Destination Australia

Australia Country Information

Australia is often considered "The Lucky Country" or "The Land Down Under" famed for it's gold sandy beaches, bronzed blondes, The Great Barrier Reef

Population: 20 million

Currency: Australian Dollars [AUD]

Climate:

Australia features a hot, humid tropic climate in the north, arid desert climate in the middle and temperate climate in the south with mild winters and hot dry summers.

Capital: Canberra

Largest City: Sydney

International Airports: Adelaide, Brisbane, Cairns, Darwin, Gold Coast, Melbourne, Perth, Sydney.

Attractions: Uluru, Kakadu, Great Ocean Road, Great Barrier Reef, Sydney Harbour Bridge, Opera House, Gold Coast, Fraser Island, Barossa Valley, Kimberleys, Whitsunday Islands, Whitehaven Beach.

National Holidays: New Years Day [1st of January], Australia Day [26th of January], Good Friday, Easter Monday, ANZAC Day [25th of April], Labour Day, Queens Birthday, Christmas Day, Boxing Day.

Events: Australia Day Celebrations [26th January-nationwide], Gay & Lesbian Mardi Gras [February-March Sydney], State of Origin, Riverfire [Brisbane], AFL Grand Final, Melbourne Cup, Gold Coast Indy [October], Schoolies [Gold Coast November-December], Boxing Day Test [Melbourne], Bathurst 1000.

Electricity: The electrical current is 240 volts AC, 50Hz. Three pin plugs are used but are different to those in most other countries.

Dialing Code: +61