Matters needing attention in traveling to Australia

First, it is recommended to make preparations before going abroad.

1 For a portable, firm and locked suitcase, it's better to reserve a suitcase reinforcing cloth belt.

Toiletries and slippers (usually not available in hotels)

3 drugs commonly used by people

Enough film and batteries (because overseas prices are expensive)

5. Personal identification documents (ID card, passport)

6 pens, notebooks and calculators

Umbrella, sunglasses and sunscreen

Second, luggage.

1 Check one piece of luggage for free (the weight does not exceed 20kg, and the total length, width and height does not exceed 269cm). It is recommended that you use a suitcase with wheels, which is convenient for boarding and carrying.

Carry-on luggage (length, width and height shall not exceed 22 inches X 14 inches X4 inches). Please put more valuable and fragile items in your carry-on luggage. But please take your passport, plane ticket, cash, etc. With you.

Telephoto cameras and video cameras must be declared when they pass through customs to avoid being taxed when they pass through customs on the way back.

Three. Health and drugs:

Traveling abroad may make people feel uncomfortable because of acclimatization, so you should be prepared for emergencies. If you need to take certain drugs for a long time, such as hypertension, heart disease, stomach trouble or diabetes, be sure to bring enough drugs and doctor's advice just in case, and declare the drugs you bring. If there is any problem, you should be personally responsible.

Fourth, clothing.

It's summer in Australia, and the temperature is around 25℃-30℃. Australian clothes are very casual, so it is advisable to wear T-shirts, jeans, sportswear or other cotton clothes in hot weather. But there is a big temperature difference between morning and evening, so it's best to bring a thin coat. Tourists' travel clothes should be mainly light. In addition, please prepare rain gear, hat and sunglasses for emergencies. ^_^

5. Entry and exit instructions:

A) As Australia is an agricultural and animal husbandry country, Australian Customs prohibits all meat, seeds, vegetables and fruits from being brought into the country. If you bring any food, whatever it is, you must declare it. It is strictly forbidden to bring unauthorized food and agricultural products into the country, including dairy products, eggs, fresh fruits and vegetables, honey products, meat products, living animals and plants, etc. If the above prohibited items are brought into the customs, according to Australian law, the maximum fine is 10000 Australian dollars.

B) If you bring more than 65,438+00000 Australian dollars or equivalent foreign currency, you must declare it to the customs. If you don't declare, you may be confiscated or prosecuted by the customs.

C) 250 cigarettes, 250 grams of tobacco or 50 cigars, and a bottle of wine can be carried duty-free. Gifts up to A $400 can be brought to Australia and gifts up to S $500 can be brought to Singapore.

Intransitive verb foreign exchange

Going out always costs money. At present, RMB can't be used in Australia, so you must bring US dollars when you travel to Australia. According to the relevant regulations of China's foreign exchange management, every citizen is allowed to carry foreign exchange equivalent to 2000 US dollars and 6000 RMB without a foreign exchange license. As the exchange rate between Australian dollar and US dollar changes greatly, please pay attention to the exchange rate and ask if there is any handling fee. Australian dollar cash can be exchanged in commercial banks, foreign exchange shops in urban business districts, airports, and hotels, but the exchange rate will be higher. Note: When entering Australia, if you bring more than 10000 Australian dollars or other equivalent foreign currency, you must declare to the customs. There is no limit to the amount of foreign exchange brought into or taken out of Australia, but if it is not declared, it may be confiscated or prosecuted by the customs.

Seven, tipping customs

Australia is different from America. Although the service industry does not force tipping, there is no hard and fast rule. However, according to unwritten custom, tips should be given according to the following conditions:

A) Tour guides and drivers: As a rule, each tourist should pay at least $5 as a tip every day, and the tour guide will put it in an envelope for the driver and the tour guide on behalf of the team members at the end of the tour.

B) Dining room: tipping is not allowed for group dining. For private a la carte meals, if the service is satisfactory, the tipping standard accounts for 10% of the consumption (the restaurant waiter is a low-paid worker).

C) Hotel: The tip for porters is generally A $65,438 +0 for a piece of luggage. As a tip for the room cleaner, you can put 2 Australian dollars on the pillow.

Eight, hotel accommodation

A) Towels, shampoos, soaps and other items are provided in the bathrooms of hotels in Australia and New Zealand. Please note, but most hotels don't provide toothpaste, toothbrush and slippers. Please be sure to take these devices with you when you leave the team.

B) If the socket in the hotel is a three-legged flat head, equipped with a camera and a mobile phone, please prepare your own universal plug, or ask the hotel lobby counter if there is a transformer to borrow.

C) Snacks are provided in the guest room, and drinks and drinks are provided in the mini-refrigerator, but the charge is more expensive. Please check the price first.

D) The group guests will arrange a room for two people of the same sex as usual, and both husband and wife will try to arrange the same room without affecting the total number of rooms. If a man and a woman in the group are single, the tour guide has the right to make arrangements or treat them as extra beds. /kloc-children under 0/2 years old do not occupy the bed.

E) Telephone calls from the room to downtown or long distance will be charged to the account by the computer. Some hotels offer paid closed-circuit television to watch videos. Please refer to the instructions in the room for the charging standard and operation method.

F) There is no special flight requirement, and team breakfast is usually used in the hotel. Australians are used to eating simple breakfast and are extremely disgusted with wasting food. Therefore, the team breakfast provided by the hotel will be relatively simple, and the breakfast content includes bread, coffee, tea and juice. When you have breakfast in the hotel, please choose the right amount. Don't leave too much on the plate or pack it away. This is extremely impolite in Australia.

G) Don't leave the room in your pajamas. Please don't wear slippers in hotels and affiliated restaurants and bars.

H) Smoking is prohibited in some public places in Australia, such as all domestic airlines, airport indoor spaces, gas stations, restaurants and restaurants (except designated smoking seats), and public transport [trains, buses, trams, ferries, etc. ], general offices and public indoor places, tourist buses, cinemas and other places. Please follow the instructions and respect the rights of others.

Nine, property safety:

1 Take personal money and other valuables with you when you go out, and don't put them in the coach's car;

Don't put valuables such as money and passports in checked baggage when flying;

If the luggage is lost or damaged during the consignment, please contact the airline immediately for specific compensation;

4 Take it or store it in the hotel's free safe when staying in the hotel, and don't put it in the room when going out;

Pay special attention to the safety of your personal belongings and certificates in restaurants, shopping malls, hotel lobbies, airports and other public places. Team members should take good care of each other's luggage to prevent it from being lost, stolen or robbed.

X. security

A) Group activities are the safest way to travel. When traveling abroad, please avoid going out alone. At each stop, you should write down the hotel address, telephone number, room number of the tour leader, tourist license plate number, driver contact number, etc. In case you get lost, you can find a tour group.

B) When visiting large-scale scenic spots or arranging free activities or shopping, you must remember the group time and place, and greet the team leader and team even if you leave the team for a few minutes.

C) Take care of travel accessories and personal belongings. Never put valuables in checked baggage when flying, and don't check cameras, video cameras and camera batteries.

D) After receiving the checked baggage, be sure to remove the old note on it, so as to avoid misunderstanding when checking the baggage next time, which will lead to your luggage being transported to the wrong place.

E) Please take your passport, air ticket, cash, camera, jewelry, watches and other valuables with you, and it is best to carry your satchel on your side to prevent gangsters from robbing from behind by motorcycle.

F) The hotel or driver is not responsible for the loss of articles in the hotel or tour bus.

G) There are few traffic lights in Australia. Please cross the road carefully.

H) Australia's road system belongs to the Commonwealth, driving on the left and steering on the right. When crossing the road, be sure to look at the car on the right first, and then look at the left. When there is a green light ahead and it is sure that there is no right-turn or left-turn car, cross the street with pedestrians with white lines. Please pay attention to safety.

XI。 Other preventive measures

D) international calls:

People in Australia can use the stored-value telephone magnetic card (face value is 5,/kloc-0, 0, 20, 50 yuan) or coins to make international calls directly through public telephones. The dialing method is as follows: international direct dialing+national crown code+area code (province or city)+telephone number. When you make a phone call in a hotel room, you usually need to add an outside line before dialing.

E) voltage and socket:

The general voltage in Australia is 240 volts, and a three-pin flat socket is used. Some hotels have multi-zone sockets. You can also ask the hotel lobby counter if there is a transformer to borrow.

F) Drinking tap water:

In principle, only tap water with cold tap can be directly drunk, and hot water from tap cannot be directly drunk. Hotel rooms usually provide free black tea bags or coffee bags, and visitors can make their own drinks by boiling water in an electric kettle.

G) In summer, the time difference in Australia is 2 hours faster than that in China.

H) If the guests have taboos on certain foods, please be sure to inform them before the group leaves, so as to make proper arrangements in advance.

I) When you leave the hotel, please inform the tour leader or accompanying personnel and bring the hotel business card for use when you get lost. It's best to go together to ensure safety.

J) Some hotels offer pay TV service. Please consult with the accompanying staff before check-in to avoid unnecessary expenses.

K) Most hotels have triangular flat plugs. Those who have cameras and mobile phones should bring their own universal plugs (the general voltage in Australia is 240 volts). Domestic GSM mobile phones can be used in Australia.

L) The telephone in the hotel is very expensive, so it is recommended to buy your own telephone magnetic card and use it in a public telephone booth.

M) Hotel rooms generally don't have hot water bottles and boiled water, and some hotels can provide boiled water for guests after charging service fees. It is recommended that those who have the habit of drinking boiled water prepare electric cups before departure.

N) Drinks and drinks in the hotel mini-fridge are very expensive. If you need to drink, you'd better check the price first to avoid embarrassment when checking out.

O) It is forbidden to use mobile phones, pagers and game machines on the plane. Otherwise, you will be fined according to the law until you are investigated for criminal responsibility.

P) Please take your seats on the plane accordingly. If you need to adjust your seat, please contact the flight attendant.

Q) Take as few valuables as possible when you go out. Passport money should be kept in the hotel safe or carried with you. Some hotels have free safes at the front desk to serve you. Never leave valuables in your room or luggage cart. Smoking is still available in the cabin, on tourist buses and in some restaurants. Please follow the instructions and respect the rights of others.

R) When you are abroad, you need to participate in group activities, observe the assembly time, cooperate with the team leader and local accompanying personnel, and don't leave the team without authorization. You should say hello to personal activities.