Australia is a total of 7.69 million square kilometers in size, thus only slightly smaller than mainland USA. Traveling around Australia is essentially simple and easy as well as enjoyable.

By air there are several domestic airlines flying between all capital cities and within each of the six States. Rail travel to most parts of Australia is also quite abundant and generally comfortable. Road transport is also easy, with an enormous network of highways as well as roads, most of which are hard surfaced and usually well maintained. Rental vehicles are always readily available and for those who prefer to be driven there are many other ways to travel by bus particularly.

Within the main capital cities there are ferry services, buses, of course, as well as light rail, monorail and tram travel in several such place. Traveling by ferry on the harbours of Sydney, Brisbane and Melbourne are amongst the major tourist attractions, with wonderful scenery.

For further information about any of the Australian States please click on whichever one you’d like to explore by way of tourist maps and information below.