There’s another option for traveling around Australia that’s often overlooked. Australia is a land of great distances, and in many cases there isn’t much of interest in between backpacker destinations. That’s what makes considering one of the major airlines passes worthwhile. One of the most popular is Qantas’ “Aussie AirPass”, which combines a flight from the West Coast of the United States with three internal flights within Australia.
Another alternative is the Rex Pass. For less than 500 dollars, backpackers can pick up unlimited travel for a month. Make sure you check out the route map, as the cities Rex flies to are somewhat limited. Read more: Australia flights