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Visitors Info for Travelling to AustraliaCanberra, 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:
LanguageEnglish is official language of Australia. Only a few words vary in pronunciation and usage throughout the country. ReligionAustralia is very much a cosmopolitan country - All the major religions and many sects are represented here. The Disability Information Resource.Power
Metropolitan Banking Hours
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. Post Offices
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 2013 - Most Australia Public Holidays Coincide
* Additional, ** Not State Wide. Extensive information about Australia Public Holidays can be found here Australia Public Holidays. NSW School Vacation Days
Other Australian states may vary somewhat from these dates. Public and Private Schools may also vary and some individual schools may also have their own time tables. More information about Australia Public Holidays and School Vacation Days can be found here Australia Public Holidays. Wheelchair AccessFor maps of city facilities with wheelchair access Sydney City Council. Phone Directory AssistanceAustralian White Pages - www.whitepages.com.au. Road Safety for Overseas Travellers. Driving Safely in NSW - Road Rules. Visa and Immigration InformationVisa and Immigration Information. Tourist Refund SchemeYou 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 InformationFinding Sydney Jobs - Changes in government policy has made it easier to get work visas for the skilled and backpackers. Australian Currency
See current exchange rate for the AUD Currency Exchange Rates. Sydney Business InformationPolice - Ambulance - Fire EmergencyEmergency Contact Number 000Note: The Sydney travel information provided here is a guide only - call the relevant organisation(s) direct to ensure accuracy. Beach Notes
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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Sydney Visitor Info: Sydney Tourist Information Australia Tourist GuideMore information about Australia - see the Australia Tourist Guide
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