Best Ways To Travel Australia

How to get across OZ and the best money saver/deals available

Australia is a great place for backpackers to travel. It is a large industry, and there are often sales and specialities given to backpackers to make your travels easier. Below are just a few places where you should first look to find deals while travelling.

One of the largest expenses during travel is transportation. Food and lodging costs depend on personal needs of luxury, and you can significantly cut down the price. However, transportation is often a fixed price. Luckily, it is now more common to see deals for students and backpackers. The biggest tip, when you arrive in cities, is to walk everywhere. Not only does it give you a better feel of the city, but it also saves money better used for other things. Of course, when you are travelling in a country such as Australia, you will need to get cross country. There are quite a few ways to be economic when planning.

FLIGHTS

If you try just a little, you can find many cheap flights that go domestically within Australia for less than $100. These websites usually are not specifically catered towards backpackers however the prices are perfect. Do remember that these flights often may have baggage restrictions, but as a backpacker this should not be a problem.

If you are short on time but want to visit more than one city, consider doing this. Some good websites to search for flights include Skyscanner, Webjet, and Jetstar.

TRAIN

Trains are a better alternative for than taking a flight if you have extended time. It is an excellent way to see the landscape of Australia, and be able to stop and enjoy cities on the way. The Great Southern Rail offers affordable discounts for backpackers. They have several options of places to travel, from Adelaide to Darwin, to Alice Springs and more. Backpackers and Student discounts are often half the price of a standard ticket. This discount is usually for the Red Service Daynighter Seat.

www.greatsouthernrail.com.au

CAR

Many people find travelling by car a cheap alternative to other transportation. There are some risks in doing so for a foreign traveller; however, it is great if you can share the cost between three to five people. Taking a car will take a significant longer time to travel, but is an excellent way to get to know Australia as more than just a tourist. Australia has a vast road system, but do be aware that in some desert areas, you should bring extra water and food to prepare for the worst situations.

With Mighty Campers you can enjoy an excellent road trip around Australia in complete comfort. You can pick out exactly the perfect vehicle for you and your friends as the camper vans can hold up to 6 adults and select where you want to pick up and drop it off.

The car option may seem cheaper first, but keep in mind that any additional costs with the car breaking down or gas will be on you. Make sure you have the proper insurance, and you may want to consider hiring or renting a car instead of buying one for the trip, depending on your needs. There is a wide range of budget rental companies catering to the backpacker’s needs. Some websites to check out include Drive Now, Mighty Campers and Backpacker Car Rentals.

Whichever way you choose to get around Australia, you will no doubt have a blast exploring the cities and the journey that takes you there.