Page 10 - Australia Destination Guide - Aluring Asia

COMMUNICATIONS Telephone Country code: 61. Public telephones are available in post offices, hotels and shops displaying a telephone unit sign and at roadside kiosks. To call Australia from the USA/Canada dial 011 + 61 + Area Code + Phone Number. PAGE 3 Population | Time | Visas History Mobile Telephone Roaming agreements exist with most major PAGE 4-5 History international mobile phone companies. Coverage is good in towns and cities throughout the country, with PAGE 6 sporadic coverage in rural areas. Language PAGE 7 Internet The Land | Climate WHAT TO PACK Internet is available throughout most of Australia but PAGE 8 Broadband internet is much slower and more expensive The wisest approach to dressing in Australia is the People | Health & Vaccinations than in nearly all other industrialized nations. Most use of layered outfits. Frequently, particularly at the major hotels offer broadband service however there change of season, the weather turns suddenly, so PAGE 9 may be a nominal charge for usage. you'll appreciate being able to remove or put on a Currency | Credit Cards Safety & Crime | Tipping jacket. A light raincoat or umbrella are worthwhile Etiquette accessories, but remember that plastic raincoats and Post non-breathing polyester are uncomfortable in the PAGE 10 Postal service in Australia is dependable and efficient. Etiquette | Taxis Generally, post office hours are Monday through Friday tropics. Don't wear lotions or perfumes in the Safety & theft tropics either, since they attract mosquitoes and 9am - 5pm and 9am - 12 noon Saturday. other bugs. Consider carrying insect repellent. PAGE 11 Shopping | Customs Bring a hat with a brim to provide protection from Media the strong sunlight. PAGE 12-13 Australia has a vibrant media consisting of numerous Food & Drinks | Religion television, radio, and print outlets including media Dress is fairly casual in most cities, though top Insurance conglomerates providing news and entertainment resorts and restaurants may require a jacket and tie. PAGE 14 services throughout Southeast Asia including Tasmania In Melbourne and Sydney, the younger set tends to Culture & The Arts and New Zealand. be trendy; women might want to take along a cocktail dress for evening dining. A light sweater or ELECTRICITY jacket will suffice for evenings in the coastal cities in the autumn, but winter demands a heavier coat - Australian electrical current is 240/250 volts, 50Hz. raincoat with a zip-out wool lining is ideal. Three-pin flat blade plugs are used but are different to Comfortable walking shoes are a must. You should those in most other countries, so an adapter is normally have a pair of running shoes or the equivalent in required. your planning to trek, and rubber-sole sandals or canvas shoes are needed for walking on reef coral. DRUGS Prescription drugs - It is recommended to travel with prescriptions for any drugs you are required to travel with for your personal health.