Suggestions on Australian tourism matters needing attention

What's the difference between Australia and China? What should I prepare in advance to travel to Australia? Do you need to pay attention to anything? Suggestions on matters needing attention in Australian tourism. I compiled the following articles, hoping to help you.

When you enter Australia, you must declare any food, animal and plant products, medicines, etc. It's in your luggage and fill out the disembarkation card. If you find that you have made a false declaration, you will be required to pay a huge fine and be prosecuted. ※.

Sockets in Australia are all three-hole flat heads. Although China's three-hole plug electrical appliances can work normally in Australia, the standard voltage in Australia is 240 volts. For the service life of the electrical appliances, it is better to bring the adapter plug. ※.

Queensland is an area in Australia where daylight saving time is not implemented, which is two hours faster than Beijing time. ※.

Remember to have the change ready when you take the bus. You can't find large bills on the bus. ※.

Queensland laws prohibit smoking in children's play areas. If you are in a theme park, remember to go to the smoking area marked on the map in the park (not everyone can smoke outdoors). ※.

If you go hiking in the national park, remember to know the local weather in advance, take a raincoat and a warm coat, because there is a great temperature difference between day and night in the forest. Be sure to wear comfortable walking shoes and carry a map of the park with you. ※.

It is suggested that the trip should not be arranged in1mid-October165438+early February 65438, especially on weekends during this period. Because this time is a traditional school days in Australia, it is a graduation trip and carnival day for high school graduates. ※. There are many students during this period, which is also a period of high incidence of accidents.

For the convenience of travelers, Australia has established many information centers. Even those remote towns will have such institutions. You can get local tourist information and free information here. Making full use of the information center can bring you a lot of convenience and fun.

Emergency call

First aid, Fei Jing, fire alarm: 000.

After dialing, tell the operator whether to call the police, fire or ambulance, and explain the incident area, then the phone will be transferred to the nearest scene, and finally explain the address and situation to the operator.

safe

1) Australia drives on the left, and it is recommended to follow the car if you are not fully familiar with it;

2) Kangaroos are another important thing to pay attention to when driving. If a high-speed vehicle collides with an adult kangaroo, it is likely that the vehicle will be destroyed and killed. But kangaroos usually appear at dawn and dusk, so try to avoid driving during this time;

3) Australia is a paradise for sea fishermen. But fishing on cliffs should pay special attention to tidal time and climate. Every year, some anglers are drowned in the sea, most of whom are China compatriots.

money

The currency of Australia is the Australian dollar. Money can be exchanged in banks, hotels and international airports. The most commonly accepted credit cards are American Express, Diners' Card, MasterCard, Visa, UnionPay Card, JCB Card and their supplementary cards. Try this simple currency exchange tool.

go shopping

There are large department stores, shopping streets, shopping centers, gift shops and souvenir shops all over Australia. Business hours vary from country to country, but shops in tourist areas and urban areas are usually open until 6 pm, and some States are open until 9 pm every Thursday or Friday. In Australia, you are protected by the Australian Consumer Protection Act, which requires businesses to treat every customer fairly.

consistent

The country code of Australia is 6 1.

Local calls from public telephones are not timed, and the charge is 0.50 Australian dollars each time. Mobile communications, long-distance calls and overseas calls are usually timed. The mobile phone network covers the whole of Australia, but the coverage may be limited to some remote areas. Internet cafes, accommodation places and libraries all have internet access facilities.

postal services

Post offices are usually open from 9 am to 5 pm from Monday to Friday, and post offices in some cities are also open on Saturday morning. Visitors can pick up their mail at post offices all over Australia.

language

The official language of Australia is English. However, as a multicultural country with a large immigrant population, we still have a very diverse language and culture.