What is the best way to travel around Australia?

Getting around by plane Flying is the best way to cover Australia's large distances in a short time. Australia's domestic airlines – including Qantas, Virgin Australia, Jetstar and Rex – serve all state capital cities and many regional cities, making it an easy way to travel between Australia's iconic destinations.



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Public transport is the easiest and cheapest way of getting around Australian cities, with most offering a loadable card or simply a single ticket. Lots of cities also offer free shuttle services in the city center, so save your Uber money (we all know how easy that can rack up) and take the bus.

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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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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.

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There are so many great things to see and do in Sydney, it is a big city and there's something for everyone. However, I would say that 3-5 days is a good amount of time to spend in Sydney as a first-timer. This will allow you to see the ?highlights? without feeling like you are zooming around in a rush.

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Whether it's hotels, ski lift passes, car hire or cruises, Australia has a reputation as an expensive destination. It's all down to Australia's high wages, travel operators will tell you.

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