Toll Roads and Charges

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In this section, learn how to organise and manage road tolls as you travel in your campervan. Read on to learn more

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Toll Roads in Australia

Some large motorways in Australia charge toll fees, these are electronically tolled and charged via an e-tag or by a camera scanning the number plate. It's important to check with your vehicle provider for their process on how to pay tolls as some providers will have additional fees if tolls are left unpaid.

Notable Toll Roads

Victoria – City Link (M1) and Eastlink (M3)
New South Wales - M2, M5, M7, Lane Cove Tunnel, Military Road E-Ramps, the Eastern Distributor, the Cross City Tunnel and the Sydney Harbour Bridge and Tunnel.
Queensland - Sir Leo Hielscher Bridges, Gateway Extension, Logan Motorway, Clem 7 and the Go Between Bridge

How to pay tolls

A lot of our vehicle providers in Australia have now set up automatic tolling. With automatic tolling, the toll will be paid by the vehicle provider who will then charge your card that was provided during the pick-up process.

Other vehicle providers require you to purchase their Toll pass, a “Day pass” directly with the toll company or some may also request you contact the toll company directly to pay the tolls accrued during travel.

Check with your rental company when picking up your vehicle as to whether they provide Toll passes. Alternatively contact the Toll Company per the below.

Sydney

Sydney has a number of Toll Roads operated by different companies. Some of these roads, the M2, M4, M5 and Eastern Distributor have cash booths whilst the others are electronic. A visitor E-Pass can be purchased from Linkt at linkt.com.au/sydney on 13 33 31.

Melbourne

Melbourne has two toll operators, LinkT and Eastlink and all tolls are collected electronically. Linkt passes can be purchased by calling 13 33 31 or on linkt.com.au/melbourne. Payment can be made up to 3 days after travel.

For EastLink travel, call 13 54 65 or visit eastlink.com.au.

For combined CityLink and EastLink travel, a Melbourne Pass can be purchased from CityLink.

Brisbane

Toll Roads in and around Brisbane can be paid on the linkt.com.au/brisbane website or by calling 13 33 31.

Expert Tip

Toll roads are avoidable in Australia if you allow yourself some extra time to get to your destination. When travelling to state capitals like Melbourne, Sydney or Brisbane you can expect tolls on the main highways leading to the city. Some planning prior to your travel to these locations can help you avoid the toll roads, google maps has the option to avoid tolls via the “Route options” button.