Australia, the land of vast desert expanse, lush green rainforests, virgin beaches, exuberating coastal metropolitans, and breathtaking wildlife has something for everyone. If you are planning a trip to Australia here are a few travel tips that could help you shape your itinerary and make your Australian experience simply everlasting.
Read: Before visiting Australia do read some good travel books or general books about it, to have a gist of the culture, people, climate, places to visit, wildlife, etc. |
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Visa/ ETA: All foreigners (except New Zealanders) are required to have a valid visa or Electronic Travel Authority to enter and spend time in Australia. New Zealanders are issued a visa on arriving in Australia.
Money: Dollar is the basic unit of Australian currency and it is decimal. Currency exchange can be made at Sydney International Airport, banks or large hotels. Banks are generally open 9.30am-4pm Monday-Thursday; 9.30am-5pm Friday. Banks accept traveller's cheques in all currencies.
Zones: There is no universally accepted daylight saving time in Australia. Each state handles it independently regardless of synchronization with the neighbours. |
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Season: Being in the southern hemisphere, Australia has a hugely varied season cycle. The summers begin in December. Plus, it can really get very nastily hot in Australia.
Health: Go for diphtheria, tetanus and malaria immunizations before traveling to Australia. However, one also needs to have immunization proof against Yellow fever and hepatitis B.
Must carry: While on an Australian trip, always remember this tip. Do not forget to carry effective sun blockers, glares, necessary stuff for rains, mosquito repellant and required general medications.
Warnings and Dangers
Poisonous Creatures: There are a number of poisonous creatures like snakes, spiders, box jelly fish, stone fish, blue ringed octopus, snails, lionfish, scorpion fish etc so take care where you step and what you touch.
Rainy season roads: Roads are not elevated and get easily flooded by the rivers in rainy seasons so care must be taken while driving. |
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Carry Back: Australian authorities are really strict about people carrying back shells and corals coming from reef as beach souvenir. So, be really careful as to what you decide to carry back home.
Shopping: Be careful while shopping in souvenir shops since they generally have highly inflated rates.
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