Tourists
About Australia
This website provides information about Australian history, from the Aboriginal Dreamtime to British settlement, our convict history and the birth of a modern, multicultural nation.
www.australia.com
Advice for Travellers - Tourist Refund Scheme (TRS)
The Tourist Refund Scheme (TRS) enables you to claim a refund, subject to certain conditions, of the goods and services tax (GST) and wine equalisation tax (WET) that you pay on goods you buy in Australia.
www.customs.gov.au
Australian Currency
A brief introduction to Australian currency and its history, with links to further information.
www.dfat.gov.au
Australian Federation of Travel Agents - Find a travel agent
The Australian Federation of Travel Agents Limited (AFTA) is the peak body for Australia's travel agents and represents the majority of travel agents in Australia. It is an affiliated member of the World Travel Agents Associations Alliance (WTAAA). This page provides th ability to search for a travel agent by location.
www.afta.com.au
Climate
Bureau of Meteorology climate information with additional maps, educational materials and access to SILO services for agriculture.
www.bom.gov.au
Climate tips for travellers
Tips on Australia's climate from the Bureau of Meteorology.
www.bom.gov.au
Event calendars
A list of event calendars providing listings of Australian events, some also with reviews and previews. Includes city guides and events finders available throughout Australia.
www.culture.gov.au
Exchange Rates
Current exchange rates as listed by the Reserve Bank of Australia.
www.rba.gov.au
Foreign embassies and consulates in Australia
A list of foreign embassies and high commissions, consulates, multilateral missions and representative offices in Australia.
protocol.dfat.gov.au
Frequently Asked Questions (about bringing goods into Australia)
Australian Quarantine & Inspection Service index providing answers to frequently asked questions such as the differences between Customs and Quarantine, what needs to be declared at an airport, what's classified as food, what can't be mailed to Australia and the procedure for importing your dog or cat into Australia
www.daff.gov.au
Getting Married in Australia
The Attorney-General's Department provides information related to getting married in Australia.
www.ag.gov.au
Health Care for Visitors from the Republic of Ireland and New Zealand
As a resident of New Zealand, the Republic of Ireland you are entitled to limited subsidised health services for medically necessary treatment while visiting Australia.
www.medicareaustralia.gov.au
Health Care for Visitors to Australia - United Kingdom, Sweden, Belgium, Finland, Norway, the Netherlands, Malta and Italy
As a resident of United Kingdom, Sweden, Belgium, Finland, Norway, the Netherlands, Malta and Italy, you are entitled to limited subsidised health services for medically necessary treatment while visiting Australia.
www.medicareaustralia.gov.au
Health Emergency
The Australian Government's Health Emergency website keeps you up-to-date with important information about pandemic (H1N1) 2009 influenza outbreaks in Australia, and the actions you can take to protect yourself, your family and the community.
www.healthemergency.gov.au
Information for travellers entering or leaving Australia
Medicines brought into and taken out of Australia may be subject to respective import and export controls. Therapeutic Goods Administration advice for travellers entering or leaving Australia.
www.tga.gov.au
Map of Australia (Single page)
A4 size map of Australia in colour showing capital cities, state borders, elevation etc.
www.ga.gov.au
Overseas Driver Licences
Austroads page containing information for overseas drivers about licences and driving while in Australia. Includes information regarding international licences
www.austroads.com.au
Tourism Compliance and Consumer Protection, and ADS
While visitors are in Australia, they are covered by Australia's consumer protection laws, which require all businesses to treat consumers fairly. If you believe you have been treated unfairly by a business while in Australia, you can lodge a complaint with the government Fair Trading Agency in the States or Territories in which the problem occurred.
www.ret.gov.au
Tourist Maps
Geoscience Australia's tourist maps contain extensive information for both the casual visitor and inquisitive explorer. Most include details of tourist facilities, appropriate warnings for outback travellers, road distances and travelling times, national parks and reserves as well as some descriptions of major tourist attractions.
www.ga.gov.au
Transport
Page containing information on public transport and private vehicles in Australia to help intending and newly-arrived migrants and refugees settle in Australia. Contains links to other information including public transport information in each state and territory.
www.immi.gov.au
Travel - What Can't I Take into Australia?
Australian Quarantine & Inspection Service page providing information on prohibited items that can't be taken into Australia as well as items that must be declared and inspected.
www.daff.gov.au
TravelSECURE
TravelSECURE website is designed to help domestic and international travellers learn more about the security measures in place at Australian airports and the actions they need to take to comply with these measures.
travelsecure.infrastructure.gov.au
