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 9am 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 Brisbane and surrounding areas.
Most youth hostels have access to email facilities as do most five star hotels.
Transport facilities are excellent all through Brisbane with an extensive bus, rail and ferry system running through the metro area. The fares are charged by zones of 1 to 3 zones. There is a riverside bicycle track from the city Botanic Gardens out to the University of Queensland. Restored Customs House Winter in Brisbane is very mild in comparison to Sydney and Melbourne with daytime temperatures in the range of 18 -22 degrees celcius. Humidity is low compared to further north of the state though higher than Melbourne and Perth.