Getting to the Must-See Places in Australia on a Shoestring Budget

Australia has a lot of must-see places, so why not use the time you study in Australia, see more of this vast country?

must visit places in Australia

Australia is an incredibly large and diverse country, and while it is impossible to be definitive and exhaustive list, these are just some of the most popular sites that millions of tourists love to visit every year.

Great Barrier Reef, Queensland - the largest coral reef system in the world, is one of the seven wonders of the world. Gold Coast, Queensland - a stepping stone away from the rainforests and idyllic islands, the Gold Coast is a modern city with amazing beaches and canals. Sydney Harbour, New South Wales - the most spectacular place for a city with the famous Oprah House and Harbour Bridge. Sydney was built around a sparkling harbor is full of small coves and the famous beaches like Bondi, Coogee and Manly. Blue Mountains - just a short drive from Sydney and filled with magnificent views. Uluru, Northern Territory - Ayers Rock is the world's largest monolith and a sacred place of Aboriginals. It is 9.4 km in circumference, which means that the average person one and a half hours to walk completely around it. Great Ocean Road, Victoria - known as one of the most scenic drives in the country, this 250 km road is only an hour's drive from Melbourne, and passes through Apollo Bay, Port Vila, Otway National Park, and Campbell National Park with twelve Apostles, a collection of well known rock jutting from the sea. Philip Island, Victoria - see the penguin parade and enjoy a great surfing, snorkelling and diving in this area. Kimberley region, Western Australia - located in the northern part of Western Australia, Kimberley region has a tropical climate with stunning scenery. For Outback adventure, you can take a cruise around the waterfalls, cliffs, numerous rivers and rainforests. Snowy Mountains - the highest mountain in Australia is Mount Kosciuszko. Great terrain for skiing in winter and beautiful sights in the other seasons.

Cheap Travel

1 Take a cheap flight

Australia has plenty of discount airlines offering very cheap interstate flights. While many Australian universities will have on-campus travel agency, you can try logging in with the travel agencies on the Internet for alerts and book on-line as soon as you receive them.

2 Take a train

If you are not in a hurry, you can take an overnight train ride. Different rail companies provide services that operate between different cities or towns, and prices can be significantly cheaper than air tickets, especially if you are in economy class. Compared to Melbourne to Sydney flight hour, the same train journey will take about 12 hours.

3 Car pool with your friends on Road Trip

Car pooling is another great way to travel interstate. Rent a car with friends and turn while driving to share cost of fuel.

4 Interstate Bus

number of companies run the interstate bus routes. Australia is a big country, and like traveling by train, bus trips will take much longer than air travel, but they are very cheap and convenient.

5 Take a bike

If you rent a car, it's easy to take your bikes with you. All you need is to fit a bike rack or car hire with the existing shelves, and you'll be able to bike around instead of paying for transportation after you hit your destination. Cycling is also one of the best ways to really connect with the physical environment.

6 Stay at friends' houses or Share Accommodation

never pay for accommodation if you do not need. If you must, travel with more people share the cost of accommodation, use online comparison sites, and sign up online for discount alerts hostel.

7 Airport Shuttle

If you're flying, use the airport buses and trains. Most major cities have a very cheap service airports that allow you to book on-line, so once you arrive, you can quickly reach the city center, and then on to your next destination.