
Category: Australia
Australia is a continent and country surrounded by the Pacific and the Indian oceans. The country is in the Southern Hemisphere and hence the name “Land Down Under“. There are six states –
- New South Wales (NSW)
- Queensland (QLD)
- South Australia (SA)
- Tasmania (TAS)
- Victoria (VIC)
- Western Australia (WA)
And two major mainland territories –
Important information for traveling into Australia
- Capital city: Canberra
- Main language spoken: English
- Tourist Visa: Visa is required to enter Australia (latest information can be found on Australian immigration website)
- Things you can carry into Australia: The border protection force is extremely strict in Australia (ensure all things including souvenirs are declared correctly).
- Currency: Australian Dollar (AUD)
- Forex Exchange: Currency can be exchanged at any international airports
- SIM: Can be bought at any international airports by submitting a passport copy
- ISD Code: +61
- Phone service providers: Optus, Vodafone, Telstra and others
- Cheapest airlines: Tigerair and Jetstar
- Best Time to Visit/Weather:
- Summer: December to February
- Autumn: April to May
- Winter: June to August
- Spring: September to November
- Driving licence: International unexpired valid driving licence is required

Flights
- Airasia and Scoot are the cheapest airlines to get to Australia.
- Tigerair and Jetstar are the cheapest airlines to travel within Australia.
Accommodation
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5 days travel to Broken Hill

The Blue Mountains as a tourist

Snorkeling at Bushrangers Bay in Shell Harbour

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