Oceania
Australia
Beaches, red desert, the Great Barrier Reef and kangaroos. Say g'day, slip-slop-slap, and enjoy!
- Local time
- 06:52
- Currency
- AUD
- Calling code
- +61
- Capital
- Canberra
- Languages spoken
- English
Respect & manners
- Australians are relaxed and informal: first names are normal.
- Tipping is not expected; about 10% for great service is a nice extra.
- Respect Aboriginal sacred sites: some places ask you not to climb or photograph.
- Queue and wait your turn: "fair go" matters.
- You need a visa or an ETA/eVisitor before you fly: no exceptions (except for New Zealanders).
- Biosecurity is strict: declare food, plants and animal products on arrival.
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