What is the best way to tour Australia?

Explore Australia on an epic train journey Long-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.



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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.

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For those lucky ones who have two weeks or more, you're in for a real treat. With this amount of time, you'll be able to enjoy complete immersion in two, three or four cities, and still have plenty of time to venture out to some of our natural wonders, such as the Great Barrier Reef, Uluru and the Great Ocean Road.

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If you've got a week to 10 days For a more immersive Australian experience, six to 10 days is often enough to get a good taste of what Australia has to offer (though we're sure you'll leave wanting more). With this amount of time, your best bet is to pick a coast – either the east or the west.

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According to Expatistan, this means Australia is one of the most expensive countries to live (ranked 9 out of 69). Generally, a higher cost of living means that basic expenses have become – well, expensive.

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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.

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Whether you're seeking sea and sun, cultural experiences, remote adventure or simply ease of travel, there's an Australian cruise for you. Cruising is a great way to explore Australia, both on shore and off.

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According to Qantas, the high (or peak) season, which runs from about the second week of December through January, is when airfare tends to be the priciest because of the heavy holiday-oriented traffic. This period is Australia's summer.

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Poisonous spiders like the Sydney funnel-web come out in spring when the weather starts to warm and while the soil is still damp from winter rains. November would be a good time to see them. You have almost zero chance of seeing a spider in an urban hotel room/restaurant/city street.

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