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Words of Wisdom-Buyer Beware SHOPPING Bring your purchases home with you. Unless you are prepared to wait a prolonged period of time, Top 10 Australian Souvenirs do not have it shipped -- not even S O U T H P A C I F I C by air freight. The boomerang is probably the most quintessential Australian souvenir. Souvenir boomerangs comes different colors and sizes. Do not purchase expensive goods PAGE 3 of supposed high quality unless Kangaroo and koala plush toys. These animals are the two most Population | Time | Visas associated animals with Australia. The kangaroo is on the Australian History you are absolutely sure of what you are buying. coat of arms. The koala is only found in Australia. Kangaroo and koala PAGE 4-5 plush toys are great souvenirs for kids. History Unless you are an expert in gems, PAGE 6 antiques, artifacts, etc., you The cork hat is a hat with hanging corks on it to keep insects away. The Language should not assume that it is of the cork hat is typically associated with the outback Australia and has become a favorite Aussie souvenir among tourists. highest quality or value. PAGE 7 The Land | Climate Always take the time to read the Aboriginal art is made by Indigenous Australians and is based on their PAGE 8 charge slips for credit card traditional culture. When buying Aboriginal art as a souvenir try to People | Health & Vaccinations purchases before you sign them. stay away from the mass-produced work. This may seem obvious; but in the PAGE 9 Currency | Credit Cards excitement of making a foreign Thongs are the most favored footwear by Australians. Thongs are both Safety & Crime | Tipping purchase, travelers sometimes a great souvenir to pick up as well as a practical item to wear. Etiquette overlook this and are PAGE 10 unpleasantly surprised when they Vegemite is the quintessential Australian food item. Vegemite is a Etiquette | Taxis return home and are billed by the spread made from yeast and you will either hate it or love it. Safety & theft credit card company. Taking a few Australian road signs. The well known Australian road sign with black PAGE 11 moments to review the charge slip Shopping | Customs before signing it (and computing text on a yellow background. The most popular road sing is probably the exchange rate to be sure you the "Kangaroos Next 10km" one. Road signs can be bought as souvenirs PAGE 12-13 are charged the right amount) can literally everywhere. Food & Drinks | Religion Insurance save you headaches. The Australian flag is the perfect souvenir for you if you want to grab PAGE 14 CUSTOMS a piece of Australia and bring it home with you. Culture & The Arts Travelers to Australia over 18 years do not have to pay customs Ugg boots - the unisex sheepskin boots - are part souvenir part fashion item. Ugg boots are great souvenirs for the fashion minded family and duty on 2.25 liters of alcohol; 250 friends. cigarettes or 250g cigars or other tobacco products. Gifts are Tea tree oil made from eucalyptus is known for its soothing and included in the $900 duty-free remedial effects are a popular souvenir to send to family and friends allowance. Fresh produce and overseas. animal/plant products are prohibited.