Money

  • One Australian Dollar (AUD) = 100 cents
  • Common note denominations: $5 $10 $20 $50 $100
  • Common coin denominations: $0.05 $0.10 $0.20 $0.50 $1 $2
  • For current rates, consult the Biarritz Currency Converter
  • Banking hours: 09:30-16:00 Mon-Thu, 09:30-17:00 Fri

Visa's

Information on obtaining Visa's for visits to Australia may be obtained from Australian Trade and Diplomatic Offices. This worldwide directory is maintained by the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade.

Customs

Australia has strict duty free allowances and quarantine restrictions on the importation of animals, plants and animal/plant products. Products sourced from protected or endangered species are also prohibited.

For more details, visit the Australian Customs Site.

Power

Electrical power is supplied at 240V 50Hz.

Phone

  • Dialing into Australia: Country code = 61
  • Dialing out of Australia: Access code = 0011
  • Look up Telephone Directories - Yellow Pages - White Pages

Driving

A valid foreign driving licence is generally acceptable for visitors. You should confirm with your car hire company upon arrival.

 

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