Australia: New South Wales
How to get to and from hundreds of the world's airports by car, bus, train and other forms of public transport. Updates and requests for inclusion in these pages are welcomed. Information is from many sources including personal visits and may no longer be accurate.
Legal Disclaimer Last Update 19-Aug-12Albury/Wodonga (ABX):
Location: 5 km/3 Miles E of town.
By Taxi: Available.
Rental Cars: Delta Europe Car, Thrifty, AVIS (02) 6021 5399, Budget (02) 6021 0002 & Hertz (02) 6021 6166.
Airport tel No: +61 (0)2 6021 2929.
Updated Aug09
Armidale (ARM):
Location: 5 km/3 Miles SW of town.
By Taxi: A$15/10 mins.
Rental Cars: AVIS (02) 6772 6216, Budget (02) 6772 5872 & Hertz +61 (0)2 6772 0620.
Airport Tel No: +61 (0)2 67725622.
Updated Aug09
Ballina - Byron Bay (BNK):
Location: 3 km/2 Miles N of Ballina & 22 km/14 Miles SSW of Byron Bay.
By Taxi: 10 mins. Call (02) 6686 9999 or 1800 065 870 (freecall).
By Bus: Buses to various destinations including Byron Bay, Lismore & Yamba, run from the airport. Byron Bay Airbus (02) 6684 3232 meets most flights and takes ~30 mins to get to Byron Bay.
By Shuttle Van: Airport Transfers Byron Bay +61 (0)2 6685 5008, runs shuttles to Byron Bay from this airport. Vans meet most flights and prices start at $18 per person.
Rental Cars: AVIS (02) 6686 7650, Budget (02) 6686 9955, Hertz (02) 6686 2143, Thrifty 6686 7955 & Ballina Byron Rental Cars (02) 6687 4009.
Airport Tel No: +61 (0)2 6686 4444.
Updated Aug09
Bathurst (BHS):
Location: 8 km/5 Miles E of town.
Rental Cars: Budget (02) 6332 5774 is in the terminal. Hertz (02) 6332 5255 & AVIS (02) 6337 3158 are based in town.
Updated Aug09
Broken Hill (BHQ):
Location: 5 km/3 Miles SE of Town.
Rental Cars: Thrifty has cars in the city.
Airport Tel No: 8080 2222.
Updated Aug06
Cobar (CAZ):
Location: 5 km/3 Miles SSW of town.
Rental Cars: AVIS (02) 6684 9977 are at the airport.
Airport Tel No: +61 (0)2 6836 2005.
Updated Aug09
Coffs Harbour (CFS):
Location: 3 km/2 Miles S of the City.
By Taxi: A short taxi ride to town. Coffs District Taxi Network (02) 6658 9999 or 131 008.
Renta Cars: Budget (02) 6651 4994 & AVIS (02) 6651 3600 are at the airport. Hertz (02) 6651 1899 is based in town.
Updated Aug09
Cooma - Snowy Mountains (OOM):
Location: 15 km/10 miles SW of Cooma.
By Taxi: To Cooma ~A$50. Jindabyne Taxi Service +61 (0)2 6457 2444 for immediate enquires and +61 2 6457 2700 for bookings.
By Bus: Snowy Mountains Hire (02 6456 2957) & Snow Express Shuttle (1800 679 754) run a year round service to Thredbo ski resort. Buses meet most flights.
Rental Cars: Hertz & Thrifty.
Airport Tel No: +61 (0)2 6450 5195.
Updated Sep05 GS
Dubbo (DBO):
Location: 5 km/3 Miles NNW of town.
Rental Cars: Budget (02) 6884 3656 & AVIS (02) 6884 9977 are at the airport. Hertz (02) 6884 8688 is based in town.
Airport Tel No: +61 (0)2 6881 4222.
Updated Aug09
Grafton (GFN):
Location: 12 km/8 Miles SE of Grafton & 10 km/6 Miles SE of South Grafton.
Rental Cars: Budget (02) 6651 4994 & AVIS (02) 6643 2922 are at the airport and in Grafton.
Updated Aug09 www
Inverell (IVR):
Location: 5 km/3 Miles E of Inverell.
Rental Cars: AVIS (02) 6752 4977 are in town.
Airport Tel No: +61 (0)2 6728 8288.
Updated Aug09 www
Lismore (LSY):
Location: 4 km/2 Miles SSW of Lismore & 40 km/25 Miles SW of Byron Bay.
By Limo: Airport Transfers Byron Bay +61 (0)2 6685 5008, runs limousines to Byron Bay from this airport. Prices start at $110 per car.
Rental Cars: Budget (02) 6622 1900 & AVIS (02) 6621 9022 are at the airport. Hertz (02) 6621 8855 is based in town.
Updated Aug09.
Lord Howe Island - see Norfolk Island Page
Merimbula (MIM):
Location: 2 km/1 Mile S of Merrimbula.
Rental Cars: Thrifty.
Updated Feb05 ADV
Moree (MRZ):
Location: 4 km/2½ Miles S of Moree.
By Taxi: To Moree $6/5 mins.
Rental Cars: Budget (02) 6752 3455 & AVIS (02) 6752 4977 are at the airport and in town.
Car Parking: Free.
Airport Tel No: +61 (0)2 6757 3260.
Updated Aug09 www
Narrabri (NAA):
Location: 5 km/3 Miles E of Narrabri and 8 km/5 Miles ENE of Narrabri West.
By Taxi: Flight attendants on flights from Sydney to Narrabri will offer to book taxis for passengers, but if not call Narrabri Taxi service on arrival on +61 (02) 6792 2552. To Narrabri $20/10 mins.
Rental Cars: AVIS (02) 6792 3092, Budget (02) 6792 2514, Thrifty (02) 6792 3610 & Hertz (02) 6792 1816 all have offices in Narrabri town.
Car Parking: Free.
Airport Tel No: +61 (0)2 6799 6877.
Updated Aug09 www
Narrandera/Leeton (NRA):
Location: 6 km/4 Miles NW of Narrandera & 20 km/12 Miles SSE of Leeton.
Rental Cars: AVIS (02) 6921 9977 handle reservations from their Wagga Wagga office.
Airport Tel No: +61 (0)2 6959 5510.
Updated Aug09 www
Newcastle - Belmont/Aeropelican (BEO):
Location: 20 km/12 Miles SSW of Newcastle, near Pelican Flat. 3 km/2 Miles S of Belmont.
By Taxi: 30 mins to Newcastle
Newcastle - Williamtown (NTL):
Location: 28 km/17 Miles N of Newcastle.
By Taxi: A$32 to the City Centre.
| By Bus: | |
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| CDC Bus #136 to Stockton & Raymond Terrace: | Route: Stockton Wharf (Mitchell St) - Griffith/Fullerton St - Fern Bay (Nelson Bay Rd/Taylor Rd) - Bay Way (Caravan Park) - Seaside Village (Seaside Blvd) - Newcastle Airport Terminal - South St/Medowie Rd - James St/Boyd Blvd - Federation Dr/Kindlebark Dr - Medowie Shops (Ferodale Rd) - Richardson Rd/Grahamstown Rd - Lakeside Shops (Mount Hall Rd) - Raymond Terrace (Sturgeon St) - Raymond Terrace (Market Place). Timings: Buses stop at the airport every hour or so Mon-Sat and every 2 hrs on Sundays.Travel Times: To Stockton 30 mins & Raymond Terrace ~45 mins. |
| CDC Bus #138 to Lemon Tree Passage & Newcastle: | Route: Newcastle Station (Wharf Rd/Watt St) - Mayfield Shops (Maitland Rd) - Fern Bay (Nelson Bay Rd/Taylor Rd) - Newcastle Airport Terminal - Salt Ash (Nelson Bay Rd/Richardson Rd) - Tanilba Bay Shops - Mallabulla (Tanilba Rd/Bay St) - Lemon Tree Passage Shops. Timings: Buses run Mon-Fri only. Buses depart the airport heading for Lemon Tree passage Mon-Fri at 1606 & 1755. Buses depart the airport heading for Newcastle Station Mon-Fri at 0720 & 0743. Travel Times: To Newcastle Station 40 mins & Lemon Tree Passage 40 mins. |
| CDC Bus #145 to Stockland Green Hills: | Route: Newcastle Airport Terminal - Medowie Rd/Richardson Rd - Campvale (Richardson Rd/Grahamstown Rd) - Lakeside Shops (Mount Hall Rd) - Raymond Terrace (Market Place) - Woodberry Rd/Raymond Terrace Rd - Beresfield Shops (Lawson Ave) - Ashtonfield (South Seas Dr/Highway) - Stockland Green Hills (Mitchell Dr). Timings: Buses leave the airport Mon-Fri every hour 0700-1800. Saturdays every hour 1000-1800. Sundays every 2 hrs 0900-1700. Travel Times: To Stockland Green Hills 55 mins. |
| Port Stephens Buses #130 & 131 to Port Stephens & Newcastle: | Route: Newcastle Coach terminal - Mayfield (Maitland Rd) - Fern bay (Bay Way Caravan Park) - Newcastle Airport Terminal - Salt Ash School - Bobs Farm School - Anna Bay Shops - Birubi Point - Salamander Shopping Centre - Corlette Post Office - Nelson Bay (McDonalds) - Seabreeze Shops - Shoal Bay Resort - Fingal bay Shops. Timings: Buses run Mon-Fri every 30-90 mins 0500-2100. Weekends & Holidays every 2-3 hrs 0900-1930. Travel Times: To Newcastle 40 mins & Fingal Bay 80 mins. |
| Rental Cars: | |
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| On-Airport Rental Car Providers: | AVIS (02) 4965 1612, Budget (02) 4965 1671, Hertz, National & Thrifty. |
| Car Parking: | |
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| Bronze Car Park: | Connected to the terminal by free shuttle buses. Cost: 30 mins $2, 1 hour $2.50, 90 mins $3, 2 hrs $5, 3 hrs $6, 4 hrs $8, 5 hrs $10, 6 hrs $12, 7 hrs $14, daily max $15. 2 days $30, 3 days $45, 4 days $50. Each exctra day $5. |
| Silver Car Park: | 400m covereed walk to the airport terminal. Cost: 30 mins $2, 1 hour $3, 90 mins $4, 2 hrs $6, 3 hrs $8, 4 hrs $10, 5 hrs $12, 6 hrs $14, 7 hrs $16, daily max $18. 2 days $36, 3 days $54, 4 days $60. Each exctra day $10. |
| Gold Car Park: | Directly opposite the airport terminal. Cost: 30 mins $3, 1 hour $4, 90 mins $5, 2 hrs $7, 3 hrs $10, 4 hrs $13, 5 hrs $16, 6 hrs $19, 7 hrs $20, daily max $22. 2 days $44, 3 days $66, 4 days $88, 5 days $100. Each extra day $20. |
| Platinum Car Park: | Diagonally opposite the airport terminal, 200m walk away. Secure undercover parking that is locked after 2200. Cost: 1 day £30. 2 days $60, 3 days $90, 4 days $120, 5 days $150. Each extra day $30. |
Airport Website: www.newcastleairport.com.au
Updated Dec10 www
Orange (OAG):
Location: 12 km/7 Miles SSE of town.
By Taxi: $25-30 to Orange.
Rental Cars: Thrifty, Hertz & AVIS (02) 6361 9977, although they are unmanned desks and you have to make a reservation in advance.
Updated Aug09
Parkes (PKE):
Location: 6 km/4 Miles E of town.
By Taxi: Parkes Taxis (02) 6862 2222 & Parkes Hire Cars 6862 3459.
Rental Cars: Thrifty, Hertz (02) 6862 4122 & AVIS (02) 6862 6677 are at the airport.
Airport Website: www.parkes.nsw.gov.au
Airport Tel No: +61 (0)2 6861 2380.
Updated Aug09
Port Macquarie (PQQ):
Location: 5 km/3 Miles W of Port Macquarire.
Rental Cars: Budget (02) 6583 5144 & AVIS (02) 6584 5673 are at the airport and in town.
Car Parking: 0-2 hrs free, 2-3 hrs $6, 3-4 hrs $8, 4-5 hrs $10, 5-6 hrs $12, 6-7 hrs $14, 7-24 hrs $15, 2 days $30, 3 days $40, 4 days $50, 5 days $60, 6 days $65 & 7 days $70. Each extra day $5 per day.
Airport Website: www.portmacquarieairport.com.au
Airport Tel No: +61 (0)2 6581 8111.
Updated Aug09 www
Sydney - see Sydney Page
Tamworth (TMW):
Location: 6 km/4 Miles W of Town.
By Taxi: $6-10/10 mins to town.
Rental Cars: Budget (02) 6765 5910 & AVIS (02) 6765 2000 are at the airport. Hertz (02) 6762 5545 is based in town.
Airport Tel No: +61 (0)2 6760 7611.
Updated Aug09
Taree (TRO):
Location: 6 km/4 Miles ENE of Taree.
Rental Cars: Budget (02) 6583 5144 are in town and at the airport.
Airport Tel No: +61 (0)2 6591 3399.
Updated Aug09 www.
Wagga Wagga (WGA):
Location: 11 km/7 km ESE of Town.
Rental Cars: Budget (02) 6925 0661 is at the airport. AVIS 97 Edward St in Town. Courtesy pick-up & collection from Airport, Railway Station, Hotels and Motels. Tel (02) 6921 9977.
Updated Aug09
