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Parking Parking rules are quite strict – MOST IMPORTANTLY – do not park facing the wrong way on the road… it’s illegal, you will get booked (and possibly towed). Be sure to follow the instructions on the signs. Here are the common ones: 1P, 2P, 3P etc = 1,2,3 hours respectively. Park Rear to Kerb (I’m serious) = you must reverse in to the space~!!

Useful Driving tips

Driving Driving in Australia is an experience… I make no apologies for telling you that the driving here is terrible – especially if you are coming from the UK where you will find the differences to be immensely frustrating. The desire to communicate this fact was one of the very reasons for establishing the Travelling Doctors service
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Is a car really necessary

Is it necessary to have a car in Australia? The short answer is yes, most definitely. Although local public transport system is very good (see our guide to local public transport), Australia is vast and even local trips can be lengthy. You will find your options limited without your own transport and considering the 2nd hand cars are pretty cheap, your best option is to buy a car and use our community section to sell the car to incoming doctors when you leave section.

Guide to buying a 2nd hand car

There is a lot you need know about buying a second hand car when you arrive. The temptation may be to purchase a cheap car from the side of the road but more often than not it will end up costing you more than the value of the car.