This tax is collected by travel agents and entered on your airline ticket. Australia is so large that domestic travel of significant distance is done by air. Qantas and Ansett are the two main domestic carriers. Few people pay full fare for domestic air travel because the airlines offer such a wide range of discounts, including random discounting and air passes. There are several long-distance bus companies but Greyhound Pioneer Australia provides the only truly national service.
Buses are comfortable, but travel between major cities is long.
Australia has a rail network linking all major cities except Darwin. Few people travel long-distances by train as it is the slowest mode of domestic transport and is relatively expensive. Car rental is a popular and economical way to travel in Australia. Highway run along much of the coast. Australia's arts festivals attract culture vultures from all over Australia to enjoy drama, dance and music.