Basic Info on Oz
Travel Warnings and National Security
Date: April 9th, 2004 | No Comments Travel Warnings
There are currently no travel warnings issued by the U.S., E.U., or South Africa that advise against travel to Australia. The most recent Australian travel warnings issued by these countries were issued in October of 2002 after nightclub bombings in Bali killed a number of Australian tourists. However, this is subject to [read more]
Quarantine and Duty-Free
Date: April 9th, 2004 | No Comments Quarantine
Australia�s quarantine regulations are among the strictest in the world. As an island continent, there are many diseases (such as rabies) that are not found in the country. You must declare possession of animal, food and plant products. For a detailed list of banned items, go to the Australian Quarantine & [read more]
Safety Basics
Date: March 31st, 2004 | No Comments General Safety
Australia is considered a safe country by Western standards. Strict gun control laws are in place and the violent crime rate is low. There are no regions in Australia that should be avoided due to safety concerns. Travelers should use common sense and avoid flashing money around or hanging out at [read more]
Getting There
Date: March 31st, 2004 | No CommentsMost travelers get to Australia via plane, arriving in Sydney�s Kingsford Smith Airport or Melbourne�s Tullamarine Airport. As Australia�s most populated cities (there are 4 million Sydney-siders and 3.3 million Melbournians), they have the largest airports with the most number of flights and cheapest tickets. Some flights to Melbourne stop in Sydney first to [read more]
Geography Basics
Date: March 31st, 2004 | No CommentsAlthough it is the sixth-largest country in the world, Australia has a remarkably consistent landscape. It is the flattest continent, averaging 300m above sea level (less than half of the world-wide average). The dry, desert area of its interior, called the outback, dominates most of the continent. The lack of water and [read more]
If You Need Government Help
Date: April 9th, 2004 | No CommentsSometimes, things occur that are out of your control. Your passport gets lost or stolen. You have an incident with the police. Or you just need to discuss your visa options. When these things happen, you need to contact your embassy. Here are a few foreign embassies that hold offices [read more]
Visas
Date: April 9th, 2004 | No CommentsNon-Australian citizens must obtain a visa or Electronic Travel Authority (ETA) before visiting Australia. New Zealand citizens are issued a visa on arrival (VOA). ETAs are valid for continuous stays up to three months, and valid for one year. For example, you can go to Australia for three months, fly to Thailand [read more]
Money Basics
Date: March 31st, 2004 | No CommentsIt is unnecessary to exchange money before you arrive in Australia. Western currencies such as the British Pound, European Euro, and Canadian and American Dollar, are easy to convert. The country�s proximity to Asia also allows for the easy conversion of the yen. Approximately 20 different forms of currency can be changed [read more]
Getting Around
Date: March 31st, 2004 | No CommentsDue to its large size, many travelers end up taking at least one domestic flight while in Oz. As the oldest, largest and most comprehensive Australian airline, Qantas has most of the business, but Virgin Blue has started to give the giant a run for its money in the past two years. Qantas offers [read more]
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