New South Wales is located in southeastern Australia, and it is the most populous state with Sydney as its capital. The state allows short-term visitors to drive legally with their original foreign driver's license along with an officially recognized translation, but there are requirements on the length of stay: temporary visa holders residing in the state beyond a certain time limit (e.g., 6 months) need to obtain a New South Wales driver's license to continue driving legally.
Victoria is located in southeastern Australia with Melbourne as its capital, known as a center of culture and art activities. The state of Victoria has clear regulations regarding foreign driver's licenses: Short-term visitors can use their original foreign driver's license along with a translation to drive, but once they are considered a local resident or have stayed in the state beyond the prescribed time, they need to convert their foreign license to a Victorian driver's license.
Queensland is located in northeastern Australia, known for the Great Barrier Reef and seaside holiday destinations. The state's regulations for foreign driver's license holders are similar to those of other states: short-term visitors can drive vehicles with their original foreign license and a recognized translation, but they must comply with local traffic laws and validity period requirements. It is recommended to check the Queensland Department of Transport website for the latest rules before traveling.
Western Australia is located in western Australia with Perth as its capital. It is the largest state by area, featuring vast natural landscapes and self-driving routes. Visitors holding a Chinese driver's license are generally required to carry their original license and a valid translation. Short-term stays allow for self-driving, but specific periods and conditions should follow the regulations of the local road management authority.
Sydney, the capital of New South Wales, is one of the largest cities in Australia, known for the Sydney Opera House and Harbour Bridge. It is a common starting point or destination for self-driving tourists. Chinese visitors driving in Sydney need to comply with New South Wales' driver's license regulations, carrying an original Chinese license and a qualified translation to drive legally within the permitted stay period.
Melbourne, the capital of Victoria, is hailed as Australia's cultural and coffee capital and is a popular self-driving city. Chinese driver's license holders coming to Melbourne for self-driving must prepare their original license and translation as per Victoria's regulations and convert their foreign license to a local Victorian license before becoming a resident or exceeding the permitted stay period.
