Sydney | Australia tourist information

It may be very help for you to print out any Sydney tourist information
here that could come in useful for you during your visit.

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EMERGENCY SERVICES IN SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA

Call 000 for Fire Police or ambulance EMERGENCY ONLY

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BANKS IN SYDNEY
ATM machines [Cash Machines] are widely available and can be used 24 hours a day. Banks are available in most areas Please note banking hours are 9.30 – 4pm Monday through to Thursday and until 5pm on Friday.

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TRAVEL VISAS
Most people need a visa to enter Australia as a visitor, it can be obtained over the Internet and at airline offices, which will charge an additional fee. This is usually in the form of an Electronic Travel Authority (ETA), of which there is no evidence in your passport, it is tagged electronically. A visitor’s visa, permits a stay of up to 3 months from the day you entered Australia. It will allow you to leave and return to Australia over a period of twelve months. Whilst you are in Australia you can apply for your stay to be extended. Visitors up to 30 years of age and of certain nationalities can apply for a Working Holiday visas but MUST be applied for whilst off shore. important Sydney tourist information is available on a government website
*Overseas guests should visit the Australian Visa Bureau for Electronic Travel Authorities and Visitor Visas. Australian travel visas.
Australian Consulates
Embassy’s and High Commissions are in Canberra.
Australian Consulates

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TRANSPORT, BUSES AND TRAINS.
The links below are sites that will help you plan your journey around Sydney and regional New South Wales

Fares and timetables for Sydney and regional public transport.

Transport info
line....link

Sydney Buses...link

Sydney ferries....link

City Rail....link
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Sydney road traffic information -Live

Sydney road traffic information -Live... more
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SYDNEY AIRPORT

Mascot, NSW 1460, Australia
Airport Code
SYD
International telephone Code
00 61 then miss off the 0
Telephone 02 9667 9111
Fax 02 9667 1592
Time Zone
GMT + 10 (GMT + 11 from the last Sunday in October to the last Sunday in March)
Location
The airport is located 9km (6 miles) south of Sydney



Sydney Airport

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BEACH SAFTEY IN AUSTRALIA

Swim only between the flags on beaches that are patrolled and never ever swim alone. Australian surf is powerful and even strong swimmers can soon be in danger. If there are no life guards are patrolling on the beach do not go into the water. BE careful in the sun and avoid possible serious burns, remember the Aussie slogan for safety in the sun “slip, slap, slop” slip on your shirt, slap on your hat and slop on a high protection sunscreen.
Beach safety in Australia

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DRINKING ALCOHOL IN AUSTRALIA.
The legal drinking age is 18. You WILL be asked to provide photo ID [if you appear to be under 25] at any venue where alcohol is served. please carry ID with you at all times if you require an alcholic beverage

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DRIVING IN SYDNEY AND AUSTRALIA
Seatbelts in cars are compulsory and MUST be used at all times, drink driving is a very serious offence and random breath testing is common, at any time of the night or day. Always observe speed limits as speed cameras could be and are everywhere. If you park illegally your car could be towed to a depot and it’s expensive and very inconvenient to get it back.
Driving in Sydney and Australia

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ELECTRICITY IN AUSTRALIA
the voltage is 240V and uses a three pin plug (its different to the three pin plug used in the UK] International adapters are available at most airports and are available at lots of outlets in shopping areas

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MEDICAL AND HEALTY CARE, SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA
If you need to visit a doctor while in Sydney, most doctor’s surgeries will allow you to make an appointment or just in call and wait [you will be charged for your visit]. Emergency care in Hospital can be covered by Reciprocal agreements that are in place for visitors from UK, Australia, Ireland, Malta, Sweden, Finland, Italy and the Netherlands. However you must contact the
Medicare Information Service to confirm the details and arrangements for each country.

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AUSTRALIAN CURRENCY
The currency is the Australian dollar,most hotels will change travellers cheques and ATM'S are every where, for you to obtain cash out with Bank and credit cards
CURRENCY CONVERTOR

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NEWSPAPERS IN SYDNEY.
The most popular daily paper is 'Sydney Morning Herald ' and the most popular national paper is 'The Australian'. Many international newspapers are available at specialist newsagents.

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AUSTRALIAN PUBLIC HOLIDAYS
Christmas Day Closed. public holidays are Boxing Day, New Years Day, Australia Day 26th January ,Good Friday and Easter Sunday, Easter Monday, dates change Anzac Day 25th April, Queen’s Birthday, 12th June, the first Monday in August, banks only and the first Monday in October which is NSW Labour day),

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ACCOMMODATION IN SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA.
A huge variety of accommodation is available in all areas from budget to luxury
Accommodation in Sydney and NSW

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SMOKING
Smoking is not allowed in doors or in most public places

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AUSTRALIAN TELEPHONES
Calling home.
You can purchase international calling cards to call home from most newsagents, garages. there are many to choose from and can be used from most land lines for example to ring the UK from a landline in Sydney on a international calling call the cost can be less than 2 cents a minute.

International incoming calls to Australia need 0061 in front of the number and then drop the 0.
To make outgoing international calls Dial 0011 and then the country code of the country you are calling. For directory assistance call 1123.
OZ Prepaid Cards
Ephonecards

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TIPPING
Tipping is not expected in Australia but always welcome!

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CAN I BRING FOOD OR DRINK
No dairy foods, fruit, vegetables or meat products are permitted into Sydney or Australia, this is strictly enforced with large fines and prosecution for persons who break this law. YOU MUST DECLARE any food items on arrival however small.

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ARE THERE ANY VACCINATIONS REQUIRED TO VISIT SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA
No specific vaccinations are required to visit Australia unless you are from or traveling through certain areas with infections. But please check this with the airline you are traveling with or your travel agent before your departure

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WEATHER
Each state in Australia has differences in climate, from tropical to temperate. with a couple of States Victoria and NSW offering snow Sking in the winter!!

SUMMER
Nov-Mar is can be hot everywhere, with temperatures rising the further north you visit, also high humidity and storms in the North
AUTUMN
Apr-Sep Cooler than the summer, which can be more pleasent in the north and and cool on an evening in the south of the country .
WINTER
Jun-Aug is the Winter skiing season in the southern parts of Australia. and a very pleasent temperature in the north, Whale watching season as the whale Migrate in these months
SPRING
Sep - Nov is when you will see the trees bud and the spring flowers erupt into bright colours.

Australian weather....link

Sydney weather....link