
Keep in mind that Australia is in the southern hemisphere so the seasons are reversed to the northern hemisphere. If you book them when you arrive, they’re more expensive at local travel agencies or hotels.Īustralia is a huge country, so this really depends on which part of the country you’re planning to travel. Most day trips in Australia cost around US$100 and upwards. I booked our three-day camping trip in Uluru through them and highly recommend it.
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They have free cancellations and mobile vouchers which make it really convenient. You can find a wide range of day trips with prices and reviews at GetYourGuide. Every single trip was epic and I’ve made some lifelong friendships on my trips with them.Īnother alternative is to travel independently but go on day tours when necessary. I’ve traveled with them many times (to Mongolia, Antarctica, Brazil, Svalbard and Nepal) and can highly recommend them. If you prefer to travel with a group, check out this 15-Day Outback to the Top End tour with small-group operator G Adventures. My first trip there was when I was 17 and I backpacked around Australia with a group of friends without any difficulty or challenges. Travel Australia Independently or on Guided Tours?Īustralia is safe and easy to travel around on your own. South Island New Zealand Itinerary: An Epic 2-Week Road Trip You have 90 days to complete your travel (or extend to 180 days for a nominal fee) and your first day of travel must commence within 12 months of purchase. Choose your start and end points from the routes, and then enjoy three months to hop-on and off where you please. You can choose from hop-on and hop-off passes which give you lots of flexibility. Greyhound Australia is the only national coach service within this beautiful country. It’s the cheapest option and buses in Australia are comfortable and punctual. Your best bet is to avoid driving at night.īackpackers with lots of time on their hands might prefer to take the bus around Australia. Kangaroos often dash out to the roads especially at night, so be extra alert. The main thing you need to be careful about when driving in Australia is wildlife. There are road signs everywhere and they’re in English. It is very easy to do road trips in Australia. Petrol is particularly expensive in the remote regions such as the Red Centre, at almost $2.80 per liter. Renting a car in Australia will set you back at around US$70/day or $160 for a week. Scoot - Singaporean low-cost airline with cheapest faresĪustralia is most famous for its spectacular national parks and remote islands, and driving is the best way to see them.

Tigerair Australia - Another budget airline with good deals.


The official website to apply for the ETA is here. Two Weeks in Australia Visas for AustraliaĪustralia has a strict visa rule in that every non-citizen must have a visa to enter the country, except for citizens of New Zealand.Ĭitizens of EU member countries need to obtain an eVisitor visa online before arriving in Australia. You can apply for an Australia visa online for US$19.30 (£14,95) and takes 5 working days to process.Ĭitizens of Singapore, Malaysia, Japan, US, and Canada can get an Electronic Travel Authority (ETA) online as well. Western Australia: For Family-Friendly Adventures.Northern Territory: For Adventure Seekers (my favorite!).Victoria & Tasmania: For A Mix of Everything.Other Two-Week Itineraries in Australia.Days 13-14: Camping Trip in Kings Canyon.Day 10: Day Trip to Daintree and Cape Tribulation.Day 9: Day Trip to the Great Barrier Reef.Day 6: Day Trip to the Great Ocean Road.Day 4: Wander Around the Colonial City of Melbourne.Days 1-2: Explore the Vibrant City of Sydney.The Ultimate Two-Week Itinerary in Australia.

Travel Australia Independently or on Guided Tours?.
