Getting Around

The land area of Australia is 7.69 million square kilometres, making Australia only slightly smaller than the USA mainland.

So how do you get around Australia? If you are here on a short trip, you may prefer to travel by air. Australia's domestic airlines provide extensive coverage allowing you to hop quickly between cities and sights. If you prefer a more leisurely pace, travel by rail or road. Australia has an enormous network of well-maintained roads and highways with some of the most beautiful road touring in the world. Rental cars are available throughout the country.

Capital cities in Australia are served by a wide variety of public transport, including trains, buses, ferries, monorail, light rail and trams. From a ferry on the sparkling waters of Sydney Harbour or Brisbane River to a tram ride through the elegant streets of Melbourne, you'll find public transport efficient, clean, reliable and affordable.

Transport services:

New South Wales: http://www.131500.info/realtime/default.asp
Victoria: http://www.metlinkmelbourne.com.au
Western Australia: http://www.transperth.wa.gov.au/
Queensland: http://www.transinfo.qld.gov.au/

Domestic airlines:

Virgin Blue: http://www.virginblue.com.au
Jetstar: http://www.jetstar.com.au
Qantas: http://www.qantas.com.au