Tours
Best Time To Travel
Australia is a huge country with many different types of climates. The Outback is an dry and arid region known for its stunning beauty. Tourists who want to visit the Outback should come during the Australian winter(which is summer for people in the Americas and Europe). The weather will be warm and sunny, which is perfect for tourists who want to get the most out of their adventure.
Northern Australia is wet and full of green foliage, unlike the arid Outback. Tourists will find that their are two different seasons in Northern Australia. The dry season runs from April to September and is the best time to visit. The temperatures are comfortable and humidity is quite low compared to the rest of the year.
Entry Requirements
Australia requires every tourist, except New Zealand passport holders, to have a visa. Passport holders of the E.U. Norway, Iceland and Switzerland can file for a free electronic visa which allows for a 3 month stay and multiple entry. Tourists holding passports from the following countries are allowed to file for a 3 month electronic visa for A$20:
* Brunei
* Canada
* Hong Kong SAR
* Japan
* Malaysia
* Singapore
* South Korea
* United States of America
How To Get There
Australia is well-connected to multiple countries through international airways. Half of all international travelers first arrive in Sydney(IATA: SYD; ICAO: YSSY), Australia’s largest city. Other popular first stops are Melbourne, Perth and Brisbane. Travelers departing from Southeast Asia and New Zealand can depart in Christmas Island, Darwin, the Gold Coast, Cairns and Adelaide.
Getting Around Australia
Car rentals are a popular choice for travelers. Rental is available in all major cities with major chains being Avis, Hertz, Europcar, Budget and Thrifty. Finding a car rental in a smaller town can prove to be difficult. .One way fees usually apply. Bus travel in Australia is cheap and convenient, although the distances involved for interstate connections are quite long. Bus is another popular form of transport and Greyhound has the largest bus route network. Furthermore, passenger trains connect some major cities like Sydney and Melbourne.