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Australia Currency
TRAVEL BASICS
All visitors to Australia are required to have a valid passport and must have either a..
Health & SafetyA yellow fever vaccination certificate is required by travellers over the age of one year..
CurrencyThe official currency is the Australian dollar. Note denominations are $5, $10, $20, $50..
Weather & ClimateDue to Australia’s vast size a variety of climates are experienced throughout the..
Culture & CustomsAustralians are friendly, laid-back and very welcoming. Family, friends and fun are high..
Language & CommunicationsThe official language for Australia is English. It is uncommon for Australians to speak a..
Transport & Getting AroundAustralia has a number of International airports located in Sydney, Brisbane, Perth..
Travel TipsScams are not common in Australia however common sense and remaining alert is always..
Food & Eating GuideAustralia has a wonderful variety of great quality food and many options of places to..
Timezone & ElectricityAustralia has three time zones: Eastern Standard Time (EST): in New South Wales..
DutyfreeTravellers to Australia over 18 years of age do not have to pay customs duty on: 2.25..
states of Australia
Queensland, Australia's long time favourite holiday destination is affectionately known as the sunshine state. It's a..
New South Wales InformationNew South Wales is a diverse and beautiful state of many facets – a terrific mixture of fabulous getaways, long..
Victoria InformationVictoria’s relatively compact size allows all of it's regions to be experienced not too far from the capital of..
Tasmania InformationIn the far southern latitudes of the Australian nation, over the wild waters of Bass Strait, the island-state of..
Northern Territory InformationWelcome to what some call the 'real' outback-the Northern Territory - home to many of the nation's most iconic natural..
South Australia InformationSouth Australia's Brilliant BlendFor your next holiday, consider one of our country's best destinations for both..
Western Australia InformationIt's more than a little ironic that Australia's eastern populous often forget about Western Australia, given the fact..
Australian Capital Territory State InfoCanberra is Australia's young and energetic capital city. It was purpose built to be the capital and as such is a..
INDEX OF ALL states AND LOCATIONSCurrency
The official currency is the Australian dollar. Note denominations are $5, $10, $20, $50 and $100 and coin denominations are 5c, 10c, 20c, 50c, $1 and $2. The Australian notes are produced in plastic polymer rather than paper and are different colours and sizes to assist those who are sight impaired.
No other currency is usually accepted for transactions in Australia and where the total of a transaction is not a multiple of 5 cents the amount is rounded to the nearest five cents when paying with cash. If you are paying by card the exact amount will be charged.
All major credit cards are widely accepted throughout Australia. It is recommended when changing money to use banks in major cities to get the best rate and avoid airports and tourist centers as these generally charge a higher exchange rate fee. Travellers cheques are widely accepted and to avoid additional charges it is advised to take cheques in Australian or US Dollars or Euros.
Australia has a Goods and Services Tax (GST) of 10 per cent which is already included in displayed prices. When departing the country travellers are able to claim a refund for GST and WET (Wine Equalization Tax) paid on goods purchased in Australia. This is applicable to goods totaling $A300 (GST inclusive) or more that are being taken out of the country and that have been purchased no earlier than 30 days before leaving. Travellers may claim at Tourist Refund Scheme (TRS) facilities located at international airports and cruise-liner terminals provided they show their passport, international boarding pass, retailer's tax invoice and the goods.
Banking hours are usually: 9.30am-4pm Mon-Thurs; 9.30am-5pm Fri; and some are open on Sat mornings.
Highlights of Australia
Sydney is one of the world’s great and iconic cities, it is recognised throughout the world with it's dazzling..
Gold Coast InformationNestled into the extreme south east corner of Queensland, Australia's Sunshine State, the Gold Coast has long been a..
Melbourne InformationMelbourne is tha capital of Victoria and regarded as the most European flavoured Australian city. It is a melting pot..
Tropical North Queensland InformationBursting at the seams with both natural and man-made attractions, Tropical North Queensland is a holiday dream come..
Brisbane Region InformationBrisbane is the capital city of Australia's Sunshine State, Queensland. Tucked into the south-east corner of the state..
Sunshine Coast InformationThe blue waters of the many beaches, the thundering waterfalls of the ranges, the perfect tranquillity of Noosa's..
Surfers Paradise InformationWithout doubt on of Australia's most popular and enduring holiday spots is Surfers Paradise, the commercial and..
Whitsundays InformationThe Whitsunday Islands sit just off the Queensland coast around 1000 kilometres north of Brisbane. They comprise 74..
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