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, PROGRESS sets up a meeting point at Sydney and Melbourne airports to help you. We also have an airport picked up services 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:
Whereis.com.au
City Transit Services