Australia

Australia is vast, diverse and enticing. Multicultural Australia revels in a Pacific Rim location that drenches it in sunshine. One of the countries lures is its sense of space. A beach, a patch of tropical forest or a piece of sandy dessert all to yourself, and don’t forget the world’s largest coral reef.

Faces Facts

Climate: Being in the southern hemisphere the seasons are opposite those in North America and Europe.

Best time to dive: Diving is possible all year round.

What you can see: The amazing Great Barrier Reef, sharks, potato cod, whale sharks, sea dragons. Wreck diving is also possible Visibility: 30+ (98ft. +)

Water Temperature: 26-29°C (78-84°F)

Languages Spoken: English

Currency: Australian Dollar (AUD)

ATM’s and Banks: ATM’s and banks are widely accessible. All major credit cards are accepted.

Time Zone: UTC+9 to +11DST

Voltage: 220V/50HZ

Health Regulations: Please consult your doctor or nearest health authorities for up-to-date medical travel information well before departure.

Visa Requirements: British, Canadian, American and other EU nationals can apply for an ETA. It is an electronically stored authority for travel to Australia for tourism, short-term business or elective study purposes, which allows multiple entries for stays of up to three months for people from certain countries. The ETA is valid for 12 months from date of issue, or for the life of the passport if it is less than 12 months. An ETA is invisible and therefore will not show up in your passport. All nationals referred to above are eligible for an ETA except: Bulgaria, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Estonia, Hungary, Latvia, Lithuania, Poland, Romania, Slovak Republic and Slovenia. Nationals not referred to above are advised to contact the embassy/high commission to check visa requirements. For more up to date information on visa requirements check www.immi.gov.au

Top Tip

You’ll never do it all in one trip so concentrate on one area and jump in with both feet. Hang out at Bondi or Manly beach, or visit Ayers Rock, Australia’s most iconic image.