While technically the end of the famous Great Ocean Road Adelaide and South Aus is still somewhat overlooked. But the up and coming Australian city has its fair share of offerings and is your gateway to the province. 

South Aus Travel Guide

Adelaide Travel Guide 

The answer to the question, “What to do in Byron Bay?” is simple. Chill out. Wander both the beaches and the streets with no shoes, hang out at cafes and surf to your heart’s content. There is a place for those enjoying an Australian holiday, the budget backpacker and a competitive market for those on Working Holiday visas. But no matter who you are or why you came, you’ll certainly be able to enjoy yourself in the city.  

Getting to Byron Bay

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Sydney is a very accessible city. Those coming by road (3 hours from Canberra and 10 from Melbourne)  have an easy and pleasant road in via the Pacific Highway. Busses and trains arrive regularly at Central Station, however, those taking a train from Queensland will have to switch to a bus at the border as New South Wales (NSW) has different sized tracks than Queensland does. 

If arriving by air the CBD is around a 20 minute drive / taxi ride (expensive) away with light traffic.  The Airport Link offers frequent departures and is a quick and easy train ride into the city. Buy with an Opal card (Sydney’s public transit card) or most contactless credit cards.  

Hang onto your Opal card because you’ll need an Opal card to get around during your time here.  

Getting around

When flying into Melbourne you’ll arrive at either Melbourne Airport (MEL) the main international airport or Avalon Airport (AVV) for Jetstar and AirAsia flights. 

The best way to get to the Central Business District (CBD) is by taking Skybus. You can purchase tickets online in advance or at the airport.  It runs daily from 4:30 am to midnight leaving every 15 minutes. Prices vary depending on your destination as it also makes stopes in other parts of town. Prices range from $15 AUD to  $24 AUD for a one way ticket with slight discounts for round trip tickets. 

You can also take public transportation by buying a Myki card (Melbourne public transportation system) and taking the public bus. It will be cheaper but will take longer. Prices range from $4-$8 plus  purchasing the Myki card. 

You can also take the bus if you don’t mind long rides and it usually ends up being much cheaper than a flight. Take the overnight from Sydney and save yourself a night of accommodation. Find prices and schedules HERE.

Getting around