I am going Aus this end of nov
I would like to ask wether take night train better or bus
because my flight will reach melbourne in the afternoon so, i will go sydney that night also
wondering which's better considering safety and comfort, what you all think?
rail I will choose countrylink as it has 40% for ISIC card and Greyhound which has now a promotion, both price are about the same
so now is just which's better choice, esp to have better sleep and safe

I have just checked the flights, the lowest is $79 by jetstar but time is not really right(considering it will land at sydney airport, so if take rail, it will stop at sydney central which can save me up too)
I am on budget. if i take rail, melbourne-sydney-canberra-melbourne will only cost me $147

normally how much is the transport fee around the city?
there's a backtracker pass available
i wonder will those bonus vouchers worth about $85

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Backtracker Pass

Your passport to NSW
CountryLink’s train and coach network operates to over 360 destinations linking Melbourne, Canberra, Sydney and Brisbane with regional NSW. And the best way to see it all is with CountryLink’s Backtracker Pass, combining flexibility with great savings.

The Backtracker Pass provides you with unlimited travel on the entire CountryLink network, including the Gold Coast, Byron Bay, Tamworth, Broken Hill, Albury and many more.

The Backtracker Pass also includes four bonus vouchers on Sydney’s CityRail network

a DayTripper ticket for all day use on CityRail trains, Sydney Buses and Sydney Ferries.
a return train/bus ticket to Bondi Beach.
one way train tickets from Sydney to Katoomba in the scenic Blue Mountains and back.
The Backtracker Pass is only available to overseas visitors holding a valid passport and a return airline ticket.

Backtracker pass fares *
14 days - $232.00
1 month - $275.00
3 months - $298.00
6 months - $420.00
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Thanks
I guess I dont need to buy backtracker pass anymore as I heard there's also free shuttle bus around melbourne city
Yeah, I think there'll be some day pass for students as well, I'll need to check it up...

oh ya, again, i hope to get an answer about train/bus ,which's safer to travel at night as I am a girl backpack alone
I read in some books saying bus is safer? i dunno.... this's my first travel to a western country so, would like to get some opinion from those who have been there

I mean I am going Sydney from melbourne at night
so rail/bus better?

I hope that isnt true!
ISIC offer a lot of discounts worldwide for students under 26 who bought the card.
http://www.isic.org/sisp/index.htm?fx=isic...country.code=AU
CountryLink offer a 40% for its train ride

thanks for the info
btw, how's the custom regulation?
i saw in some post that many things cant be brought there?
i would like to know wether some package sauce, is it possible to bring there?

wat do u mean by seal?

so, which means most need to show lah?

i guess not everything can be bought there right ? esp some local food

So far, I heard that YHA around the world provide very good accomodation
but if you want so save money and get to know more local, their culture, etc , try http://www.couchsurfing.com
I will couch surf during my stay in aus this end of nov
had been couch surf at Hong Kong and Macau. It was very great experience. hope everyone who love backpack try this out!



This post has been edited by allegretto87: Nov 17 2008, 03:05 PM

Could anyone in melbourne and sydney tell me the weather there?
I am setting off next week for a fortnight
so, wondering what clothes to bring
last time, some people said 25 degree is like 35 degree
so, will it be like that start from next week?
and also how is it at night ? will it be very cool? compare to day ?

All right,i know what to do now. thank you for the replyss

How cold is 10 degree? I have never experience in a seasonal country
need to wear how many clothes for a 10-20 degree?