Australia - Getting Around

By Air
Australia is a large area thus many visitors planning a long journey prefer to fly. There are two major carriers in Australia - Qantas and

Ansett Australia Airlines.
All the major places with in Australia are connected by domestic flights.

By Bus
Bus travel is the cheapest way to get around Australia. Air-conditioning, adjustable seats and onboard toilet facilities are the standard. There are frequent regular services connecting most towns in Australia, running up to seven times a day.

By Rail
Rail travel throughout the country on modern air-conditioned trains is comfortable. The east and south coast network links Cairns, Brisbane, Sydney, Melbourne and Adelaide. The famous Indian Pacific run from Sydney to Perth interconnects with lines from Adelaide. Among short train trips that are intensely popular is the scenic one from Cairns to intensely tropical Kuranda. There is a range of well-priced flexible train passes. The Austrailpass, which can only be bought by international visitors to Australia, covers Australia’s entire main line rail network.

By Car
It is very easy to drive in and around Australia as the roads there are in good condition. It is very easy to find your way through town. Avis, Hertz and Budget are the key car rental operators in Australia. International driving licenses are recognized with the period of validity varying from state to state. In Australia, one drives on the left and overtakes on the right.

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