What's On - State of Origin 2009 Sydney

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State of Origin 2009 - Blues v Maroons

• Game 1 - Wednesday June 3 at Telstra Dome, Docklands Stadium, Melbourne
• Game 2 - Wednesday June 24 at ANZ Stadium, Sydney
• Game 3 - Wednesday July 15 at Suncorp Stadium, Brisbane

State of Origin Tickets can be bought from Ticketek (search for origin as a keyword)

Accommodation in Sydney

• Hotel and motel bookings for Sydney hotels provide the best choice for 3,4 and 5 star hotels and motels. You can book well ahead so you do miss out.  of 11 or more hotel rooms. Search for specific suburbs using the links on the right.
   
• Backpackers hostels offer the cheapest accommodation per person - bookings for dorms and private rooms

State of Origin Party Products & Merchandise

• Party Products Australia - Over 6,000 party supplies online, including balloons, tableware, decorations, and much more with fast Australia-wide delivery. See their State of Origin party products
   
• Parties Online - Sydney-based party products store in operation since 1991. Find balloons, tableware, and decorations by browsing their blues party supplies or maroons party supplies
   
• Supporters' Gear - Show your colours with team jerseys, collectibles, and more.
   
• Oztion - Australian online auction site. OZtion is a consumer to consumer auction site for Australians. It's free for sellers to list items, a safe place to trade, easy to use and has a clean look. Buy or sell State of Origin products
   
• eBay Australia is a collectors paradise - a marketplace and online auction site where you can buy and sell almost anything with other collectors from around the world - essential for collectors and fun for everyone else. See their State of Origin items  

Links about State of Origin Matches, Venue etc

• Telstra Dome (also known as Docklands Stadium) in Melbourne, the venue for State of Origin 1
• ANZ Stadium (previously known as Telstra Stadium) 17km west of Sydney's CBD, and 8km from Parramatta. Located near major road, rail and ferry links, the stadium is accessible from all areas of Sydney.

  • ANZ Stadium Tours (TELS100 book online with GoDo)
    Homebush Bay, Sydney, New South Wales
    Visit the place where legends are made - ANZ Stadium. Since opening in 1999, ANZ Stadium has been the scene of a host of sensational sporting moments. Join us to follow the footsteps of the heroes of the 2000 Sydney Olympic Games. more details and bookings...

• Suncorp Stadium (previously known as Lang Park) In Brisbane, venue for State of Origin 3.
• NSW Rugby League official site
• Queensland Rugby League official site  

Transport in Sydney

Parking is very limited in the area and public transport is highly recommended. See the links below for timetables etc.

• Transport Infoline for public transport in and around the Sydney area. Up-to-date information on train, bus and ferry travel in an area spanning Port Stephens in the North, Scone and Dungog in the Hunter, Bathurst in the West, Goulburn in the Southern Highlands, Bomaderry in the South and Sydney in the East.
• Sydney Buses and Ferries 
• Sydney Metro Lightrail and Monorail - Sydney lightrail and monorail. Includes maps, schedules, fares and information.
• City Rail train services and maps effective, reliable and convenient ways to travel around Sydney and beyond. CityRail is the main mode of transport for people travelling to the city centre.
• Whereis online street directory

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