Getting there
Some of the international airlines serving Australia are:
Qantas, Air New Zealand ,Air Nuigini ,Japan Airlines ,Garuda Airlines ,Cathay Pacific, Malaysian Airlines, Singapore Airlines and Asiana Airlines .
Currency/Credit Cards
Australian dollar.
There is no limit on the personal funds you may bring into or out of Australia. However, amounts over A$10,000 (or equivalent in foreign currency) must be declared to customs on arrival.
The most commonly accepted are American Express, Bankcard, Carte Blanche, Diners Club, MasterCard, Visa and their affiliates, even though they are surprisingly hard to use.
The fees that banks charge merchants are exorbitant, and thus many stores tend to discourage their use.
Airport and Taxes
Airport tax: A$27
Language
Official Languages: English
Electricity
Voltage is 220-240 AC.
Converters can be purchased in hardware stores and in some pharmacies on arrival
Public Transport
Taxis happen to be the most comfortable way for travelling in and around cities here.
There is a minimum "flag-fall" charge, then a charge for the distance travelled.
If you are planning to travel the country and explore rural areas the best way to do it would be hiring a car.
An International driver?s license obtained in your country of origin is required before you are permitted to hire or drive a vehicle in Australia.
Entry Requirements
Travellers to Australia need a valid passport or similar certificate of identification.
Everyone, except travellers with Australian or New Zealand passports, requires a visa.
Passports should be valid for a period of three months after leaving Australia.
On arrival in Australia, visitors will be asked to produce their passports and visas and completed incoming passenger cards (issued on ships/aircraft).
Evidence of sufficient funds for the period of stay and/or onward tickets may also be requested.
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NOTE: The information supplied here is meant as a guide only and is subject to change without warning. Therefore all divers should check travel details BEFORE departure.
