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Australia Transport - Travel guide

Transport of Australia

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 enourmous 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. Why not consider a campervan as a great way to explore Australia? If you choose to self-drive Australia learn about insurance, Australian road safety and tolls before your arrival.

Alternatively you may prefer someone else to do the navigating for you. If this sounds like your style of holiday then try some of the tours available in the Holidays and Deals section.

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.

Rail travel, from budget to luxury journeys, is popular and can take you across the vast heart of the continent from top to bottom.