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Travel Passes   Sydney

Travel Passes, Sydney

 40 Reviews  Sydney Airport Buy MyMulti 1 WEEKLY $41 CHEAPEST way to get in & out of Sydney Airport & get around Sydney for next few days is to fly in p.u. your bags then go downstairs & buy a MyMulti 1 WEEKLY... 

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Free City Cats   Perth

Free City Cats, Perth

 26 Reviews  It has to be said that Perth does not have a wonderful public transport system compared to cities such as Sydney and Melbourne. However, the good news is that this has been identified as a priority... 

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Brisbane Airport   Brisbane

Brisbane Airport, Brisbane

 35 Reviews  Brisbane's International Airport, also known simply by the acronym "BNE" is Brisbane's main airport with both internationals and domestic services. It is the third busiest Airport in Australia next to... 

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Public Transport.   Gold Coast

Public Transport., Gold Coast

 25 Reviews  Although its often easier to drive, the bus service operated by Surfside for Translink does provide a reasonably comprehensive service. Services along the Gold Coast Highway are frequent, however many... 

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Public Transport   Adelaide

Public Transport, Adelaide

 24 Reviews  As the name "Central" suggests , the Adelaide Central Bus Station is the main coach terminal in Adelaide and is located conveniently at 85 Franklin Street, Adelaide an easy walk to shopping and... 

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Buses   Canberra

Buses, Canberra

 18 Reviews  Acution Buses: This is the bus services available in Canberra. You can ride one of these buses to almost everywhere in Canberra. The best way to catch these buses is to go to its main bus stop. The... 

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V/Line Train   Geelong

V/Line Train, Geelong

 5 Reviews  Geelong Station is located 500m from Johnstone Park, which is part of downtown of Geelong. You can get here from Melbourne, Werribee, Warrnambool, Port Fairy, Mount Gambier and Ballarat by either bus... 

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Bus / Coach.   Hobart

Bus / Coach., Hobart

 12 Reviews  Metro Tasmania has an extensive net of public transportation. You won't need if if you just stay in the centre, but some of the outer suburbs are also great for visiting. Fare are fair, if you're... 

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Ferry / Jet Cat / River Cat   Sydney

Ferry / Jet Cat / River Cat, Sydney

 78 Reviews  A great way to get around the harbour suburbs is by ferry, which many Sydneysiders use for their daily work commute. You can also buy a Day Tripper pass for A$17 valid for travelling on all ferries... 

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Transperth Bus Service   Perth

Transperth Bus Service, Perth

 14 Reviews  Both of Perth’s central bus stations, as well as the local train stations one stop on either side of the main train station, are within the Free Transit Zone, or FTZ. Most buses passing through the... 

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Brisbane Ferry / CityCat   Brisbane

Brisbane Ferry / CityCat, Brisbane

 19 Reviews  The Citycat and its smaller sisters the Kittycats are fleets of catamaran ferries operated by the city council for public transport. These ferries are high speed transportation up and down the river... 

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Car / Motor home.   Gold Coast

Car / Motor home., Gold Coast

 12 Reviews  If you have flown into the Gold Coast, I’d suggest that the only viable transport is by rented car. This will prove somewhat less expensive than taxis if you plan to do any exploring, and is certainly... 

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By Rail   Adelaide

By Rail, Adelaide

 12 Reviews  This is rather a difficult tip to write because this train is not just a mode of transport - it is a Thing To Do itself, and it was a big dream of mine to go on this train - it was very special when... 

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Canberra International Airport   Canberra

Canberra International Airport, Canberra

 6 Reviews  Funny that Canberra Airport is labelled as International Airport. You would at least expect a good selection of international flights, direct domestic flights from many airports and shuttle buses that... 

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Travel by Car   Geelong

Travel by Car, Geelong

 5 Reviews  I usually recommend car for getting anywhere around vast Australia, and this is no exception. Sure there are buses that can get you to the Great Ocean Rd, and 'off the beaten track' bus tour companies... 

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Ship / Boat.   Hobart

Ship / Boat., Hobart

 5 Reviews  If you're looking to book some guided tours in and around Hobart (including to other parts of Tasmania), you can walk over to the piers and there are at least two tour companies operating from there.... 

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Trains   Sydney

Trains, Sydney

 70 Reviews  SYDNEY TRAIN SYSTEM Talk to many Sydneysiders about our train system and they do nothing but complain.Surely it has its problems but what system doesn't in a big city!.Also I find most people that... 

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Train Service   Perth

Train Service, Perth

 20 Reviews   Perth has a great rail transport system. You can purchase a family all day rider ticket (after 9.00am on weekends, public holidays & school holidays) to hop on and off the trains, buses and ferries... 

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QLD Rail   Brisbane

QLD Rail, Brisbane

 21 Reviews  The Airtrain is a innovative technological rail service that runs passengers and business from Brisbane's city center to both the International and Domestic sections of the Brisbane International... 

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Air Ways.   Gold Coast

Air Ways., Gold Coast

 8 Reviews  Although Brisbane Airport is not the closest airport to the Gold Coast, this is typically the airport you will end up landing at if you are coming from further than Sydney or Melbourne. Brisbane is... 

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Self-drive   Adelaide

Self-drive, Adelaide

 7 Reviews  Driving in Adelaide is very easy. The roads are very open and the traffic is quite light compared to other capital states in Australia. With only two highways in Adelaide it is quite easy to get back... 

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Overview   Canberra

Overview, Canberra

 8 Reviews  Airport : Major airlines serve Canberra and there a feeder services to provincial cities close by. There are long-distance express trains which run every day to Sydney and Melbourne. Coaches : There... 

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GTS Bus   Geelong

GTS Bus, Geelong

 1 Review  The Benders buses (local buses to suburbs in Geelong) and McHarrys (which go down to Torquay and Anglesea, etc) now operate on the myki system. It is an electronic card so you swipe on when you enter... 

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Airways / Airports   Sydney

Airways / Airports, Sydney

 65 Reviews  Sydney Airport Link is not part of Sydney Rail System. If you are using the Multilink Pass, you need to pay gate fee in order to use the Airport Link to go to the City. It depends how long your... 

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Ferry   Perth

Ferry, Perth

 8 Reviews  The green and white Transperth ferry across Swan River connects Barrack Street Jetty with South Perth and the zoo. The standard fare for adults is $ 1.60. Tickets can be obtained from the counter or... 

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Indian-Pacific Train Sydney-Perth

by MJL

The Indian Pacific gives you two oceans on one of the world's longest and greatest train journeys. But most of your cruising will be across the vast continent of Australia. From the spectacular Blue Mountains to the treeless plains of The Nullarbor, where the train travels the world's longest straight stretch of railway track (478 kilometres), see unique landscapes unfold and spot a fascinating array of wildlife from the comfort of the lounge or your cabin.Over 4 300 km, but a journey feel much shorter.

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Gold Coast from New Zealand

by kiwi

Freedom Air do cheap and efficient flights from New Zealand to Australia.They fly out of Auckland, Hamilton, Palmerston North, Wellington, Christchurch and Dunedin. You need to check the website to see which routes suit you best.Sometimes they do special rates of $NZD99 plus taxes, one way. But normally the cheap fare is $139 plus taxes etc. For an additional $100 per leg, you can have a "Suite Seat" which is more leg room and larger leather covered seat for greater comfort. Some advantages of booking Freedom:- You can book online; Smaller airports, smaller queues; Smaller airports, easier parking.On the Airbus A320 services it is possible to hire a DVD player for $NZD15 to watch a movie. You can also buy refreshments, or bring them along yourself. There are no complimentary refreshments on Freedom Air flights.

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Austrail passes

by Rusket

Travelling around Australia with a rail pass is a cheap way of seeing the continent. Be aware: They only give you access to the economy / daynighter seats. Yoy can upgrade to sleepers, but it is VERY expensive; The cheapest is the triple share sleeper on The Sunlander where you pay an additional AUD 56.10. The most expensive is upgrading from a backpacker pass to Gold Kangaroo Sleeper Service from Sydney to Darwin, which would cost you AUD 1879! But look at it another way: The Gold Kangaroo Service is more or less like staying in a fine hotel while travelling, and all the meals are included. All national passes are available for non residents only, and must be purchased before you arrive in Australia. It is advisable to prebook the rides as early as possible, since the trains are often full!We chose the 15 day Austrail Flexi Pass, which gave us the possibility to travel 15 days within a...

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The Overland

by Rusket

A daylight trip from Adelaide to Melbourne seemed like nothing compared to the two long journeys we had already taken. But it IS 828 km, longer than any of the norwegian lines. :-) It was great to be able to see the landscape, not feeling that we missed anything by falling asleep. The landscape was different from the outback that we had seen on the other journeys. We did see some streches of sand and sparse vegetation here, too, but there were green hills and more houses. The 9 1/2 hours went fast, all of a sudden we were there ;-)The train set was old fashioned, and it said "tuk-tuk, tuk-tuk", like trains are supposed too :-)The term Overlander was used about adventurers travelling across the country. This Overlander has done so since 1887, and now operates four times a week by day from Adelaide to Melbourne, by night the other way.All the GSR trains have reataurants and galleys, where...

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Flying Around Australia

by skatzcatz

For flights within australia try 1 of the following airlines.www.virginblue.com.auwww.qantas.com.auwww.jetstar.com.auvirgin and jestar are the budget airlines while qantas has a reputation second to none.

Desert Venturer – Overland from Cairns to Darwin

by darthmilmo

Many people will agree when I say that it’s twice as fun to cover a distance by land then by flying. The Outback is no exception. The sky is so clear, the air is so dry, and the days are too hot. Yet, there is something about traveling the 3,000+ kilometers from Cairns to Darwin. I did just this when I took the tour operated by Desert Venturers. In the course of the next four days I would journey from Queensland's Great Barrier Reef at Cairns through the outback all the way to the town of Darwin in the Northern Territory. The tour follows a fast pace itinerary. You start off leaving Cairns and heading past the Atherton Tablelands. The first stop is at the impressive Nandroya Waterfalls. Afterwards, you leave the dense tropical vegetation of the North East and enter the semi-desert of the Outback. It came as a surprise to find out that there is no mountain in Mt. Surprise. The first night...

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Sydney Pass

by tennis1

In Sydney get the Sydney pass. It is a great city to explore by Bus, train , ferry . The pass includes special on/off tourist buses such as the Red Sydney Explorer and Blue Bondi Explorer and several tourist ferries. It also includes transportion from and and to the airport and transportation on all regular buses and ferries. This is all you need to explore Sydney.

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Check out Virgin Blue

by emerald125

If you are planning a trip to OZ sometime in the next year its probably worth signing up with virginblue to receive their email specials. In the last year I have managed to score a $680 ticket for a dollar and a couple of $70 trips to Melb and Brisbane which is about half the normal price. Special sale tickets are easy to get if you are a little bit flexible with your flight times.

Flying is the way to go...

by Gwynneth

If you're going around Australia... air travel is almost a must in this huge country of ours. Unless you are taking a steady driving holiday and have plenty of time... flying is your next best option. Our major airlines can help you plan your trip. There are discounts for booking over the internet that aren't available any where else. If you would rather phone your bookings in, there are plenty of package deals and holiday escapes if you book in advance.Qantas - arguably one of the best airlines in the world.Virgin Blue - the newest airline to rival Australias committed customers, they offer amazing online discounts and one way tickets. Both websites are shown below.Happy travelling!

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RAIL PASSES AUSTRALIA

by balhannah

Australia has quite a few different rail passes to choose from. One thing to remember, is the distance and times between the major cities. Train is good, because you can sit back and relax and enjoy the passing scenery. You can walk around, enjoy a meal or sleep on an overnighter.EG......the AUSRAIL PASS1ST of all, only the person named on the ticket can use it on the specified rail and coach services operated by the following Railway Systems – Great Southern Rail (Red Service seats), Traveltrain (economy seats) and Countrylink (economy seats).It is not valid on any Metropolitan services or North Queensland Tourist Train services. After buying the pass, it must be validated within six months of the date of purchase, and travel must be completed within six months of the date of validation.For an additional cost, you may upgrade to sleepers.The pass is only available for purchase by bona...

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