Oceania
Getting around Australia
Between cities
Getting around Australia
Distances are huge, so fly between capitals (Qantas, Virgin Australia, Jetstar). Greyhound coaches run the east coast; long-distance trains are scenic but slow. Rent a car for the outback.
Key facts
- Ride-hailing apps: Uber, DiDi, 13cabs, Shebah.
- Driving: on the left. Visitors can drive on a valid foreign licence; carry an IDP or official English translation if it isn't in English.
- Greyhound Australia
- Journey Beyond Rail (The Ghan, Indian Pacific)
- Transport for NSW (NSW TrainLink)
- Queensland Rail Travel
Getting around by place
- SydneyGetting around
- MelbourneGetting around
- BrisbaneGetting around
- Gold CoastGetting around
- PerthGetting around
- CairnsGetting around
- Byron BayGetting around
- AdelaideGetting around
- HobartGetting around
- Bondi BeachGetting around
- WhitsundaysGetting around
- UluruGetting around
- NoosaGetting around
- DarwinGetting around
- Blue MountainsGetting around
- Sunshine CoastGetting around
Sources
- Greyhound Australia
- Journey Beyond Rail (The Ghan, Indian Pacific)
- Transport for NSW (NSW TrainLink)
- Queensland Rail Travel
- US State Department travel advisory
- Electronic Travel Authority, Department of Home Affairs
- Australian Border Force
- RBA: removal of card payment surcharges
- UK FCDO travel advice: Australia
- Speedtest Global Index: Australia
- World Bank open data
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