Card Hacks https://www.cardhacks.com.au/ Tips for using credit, debt, rewards, loyalty and travel cards Wed, 31 Jul 2024 23:16:34 +0000 en-AU hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.9.4 Opal Card Day Trip: Sydney – Campbelltown – Appin – Wollongong – Sydney https://www.cardhacks.com.au/2024/07/31/opal-card-day-trip-sydney-campbelltown-appin-wollongong-sydney/ https://www.cardhacks.com.au/2024/07/31/opal-card-day-trip-sydney-campbelltown-appin-wollongong-sydney/#respond Wed, 31 Jul 2024 23:16:33 +0000 https://www.cardhacks.com.au/?p=3062 Enjoy a hassle-free day trip from Sydney to Wollongong using only your Opal card. Start your adventure by catching a train from Sydney to Campbelltown. Trains run frequently, so aim for a departure around 10 AM to allow ample time for your journey. Once in Campbelltown, hop on bus number 887 bound for Wollongong. Ask […]

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]]> https://www.cardhacks.com.au/2024/07/31/opal-card-day-trip-sydney-campbelltown-appin-wollongong-sydney/feed/ 0 Senior Card Travel: Sydney to Nambucca Heads for $5 https://www.cardhacks.com.au/2024/07/17/senior-card-travel-sydney-to-nambucca-heads-for-5/ https://www.cardhacks.com.au/2024/07/17/senior-card-travel-sydney-to-nambucca-heads-for-5/#comments Wed, 17 Jul 2024 02:37:21 +0000 https://www.cardhacks.com.au/?p=3056 If you’re a senior who enjoys early starts, you can travel from Sydney to Nambucca Heads for just $5. That’s a good discount compared to the regular fare. Here’s how it works: Grab your cards: You’ll need two cards for this journey. First, apply for a Gold Seniors Concessional Opal card if you don’t have one already. It’s […]

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]]> https://www.cardhacks.com.au/2024/07/17/senior-card-travel-sydney-to-nambucca-heads-for-5/feed/ 1 Brisbane to Adelaide and V.V for Free (Sort of – not including Food/Accommodation) https://www.cardhacks.com.au/2024/07/14/brisbane-to-adelaide-and-v-v-for-free-sort-of-not-including-food-accommodation/ https://www.cardhacks.com.au/2024/07/14/brisbane-to-adelaide-and-v-v-for-free-sort-of-not-including-food-accommodation/#respond Sun, 14 Jul 2024 12:39:21 +0000 https://www.cardhacks.com.au/?p=3052 Not many people realise that there is a way to legally travel from Brisbane to as far away as Adelaide entirely for free, but there is a catch – you must hold a Vision Impaired Travel pass.  All states and territories issue these, however for this trip we will use the QLD issued one. NOTE: […]

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]]> https://www.cardhacks.com.au/2024/07/14/brisbane-to-adelaide-and-v-v-for-free-sort-of-not-including-food-accommodation/feed/ 0 Fare Splitting – How to reduce the cost of train travel in the U.K. https://www.cardhacks.com.au/2024/05/26/fare-splitting-how-to-reduce-the-cost-of-train-travel-in-the-u-k/ https://www.cardhacks.com.au/2024/05/26/fare-splitting-how-to-reduce-the-cost-of-train-travel-in-the-u-k/#respond Sun, 26 May 2024 23:30:39 +0000 https://www.cardhacks.com.au/?p=3032 Fare splitting, also known as split ticketing or ticket splitting, is a legal technique used in the UK to save money on train travel by purchasing multiple tickets for different segments of a journey instead of a single through ticket. In Australia, fares are generally more reasonable as the rail systems are state-owned and run, […]

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]]> https://www.cardhacks.com.au/2024/05/26/fare-splitting-how-to-reduce-the-cost-of-train-travel-in-the-u-k/feed/ 0 Tasmania’s Historic Train Services https://www.cardhacks.com.au/2024/03/30/tasmanias-historic-train-services/ https://www.cardhacks.com.au/2024/03/30/tasmanias-historic-train-services/#comments Sat, 30 Mar 2024 10:38:54 +0000 https://www.cardhacks.com.au/?p=2956 Tasmania’s rich history includes a network of historical railways that once connected towns, villages, and industrial centers across the island. While regular passenger services are no longer available, several heritage railways offer scenic journeys through Tasmania’s wilderness and historic sites. Here are some popular options: West Coast Wilderness Railway: This renowned railway operates between Queenstown […]

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]]> https://www.cardhacks.com.au/2024/03/30/tasmanias-historic-train-services/feed/ 1 Is it Colder in Hobart or Melbourne? Winter Temperatures Compared https://www.cardhacks.com.au/2024/03/04/is-it-colder-in-hobart-or-melbourne-winter-temperatures-compared/ https://www.cardhacks.com.au/2024/03/04/is-it-colder-in-hobart-or-melbourne-winter-temperatures-compared/#respond Mon, 04 Mar 2024 01:04:39 +0000 https://www.cardhacks.com.au/?p=2928 While both Melbourne and Hobart experience similar average winter temperatures, there are some subtle differences to consider: Average Winter Temperatures: Melbourne: 6.5 °C (43.7 °F) to 14.2 °C (57.6 °F) Hobart: 5 °C (41 °F) to 12.3 °C (54.1 °F) As you can see, Hobart’s average temperatures are slightly cooler than Melbourne’s, especially during the night, with […]

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]]> https://www.cardhacks.com.au/2024/03/04/is-it-colder-in-hobart-or-melbourne-winter-temperatures-compared/feed/ 0 Labor’s Measures to Address Cost of Living https://www.cardhacks.com.au/2024/03/02/labors-measures-to-address-cost-of-living/ https://www.cardhacks.com.au/2024/03/02/labors-measures-to-address-cost-of-living/#respond Sat, 02 Mar 2024 21:33:56 +0000 https://www.cardhacks.com.au/?p=2923 The Albanese Labor Government has taken significant steps to alleviate the cost of living for Australians. Here are some of the measures they have implemented: Direct Financial Assistance: Increased income support payments: The base rate of several working-age and student income support payments, including the JobSeeker Payment and Youth Allowance, has been increased by $40 per fortnight for eligible recipients. Additionally, eligibility for the […]

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]]> https://www.cardhacks.com.au/2024/03/02/labors-measures-to-address-cost-of-living/feed/ 0 Touring Tasmania by Public Transport https://www.cardhacks.com.au/2024/02/03/touring-tasmania-by-public-transport/ https://www.cardhacks.com.au/2024/02/03/touring-tasmania-by-public-transport/#respond Sat, 03 Feb 2024 06:13:42 +0000 https://www.cardhacks.com.au/?p=2880 Tasmania needs little introduction to a mainlander. A place on everyone’s bucket list of places to visit. If you don’t own a caravan, aren’t keen on guided tours, or dealing with car rental companies, you can always opt for touring Tasmania using public transport. Apart from railway and tramway historical groups there are no passenger […]

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]]> https://www.cardhacks.com.au/2024/02/03/touring-tasmania-by-public-transport/feed/ 0 Seniors Card Travel: Sydney to Port Macquarie by train for $5 https://www.cardhacks.com.au/2024/01/18/seniors-travel-sydney-to-port-macquarie-for-5/ https://www.cardhacks.com.au/2024/01/18/seniors-travel-sydney-to-port-macquarie-for-5/#comments Thu, 18 Jan 2024 05:01:32 +0000 https://www.cardhacks.com.au/?p=2863 Save on your Port Macquarie trip with Seniors fares! If you’re a senior who enjoys early starts, you can travel from Sydney to Port Macquarie for just $5. That’s a whopping 87% discount compared to the regular $42.08 fare. Here’s how it works: Grab your cards: You’ll need two cards for this journey. First, apply for […]

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]]> https://www.cardhacks.com.au/2024/01/18/seniors-travel-sydney-to-port-macquarie-for-5/feed/ 1 Brisbane to Sydney by Train: Why Coffs Harbour Makes the Perfect Midpoint Break https://www.cardhacks.com.au/2024/01/13/brisbane-to-sydney-by-train-why-coffs-harbour-makes-the-perfect-midpoint-break/ https://www.cardhacks.com.au/2024/01/13/brisbane-to-sydney-by-train-why-coffs-harbour-makes-the-perfect-midpoint-break/#respond Sat, 13 Jan 2024 23:26:49 +0000 https://www.cardhacks.com.au/?p=2844 The 14-hour train journey from Brisbane to Sydney can feel endless. Enter Coffs Harbour, the perfect mid-point stopover with convenient lodgings, a charming atmosphere and everything within a short walking distance. Convenient Comfort: The Coffs Harbour train station boasts the Caribbean Motel, just a quick 5-minute walk from the station. I can personally vouch for […]

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