Australia Travel Guide: Your Gateway to Down Under

Sydney is the major airport in Australia, despite other international airports in Melbourne, Adelaide, Brisbane, Canberra, Perth etc. It is well-connected to all International airports in India. Air Asia, Srilankan airlines, Singapore airlines are few of the major airlines that fly regularly to Australia.  If you are on the lookout for top Australia itineraries or holiday inspiration, look no further! Go on and explore the top Australia tour packages and choose an itinerary that best suits your need and leave the rest to our certified travel experts. Happy to help, always!

Australia is one of those destinations, which has something to offer all through the year. Due to its geographical location, Australia has four distinct regions and at least one of them is interesting at every point of the year. However, September to November & March to May are the best time to visit Australia.  The weather is neither too hot nor too cold that makes it the best time to visit Australia for holidays of all sorts.

Australia is one of those destinations, which has something to offer all through the year. Due to its geographical location, Australia has four distinct regions and at least one of them is interesting at every point of the year.

You might need a tourist visa to come to the Oceania countries on a holiday, depending on where you're from and how long you're staying. A general visitor visa (tourist visa) will normally allow you to stay in Oceania countries for 3 months. You can apply for up to 9 months in an 18 month period, but more than 3 months will only be granted in special cases. You might need a tourist visa to come to the Oceania countries on a holiday, depending on where you're from and how long you're staying. A general visitor visa (tourist visa) will normally allow you to stay in Oceania countries for 3 months. You can apply for up to 9 months in an 18 month period, but more than 3 months will only be granted in special cases. You might need a tourist visa to come to the Oceania countries on a holiday, depending on where you're from and how long you're staying. A general visitor visa (tourist visa) will normally allow you to stay in Oceania countries for 3 months. You can apply for up to 9 months in an 18 month period, but more than 3 months will only be granted in special cases. You might need a tourist visa to come to the Oceania countries on a holiday, depending on where you're from and how long you're staying. A general visitor visa (tourist visa) will normally allow you to stay in Oceania countries for 3 months. You can apply for up to 9 months in an 18 month period, but more than 3 months will only be granted in special cases.

Cost of visa

11500 INR

Processing time

Min 15 working days

Documents to carry

If applying for visa, exhaustive list of documents are required. You can read a more detailed version for applying in the link mentioned below. The main documents are as follows :

• Passport: Original Passport with validity of minimum six months and minimum two blank page for visa stamp.
• Oceania countries Visa Application Form: One visa application form duly filled and signed.Following form also need to be duly filled, signed and submitted along with the application
• Photo Specification: Two recent passport size photographs
• Covering Letter: Covering-Letter from the applicant on business letter head mentioning the name, designation, passport number, purpose and duration of visit in brief.

All major cities have reliable public transport system. Buses and suburban trains are used in most cities. Trams were discontinued in most cities, with the increase in the number of cars. Trams do exist in Melbourne and Adelaide. Ferries are in operation in Sydney and Brisbane. All forms of public transport systems are affordable.

Taxis are easily available all over Australia. But as they are expensive, compared to the readily available public transport, taxis are used when people are in need of a quick transport or by older people, who find it difficult to use the public transport. Airport transfer is available from all major airport to the different cities all over Australia. Drivers are generally helpful and friendly and ready to advice you about your destination and give you  other tips to enjoy Australia like a native.

All the major cities offer transport cards which can be purchased at station or other shops all over the cities. In most cities, a 'maximum day cap' is charged, which is much cheaper, than if you buy individual tickets for each trip. Most cities also allow users to use the public transport with a relatively less 'maximum day cap' over the weekends. There are other offers like, free buses in Perth, weekly card for 20AUD in Darwin, free Melbourne transport card for people who use the public transport between 5 & 7.15 am.

Key to visiting off the track places is driving. Depending on where in Australia you are travelling to, license requirements vary. Car rentals are generally much more expensive than using the public transport, but, you can pace your trip as you like it. Landscapes are stunning, which can be explored if you decide to drive.

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