Australia
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Entry Requirements, Visas
All international visitors (except Australian and NZ passport holders) require a visa for entry into Australia. All visa applications must be made before arriving in Australia. The length of stay and purpose of visit will determine the visa required. Short stay holiday visas (up to 3 months) can be arranged electronically for most passport holders. Check www.eta.immi.gov.au for further details.
All visitors must carry a passport valid for the period of intended travel in to and out of Australia.
To help protect Australia's unique environment, certain foods, plants, animal products, weapons and drugs are subject to customs controls or prohibition. We advise you check www.abf.gov.au for further information before carrying any of these products into Australia.
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Hand Luggage Restrictions
The Pacific Islands enjoy a warm climate all year round. June until August is cooler whilst November to March is warmer. The drier months from April to November have an average temperature of about 26°C whilst in the warmer, more humid season the temperature ranges between 25°C and 35°C.
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Health And Inoculations
The Pacific Islands enjoy a warm climate all year round. June until August is cooler whilst November to March is warmer. The drier months from April to November have an average temperature of about 26°C whilst in the warmer, more humid season the temperature ranges between 25°C and 35°C.
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Marine Stingers
The Pacific Islands enjoy a warm climate all year round. June until August is cooler whilst November to March is warmer. The drier months from April to November have an average temperature of about 26°C whilst in the warmer, more humid season the temperature ranges between 25°C and 35°C.
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Travel Insurance
The Pacific Islands enjoy a warm climate all year round. June until August is cooler whilst November to March is warmer. The drier months from April to November have an average temperature of about 26°C whilst in the warmer, more humid season the temperature ranges between 25°C and 35°C.
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Time Differences
The Pacific Islands enjoy a warm climate all year round. June until August is cooler whilst November to March is warmer. The drier months from April to November have an average temperature of about 26°C whilst in the warmer, more humid season the temperature ranges between 25°C and 35°C.
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Weather
The Pacific Islands enjoy a warm climate all year round. June until August is cooler whilst November to March is warmer. The drier months from April to November have an average temperature of about 26°C whilst in the warmer, more humid season the temperature ranges between 25°C and 35°C.
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Dress
The Pacific Islands enjoy a warm climate all year round. June until August is cooler whilst November to March is warmer. The drier months from April to November have an average temperature of about 26°C whilst in the warmer, more humid season the temperature ranges between 25°C and 35°C.
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Public and School Holidays
The Pacific Islands enjoy a warm climate all year round. June until August is cooler whilst November to March is warmer. The drier months from April to November have an average temperature of about 26°C whilst in the warmer, more humid season the temperature ranges between 25°C and 35°C.
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Getting Married in Australia
The Pacific Islands enjoy a warm climate all year round. June until August is cooler whilst November to March is warmer. The drier months from April to November have an average temperature of about 26°C whilst in the warmer, more humid season the temperature ranges between 25°C and 35°C.
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Electricity
The Pacific Islands enjoy a warm climate all year round. June until August is cooler whilst November to March is warmer. The drier months from April to November have an average temperature of about 26°C whilst in the warmer, more humid season the temperature ranges between 25°C and 35°C.
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Travellers with disabilities
Many of Australia's key attractions provide access for those with limited mobility and a number of sites have also begun to address the needs of visitors with visual or aural impairments.
'Easy Access Australia' (www.easyaccessaustralia.com.au) guidebook provides useful information about accessible travel in Australia.
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Distances
The Pacific Islands enjoy a warm climate all year round. June until August is cooler whilst November to March is warmer. The drier months from April to November have an average temperature of about 26°C whilst in the warmer, more humid season the temperature ranges between 25°C and 35°C.
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Driving
The Pacific Islands enjoy a warm climate all year round. June until August is cooler whilst November to March is warmer. The drier months from April to November have an average temperature of about 26°C whilst in the warmer, more humid season the temperature ranges between 25°C and 35°C.
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Taxis
The Pacific Islands enjoy a warm climate all year round. June until August is cooler whilst November to March is warmer. The drier months from April to November have an average temperature of about 26°C whilst in the warmer, more humid season the temperature ranges between 25°C and 35°C.
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Currency
Australia's decimal currency is divided into 5, 10, 20, 50 cent and $1 and $2 coins; notes are in denominations of $5, $10, $20, $50 and $100.
The safest way to carry larger amounts of money is in the form of a credit or debit card. "Plastic" payment is widely accepted across the nation in shops, restaurants, hotels, petrol stations and a wide network of ATMs. Any card connected to the international banking network (Cirrus, Maestro, Plus and Eurocard) should work with your regular PIN. Visa and Mastercard are accepted almost everywhere, whilst Diners Club and American Express are not as widely accepted. A minimum purchase may be required to use your credit card in some shops.
Foreign currency and travellers cheques can be exchanged at banks, travel exchanges and hotels in the major centres. Most banks across Australia are open Monday to Friday 9.30am-4pm. Check www.xe.com/currencyconverter/ for current exchange rates.
Amounts of $AUD10,000 or more (or foreign currency equivalent) must be declared on arrival and departure.
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Tipping
The Pacific Islands enjoy a warm climate all year round. June until August is cooler whilst November to March is warmer. The drier months from April to November have an average temperature of about 26°C whilst in the warmer, more humid season the temperature ranges between 25°C and 35°C.
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Shopping
The Pacific Islands enjoy a warm climate all year round. June until August is cooler whilst November to March is warmer. The drier months from April to November have an average temperature of about 26°C whilst in the warmer, more humid season the temperature ranges between 25°C and 35°C.
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Telephones
The country dialling code for Australia is +61.
The outgoing international code is 0011.
To look up local phone numbers visit www.whitepages.com.au or www.yellowpages.com.au
There are three mobile phone networks in Australia (Optus, Telstra and Vodafone). All three offer 4G services and most visitors from Europe and Asia will be able to use and Australian SIM in their existing handset. A number of smaller Mobile Virtual Network Operators also provide competitively priced pre-paid plans operating on one of the above networks. Most major providers have stores or stands at Australia's international airports; and more also offer phone and SIM packages for visitors without a compatible / unlocked handset. US visitors should check with their local provider with regards their phone's compatibility.
Mobile coverage is generally good around the major population centres, however some remote outback locations and islands do not have mobile coverage.
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Emergency Services
The Pacific Islands enjoy a warm climate all year round. June until August is cooler whilst November to March is warmer. The drier months from April to November have an average temperature of about 26°C whilst in the warmer, more humid season the temperature ranges between 25°C and 35°C.
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Internet
The Pacific Islands enjoy a warm climate all year round. June until August is cooler whilst November to March is warmer. The drier months from April to November have an average temperature of about 26°C whilst in the warmer, more humid season the temperature ranges between 25°C and 35°C.
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Television, DVD and BluRay
The Pacific Islands enjoy a warm climate all year round. June until August is cooler whilst November to March is warmer. The drier months from April to November have an average temperature of about 26°C whilst in the warmer, more humid season the temperature ranges between 25°C and 35°C.
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Geography
Australia is a vast island continent, divided into 6 states and 2 territories. It is a land of contrasts: the narrow coastal strip to the east of the country is bounded by the Great Dividing Range, west of the range lies the dry inland heart of the country, where the rainfall is slight, the vegetation is sparse and the lakes are usually dry. In the south west, there is a fertile coastal plain, while further north along the west coast, the dry country runs right down to the sea. In the north of the country, a tropical region is home to some of the oldest rainforests on Earth.
Sparsely populated and geographically isolated, Australia showcases some of the world's most pristine natural environments including 16 World Heritage Listed Sites from Uluru to Kakadu, the Great Barrier Reef to the Tasmanian Wilderness.
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Food and Drink
The Pacific Islands enjoy a warm climate all year round. June until August is cooler whilst November to March is warmer. The drier months from April to November have an average temperature of about 26°C whilst in the warmer, more humid season the temperature ranges between 25°C and 35°C.
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Flora and Fauna
The Pacific Islands enjoy a warm climate all year round. June until August is cooler whilst November to March is warmer. The drier months from April to November have an average temperature of about 26°C whilst in the warmer, more humid season the temperature ranges between 25°C and 35°C.
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History
The Pacific Islands enjoy a warm climate all year round. June until August is cooler whilst November to March is warmer. The drier months from April to November have an average temperature of about 26°C whilst in the warmer, more humid season the temperature ranges between 25°C and 35°C.
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People
The Pacific Islands enjoy a warm climate all year round. June until August is cooler whilst November to March is warmer. The drier months from April to November have an average temperature of about 26°C whilst in the warmer, more humid season the temperature ranges between 25°C and 35°C.
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Festivals and Events
The Pacific Islands enjoy a warm climate all year round. June until August is cooler whilst November to March is warmer. The drier months from April to November have an average temperature of about 26°C whilst in the warmer, more humid season the temperature ranges between 25°C and 35°C.
Important Information
Travel Insurance
The Pacific Islands enjoy a warm climate all year round. June until August is cooler whilst November to March is warmer. The drier months from April to November have an average temperature of about 26°C whilst in the warmer, more humid season the temperature ranges between 25°C and 35°C.