Getting to Australia Major International Airports: Sydney (SYD), Melbourne (MEL), Brisbane (BNE), Perth (PER). Visa: Most tourists need an ETA (Electronic Travel Authority, ~20AUD)∗∗or∗∗VisitorVisa(subclass600, 20AUD)∗∗or∗∗VisitorVisa(subclass600, 150 AUD). Apply online via the Australian...

 Getting to Australia Major International Airports: Sydney (SYD), Melbourne (MEL), Brisbane (BNE), Perth (PER). Visa: Most tourists need an ETA (Electronic Travel Authority, ~20AUD)∗∗or∗∗VisitorVisa(subclass600, 20AUD)∗∗or∗∗VisitorVisa(subclass600, 150 AUD). Apply online via the Australian Government website. Customs: Strict biosecurity—declare all food, plants, or animal products to avoid fines. Getting Around Australia 1. Domestic Flights (Best for Long Distances) Qantas, Jetstar, Virgin Australia, Rex Airlines cover major routes. Popular Routes: Sydney → Melbourne (1.5 hrs) Melbourne → Cairns (3.5 hrs) Perth → Sydney (4.5 hrs) Budget Tip: Book early for sales (Jetstar often has 50−50−100 AUD one-way deals). 2. Trains (Scenic but Slow & Expensive) The Ghan (Adelaide → Alice Springs → Darwin) – 3-day luxury desert journey. Indian Pacific (Sydney → Adelaide → Perth) – Cross-continental epic. NSW TrainLink / V/Line – Cheaper regional trains (e.g., Sydney to Byron Bay via Casino). 3. Buses (Cheap but Time-Consuming) Greyhound...

 Getting to Australia Major International Airports: Sydney (SYD), Melbourne (MEL), Brisbane (BNE), Perth (PER). Visa: Most tourists need an ETA (Electronic Travel Authority, ~20AUD)∗∗or∗∗VisitorVisa(subclass600, 20AUD)∗∗or∗∗VisitorVisa(subclass600, 150 AUD). Apply online via the Australian Government website. Customs: Strict biosecurity—declare all food, plants, or animal products to avoid fines. Getting Around Australia 1. Domestic Flights (Best for Long Distances) Qantas, Jetstar, Virgin Australia, Rex Airlines cover major routes. Popular Routes: Sydney → Melbourne (1.5 hrs) Melbourne → Cairns (3.5 hrs) Perth → Sydney (4.5 hrs) Budget Tip: Book early for sales (Jetstar often has 50−50−100 AUD one-way deals). 2. Trains (Scenic but Slow & Expensive) The Ghan (Adelaide → Alice Springs → Darwin) – 3-day luxury desert journey. Indian Pacific (Sydney → Adelaide → Perth) – Cross-continental epic. NSW TrainLink / V/Line – Cheaper regional trains (e.g., Sydney to Byron Bay via Casino). 3. Buses (Cheap but Time-Consuming) Greyhound...