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Transport

Public Transport

Adelaide has a large public transport system, which includes buses, trains, trams and O-bahns.

You need to purchase a ticket to travel on public transport (with the exception of the free buses within the city). For information about fees and charges, timetabling and transport options available, please refer to the Adelaide Metro website. Or you can visit the Passenger Transport InfoCentre on the corner of King William and Currie Streets, Adelaide. It is open 8.00am-6.00pm Monday to Saturday and 10.30am-5.30pm on Sunday. Information is also available in other languages

Visit the Adelaide Metro Website to download this information, in English, Chinese, Vietnamese, Greek, Italian, Spanish or German.

Airport JetBus

JetBus runs regularly from the Adelaide Airport terminal into the City. Tickets can be purchased on board.

Taxis

Also known as 'cabs'. Taxis operate all over Adelaide and are available 24 hours per day. All taxis are metered - fares are automatically calculated by computer and displayed on a small screen near the driver. The fare is not negotiable and prices will vary depending on what time of the day you are travelling. Tipping is not expected in Australia although it is common to round up the fare to the nearest dollar unless you have received bad service.

Driving in Australia

If you hold a current drivers licence in your home country you may qualify as a visiting driver (or rider) and can use your overseas licence or an international driving permit. Please contact Transport South Australia to find out about the specific requirements for you.

Some general advice on driving in Australia:

• You can only drive the type of vehicle covered by the licence class shown on your Drivers Licence.
• If your Drivers Licence is not in English, you must get an official translation of it. You can do this at the Interpreting & Translation Centre: 24 Flinders Street, Adelaide. Phone: 8226 1990.
• You must carry your Drivers Licence with you when driving (and your International Driving Permit or the official translation of your overseas Drivers Licence).

Buying a Car

If you choose to buy a car to get around the city ensure you end up with a reliable vehicle at a reasonable price by:

• joining an automobile association like the RAA
• paying for an independent vehicle inspection of the car before you buy it
• considering the pros and cons of buying from a motor dealer or a private owner
• checking that the numbers on the vehicle match the registration certificate
• considering the costs of registration and third-party insurance, which are compulsory.

Parking

In comparison with other Australian capital cities, parking in the city centre is reasonably priced, however it can still be difficult to find a park around the North Terrace campus. Most on-street parking around the city campus is 'pay to park' and the maximum parking times range from 15 minutes to 4 hours. Privatised parking can cost between $9-19 a day, depending on the carpark and your entry/exit times. Some staff may be eligible for a University car park, but in most cases, waiting lists will apply.

Cycling in Adelaide

Adelaide is a great city for cyclists. You can cycle from the coast to the hills along Linear Park and the River Torrens, passing straight through the centre of Adelaide without ever venturing onto a road.

Commuting to university by bicycle (bike) requires a street-legal bicycle, a helmet and a good bike lock. There are lots of places to park and lock your bike on campus.

While there are many good cycle paths around Adelaide, all University of Adelaide campuses are either in the city or on main roads and you will no doubt find yourself at some time riding in traffic. Cycling in traffic can be dangerous. It's crucial to stay alert and be cautious.

There are a series of bike routes in and beyond the city. A pack of bike route maps is available from the International Student Centre.

Buying a Bicycle

In Adelaide, bike stores sell specialist equipment that ranges in price, but basic bikes can be purchased at very cheap prices from discount department stores such as Target, Kmart and Big W. In such stores it is possible to get a new Mountain Bike (10 speed) for around $160-200. Refer to the Yellow Pages phone book to find the store nearest to you.

Bicycle SA is the peak recreational and educational cycling organisation in South Australia. It has about 2000 members and attracts about 12,000 participants to its events each year. Events include a daily rides program, bicycle education in schools, and a range of on road and off road cycling opportunities. Bicycle SA also represents cyclists in a range of forums particularly advocating for cycling opportunities for the recreation cyclist.

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