danielh6900 Posted March 25, 2014 Share Posted March 25, 2014 One of my biggest worries about Australia and being on a WHV is how to get from A-B, getting from one job on one side of the country to a job the other side? How would you get from airport to job/job to airport etc... You get the gist Look forward to comments. Dan. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest51810 Posted March 25, 2014 Share Posted March 25, 2014 Well I think a lot of people fly or drive using car or camper van etc. Some people use the greyhound buses. Do you drive? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
danielh6900 Posted March 25, 2014 Author Share Posted March 25, 2014 I've got a full motorcycle license and will have my car license too before I go, I just don't know whether it's worth forking out for a car due to then I can't go anywhere I want as I'll be stuck with a car. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest51810 Posted March 25, 2014 Share Posted March 25, 2014 I've got a full motorcycle license and will have my car license too before I go, I just don't know whether it's worth forking out for a car due to then I can't go anywhere I want as I'll be stuck with a car. Well you could do camper van relocations I think, some people do that. I think there's a thread about it somewhere on here, sometimes they are really cheap! At least if you were to join a group of backpackers who had a car you can share the driving a bit Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wakeboard1980 Posted March 25, 2014 Share Posted March 25, 2014 What type of work do you want to do? If you want o work in capital cities, or big cities then I would say just fly from A-B Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tingtongman Posted March 25, 2014 Share Posted March 25, 2014 if you wan to stay in the big cities, then public transportation is going to be enough and fly from one city to another. if you want to travel to smaller towns and cities, do farm work and check out rural OZ, 100% buy a car, it will work out cheaper in the long run. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Britpop Posted March 26, 2014 Share Posted March 26, 2014 There are often adverts in hostels, forums, gumtree for lift shares and most places are accessible by bus, though may only run a couple of time a week. Once you're here you just go with the flow and other travellers in your hostel will advise. Lonely planet guide or similar is good too as they have basic travel info on the bus routes/schedules. Im nit sure if you have to be over 25 and have been driving for a certain period for rentals/relocations. Cars are the best as you have the freedom and can fre free to camp in but a pain in cities. Lots of people seem to buy cars, go from A-B then flog them. This can be an issue though if you're going between states, you'll want to sell your car in the state you bought it - or write it off and junk it which if you only spend $1k on the car and get from Melb - Cairns say you'll still be quids in most likely. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest51810 Posted March 26, 2014 Share Posted March 26, 2014 There's lots of groups on Facebook for Australia backpackers. Lots of people offer lifts etc or to arrange a group to hire transport Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lambethlad Posted March 26, 2014 Share Posted March 26, 2014 You really need a car in Oz. If you plan a long road trip you could probably find others to go with you and share fuel costs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
danielh6900 Posted April 8, 2014 Author Share Posted April 8, 2014 Thanks everyone, good to read. I plan on doing farm/picking/rural work. I'm not keen on cities and hate being crowded. I'm guessing public transport is either zero, or nearly zero in rural areas so a car might be a must. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shakergaz Posted April 10, 2014 Share Posted April 10, 2014 Hitchhiking is definitely an option, it takes longer but can be done. People, be it locals or othe backpackers are often more than happy to give lifts and it's a great way to meet new people. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rossmoyne Posted April 10, 2014 Share Posted April 10, 2014 Backpacker Hostels all have a bulletin board in their reception or lounge areas.... people advertise on these very often for others to share costs of travel - share a car purchase etc. Also some regional employers will pick you up from a designated place that you can get to via public transport. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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