TRANSPORT

Australia’s public transport system includes trains, buses, tramways, ferries, two major national airlines and a number of regional airlines. Tickets can be bought at train stations, on buses and trams and at news agencies. Your education provider will be able to give you details of your local public transport when you arrive.

If you have a student visa, you can drive in Australia using a valid license from your home country. You must carry your license with you when you are driving. If your license is not in English, you must also carry an official translation or an International Driving Permit with it. There are different regulations in each state and territory regarding driving so you will need to check with the relevant authorities before you start driving. Your education provider will be able to refer you to the necessary organizations. Australians drive on the left-hand side of the road and the steering wheel is on the right-hand side of the vehicle.

Metered taxicabs operate in all major cities and towns. You will find taxi ranks at transport terminals, main hotels or shopping centers or you can hail taxis in the street. A light and sign on the roof indicates if a cab is vacant. There is a minimum charge on hiring and then a charge per kilometer traveled. Taxi drivers do not have to be tipped.