Sydney Cove and the Opera House

Visitors Info for Travelling to Australia

Canberra, in the Australian Capital Territory, is where the seat of the Australian government resides. Sydney is the largest city in the country with a population over 4 million and is the capital of the state of New South Wales. Melbourne has been voted the number 1 place to live in the world for a number of years.

The State Capitals of Australia are as follows:

New South Wales	Sydney
Northern Territory	Darwin
Queensland	Brisbane
Tasmania	Hobart
Victoria	Melbourne
Western Australia	Perth

Language

English is official language of Australia. Only a few words vary in pronunciation and usage throughout the country.

Religion

Australia is very much a cosmopolitan country - All the major religions and many sects are represented here.

The Disability Information Resource.

• Accessibility.com.au

Power

• A.C. electrical power is 220-240V at 50Hz. Plugs have 3 flat prongs that form a triangular Y shape configuration.

Metropolitan Banking Hours

• 9 am to 4 pm Monday to Thursday.
• 9 am to 5 pm Fridays.
• Some have extended hours, including Saturday mornings.

Most Banks will exchange most foreign currencies, and foreign currency exchanges can be found at Sydney Airport and popular tourist spots such as Martin Place, CentrePoint, and Circular Quay.

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Post Offices

• Open 9 am to 5 pm Monday to Fridays, except public holidays (see below).

Daylight Savings (Summer Time)

Recent changes by state and territory governments have changed the length of time Daylight saving will run. They have been extended from the 1st Sunday in October to the 1st Sunday in April, beginning in the Australian summer of 2008. This includes New South Wales, ACT, Victoria and South Australia.

NSW Public Holidays 2011 -2012 - Most Australia Public Holidays Coincide

New Years Day	2012 Sunday 1st January and 2nd January *
Australia Day	2012 Thursday 26th January
Good Friday	2012 Friday, 6th April.
Easter Monday	2012 Friday, 9th April.
Anzac Day	2012 Wednesday April 25th.
Queen’s Birthday	2012 Monday 11th June.
NSW Labour Day	2012 Monday 1st October.
NSW Bank Holiday	Monday, August 1st. 2012 Monday 6th August.
Christmas Day	Sunday, December 25th. 2012 Tuesday, December 25th.
Boxing Day	Tuesday, December 27. 2012 Tuesday, December 26th.

* Additional, ** Not State Wide. Extensive information about Australia Public Holidays can be found here Australia Public Holidays.

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Wheelchair Access

For maps of city facilities with wheelchair access Sydney City Council.

Phone Directory Assistance

Australian White Pages - www.whitepages.com.au.

Road Safety for Overseas Travellers.

Driving Safely in NSW - Road Rules.

Visa and Immigration Information

Visa and Immigration Information.

Tourist Refund Scheme

You can claim a refund of the goods and services tax (GST) and wine equalisation tax (WET) that you pay on goods you buy in Australia. This applies to goods you take with you as hand luggage or wear on to the aircraft or ship when you leave Australia.

Work in Australia - Jobs Information

Finding Sydney Jobs - Changes in government policy has made it easier to get work visas for the skilled and backpackers.

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Australian Currency

• Australia uses decimal currency - 100 cents = $1.00
• Notes presently in use are $5, $10, $20, $50 and $100 dollar bills.
• Coins are 5¢, 10¢, 20¢, 50¢, $1.00 and $2.00.

Sydney Business Information

• Sydney Business Information

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Police - Ambulance - Fire Emergency

Emergency Contact Number 000

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Note: The Sydney travel information provided here is a guide only - call the relevant organisation(s) direct to ensure accuracy.

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Beach Notes

NOTE: Swim at beaches with lifeguards. Swimming at Australian beaches involves Swimming Between The Flags!

Ask a lifeguard about the conditions for the day. Be considerate of them, they are there for you and your children!

We wish you a safe and enjoyable stay.

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Australia Tourist Guide

More information about Australia - see the Australia Tourist Guide

 

 

 

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