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AustraliaAustralia

The world’s largest island holds tropical rain forests, arid deserts, snow-capped peaks, the Great Barrier Reef, and of course, the “Bush.” Wander around Melbourne, known for its music, art, cultural museums, coffee, and its famous laneways. Enjoy the glitz of the sleek capital of Sydney and explore the iconic Sydney Opera House. Discover the gateway to Australia's Great Barrier Reef in Cairn and marvel in the beauty and wonder of the Outback's sacred Uluru.

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Fast Facts

Already booked on one of our packages to Australia? See everything you need to know before you go.

Overview

Capital: Canberra
Population: 24.13 million
Currency: Australian dollar (AUD)
Languages: English
Drives on the: Left
Time zones: AWST (UTC +8), ACWST (UTC +8:45), ACST (UTC +9:30), AEST (UTC +10) & LHST (UTC =10:30)
Entry requirements Please see our Entry Requirements page.
Staying Healthy

The sun is just about the biggest health concern in Australia, which has the world's highest incidence of skin cancer. Take plenty of sunscreen as well as insect repellant.

Center for Disease Control
World Health Organization
Weather

The seasons in Australia are the opposite of those in the Northern Hemisphere with December and January being the hottest months and July and August the coldest. Australian winters are fairly mild, but a bit rainy. The Great Barrier Reef is best visited September-December, but it can also be seen May-August (it's a bit cooler then; cyclones can disrupt sightseeing plans January-April). Be sure to take a sweater, no matter when or where you're going. 
Money & Credit Cards

ATMs are located at most banks.

Always notify your bank prior to departure to avoid any problems using your credit or debit card while traveling.
Shopping

Items unique to Australia that you might want to shop for are aboriginal art, leather goods, pearls, opals, and antiques. 
Electricity & Power Adapters

240 volts. Plug I. You will need a voltage converter and plug adapter in order to use U.S. appliances. We recommend getting a universal adapter and converter kit before your tour to Australia.

Learn more about electrical standards around the world.
Cell Phones & Internet

Want to take your cell phone, tablet or laptop, but not sure how to get cell service or wifi? Read up on using your cell phone abroad and the top 5 ways to get Internet abroad.
Did you know?
  • The Australian Alps get more snow than the Swiss Alps, with snow falling between June and September.
  • Due to the large deserts in central Australia, 90% of Australians live on the coast.
  • The island of Tasmania is the ideal spot to experience the great outdoors, since it has the cleanest air in the world!
  • Australia is home to The Great Barrier Reef, the largest ecosystem in the world.
  • Highway 1 in Australia is the longest highway in the world, spanning around 9,000 miles in total.
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