Australia without a car

Australia might not be as well-known as the United States for being the land of the automobile, but due to the large distances between cities, previous extensive lobbying from the automobile industry, and the lack of good public transit outside a select few cities, it has made itself one of the most car-centric countries in the world. Most adult Australians own cars, and the most common form of photo identification in Australia is a driver's licence.

Although travelling around rural or regional cities is best done by car, all hope is not lost for travellers seeking to travel car-free while still having an enjoyable experience. In some larger cities, such as Sydney, Melbourne or Perth, a car might prove to be more of a hassle than a necessity. Victoria also has a rather extensive and affordable rail and coach network that covers all corners of the state, so much so that only the very suburban areas of Melbourne where you're unlikely to venture as a traveller will ever struggle without a car.