What to expect at the Eras Tour in Sydney

Since then, the nation has been gripped by Taylor Fever.

Swifties flocked to Melbourne's AC/DC Lane to pose for a photo in front of posters welcoming the singer to the city.

Sienna Sims and Bianca and Georgia Carrocci flew in from Perth on Wednesday morning and said they were "very excited" ahead of Friday's show.

They spent their time in Melbourne shopping and making friendship bracelets at the Taylor-themed Queen Victoria Night Markets during the week.

All the way from Wellington, New Zealand, Sirma and Helen had tickets to Swift's Saturday night show but were taking the opportunity to have a "girls' weekend" in Melbourne.

"Just the idea that you can go away with some friends, wear costumes and have fun, have a good weekend away," Helen said.

"[Taylor Swift] is really phenomenal I think. She's a great songwriter and a good role model."

The Eras Tour is not stopping in New Zealand so Kiwi fans had to fork out and travel to Sydney or Melbourne to see the show.

Queues for the Eras tour merch tents fluctuated throughout the day on Friday. At some points, Swifties were waiting for more than an hour and a half, and at other times there was no line at all.

Paige from the Sunshine Coast and Minni and Shally from Sydney lined up at 10am for Eras Tour merchandise outside the MCG.

The merch stands opened half an hour early at 11.30am with massive queues already forming.

With flights, accommodation, tickets to two shows and merchandise they estimated the weekend cost $2000 each.

But the longtime Taylor fans (since 2008) say it's all worth it.

"We're really excited to hear the old music because it's been a while since we've heard it live," Minni said.

"It'll be great - we're very excited."

Taylor's blue crew neck sweater was one of the more popular items at Melbourne's merch stands. Its resale value spiked to two or three times the price on sites like eBay.

Swifties from far and wide travelled to Melbourne to see their idol, and there's no doubt the star's string of Sydney shows this weekend will attract the same amount of international fans, if not more.

Tragedy struck one Queensland family on their way to see Taylor Swift last week when a road collision left a 16-year-old dead and a 10-year-old girl in a critical condition.

About 300,000 fans are expected to make their way to Accor Stadium over four nights, and Transport NSW recommends catching public transport to avoid major traffic to and from the concerts.

To get there from Central Station, you can catch express and limited-stop trains to Olympic Park, which is a ten minute walk from the stadium.

There will also be major event buses running every five to 20 minutes between 2.42pm and 6.33pm, depending on the route on Friday and Monday.

On Saturday and Sunday, the buses will run between 3.05pm and 6.38pm.

The last return bus leaves Olympic Park at midnight on all four nights.

There is a designated drop-off zone along Australia Avenue and a pick-up area in the P6 car park off Australia Avenue. Entry is free after 10.30pm.

There are also taxi ranks on Herb Elliott Avenue near Park Street.

Parking at Accor Stadium is already booked out on Friday and Saturday and spaces are limited for Sunday and Monday nights.

Find all the details on the Transport NSW website.

In Melbourne, it was a chaotic start to the day for those travelling from country Victoria, with industrial action shutting down trains on all regional lines.

If you're flying into Sydney, expect a few Taylor Swift singalongs while in the air.

Judging by the crowds of Swifties who gathered around the MCG hours before the concerts last weekend, the grounds around Accor Stadium will be the prime location to swap friendship bracelets.

Patyn and Asya from Tasmania and Kylah and Amy from Melbourne bonded over their love of Taylor while swapping friendship bracelets outside the MCG last Friday.

Emily from the Bega Valley made 2000 to swap with other fans and ended up giving away 1500 to others who couldn't make their own.

"I sent a bunch to people who couldn't make them, so I've kept about 500 for myself for the shows," she said.

Some fans made their Eras Tour costumes from scratch, like Southern Highland News reporter Briannah Devlin.

Others carefully curated their outfits with sparkly purchases.

Mega fans Kim Malizon from Canberra and Jake Wagenfeller from Adelaide are going to all seven shows. They met through a Taylor Swift Facebook page in 2018 and travelled around Australia for Swift's Reputation tour that year.

Jake's costume was inspired by King Of My Heart while Kim's t-shirt has a photo of her meeting Swift.

"It's been five and a half years since she was last here, so it feels like I'm seeing her for the first time all over again," Jake said.

"To experience a show of this scale at the MCG... it gives you goosebumps. It's really exciting."

Kim said it meant a lot to continue to support Swift.

"I've been a fan since 2007 so to still be here and as a bigger fan means everything," she said.

Melbourne's Nathan Tagle and Kim Talent were sparkling bright in the sun outside the MCG.

Nathan's outfit was inspired by Taylor's Reputation bodysuit and took him five weeks to make, costing $250 in materials.

He's not seeing Taylor in Melbourne, instead heading to Sydney this weekend.

Meanwhile Kim's look is Lover inspired and they're both "very excited" for the shows.

MCG CEO Stuart Fox asked 'Taylor-gaters', those without a ticket, to steer clear of the stadium last week.

That didn't stop tens of thousands of fans from gathering outside during the concert, singing along and dancing outside the stadium.

Some desperate Swifties were also trying to find last-minute tickets.

Michelle and Swift were sitting outside the MCG on Friday afternoon holding signs that read 'manifesting a miracle - 2 tickets'.

"We've been trying [to get tickets] since last year," Michelle said.

"It's been really difficult getting on Ticketek and all that, but we're going to keep trying."