To enter into Australia you will need an Australian tourist visa issued from your own country and entered into a current passport prior to your departure. To apply for visas, you need to contact the Australian Embassy, Consulate or High Commission in your home country although some visas can be issued online. It is important to apply for the correct visa too. Tourist visas can be issued for time periods of up to 3 or 6 months and when applying for the visa you will need to prove that you have an out going ticket and sufficient funds for the duration of your stay.
You are not permitted to transport fresh foods, animals, plant produce and unprocessed food items. These items will be sized by customs upon arriving. This is part of the quarantine requirement, which tries to prevent, harmful, foreign organisms from entering Australia’s vegetation, wildlife and farming. If you purchase any wooden artifacts ensure they are not made from protected wildlife or species, as these will be confiscated.
You will want to avoid early morning flights, when flying domestically on the eastern seaboard routes, as these flights are heavily booked with business workers flying between capital cities. Flight for Jetstar and Virgin Blue airlines can be booked online, these airlines have the most competitive rates and you can always find a flight suitable to you.
There is no official religion in Australia. There are churches of Catholic or Church of England faith in most towns and cities and other places of worship for Jewish,Buddhist and Muslim and other faiths are also found in all cities and most major towns.
The weather in Australia is extreme. It is really important to protect against sunburn at all times, but especially in summer. Use a wide brimmed hat , 30+ sunscreen as Australian sun has a very high UV level and skin damage occurs rapidly especially in the middle of the day.
When planning a day at the beach swim only at patrolled beaches and between flag areas. Queensland water hazards include box jellyfish or stingers, generally found in shallow waters and most beaches are netted to provide protection. Other poisonous creatures are cone shell species and coral snakes, both of which can cause death, and don’t forget about the sharks. It is worth looking into expert guidance to gain a sound knowledge of what can hurt you before you start your beach day.
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