Traveling Around Australia in a Short Time

Australia is a big country, and it has so much to offer! It’s a popular place to visit for very good reasons. And everyone who visits has something amazing to say when they come home. If you're planning a trip to Australia, you might be wondering how do you go about planning a route around the whole place? And how do you plan and structure your itinerary?

Well, with the tips I’ve collected for you below, you’ll have a much easier time planning out your days. Travelling around Australia isn't as hard as you think, so don't worry, I've got you covered!

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Sea Cliff Bridge, Clifton, Australia

Know the Distance

There’s a lot of ground you’re going to have to cover, even when you’re only visiting one or two cities whilst you’re on vacation in Australia. So, before you jet off and touchdown, it’s important to know just how far you’re going to need to travel. After all, you’ll be much better informed on how many miles you’ll have to cover each day, and the amount of fuel you’ll need for your tank. And that’s if you’re deciding to use a car!

When I was travelling to Australia, I booked a flight from Toronto to Sydney. But after doing more research, I decided to visit Cairns and the Great Barrier Reefs while there in Australia. So I ended up booking another flight from Sydney to Cairns. If I had done my homework properly before booking my airfare, I would have flown from Toronto to Cairns then to Sydney and back home. It would save me some time and money.

If you’re interested, you can take a look at a table of the most common distances people need to travel right here.

Got a little taste of what paradise looks like at Cape Tribulation, Australia. A remote headland where the world's oldest rainforest collides with the Great Barrier Reef. Serene beaches, laid-back vibe, small village, I could retire here.

  

Get in a Car

Speaking of using a car - renting out a vehicle for your time in Australia is usually the most cost-effective method to get around the country. If you’re on a time limit, and you can’t waste precious minutes on buses that are late and trains that stop at every single station along the way, you’re going to want to take out a rental.

Thankfully, you’re not short on options, especially in Perth, Western Australia. There’s plenty of car rental companies available around the airport, and you can always get in a car share if you’re not able to take out a vehicle of your own at this time. There’s plenty of options, as long as you know where to look!

On our way to Cape Tribulation, a 140 km journey, we drove along one of the most beautiful coastal roads in Australia, the Great Barrier Reef drive.

Stay in the Middle of Town

And finally, the accommodation you book in for definitely matters. After all, the closer you stay to your destination of choice, the less you’re going to need to travel. You might even be able to cover the distance on foot most of the time! Just make sure you pack a couple of water bottles if that’s your plan.

So, if you stay in the town centers, you’re going to be much closer to all of the action. You’re going to be able to use city center transportation to get around, and then there are the convenience stores you’re always going to have access to. And remember, you’ll have plenty of landmarks to act as a reference if you get lost.

Three Sisters, Blue Mountain, Australia

Travelling around Australia, when you're short on time, doesn’t have to be a struggle. Use tips like these to move around effectively.

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