Australia

Arriving in Australia in 1982 as an immigrant from the UK was a daunting but exciting time of my life. I was in my teenage years when my family and I arrived, and everything in Australia felt so foreign, so vast and so hot compared to the dreary cold
of the UK. But we were welcomed by Australia’s rich landscape, a fascinating mix of climate, its spectacular coastlines and beaches, and most importantly, Australia’s laid-back culture, which we now call home, one of the world’s most amazing travel
destinations.

THE BEST TIME TO VISIT
Spring and Autumn are amongst the best times for a trip Australia.

Spring ~ September, October, November
Summer ~ December, January, February
Autumn ~ March, April, May

WHAT TO EXPECT

Language: The official language is English

Currency: Australian Dollar (AUD)

Banks & ATMs: Australia uses Type I, the two or three pinned plugs with flat pins shaped like a V. The standard voltage is 230 V, and the typical frequency is 50 Hz.

Plugs and Sockets: Oceania uses Type I, the two or three pinned plugs with flat pins shaped like a V. The standard voltage is 230V, and the typical frequency is 50 Hz.

Consider carrying a universal adapter.

Safety: Although Australia is one of the safest countries globally, it is notorious for its poisonous spiders, snakes, deadly jellyfish and sharks in the ocean.

Fli ght Flight Connections:

Qantas Airways is the national carrier for Australia (also known as the Flying Kangaroo.

Virgin Australia and Jetstar Airways are also common carriers in Australia.

Check WayAway or Skyscanner for great airfares.

Hobart Travel Guide

Australia, Tasmania

An expat living in Australia

Australia, Expat Life

Life in Australia as an expat

Emerald & Rubyvale

Australia, Oceania, Queensland

Explore Sapphire Gemfields.

Sydney – The Harbour City

Day Trips, New South Wales

The Harbour City

Sydney’s – New Years Eve

Australia, Day Trips, New South Wales

Celebrating the New Year with a dramatic outburst of pyrotechnic fireworks.

Road Trip to the Heart of the Outback

Queensland, Road Trips

The Australian Outback.

Dandenong Ranges

Day Trips, Victoria

Dandenong Ranges in central-south Victoria, located 52 km east of Melbourne CBD.

Blue Mountains

Australia, Day Trips, New South Wales

A rugged region west of Sydney

Byron Bay – Sand, Sun and Serenity

New South Wales

A coastal town of New South Wales.

Watsons Bay

City Breaks, Day Trips, New South Wales

Watsons Bay - a unique harbourside.

Coffs Harbour & Sawtell

Day Trips, New South Wales

A city on the north coast of New South Wales, Australia.

Southern Highlands

Day Trips, New South Wales

Heritage towns and rolling hills

Brisbane – River City

Queensland

The River City

Adelaide

Australia, South Australia

Wine Capital of Australia.

YOT – Brisbane River

City Breaks, Day Trips, Queensland

The YOT Club is the World’s first Super Yacht

Uluru – Ayers Rock

Australia, Day Trips, Northern Territory

Uluru, also known as Ayers Rock, is one of Australia's most iconic landmarks

Bangalow

Day Trips, New South Wales

Located in the gentle hills of the Northern Rivers

Kangaroo Island

Day Trips, South Australia

Kangaroo Island, located off the coast of South Australia.

Covid-19 Vaccine Rollout Australia

Australia

Australia Zoo

Australia, Day Trips, Queensland

Home of the Crocodile Hunter

Stradbroke Island (Minjerribah)

Day Trips, Queensland

Colloquially knowns as Straddie

Eumundi Markets

Day Trips, Queensland

A popular open-air market located on the Sunshine Coast.

Brisbane to Tin Can Bay

Australia, Australia Road Trips, Queensland

A charming Queensland coastal town.

Rainbow Beach

Beaches, Day Trips, Queensland

Rainbow Beach is a coastal rural town located in the Gympie Region.

Toowoomba – Garden City

Australia, Day Trips

An iconic Queensland event which is held every year for 10 days.

Mary Cairncross Reserve

Australian Walks, Queensland, Walks

The Mary Cairncross Reserve in the Blackall Range is a conservation park.

Noosa

Australia, Day Trips, Queensland

Noosa is an Australian resort area, known for its heavy surf, cafes and boutiques.

Purling Brook Falls, Springbrook

Australian Walks, Day Trips, Queensland, Walks

A UNESCO World Heritage-listed site.

Mt Tambourine

Australia, Day Trips, Queensland, Walks

Home to lush rainforests and stunning views, just outside Brisbane.

Bagara Beach

Beaches, Day Trips, Queensland

Bargara is on the Central Coast of Queensland.

Brisbane to Townsville

Australia, Oceania, Queensland, Road Trips

A road trip Brisbane to Townsville.

Lake Samsonvale – Bullocky Rest

Australia, Day Trips

Overlooking Lake Samsonvale in QLD

Fraser Island

Australia, Day Trips, Queensland

The world’s largest sand island, stretching over 120km.

Dolphins at Tin Can Bay

Environment, Queensland

A rare opportunity to interact with wild Australian Humpback dolphins.

Gold Coast

Day Trips, Queensland

Sandy beaches and great surfing.

Perth

Australia, Western Australia

The capital of Western Australia.

Melbourne

Australia, Victoria

Melbourne, the cultural capital of Australia, a vibrant and dynamic city.

Townsville

Australia, City Breaks, Queensland

Townsville is a coastal city in northeastern Queensland.

Twelve Apostles

Australia, Day Trips, Victoria

Great Ocean Road

Phillip Island

Australia, Day Trips, Oceania, Victoria

Phillip Island is located off Australia’s southern coast.

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