Transport
Getting to your institution from your home
country
Australia’s capital cities all have airports
and most of these have international terminals. Many other cities
and large towns also have airports. You’ll fly into a major city
and then, dependent on the location of your institution, fly to
another town or catch a bus or train.
Some institutions will arrange to meet you at
the airport. At the beginning of each year, IDP sets up a meeting
point at Sydney and Melbourne airports to help you. We also have an
airport pick-up service that you can
book for Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane and Perth.
Australia is a large country with an extensive
transport network. Be aware that there are long distances between
cities and towns. Planes, buses and trains link between cities and
regional areas. Cars are popular, particularly in country areas. If
you want to drive, make sure you have an international driver's
permit, usually available through your country's motoring
association.
Getting around
Cities have public transport networks
supported by buses, trains, trams and ferries. You can buy
weekly tickets which give you a discount. Student concessions are
available to international students in all states except NSW and
Victoria.
Buses are the cheapest option between cities,
followed by trains and the planes. Recent competition in the
airline industry has meant cheaper plane prices - particularly
when tickets are bought online.
Useful links:
For more details on getting around, see the
About Australia section or talk to your
IDP counsellor.
