For those who can not or do not want to buy their own vehicle: do not panic! Australia has a large network of public transport, which is also relatively cheap. Travelling by bus or train can be fun, but it will take you a bit more time.
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Public transport and tourist bus servicesTake 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.
If you really want to save money and travel cheaply, make some friends, rent a car or campervan, and drive around the country. This allows you to share the costs with others (and if you rent a campervan, gives you a place to sleep). It is much, much cheaper than any other travel option.
Explore Australia on an epic train journeyLong-distance rail travel in Australia is something you do because you really want to - not because it's cheap, convenient or fast. That said, trains are more comfortable than buses, and there's a certain romance of the rails that's alive and well in Australia.
Los Angeles Airport or Daniel K. Inouye International Airport (HNL) are two major airport options for those travelers who want to go from the USA to Australia as quickly as possible.
How many days you should allow to explore Australia. We don't expect you'll be looking to walk around the country or drive The Big Lap. If you just want a taste of the country, 10 days is a good starting point. We recommend spending over a couple of weeks exploring a region you may particularly love.
You must have a valid U.S. passport and a visa or an approved Electronic Travel Authority (ETA) to enter Australia. Most U.S. passport holders traveling to Australia for tourism or business purposes for less than 90 days can obtain an ETA.