How do I get from place to place? How do I use Public Transport?

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When first arriving in any major city, head to a local Newsstand or Tourism Centre for specific public transport information for that area. Buses, trains and cabs are available in most areas. Timetables are available online as well as in print.

New South Wales:

http://www.nsw.gov.au/information-about/transport-travel-driving
Sydney transport

Northern Territory:

http://www.nt.gov.au/transport/public/index.shtml
Darwin transport

Queensland:

http://translink.com.au/
http://www.qld.gov.au/about/driving-and-transport/public-transport.html

South Australia:

http://www.transport.sa.gov.au/index.asp
http://www.southaustralia.com/PublicTransport.aspx

Western Australia:

http://www.pta.wa.gov.au/
Perth transport

Victoria:

http://www.vic.gov.au/transport-vehicles/public-transport.html
Melbourne transport

Tasmania:

http://www.metrotas.com.au/
http://www.transport.tas.gov.au/

When travelling between more rural areas there are also many trains and bus services available, such as:

If you have decided to drive while visiting Australia, be sure to check the rules of the road before getting behind the wheel. More information on driving in Australia.