ANSTO's research capabilities, led by the OPAL nuclear research reactor and associated instruments provide access to users investigating areas as diverse as materials, life sciences, climate change and mining/engineering.
Tourist Information
The ANSTO site is quite isolated. However it is serviced by two bus services provided by the local bus company Veolia, to and from ANSTO. One bus service operates to ANSTO in the morning and from ANSTO in the afternoon on weekdays only.
ANSTO has recently introduced a regular and direct mini-bus service between ANSTO and Sutherland railway station which is intended primarily for visitors coming to ANSTO.
Use our bus timetable and route information fact sheet (PDF) or contact ANSTO reception on +61 2 9717 3626 or +61 2 9717 3111.
For prolonged periods of stay it may be a good idea to hire a car or make friends with people who have a car. Note that there is no Automatic Tellar Machine (ATM or money machine) available.
Local area
Cronulla is approximately 30 minutes by car. Cronulla is famous for Cronulla beach. See Tourism NSW website on Cronulla or www.cronullacoast.com.au/
Engadine, Menai, Miranda and Sutherland are all approximately 10-20 minutes by car and have restaurants, supermarkets and shops and public transport. Menai shopping centre is convenient during your lunch break. Miranda has a large shopping centre, cinemas, restaurants. See The Shire - Sydney at its best
Local hotels and restaurants
Search the Yellow Pages for a selection of restaurants and hotels in the above areas you are interested in.
For specific websites on restaurants see www.cheapeats.com.au and search through 700 restaurants in Sydney or www.eatanddrink.com.au to search Australia wide for fine food and wine.
Sydney and surrounding areas
Sydney CBD (Central Business District)
ANSTO is approximately 30-40 mins by car from the city, no ANSTO bus services run on the weekends.
Sightseeing:-
What's On:-
- Sydney What's On guide
- Sydney Opera House
Blue Mountains: There are bus tours run from Central Station in Sydney to the Blue Mountains and you can also drive there.
Hunter Valley: The Hunter Valley is one of NSW favourite wine producing regions. Bus tours run from Central Station in Sydney as well as a host of other tour options.
National Parks (close to ANSTO): Heathcote National Park, Royal National Park and Botany Bay National Park.
North Coast NSW
Sydney Beaches: Find out more information on Sydney Beaches. The Australian sun is very strong and can burn within minutes in the peak of summer, always bring sunscreen and a hat.
Wollongong and South Coast
There is more to Sydney and NSW than those places mentioned above, see the official Tourism NSW webpage for a more comprehensive guide.