Description

Bondi To The Opera House: The Trams That Linked Sydney is a richly illustrated Sydney tram history book that brings the city’s lost tram era back to life. For decades, trams shaped how people moved through Sydney and how suburbs connected. From the famous Bondi tram line to Circular Quay, the network once carried more than a million passengers every weekday.

This beautifully produced hardcover explores the rise and decline of the Sydney tram network through clear commentary and over 250 vintage Sydney photographs. The images capture bustling streets, iconic routes, rolling stock, and everyday commuters. Together, they show how trams influenced urban growth and defined daily life across the city.

The book offers valuable insight into historic Sydney transport and broader Australian transport history. It also appeals to readers interested in Sydney public transport history and the lost tramways of Sydney. Whether you remember riding the trams or enjoy discovering forgotten infrastructure, this book delivers a compelling and accessible visual record of a transport system that once powered the city.