Instead, it a sent in a few boatloads of petty thieves accompanied by soldiers and sailors, some of whom later turned into rum runners giving birth to the Australian's voracious appetite for alcohol. Other popular myths come with the language. One true fact about Australia is that is located in the Southern Hemisphere, and for those used to life north of the equator, the toliets do flush in the opposite direction, the moon appears upside-down and summer is in winter. The most utilized arrival spot in the country is Sydney Airport, 10K from the center of the city. Those looking to head to other parts of the country must go to a separate domestic terminal.
Some people do arrive by boat.
Access is from places like Bali, Singapore or New Zealand. Australia is not only a country, it's an entire continent. The Northern Territory Getting Around Australia's major cities have excellent public transportation systems, so it's not really necessary to have a car. In the outback or bush, it's an absolute must. The outback is a desert area while the bush means trees and wilderness type areas.