A BRITISH brother and sister spent 149 days driving more than 26,000km on an epic road trip from the UK to Australia in a Mini - only to be beaten by the WA outback.
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Our verdict: FLYWith nearly 30 hours longer on the road, the driving cost saving of around 20% may not be worthwhile. Unless you plan to stop off and see some sights on the way down south, flying from Brisbane to Melbourne certainly makes sense.
Once you've priced out your trip, if you compare the two options (driving vs. flying), you'll almost certainly see that renting a car for your full vacation costs less than paying for airfare. A travel calculator like BeFrugal.com might help you predict the cost of driving vs.
If you can, travel with friends or link up with other travellers. Sharing the cost of petrol and vehicle hire makes a road trip much cheaper - especially when you can fit four people into a 4-berth campervan.
Why is The Ghan so expensive? Riding The Ghan is pricey and it's because everything is included in your ticket: gourmet meals, wines, beverages, and the off-train experiences. Also, the train is not your average ride — it is a beautiful, historic, and luxurious train.