A Holiday in Australia - Some Tips To Help You

A holiday in Australia is an impressive experience and there is an

unbounded amount of ways you can consume your time. From beaches,

wineries, cities, rain forests and tropical hide aways you are

confident to discover your ideal adventure. You probably have an idea

of what you would like to see and do but often education of the little

things about a country can make the difference between a holiday that

is enjoyable and one that is frustrating.

You will probably land in an Australian capital city like Cairns or

Sydney. All airports have car hire booths and taxi stands. Most will

have a shuttle bus to the city or your hotel. Public transport options

at airports can vary. Sydney International Airport is exceptional

with regular trains to the city.

All cities have a range of accommodation to suit every budget. All

major towns and capital cities have residential suburbs in the

outlying areas and a Central Business Center (CBD) in the heart of the

city. The majority of vacant accommodation will be in the CBD. You

will also discover restaurants, shopping precincts, nightlife and

cultural centers close to the CBD.

Other currency is rarely accepted as the Australian Dollar is the

standard currency. Money can be exchanged at money exchange centers

and banks. All purchases in Australia include a Goods and Services

Tax(GST) and this is by law incorporated in the advertised price.

Tipping for service is not expected.

Most public transport will branch out from the city into the outer

suburbs. If you dont want to spend much time travelling on public

transport then you should stay close to the CBD and avoid expensive

taxi and bus rides. All capital cities have buses and trains with

Sydney and Perth providing limited ferry services. Melbourne also

provides trams. Public transport runs a lot more frequently during

weekdays then weekends so keep this in mind when planning trips.

Australia is viewed as a land of beaches and sunshine but the weather

can vary depending on location and season. Having lived in Australia

all my life I would have to say the best time to holiday in Australia

is April/May and September/October. At these times of the year it is

fairly mild throughout most of the country. Temperatures are still

warm enough to swim and it is mostly sunny weather without the high

temperatures of summer. The wet season is over in the north of the

country and the heat and humidity are more bearable. The southern most

states of Tasmania and Victoria may be a little cool but overall it is

the best time to experience the widest range of activities.

Armed with the above intelligence I hope you find your holiday in

Australia to be an amazing experience that surpasses your

expectations.