If you are a direct tourist from Chinese mainland, Hong Kong, Macao and Taiwan, you can go through the customs without inspection.
Step 2: Immigration.
Immigration officials mainly check passports, visas and entry registration cards and ask simple questions, such as "What's the purpose of coming to Australia?" "How long are you going to stay?" Wait a minute. If you don't know or know a little English but can't express it accurately, the entry-exit inspection will generally arrange free translation service. It is best not to answer riddles and other questions to avoid misunderstanding. In recent years, illegal immigration cases have occurred frequently, and immigration inspection in Australia has become more and more strict. When the inspector stamps your passport with the entry stamp, it means that everything is correct and you are approved to enter the country.
It should be specially reminded that according to the relevant regulations of Australia, the visa type held by foreigners when entering the country must be consistent with their purpose of coming to Australia. Otherwise, although you have a valid visa, immigration officials still have the right to refuse you entry.
Step 3: Claim the luggage.
When you pick up your checked baggage, you should check your baggage to avoid taking it by mistake. If you find that your luggage is damaged or cannot arrive on time, please contact the baggage office at the airport directly.
Step 4: Customs clearance (customs)
Under normal circumstances, Australian customs officers often ask, "Is there anything to declare? Do you have anything to declare? ) ",if there is nothing to declare, just answer:" No, sir/madam ". However, if you bring something that must be declared and fail to declare it, the punishment is very severe. All kinds of meat food (no matter what packaging), plant seeds, eggs, animals and plants, fireworks, weapons and ammunition and protected wild animals are strictly prohibited from being brought into Australia. In addition, all food, medical supplies and medicines (both prescription and over-the-counter) must be declared. If you bring more than 65,438+00,000 Australian dollars (inclusive) or any foreign currency equivalent to 65,438+00,000 Australian dollars, you must declare it.
Local customs and regulations
Australia is a country that attaches great importance to civilization. Australian people are hospitable, honest and generous, but they will also give a dirty look or stop some impolite words and deeds. The local people's habits and places to pay attention to mainly include the following points:
(1) Australians dress casually and generally don't wear suits unless attending formal occasions. Therefore, as tourists, it is also appropriate to give priority to light and casual clothes.
(2) China tourists like talking and laughing loudly, but in Australia, we should pay attention to the occasion. In public places such as airplanes, trains, buses, subways, cinemas or shopping malls, Australians generally like to talk quietly, and talking loudly will attract attention.
(3) Pay attention to queuing when shopping. Australians will consciously queue up in public. Sometimes you come first without waiting in line. When you go to a place, you should first pay attention to how many people are in front, and then wait patiently and consciously. When queuing in some places such as banks or ATM machines, you should also pay attention to keeping a certain distance from the people in front.
(4) Do not spit, throw cigarette butts or litter. These acts can be reprimanded or fined in Australia.
(5) Don't expel small animals, let alone shoot birds. Australia has a unique natural environment, and various small animals and birds can be seen everywhere in the city. People here love small animals very much, and birds are protected by law.
You must buy a train ticket. There are no ticket inspectors in most stations in Australia, and occasionally there are train ticket inspectors. Once the evasion is found, a fine of several times the fare will be imposed and recorded. If they commit crimes again, their visas may be revoked and they will never have a chance to come to Australia again.
(7) Australian aborigines are conservative and generally don't like tourists taking pictures of them, so don't take pictures rashly to avoid misunderstanding. In addition, places marked with "No Photographing" signs must also abide by the no-photographing rule.
(8) China tourists think foreign children are cute and often want to take photos or touch them in Doby. If you want to take a photo with your child, you must get the parents' consent in advance, and remember not to touch the child's head or have physical contact with it at will to avoid being mistaken for harassment.
Scenic spots/tourist attractions
Sydney: Sydney is the largest and most prosperous city in Australia, with great urban charm. It is the capital of New South Wales, a province in southeastern Australia. Sydney is the brightest city in New South Wales. It has a golden harbor full of white sails, exquisite and charming beaches and a sunny Mediterranean climate. The streets are full of wild smells, beautiful Woods and circling seagulls, as well as world-famous architectural classics-Sydney Opera House, Sydney Tower and Harbour Bridge. In addition to the excellent natural environment, Sydney has many striking artificially added features. Its beautiful architecture, leisure lifestyle and multicultural population all bring unique vitality to Sydney.
Melbourne: Melbourne is the second largest city in Australia and the capital of Victoria Province with a population of about 3.5 million. Because of its multi-culture, frequent business activities and quiet suburban scenery, it has been selected as one of the top ten best living cities in the world.
Melbourne is located in the most spectacular natural harbor in the world. The jagged coast stretches for more than 200 kilometers, and the sea and the sky are the same. Gardens, boulevards, antique cafes, Victorian, Gothic and modern buildings are all very European.
Rialto Towers observation deck: Rialto love figure Tower observation deck is located on the 55th floor of the downtown commercial building, where you can enjoy the beautiful city from the commanding heights. Visitors can enjoy it with binoculars and zoom lens display, which is an eye-opener.
Victorian arts centre: victorian arts centre lies on the banks of the Yarra River. It consists of four parts, namely the National Gallery of Victoria, the National Gallery of Victoria, the Museum of Performing Arts and Melbourne Concert Hall.
Melbourne central is the largest shopping center. Its ice cream cone-shaped building surrounds a building with a history of 100 years. Visitors can browse and buy handwritten letters in the antique Queen Victoria Market. The most famous handwritten letters here are chocolate, toffee, moisturizer, koala doll and wool fashion.
While visiting Melbourne, visitors can also visit the nearby city Bandigo, which is one of the cities where the gold rush in Australia rose in the mid-Kloc-0/9th century. It's 0/50km from Melbourne/Kloc. Bandigo's houses all retain the traditional Victorian architectural style, especially Shamrock Hotel, which has a history of 100 years. It is said that Prince Charles and Princess Diana also stayed in this hotel when they visited Australia.
In Bandigo, you must visit Deborah Gold Mine in the center and take part in its 6 1 m underground gold mine tour. Before going in, you should be prepared for safety, put on a helmet with detector lights, and then you can go down to visit the gold mine. Moreover, there will be a tour guide to explain the life of the gold miners and the tools and methods they used.
In addition to Bandigo, visitors can also visit Echrca near Melbourne, which is the center of an important inland seaport and runs through all provinces and cities in the19th century. Here, tourists can visit the historic port of Echuca, which is lined with ancient bungalows, and occasionally there are carriages to pick up tourists. When we arrived at the harbor pier, the first thing we saw were the ancient steamboats such as Adelaide and pevensey, which were once the main means of transportation. Then, you can board the steamship P.S Canberra, which was built in 19 12, and go through the transportation passage of murray river in those years to enjoy the coastal scenery. You can also teach yourself driving skills, steer and row, and you can issue certificates as a souvenir!
Canberra: Canberra, the capital of Australia, is a world-famous garden city. Its streets are criss-crossed, orderly, beautiful and comfortable, which is the crystallization of modern urban planning. Canberra is a beautiful city. The whole city is surrounded by green, accounting for more than half of the urban area. Important public buildings are built by the lake, where there are first-class shopping, dining, sports and entertainment facilities. As Canberra is the center of political life, it has many magnificent historical buildings. These include the Parliament Building, the National Library, the National Gallery of Australia and the unforgettable War Memorial.
Brisbane: There are both modern high-rise buildings and quaint houses in the city. There is both a bustling city scene and a quiet and friendly town atmosphere. Its adjacent Gold Coast is spring-like and sunny all year round.