![]() Students are given the opportunity to do laundry throughout the trip, so there’s no need to pack several weeks’ worth of clothing. As such, we recommend that you keep things simple and avoid over packing. Travel Australia Independently or on Guided Tours?.Students are responsible for carrying their luggage from place to place throughout our international summer program.The Ultimate Two-Week Itinerary in Australia.Days 1-2: Explore the Vibrant City of Sydney.Day 4: Wander Around the Colonial City of Melbourne.Day 6: Day Trip to the Great Ocean Road.Day 9: Day Trip to the Great Barrier Reef.Day 10: Day Trip to Daintree and Cape Tribulation.Days 13-14: Camping Trip in Kings Canyon.Other Two-Week Itineraries in Australia.Victoria & Tasmania: For A Mix of Everything.Northern Territory: For Adventure Seekers (my favorite!).Western Australia: For Family-Friendly Adventures.Two Weeks in Australia Visas for AustraliaĪustralia has a strict visa rule in that every non-citizen must have a visa to enter the country, except for citizens of New Zealand.Ĭitizens of EU member countries need to obtain an eVisitor visa online before arriving in Australia. You can apply for an Australia visa online for US$19.30 (£14,95) and takes 5 working days to process.Ĭitizens of Singapore, Malaysia, Japan, US, and Canada can get an Electronic Travel Authority (ETA) online as well. The official website to apply for the ETA is here. The most popular international airport to fly in and out of is the Sydney International Airport. There are direct flights from Los Angeles LAX to Sydney for under $1000 return and from London Heathrow to Sydney for around 600GBP. I also recommend making a stopover in Dubai or Singapore to break down your journey to Australia. Many airlines don’t charge an extra fee for the layover. There are lots of budget airlines that fly from Asia to Australia for just US$200+ return. Since you’ve only got two weeks in Australia, the best way to travel around the country and see as much as possible is by domestic flight. Thankfully airfares to travel within Australia are affordable.Į.g. Scoot - Singaporean low-cost airline with cheapest faresĪustralia is most famous for its spectacular national parks and remote islands, and driving is the best way to see them.Tigerair Australia - Another budget airline with good deals.Jetstar Airways - Australian low-cost airline.Virgin Australia - Affordable luxurious airline.Here are the best budget airlines that can get you across Australia: a flight from Sydney to Melbourne is US$100 return (you can get them as cheap as $50). Renting a car in Australia will set you back at around US$70/day or $160 for a week. Petrol is particularly expensive in the remote regions such as the Red Centre, at almost $2.80 per liter. ![]() ![]() It is very easy to do road trips in Australia. There are road signs everywhere and they’re in English. The main thing you need to be careful about when driving in Australia is wildlife. ![]() Kangaroos often dash out to the roads especially at night, so be extra alert. Your best bet is to avoid driving at night.īackpackers with lots of time on their hands might prefer to take the bus around Australia. It’s the cheapest option and buses in Australia are comfortable and punctual. Greyhound Australia is the only national coach service within this beautiful country. You can choose from hop-on and hop-off passes which give you lots of flexibility. Choose your start and end points from the routes, and then enjoy three months to hop-on and off where you please. South Island New Zealand Itinerary: An Epic 2-Week Road Trip You have 90 days to complete your travel (or extend to 180 days for a nominal fee) and your first day of travel must commence within 12 months of purchase. Travel Australia Independently or on Guided Tours?Īustralia is safe and easy to travel around on your own. My first trip there was when I was 17 and I backpacked around Australia with a group of friends without any difficulty or challenges. ![]()
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