Getting Around

Although Australia is a vast continent, it is quite easy to get around from place to place. Whether you want to get to the beaches that stretch for miles or to the deserts, everything is made possible for you here in Australia. Sail the Whitsundays, travel by car or take a train through the rainforest canopy? You can take any ways convenient to you to explore Australia and to get to your planned destination.

Air
If you are on a short holiday, flying is the best way to cover large distances to make use of your time. Therefore spending more time to wander around to watch the landscapes and experience the life style of Australia.  You have a variety of Domestic Airlines available for you to travel such as Australia’s Qantas, Jetstar, Virgin Blue, Rex and their subsidiaries which serve all state capital cities and regional centres. Competition amongst domestic airlines means that great fares are available.

Drive
Best way to travel around is to drive through the well-maintained roads and the most beautiful touring routes in the world. Start your trip from Sydney to Brisbane past sleepy seaside towns and lush hinterland. Drive across the desert to experience the Australia’s Red Centre. Or else go along Victoria’s Great Ocean Road. You can rent a car from Car Rental companies which are found at Main Airports, Central city locations, Suburbs and Resorts. Where you can hire a car, four wheel drives, Caravans or Motorbike and hit the road to explore the most spectacular beauty waiting to be admired.

Driving Laws
To drive in Australia an International Visitor must have a valid overseas driving licence for the similar category of Vehicle. You must carry both Home licence and International licence when you drive. Here you have to drive on the left-hand side of the road where the steering wheel is fixed on the right hand side of the car. The maximum speed limit within cities and towns is 60km/h and in some parts of suburban areas it is 50km/h. Speed limits for country roads and highways is usually at 110km/h. For safety reasons Drink and Drive Laws apply in Australia. Also be aware that drivers and passengers must wear seat belts at all times and two wheel drives such as Motor cyclists and cyclists must wear helmets.

Bus/Coach
In Australia Coach and bus is comfortable and economical to travel. Coaches have facilities such as air conditioning, reading lights, adjustable seats and videos. Services are provided in efficient manner, frequently available and also in affordable prices. Australia’s national coach operator, Grehound, offer passes to fit every budget.

Rail
Train travel allows you to explore Australia’s natural beauty. Train services are on scheduled times and it is comfortable fastest way to travel between cities and regional centres.  Travelling options in a train travel ranges from budget to luxury. Also a rail pass is available to let you see large sections of Australia at an affordable price. For tour by rail take the classic Indian-Pacific rail trip from Sydney to Perth.  You can also travel on the legendary Ghan from Adelaide to Darwin pass through red desert and the tropical Top End.

Public Transport
Public Transport is available in all capital cities which include trains, buses, ferries, monorail, light rail and trams. If you take a taxi, you will be charged according to metre.

 

Ferries
Travel in the Spirit of Tasmania ferry which acts as a passenger and vehicle mode of transport between Melbourne to Tasmania every night. Extra services are running during summer peak times. There is also Sea link ferries which connect South Australia and Kangaroo Island several times a day. Ferries also connect suburbs in capital cities of Australia. Ferries are available to criss-cross Sydney Harbour, the Swan River in Perth and the Brisbane River in Brisbane.

Walks
Walking is the ideal way to get around cities of Australia. You will not miss a thing and you can have a better look around the cities. Here in Australia you can also tackle some of the longest tracks and trails in the world. Exciting journeys of a thousand kilometres are waiting for you all here in Australia which will take several weeks to complete.