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Photo: Australian Parliament Building, Canberra.
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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:
Driving in Australia
Driving Info for Travellers in Australia
Language
English is official language of Australia. Only a few words vary in pronunciation and usage throughout the country. The accent is called ’Aussie’.
Religion
Australia 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.
Future Australia Public Holidays Dates
New Years Day
Australia Day
Note: The Australia Day dates may be changed.
Good Friday
Easter Sunday
Easter Monday
Anzac Day
King’s Birthday Holiday
Edward VII, who reigned from 1901-1910, moved the date to June. Better weather in the UK.
King Charles was born on November 14, 1948.
Note: Varies between states and territories.
Australia Labour Day
Note: Varies between states and territories.
Note: Northern Territory calls it May Day.
Christmas Day
Boxing Day
Note: Seasons are reversed in Australia from the Northern Hemisphere.
Australia Public Holidays
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 Safety - 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.
Australian Currency
See current exchange rate for the AUD Currency Exchange Rates.
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.
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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Main Photo: Australian Parliament Building, Canberra.
Photo: Sydney Cove and the Opera House