Ah, Australia – the land of dreams. With its numerous national parks, scenic views, untouched wildlife and more, it is no wonder why many choose to include this as a go-to holiday destination and a bucket-list must-have. With all the places to see and all the things to do, many wishes to experience what this magical place has to offer. It is no wonder why tourism here increased by 23%, according to Statista.
If you’re wondering where to spend your precious holidays in Victoria, consider the Grampian Region. Here, you’ll get to experience the beautiful panorama offered by a human-made lake called Lake Fyans. You can have a magical day trip at the Bridal Veil Falls or even enjoy fun-filled activities throughout the region and more! Want to experience luxurious cruises, air safaris, tours and more? Then might as well book for reservations on world-famous Broome Tours.
No matter what place you plan to go to Australia, there are things you must know and must do to make the most out of your holidays. Don’t forget the following before you travel in this wonderland.
Apply for an Australian Visa
When travelling as a tourist in Australia, you need to apply for a visa so you can enter the country. If you plan to study or work here, you’ll need a different visa so make sure to apply for one.
Plan your trip
Although unplanned trips can be great, you’ll be able to enjoy your holidays if you plan the trip ahead of time. With all the places you can visit and all the activities you can do, a list will give you plenty of time to explore, enjoy and make the most out of Australian trip.
Have Australia dollars at Hand
You may love your cards – be it the debit or credit type. However, it helps to always have cash in the currency of the country you’re visiting. You can get coins in two dollar denominations and 5, 10, 20 and 50 cents. As for notes, it comes in 5, 10, 20, 50 and 100 Australian Dollar notes. You can exchange your money at banks, international airports, and hotels.
000 is the number to go.
If you are new to a country, it is a must to know that emergency numbers. Lucky for you, the numbers you need to remember if you ever need an ambulance, firefighters or police are as easy as three zeros.
Learn a Thing or Two About the Aussie Language
While not everyone will talk to you using their Australian colloquial words or phrases, it helps to know the basics. For example, “g’day” means hello, “yeah nah” means no, “nah yeah” means yes, “arvo” means afternoon and “brekkie” means breakfast.
Keep your ID Cards at Hand If You Want to Drink Alcoholic Beverages
The Grampians is famous for its rich vineyards, you’ll definitely have to drop by Mount Langi Ghiran. In Australia, 18 is the legal drinking age. You may look the part, but it would be of a less hassle to bring any identification like your passport or driver’s license to buy and consume alcohol.
Bring an Adapter for your Gadgets
The power sockets used here receives an adapter that has two metal pins and the occasional third pin located at the center. These pins make up the shape of an inverted letter V. So, make sure to bring a Type 1 Australia plug.
