am to 7pm every day of the week.
WHAT ARE THE FARES?
For adult Opal card holders, a one-way journey from Randwick to Circular Quay costs $3.73 and a one-way journey from Kingsford to Circular Quay costs $3.73.
Adult Opal card holders and contactless card users get a $2 discount for every transfer between metro/train, ferry, bus or light rail as part of one journey within 60 minutes from the last tap off.
HOW FAST WILL THEY GO AND WHAT ARE THE JOURNEY TIMES LIKE?
The trams can reach speeds of up to 60km/h, but drivers will drive to the conditions, which will vary depending on different sections of the route at different times of the day.
As for journey times, Transport for NSW says they’re not known just yet.
“We are currently testing trams against preliminary traffic modelling and working on tweaking priority at intersections to finalise journey times in line with changes being made during testing,” a spokeswoman said. “It’s important that we balance the needs of the light rail with other road users.”
She added that it would take time to achieve optimal travel times.
From Circular quay (Anzac Parade north of Kensington shops), to Chinatown – Sydney CBD Repair Centre Only 8:25 mins
HOW OFTEN WILL THEY RUN?
The trams will run between 5am and 1am. There will be one every four to eight minutes between Circular Quay and Central and every eight to 10 minutes between Central and Randwick from 7am to 7pm every day of the week.
WHAT ARE THE FARES?
For adult Opal card holders, a one-way journey from Randwick to Circular Quay costs $3.73 and a one-way journey from Kingsford to Circular Quay costs $3.73.
Adult Opal card holders and contactless card users get a $2 discount for every transfer between metro/train, ferry, bus or light rail as part of one journey within 60 minutes from the last tap off.
HOW FAST WILL THEY GO AND WHAT ARE THE JOURNEY TIMES LIKE?
The trams can reach speeds of up to 60km/h, but drivers will drive to the conditions, which will vary depending on different sections of the route at different times of the day.
As for journey times, Transport for NSW says they’re not known just yet.
“We are currently testing trams against preliminary traffic modelling and working on tweaking priority at intersections to finalise journey times in line with changes being made during testing,” a spokeswoman said. “It’s important that we balance the needs of the light rail with other road users.”
She added that it would take time to achieve optimal travel times.
From Randwick (High Street west of intersection with Avoca Street), to Chinatown – Sydney CBD Repair Centre Only 12:30 mins
HOW OFTEN WILL THEY RUN?
The trams will run between 5am and 1am. There will be one every four to eight minutes between Circular Quay and Central and every eight to 10 minutes between Central and Randwick from 7am to 7pm every day of the week.
WHAT ARE THE FARES?
For adult Opal card holders, a one-way journey from Randwick to Circular Quay costs $3.73 and a one-way journey from Kingsford to Circular Quay costs $3.73.
Adult Opal card holders and contactless card users get a $2 discount for every transfer between metro/train, ferry, bus or light rail as part of one journey within 60 minutes from the last tap off.
HOW FAST WILL THEY GO AND WHAT ARE THE JOURNEY TIMES LIKE?
The trams can reach speeds of up to 60km/h, but drivers will drive to the conditions, which will vary depending on different sections of the route at different times of the day.
As for journey times, Transport for NSW says they’re not known just yet.
“We are currently testing trams against preliminary traffic modelling and working on tweaking priority at intersections to finalise journey times in line with changes being made during testing,” a spokeswoman said. “It’s important that we balance the needs of the light rail with other road users.”
She added that it would take time to achieve optimal travel times.
From UNSW High Street (corner of High Street and Wansey Road), to Chinatown – Sydney CBD Repair Centre Only 11:40 mins
HOW OFTEN WILL THEY RUN?
The trams will run between 5am and 1am. There will be one every four to eight minutes between Circular Quay and Central and every eight to 10 minutes between Central and Randwick from 7am to 7pm every day of the week.
WHAT ARE THE FARES?
For adult Opal card holders, a one-way journey from Randwick to Circular Quay costs $3.73 and a one-way journey from Kingsford to Circular Quay costs $3.73.
Adult Opal card holders and contactless card users get a $2 discount for every transfer between metro/train, ferry, bus or light rail as part of one journey within 60 minutes from the last tap off.
HOW FAST WILL THEY GO AND WHAT ARE THE JOURNEY TIMES LIKE?
The trams can reach speeds of up to 60km/h, but drivers will drive to the conditions, which will vary depending on different sections of the route at different times of the day.
As for journey times, Transport for NSW says they’re not known just yet.
“We are currently testing trams against preliminary traffic modelling and working on tweaking priority at intersections to finalise journey times in line with changes being made during testing,” a spokeswoman said. “It’s important that we balance the needs of the light rail with other road users.”
She added that it would take time to achieve optimal travel times.
