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Australia Transportation
 Travel to the CountryAirports
Kingsford Smith International Airport in Mascot is Sydney's main airport and the main gateway to Australia. The airport is about 5 miles (8km) south of the city center. Tullamarine airport, in Melbourne is the stop for all international and most national flights to this city. It is located 14 miles (22km) northwest of Melbourne.
Airlines
Australian Airlines (national): . 131313
Ansett Airlines (national): . (02) 2681111
or . (03) 6681211
Canadian Airlines: . (800) 4267000
Continental Airlines: . (800) 5250280
Qantas: . (03) 6026026
United Airlines:
. (03) 6022544
Travel within the CountryCars
Traveling by car is an excellent way to see the Australian landscape. However, if you plan on traveling long distances or to remote areas, check on the expected road conditions. Some parts of Australia are very rugged, and flying may be a more sensible and practical option.
In Australia, you drive on the left side of the road, overtake on the right and give way to the right. You must wear a seatbelt, and strict drinking and driving laws are enforced. The legal blood alcohol level is less than 0.05%. Generally, the speed limit in developed areas is 60kph (38mph); on highways it is 100 or 110kph (60-70mph). Another point to remember is that gas is called petrol.
Trains
Rail Australia is an association of five government-owned Railway Systems. The national, state and metropolitan networks operate under this banner. Travel by interstate train is not the fastest or the most highly recommended method, unless you would like to view the passing countryside. There are services between many major cities, but not all. Some of these services offer sleepers, restaurants and lounge areas. The two best-known national links are the "Indian Pacific," Sydney-Adelaide- Perth, and "The Ghan," linking Adelaide and Alice Springs. There is a network of countrywide and suburban rail links in most major cities.
For more details, contact your travel agent or Rail Australia. You can purchase discount rail passes outside Australia.
Rail Australia
1 Richmond Road
Keswick, South Australia 5035
. (08) 2174479
V/Line Travel
589 Collins Street
Melbourne
. (03) 6191549
Buses
The most economical way to travel around the country is by bus. Buses are comfortable, offering air conditioning and toilets. Some buses show movies. Australian Coachlines, (incorporating Pioneer, Greyhound and Bus Australia), offer the widest range of services and discount travel fares. Contact your travel agent for details or Australian Coachlines:
Australian Coachlines
Corner of Riley and Oxford Square
Sydney
New South Wales
. (02) 2833864
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