Australian holidays can be great fun if you only know how to conduct yourself and manage various aspects and formalities like customs, accommodation, language and religion, tipping culture and electrical. Without this knowledge there can sometimes be incidents that can spoil the entire holiday. Here are some tips that will help you get around and ensure that your Australian holidays are perfect.
- Customs – Your passport should be valid for the time of the intended stay and you should have a valid Australian visa. Only New Zealand residents are not required to have a visa to visit Australia. However, everyone must go through an immigration process where even New Zealanders are allowed entry on arrival.
- Accommodation – There are various options that you have for accommodation in Australia. The one that is best for you will depend on the specific objectives of your holiday along with the budget that you have put aside for the same.
- Language and religion – Australia does not have an official religion. However, most of the people in the country are Christians. Catholic churches can be found all over the country along with some Methodist, Presbyterian and Uniting Churches.
- Tips – Most of the people who work in the tourism, hospitality and transport industries are paid a minimum salary and therefore tipping 10 percent of the charges are an acceptable norm.
- Currency – The Australian currency has denominations of 5 cents, 10 cents, 20 cents, 50 cents, $1 and $2 in coins and $5, $10, $20, $50 and $100 in notes.
- Electric appliances – the Australian electric supply is 240 volts. If you plan to use electric equipment that works on a different voltage make sure to carry an adapter with you.
