woodsy16 Posted November 4, 2011 Share Posted November 4, 2011 Hey all in Canberra I was wondering what the transport links are like in ACT. We are currently debating the pro's and con's of shipping our car and I wondered if it is possible to manage without one for a while. Assuming that we manage to get rental accommodation close to my place of work, Canberra hospital it is only my other half and son that will need to be entertained and move around! This would hopefully just be until we could afford a used car, I'm assuming that we wouldn't be able to get finance?! Any help would be gratefully received Thanks in advance Kate Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Guest31881 Posted November 4, 2011 Share Posted November 4, 2011 Hi Woodsy, Welcome to PIO, I do not know what the public transport is like in Canberra but i would suggest in Australia a car would be pretty well essential for most people/families. Things do seem much further away in Australia and to try and cope without a car can be very difficult. Hopefully someone who knows the area will be along and able to offer a more informed answer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nik_kershaw Posted November 4, 2011 Share Posted November 4, 2011 Kate, Public transport is here but it's not great. Have a look at the below link and take it from there http://www.transport.act.gov.au/myway/index.html Nik Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
woodsy16 Posted November 4, 2011 Author Share Posted November 4, 2011 Hey Nik Thanks for the link will have a look and a google I suppose at want services may be offered in the area we intend to live. I guess I might have to learn to ride a bike after all these years! Kate Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest destinationoz Posted November 5, 2011 Share Posted November 5, 2011 Hi Kate - we've been in Canberra for 10 weeks - we do need a car but only one as I get the bus to work and find this great. We did get finance here after 2 weeks for a car loan but needed to proove I had a job here (although I hadn't started). One car is a necessity - two depends on where you live .... other options too - walk, bike, motorbike, bus Good luck!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
n30nra1n Posted November 5, 2011 Share Posted November 5, 2011 Indeed the buses are ok but not brilliant and a car is a must really. Second hand cars here are in general expensive, certainly compared to current UK prices but there are good deals around you just have to hunt. Whether to ship will all depend on that costing which I do not have any knowledge on. --- I am here: http://maps.google.com/maps?ll=-35.171713,149.106316 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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