Public transport and tourist bus services Take the pressure off travelling around the city by utilising public transport and hop-on hop-off tourist buses. Services are inexpensive (children generally pay a concession fee) and will take you to all the major attractions without the hassle of finding parking.

Tourists in Australia primarily get around using a combination of domestic flights, rental cars, and campervans. Because distances between major cities are vast—for example, the drive from Sydney to Cairns is over 2,400km—flying is the most "grounded" way to save time; airlines like Qantas, Virgin Australia, and Jetstar connect all state capitals. For regional exploration, renting a campervan (from companies like Britz or Maui) is a quintessential Australian experience, allowing you to combine transport and accommodation while exploring the Great Ocean Road or the Outback. In major cities like Sydney and Melbourne, public transport is excellent, with integrated "tap-on" cards (Opal and Myki) for trains, trams, and ferries. For long-distance "nostalgic" travel, the Greyhound bus network offers affordable passes, while luxury trains like The Ghan provide a spectacular (though expensive) way to cross the continent from North to South. Most tourists find that a "fly-drive" strategy works best: fly between states and rent a car for local sightseeing.