We get some dates confused?
Australia has the date written as – Day/Month/Year.
This is different to the USA and some other countries which have – Month/Day/Year
What is the emergency Number?
Australia emergency Number is 000 for all services.
Do I need vaccinations?
No, there are no required vaccinations for Australia or New Zealand.
Do I need power adaptors?
Both the plug and the voltage are different in Australia. It is better to use the local electronic appliances rather than bringing your own.
How long does it take to get a VISA to Australia?
You do need a VISA or ETA to travel. A VISA is usually granted in 48 hours, unless there are difficulties, in which case it may be referred to the immigration office, taking up to 4 weeks.
What is an ETA?
Electronic travel Authority. This is a type of VISA attached to your passport, and lets you travel in Australia for three months at a time.
I heard that Australia has a lot of dangerous wildlife!
Yes, there are dangerous crocodiles, snakes, spiders and box jellyfish. But the number of attacks and deaths is extremely low. It is easy to avoid the habitat of crocodiles and box jellyfish. And there have been no deaths from spiders since the early 1980s.
Can I walk or cycle between cities
Not really. The country is large. It takes several days to drive across the country. Use public transport, trains, busses or an airport shuttle service. Walking is rarely appropriate.