Domestic travel within Australia
Advice and tips

There is so much to see and do within our own country that domestic travel planning is just as important as any type of travel.

As we are approaching retirement many of us are opting to pack up and see our wonderful country. Whether it is by airline, campervan, caravan, bus or train it doesn't matter.

Therefore it is important to plan for the trip of a lifetime. Download our domestic checklist to ensure you do not forget anything. Things like insurance, reservations, accommodation, rentals, maps, luggage and much more.

Travel within Australia by air has now become very affordable and you could put together a fantastic trip incorporating air and rental car/campervan.

Train trips also offer some fantastic trips such as the Ghan from Adelaide - Darwin, Indian Pacific Sydney - Perth, Overland Adelaide - Melbourne.

Buses also travel all the way around Australia and you can either book onto a bus tour or plan your trip using the bus services.

There are now some cruise companies offering trips around Australia where you get on and off wherever you choose.

For those who wish to see the country in their own car will also need to plan using the same checklist.

We will be giving you information on all areas of travel within Australia and welcome any stories you may have from your experiences. Just click onto travel stories and add yours.

Go to Australian travel advice for the International visitor

Click here to go to updated tips

go to rail travel

click here to go to the Ghan

Click here for Domestic travel checklist

click here to go to caravan travel advice