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Sydney Cove and the Opera House
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.

The State Capitals of Australia are as follows:

New South WalesSydney
Northern TerritoryDarwin
QueenslandMelbourne
TasmaniaHobart
VictoriaMelbourne
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.

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

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 2008

New Years DayMonday, January 1.
Australia DayFriday, January 28.
Good FridayFriday, March 21.
Easter MondayMonday, March 24.
Anzac DayFriday, April 25.
Queen&rsqou;s BirthdayMonday, June 9.
NSW Labour DayMonday, October 6.
NSW Bank HolidayMonday, August 4.
Christmas DayThursday, December 25.
Boxing DayFriday, December 26.

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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


Police - Ambulance - Fire Emergency

Emergency Contact Number 000


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

Swim at beaches patrolled by lifesavers

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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