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= Australia Toll Roads 2025: Complete Guide =
 
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'''System:''' Electronic toll collection (E-TAG RFID + License plate recognition)<br>
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<strong style="font-weight: bold;">System:</strong> Electronic toll collection only (E-TAG RFID + License plate recognition)<br>
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'''Coverage:''' NSW, VIC, QLD (WA, SA, TAS, NT, ACT toll-free)<br>
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<strong style="font-weight: bold;">Coverage:</strong> NSW, VIC, QLD (WA, SA, TAS, NT, ACT toll-free)<br>
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'''Currency:''' Australian Dollar (AUD)<br>
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<strong style="font-weight: bold;">Currency:</strong> Australian Dollar (AUD)<br>
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'''Technology:''' E-TAG transponders, LinktGO GPS, video matching<br>
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<strong style="font-weight: bold;">Technology:</strong> E-TAG transponders, LinktGO GPS, ANPR cameras<br>
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'''Operators:''' Transurban (majority), Transport for NSW, ConnectEast
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<strong style="font-weight: bold;">Operators:</strong> Transurban (majority), Transport for NSW, ConnectEast
 
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== Do I Need an E-TAG for Australia? 2025 Update ==
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<p style="font-size: 16px; color: #202122; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; line-height: 1.6; margin: 8px 0;">No, you don't need an E-TAG to drive on Australian toll roads - but you'll pay significantly more without one. Australia converted to 100% electronic tolling in 2013, with zero cash payment options anywhere in the country.</p>
  
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No, you don't need an E-TAG to drive on Australian toll roads - but you'll pay significantly more without one. Australia converted to 100% electronic tolling in 2013, with zero cash payment options anywhere in the country.
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<p style="font-size: 16px; color: #202122; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; line-height: 1.6; margin: 8px 0;"><strong style="font-weight: bold;">Key Reality:</strong> Driving without an E-TAG triggers expensive video matching fees ($0.34-$50 per trip) on top of base tolls. For a week-long Sydney visit, this can add $200+ in unnecessary penalties.</p>
  
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'''Key Reality:''' Driving without an E-TAG triggers expensive video matching fees ($0.55-$50 per trip) on top of base tolls. For a week-long Sydney visit, this can add $200+ in unnecessary penalties.
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'''2025 Update:''' With NSW's $60 weekly toll cap for residents and quarterly toll price adjustments continuing across all major operators, understanding payment options is more crucial than ever.
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== Australia Toll Costs: 2025 Current Rates ==
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=== Current Toll Rates by Vehicle Class (2025) ===
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<td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #f5f7fa;">Sydney Harbour Bridge/Tunnel</td>
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<td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #f5f7fa;">$2.76-$4.41</td>
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<td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #f5f7fa;">July 2025: 3.2% increase</td>
 
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<td>$2.76-$4.41</td>
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<td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #ffffff;">Distance-based up to $11+</td>
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<td>Same as cars</td>
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<td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #ffffff;">Up to $33+</td>
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<td>Time-of-day pricing continues</td>
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<td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #ffffff;">Annual adjustments continue</td>
 
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<td>$11.11 maximum</td>
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<td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #f5f7fa;">Up to $10.05</td>
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<td>$33.33 maximum</td>
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<td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #f5f7fa;">Up to $30.15</td>
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<td>Quarterly adjustments July 2025</td>
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<td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #f5f7fa;">4.25% annual increases to 2045</td>
 
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<td>Up to $10.05</td>
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<td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #ffffff;">Up to $7.50</td>
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<td>Up to $30.15</td>
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<td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #ffffff;">Up to $22.50</td>
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<td>4.25% annual increases to 2045</td>
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<td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #ffffff;">July 2025: CPI adjustment</td>
 
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<td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #f5f7fa;">Weekend 80% discount continues</td>
 
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<td>$13.00 (indicative)</td>
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<td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #ffffff;">From $13.00</td>
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<td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #ffffff;">Opening end 2025</td>
 
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'''Toll States:''' New South Wales (13 roads), Victoria (2 operational + 1 opening), Queensland (7 roads)
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'''Toll-Free States:''' Western Australia, South Australia, Tasmania, Northern Territory, Australian Capital Territory
 
  
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== How to Pay Australia Tolls ==
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* E-TAG accounts: Linkt, E-Toll, EastLink (nationwide compatibility)
 
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* LinktGO app: GPS-based payment, no physical tag required
 
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* Rental car arrangements: $3.30-50/day admin fees plus tolls
 
  
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<li>E-TAG accounts: Linkt, E-Toll, EastLink (nationwide compatibility)</li>
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<li>LinktGO app: GPS-based payment, no physical tag required</li>
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<li>Rental car arrangements: $3.30-50/day admin fees plus tolls</li>
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<li>Base toll + penalty fees ($0.34-50 per trip)</li>
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<p style="font-size: 16px; color: #202122; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; line-height: 1.6; margin: 10px 0;">To calculate toll costs for cars, trucks, motorcycles and all vehicle types across Australian toll roads, use TollGuru Australia toll calculator</p>
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* $60 weekly toll cap for residents (January 2024-December 2025)
 
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<li>$60 weekly toll cap expires January 1, 2026 (government reviewing replacement)</li>
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<li>Sydney Harbour Bridge/Tunnel tolls increased July 1, 2025 (first increase since 2023)</li>
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* [[sydney-toll-roads-motorways-bridges-tunnels|Sydney Toll Roads]] - 13 toll roads totaling 135km with $60 weekly cap
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* [[sydney-harbour-bridge|Sydney Harbour Bridge]] - Time-of-day pricing, government-owned
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<li>West Gate Tunnel opening by end 2025 connecting West Gate Freeway to CityLink</li>
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<li>EastLink prices adjusted July 1, 2025 in line with CPI</li>
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* [[pay-toll-sydney|Pay Toll Sydney]] - Complete payment guide for NSW roads
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<li>CityLink concession extended to 2045 with 4.25% annual increases</li>
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* [[toll-notice-sydney|Toll Notice Sydney]] - Understanding penalty notices and payments
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* [[sydney-pass|Sydney Pass]] - Tourist and visitor toll arrangements
 
  
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* [[melbourne-toll-roads-motorways-bridges-tunnels|Melbourne Toll Roads]] - CityLink, EastLink, and expanding network
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* [[pay-toll-melbourne|Pay Toll Melbourne]] - Payment options and account setup for Victoria
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<li>Gateway Bridge weekend discounts maintained (80% of weekday rates)</li>
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* 7 toll roads centered around Brisbane with night and weekend discounts
 
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== Planning Your Journey ==
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<li>[[sydney-toll-roads-motorways-bridges-tunnels|Sydney Toll Roads]] - 13+ toll roads with $60 weekly cap expiring 2026</li>
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<li>[[sydney-harbour-bridge|Sydney Harbour Bridge]] - $4.41 peak, time-of-day pricing continues</li>
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<li>[[sydney-harbour-tunnel|Sydney Harbour Tunnel]] - Companion crossing to Harbour Bridge</li>
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<li>[[pay-toll-sydney|Pay Toll Sydney]] - Complete payment guide for NSW roads</li>
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<li>[[toll-notice-sydney|Toll Notice Sydney]] - Understanding penalty notices and payments</li>
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<li>[[sydney-pass|Sydney Pass]] - Tourist and visitor toll arrangements</li>
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* Daily Sydney tolls: $15-30 for typical tourist routes
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* Melbourne tolls: $8-15 for cross-city travel
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<li>[[pay-toll-melbourne|Pay Toll Melbourne]] - Payment options and account setup for Victoria</li>
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* Western Australia: Entire state network toll-free
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== Frequently Asked Questions ==
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=== Can I avoid Australian tolls completely? ===
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Yes, but with significant time penalties in Sydney (30-90 minutes extra). Melbourne and Brisbane offer more viable toll-free alternatives. WA, SA, TAS, NT, and ACT maintain completely toll-free networks.
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<li>Daily Sydney tolls: $15-35 for typical tourist routes</li>
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<li>Melbourne tolls: $8-18 for cross-city travel including new West Gate Tunnel</li>
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=== What happens if I don't pay Australian tolls? ===
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Unpaid tolls escalate quickly: base toll + video fee (days 1-14), +$10 admin fee (days 15-35), +$25 enforcement fees (day 36+), debt collection (90+ days).
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<li>Western Australia: Entire state network toll-free</li>
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<p style="font-size: 16px; color: #202122; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; line-height: 1.6; margin: 8px 0;">Yes, but with significant time penalties in Sydney (30-90 minutes extra) and Melbourne (15-45 minutes extra). Brisbane offers more viable toll-free alternatives. WA, SA, TAS, NT, and ACT maintain completely toll-free networks.</p>
  
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<p style="font-size: 16px; color: #202122; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; line-height: 1.6; margin: 8px 0;">Unpaid tolls escalate quickly: base toll + video fee (days 1-14), +$10 admin fee (days 15-35), +$25 enforcement fees (day 36+), debt collection (90+ days).</p>
  
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<h3 style="font-size: 20px; font-weight: bold; color: #202122; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; margin: 15px 0 8px 0;">What's happening with NSW's $60 toll cap?</h3>
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<p style="font-size: 16px; color: #202122; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; line-height: 1.6; margin: 8px 0;">The weekly toll cap expires January 1, 2026. The NSW Government is reviewing replacement measures but hasn't announced specifics yet.</p>
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<p style="font-size: 16px; color: #202122; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; line-height: 1.6; margin: 8px 0;">No, tourists pay the same toll rates. However, rental car companies often charge significant admin fees ($3.30-50/day) on top of actual tolls.</p>
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<td>Electronic only</td>
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<td>$0.25-0.37/km</td>
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<td>Limited electronic</td>
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* NSW: [https://maps.transport.nsw.gov.au/egeomaps/sydney-motorways-toll-calculator/ Sydney Motorways Calculator]
 
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* [https://tmr.qld.gov.au Transport and Main Roads Queensland]
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<li>[[melbourne-toll-roads-motorways-bridges-tunnels|Melbourne Toll Roads]] - Victoria toll road details</li>
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<li>[[brisbane-toll-roads-motorways-bridges-tunnels|Brisbane Toll Roads]] - Queensland toll network information</li>
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<li>[[pay-toll-sydney|Pay Toll Sydney]] - NSW payment methods and procedures</li>
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<li>[[pay-toll-melbourne|Pay Toll Melbourne]] - Victoria payment options</li>
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<li>[[sydney-pass|Sydney Pass]] - Tourist and short-term visitor arrangements</li>
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* [https://linkt.com.au Linkt] (Transurban): 13 76 26
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<li>E-Toll (NSW): 131 865 - NSW government provider</li>
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* [[pay-toll-sydney]] - NSW toll cap information updates
 
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Australia Toll Roads Complete Guide

System: Electronic toll collection only (E-TAG RFID + License plate recognition)
Coverage: NSW, VIC, QLD (WA, SA, TAS, NT, ACT toll-free)
Currency: Australian Dollar (AUD)
Technology: E-TAG transponders, LinktGO GPS, ANPR cameras
Operators: Transurban (majority), Transport for NSW, ConnectEast

Do I Need an E-TAG for Australia? 2025 Update

No, you don't need an E-TAG to drive on Australian toll roads - but you'll pay significantly more without one. Australia converted to 100% electronic tolling in 2013, with zero cash payment options anywhere in the country.

Key Reality: Driving without an E-TAG triggers expensive video matching fees ($0.34-$50 per trip) on top of base tolls. For a week-long Sydney visit, this can add $200+ in unnecessary penalties.

2025 Update: With NSW's $60 weekly toll cap expiring January 1, 2026, and quarterly toll price adjustments continuing across all major operators, understanding payment options is crucial.

Australia Toll Costs: Current Rates

Australia operates toll roads in three states only, with costs varying significantly by location, time, and vehicle type.

Current Toll Rates by Vehicle Class (2025)

Location Cars (Class A) Heavy Vehicles (Class B) Recent Changes
Sydney Harbour Bridge/Tunnel $2.76-$4.41 Same as cars July 2025: 3.2% increase
WestConnex (Full Journey) Distance-based up to $11+ Up to $33+ Annual adjustments continue
Melbourne CityLink Up to $10.05 Up to $30.15 4.25% annual increases to 2045
Melbourne EastLink Up to $7.50 Up to $22.50 July 2025: CPI adjustment
Brisbane Gateway Bridge $5.45 $16.35 Weekend 80% discount continues
West Gate Tunnel (NEW) From $3.00 From $13.00 Opening end 2025

Where You Pay Tolls (2025)

Toll States: New South Wales (13+ roads), Victoria (3 operational), Queensland (7 roads)

Toll-Free States: Western Australia, South Australia, Tasmania, Northern Territory, Australian Capital Territory

How to Pay Australian Tolls

You can use the following toll payment methods to pay toll in Australia:

1. E-TAG Electronic Systems:

  • E-TAG accounts: Linkt, E-Toll, EastLink (nationwide compatibility)
  • LinktGO app: GPS-based payment, no physical tag required
  • Rental car arrangements: $3.30-50/day admin fees plus tolls

2. Video Matching (Backup):

  • Automatic license plate recognition
  • Base toll + penalty fees ($0.34-50 per trip)
  • 14-day payment window before additional charges

To calculate toll costs for cars, trucks, motorcycles and all vehicle types across Australian toll roads, use TollGuru Australia toll calculator

Recent Changes (2025)

NSW Developments:

  • $60 weekly toll cap expires January 1, 2026 (government reviewing replacement)
  • Sydney Harbour Bridge/Tunnel tolls increased July 1, 2025 (first increase since 2023)
  • Quarterly toll adjustments continue across most NSW toll roads

Victoria Updates:

  • West Gate Tunnel opening by end 2025 connecting West Gate Freeway to CityLink
  • EastLink prices adjusted July 1, 2025 in line with CPI
  • CityLink concession extended to 2045 with 4.25% annual increases

Queensland Changes:

  • Gateway Bridge weekend discounts maintained (80% of weekday rates)
  • Heavy vehicle night discounts continue (two-thirds of day rates)

State/Regional Toll Information

New South Wales - Australia's Toll Capital:

Victoria - Limited Network with Major Expansion:

Queensland - Brisbane-Focused Network:

  • 7 toll roads centered around Brisbane with night and weekend discounts
  • Toowoomba Bypass - Government-owned with single toll point

Planning Your Journey

Cost Considerations:

  • Daily Sydney tolls: $15-35 for typical tourist routes
  • Melbourne tolls: $8-18 for cross-city travel including new West Gate Tunnel
  • Brisbane tolls: $10-25 for airport and Gold Coast connections

Toll-Free Alternatives:

  • Western Australia: Entire state network toll-free
  • Surface roads: Available but significantly slower in Sydney/Melbourne
  • Google Maps "avoid tolls" option for alternative routing

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I avoid Australian tolls completely?

Yes, but with significant time penalties in Sydney (30-90 minutes extra) and Melbourne (15-45 minutes extra). Brisbane offers more viable toll-free alternatives. WA, SA, TAS, NT, and ACT maintain completely toll-free networks.

What happens if I don't pay Australian tolls?

Unpaid tolls escalate quickly: base toll + video fee (days 1-14), +$10 admin fee (days 15-35), +$25 enforcement fees (day 36+), debt collection (90+ days).

Do motorcycles pay tolls in Australia?

Yes, motorcycles pay the same tolls as cars but are exempt from video matching penalty fees on most roads for safety reasons.

What's happening with NSW's $60 toll cap?

The weekly toll cap expires January 1, 2026. The NSW Government is reviewing replacement measures but hasn't announced specifics yet.

Do tourists get different rates?

No, tourists pay the same toll rates. However, rental car companies often charge significant admin fees ($3.30-50/day) on top of actual tolls.

Australia vs. Regional Countries

Country System Type Typical Cost Coverage
Australia Electronic only $0.25-0.50/km 3 states only
New Zealand Limited electronic $2.20-3.50/trip 2 roads only
Singapore Electronic road pricing $0.50-3.00/trip City center zones
Malaysia Electronic + manual $0.10-0.15/km Major highways

Useful Links & Resources

Internal Navigation:

E-TAG Providers:

  • Linkt (Transurban): 13 76 26 - Covers all Australian toll roads
  • E-Toll (NSW): 131 865 - NSW government provider
  • EastLink: (03) 9955 1400 - Melbourne EastLink specialist

Want to help improve toll info in Australia?

Are you a toll expert or frequent traveler? Join our contributor list to help improve toll data accuracy in Australia.

Help us keep Australia toll information accurate and up-to-date

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