Car rental
Highly recommended but need to adapt to left-side driving
Public transportation
Urban Areas: Cities like Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, and Perth have well-developed networks of buses, trains, and trams. Sydney’s Opal Card and Melbourne’s myki Card allow seamless travel across different modes. Trams are iconic in Melbourne, with a free tram zone covering the city center.
Intercity Travel: Australia’s vast distances between cities are best covered by flights, though long-distance buses like Greyhound Australia and trains such as the Indian Pacific and The Ghan offer alternatives.
Regional and Rural Areas: Public transport is limited in rural areas. Local buses and regional trains connect smaller towns, but schedules may be infrequent. Renting a car is often the most practical option.
Taxis and Ride-Hailing: Licensed taxis operate across cities and towns, but ride-hailing apps like Uber, Didi, and Ola are widely used.
Ferries: Coastal cities like Sydney and Brisbane incorporate ferries into their public transport systems, offering scenic routes along the waterways.
