The emergency call number is 000 for police, ambulance and firebrigade. This charge is free in emergencies. The Australia postal service is both fast and convenient with many Australia Post retail outlets in most shopping centres. All post offices are open between am and 5pm Monday to Friday. A rate of 45c applies to all standard sized envelopes posted anywhere in Australia.
Internet access is available all through Adelaide and surrounding areas.
Most youth hostels have access to email facilities as do most five star hotels. Transport facilities are excellent all through Adelaide with an extensive bus, rail and tram system running through the metro area. The fares are charged by zones of 1 to 3 zones. The Adelaide public transport system operates as far as 20 km out of the city. Shuttle busses, hire cars and taxis are all available from Adelaide Airport.